GAC Aion Initiates Pre-Sales for Hyper HT SUV, Offering a Starting Price of $30,080

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Hyper HT, the latest offering from the Hyper sub-brand of GAC Aion, is now available for pre-sale. This new model is the brand’s first SUV and comes in four different versions, with three of them utilizing the 800-volt high-voltage platform. The top-tier version even boasts falcon-wing doors reminiscent of the Tesla Model X.

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During a recent launch event, Hyper officially introduced the Hyper HT, a mid-to-large-sized all-electric SUV with a pre-sale starting price of RMB 220,000 yuan ($30,080). The vehicle measures 4,935 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, 1,700 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,935 mm. All four pre-sale variants are rear-wheel-drive single-motor models.

The entry-level Hyper HT version features an electric motor with 180 kW of peak power and 355 Nm of peak torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. The other three versions come with motors that offer 250 kW of peak power and 430 Nm of peak torque, enabling them to go from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 5.8 seconds.

While the specific pre-sale prices for each model have not been announced, it’s expected that the version with falcon-wing doors will command the highest price. This top-tier model also includes three LiDARs, which the other versions lack.

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The entry-level Hyper HT variant is based on a conventional 400-volt platform and can achieve a range of 140 kilometers with a 10-minute charge at the fastest. It offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers on a full charge. The other three models are built on the 800-volt high-voltage platform, two of which have a CLTC range of 670 kilometers and can gain 415 kilometers of range in just 15 minutes. The version with falcon-wing doors boasts a CLTC range of 770 kilometers and can get 450 kilometers of range in only 10 minutes.

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Hyper was introduced as GAC Aion’s premium brand in September 2022 and unveiled the Hyper SSR supercar at that time. In July of the following year, Hyper launched its first production model, the Hyper GT, in China. It is aimed at the mainstream mid-to-high-end market and is available in seven versions, with a starting price range from RMB 219,900 to RMB 339,900. GAC Aion also set a new record by selling 51,596 vehicles in September, reflecting significant growth in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector.