Hyptec HL

The Hyptec HL (Chinese: 昊铂HL; pinyin: Hàobó HL) is an electric full-size SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Aion a subsidiary of GAC Group and sold under the Hyptec marque since 2025.

Hyptec HL
Overview
Manufacturer	GAC Aion
Model code	AH8
Production	April 2025 – present
Assembly	China: Guangzhou
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV (E)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Front-engine, rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (EREV)
Platform	AEP 3.0
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 4A15J2 turbo I4
Electric motor	1x or 2x permanent magnet motor
Power output	250 kW (340 PS; 335 hp) (EV RWD, EREV) 280 kW (381 PS; 375 hp) (EV AWD)
Hybrid drivetrain	Series hybrid/EREV/PHEV
Battery	60.33 kWh NMC CATL 95.9 kWh NMC CALB 108.35 kWh NMC CALB
Range	1,200 km (746 mi) (EREV)
Electric range	282 km (175 mi) (EREV) 670–750 km (416–466 mi) (EV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,088 mm (121.6 in)
Length	5,126 mm (201.8 in)
Width	1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height	1,730 mm (68.1 in)

Overview

Rear view

The Hyptec HL, initially known by its codename AH8, was first announced in July 2021 as a model jointly-developed between GAC and Huawei. Huawei eventually backed out of the project,^[1] and the vehicle will continue to be produced by GAC Aion and sold under the newly-created Hyptec marque. The Hyptec HL was revealed at Auto Guangzhou in November 2024, alongside the Aion UT subcompact hatchback.^[2] Pre-sales of the HL began in March 2025, with deliveries of the EV version beginning in April.^[3] Deliveries of the EREV version are expected to start in August 2025.^[4]

The HL is equipped with air suspension and a choice of 20 or 21-inch wheels.^[3]

The interior features a high-mounted digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel supplemented by a head-up display, along with a 17.3-inch infotainment display on the center of the dashboard. It has a three rows of two seats each, for a total of six seats. The second row seats have fixed armrests, an 18-point massage function, and 12-way power adjustment, enabling a 127.5-degree recline 'zero-gravity' mode. The interior is upholstered in Nappa leather, and all four doors have a power closing function.^[3]

Powertrain

The HL is available in either a fully electric or range extender powertrains, using an 800 V electronic architecture which allows for 5C DC charging. The fully electric version has a 250 kW (340 hp; 340 PS) motor and a CLTC range rating of 750 kilometres (470 mi). The range extender version has an electric range of 350 kilometres (220 mi) and a combined range of over 1,200 kilometres (750 mi).^[3]