The Luxury HiPhi Car and David Ding's Human Horizons: The Story Behind Them is Not So Simple

When the luxury all-electric SUV HiPhi X was launched, it gave most car enthusiasts a shock. The groundbreaking price of this domestic new energy vehicle has caused a heated discussion after its launch.

What makes HiPhi so expensive? Is Human Horizons worthy of its "price ceiling of domestic electric vehicles" title? Let's take a closer look at the HiPhi brand and see what's behind it.

Is HiPhi a car or a smart gadget?

The arrival of the new wave of automotive transformation has prompted major automakers to invest heavily in the development and innovation of intelligent and connected technologies. All-electric vehicles, in particular, are at the forefront of the "intelligent" and "connected" automotive landscape.

From a product perspective, HiPhi has its own disruptive side in both design and intelligence. It is undeniable that the HiPhi X has brought to life what most people envision as a "concept car" or "future combat vehicle." The second new HiPhi car, the HiPhi Z, features an interactive screen with a mechanical arm, giving it a strong futuristic and sci-fi feel. The newly launched HiPhi Y combines the advantages of both HiPhi X and HiPhi Z. The overall design is very sleek, with a visually striking appearance.

Of course, a modern and intelligent car must first meet the basic functional requirements of being easy to drive and use. Moreover, it should showcase advanced intelligent technology. HiPhi is one of the few pure electric models that can meet these basic requirements.

First and foremost, HiPhi X is highly practical. The NEDC range reaches 550 kilometers, and the actual driving range is no less than 400 kilometers; in just 0.75 hours, it can complete a quick charge from 30% to 80% of its battery capacity. From this perspective, although it hasn't entirely solved the pain points of range and recharging, it is an impressive performance for users.

The real focus of the HiPhi X, however, lies in its performance. With front and rear dual motors, it has a 0-100 km/h acceleration capability of 3.9 seconds. In terms of chassis, HiPhi X's sophisticated construction makes it feel high-end. Adaptive magic carpet suspension and rear-wheel active steering are all present, and every luxury car feature is available in the HiPhi X.

Having discussed the basic performance, let's talk about what changes HiPhi has made at the intelligence level. For example, the HiPhi X has eliminated the traditional mechanical lock core structure in all its doors, including the front and rear hatches and even the charging port. Everything is automated. Inside the car, the HiPhiGo artificial intelligence interaction system is quite interesting. In addition to dialogue and gesture control, it can automatically recognize and perceive users' emotions. In different emotional states, it will play different music, adjust the ambient lighting, and fragrance system.

Human Horizons, the creator of HiPhi, is not just about making cars; it is also about building the smart mobility industry. Human Horizons aims to develop a highly intelligent and automated transportation mode. Building a smarter car is part of Human Horizons' "smart car, smart transportation, smart city" three-smart strategic plan.

Even before starting their car-making career, Human Horizons had already achieved significant results in the fields of smart cities and smart mobility. With 5G communication, vehicle-road collaboration, big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence technologies, the entire city's road network can operate more orderly. So far, Human Horizons hasimplemented this technology, with the "smart road" and "smart city" systems as part of experimental demo projects in Yancheng, Jiangsu, and Shanghai Zhangjiang.

It is clear that Ding Lei, the head of Human Horizons, has a unique and far-sighted vision. As the company continues to develop and innovate, it will be interesting to see how their intelligent vehicles, transportation solutions, and smart city initiatives evolve in the future. With the impressive features and advanced technology found in the HiPhi vehicles, it is evident that the story behind this expensive luxury car and the ambitious company is far from simple. The impact of their work on the automotive industry and the wider world of transportation is sure to be significant and far-reaching.