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GAC Aion Hyper HT Renamed Hyptec HT at GIIAS with a New Price

Publish Date:2024/07/30

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The GAC Aion Hyper HT, showcased at the Malaysia Autoshow in May, has been renamed Hyptec HT and displayed at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). With the new name, the Hyptec HT is priced lower for the Indonesian market, starting at 685 million rupiah (approximately RM193,400), positioning it to compete directly with the Tesla Model Y. Available in Premium and Ultra variants, the launch is set for September. Despite its premium positioning, the Hyptec HT is only available in rear-wheel-drive form with single motor options of 245 PS and 340 PS. In China, the Hyptec GT offers four battery size options and supports 800-volt high-speed charging technology.

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