The Hyptec HL () is an

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produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Aion a subsidiary of

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and sold under the

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marque since 2025.

Overview

The Hyptec HL, initially known by its codename AH8, was first announced in July 2021 as a model jointly-developed between GAC and

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. Huawei eventually backed out of the project, 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

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in November 2024, alongside the Aion UT subcompact hatchback. Pre-sales of the HL began in March 2025, with deliveries of the EV version beginning in April. Deliveries of the EREV version are expected to start in August 2025. The HL is equipped with air suspension and a choice of 20 or 21-inch wheels. The interior features a high-mounted digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel supplemented by a

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, 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.

Powertrain

The HL is available in either a fully electric or range extender powertrains, using an 800 V electronic architecture which allows for 5 C DC charging. The fully electric version has a motor and a CLTC range rating of . The range extender version has an electric range of and a combined range of over .

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