On August 19, 2025, GAC GROUP held the “GAC Star Source Range-Extending Technology and Hyper HL Range-Extended Version Launch Conference” at its headquarters in Panyu. This event marked the official debut of GAC’s all-new range-extending technology, “Star Source Range-Extending,” which aims to tackle industry challenges such as high fuel consumption when battery power is low, slow acceleration, and excessive vibration and noise. As the first vehicle to feature Star Source Range-Extending technology, the Hyper HL range-extended version was launched simultaneously, offering five-seat and six-seat configurations in four variants, with an official price ranging from 269,800 to 299,800 RMB.
The core features of the Hyper HL range-extended version include “large capacity, full configuration, ultra-fast charging, and free charging” to enhance the user’s travel experience. The model is equipped with a 60kW・h CATL Xiaoyao Super Range Extended Battery, providing 350 km of pure electric range, sufficient for most users’ weekly commutes. The Hyper HL range-extended version boasts a total range of 1,369 km with a low battery fuel consumption of 6.7L.
In terms of power replenishment efficiency, the Hyper HL range-extended version features 800V/5C ultra-fast charging technology, improving charging efficiency to supply 210 km of range in just 10 minutes. Car buyers enjoy lifetime free charging rights and a complimentary home charging station. With over 24,000 charging piles across 202 cities in 31 provinces nationwide, users can charge at home or enjoy free charging on the go.
The Hyper HL range-extended version includes 500,000 RMB worth of luxurious technology configurations as standard across the entire lineup. In terms of luxury comfort, it comes with standard zero-gravity seats, designed with NASA’s 127.5° golden zero-pressure angle, offering 18-point hot stone massage and 12 massage modes. The seats are made from ultra-soft Nappa leather and feature Lexus LM’s zero-pressure slow-rebound foam, complemented by North American century-old shadow wood trims and an Ultrasuede®️ suede headliner.
In the intelligent cabin domain, the Hyper HL range-extended version is equipped with the new generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip, providing a fourfold increase in computing power. It features cloud-integrated AI large models for voice interaction, supporting 10 rounds of contextual dialogue and voiceprint recognition, with a threefold improvement in response speed. In terms of smart driving, it is equipped with GAC’s GSD advanced intelligent driving assistance system, featuring standard laser radar and Orin-X chip and intelligent hardware across the lineup, integrating end-to-end large model algorithms to achieve map-free navigation and over 99% all-scenario coverage.In terms of safety, the Hyper HL extended-range version features a super-strong Titan cage-style steel-aluminum hybrid body, with aluminum and high-strength steel comprising 78% of the structure, and has achieved the 2024 C-NCAP Five-Star Certification. The battery uses NP2.0 thermoelectric separation technology to eliminate battery safety hazards.
At present, the new vehicle is fully open for reservations, and users can admire and order it through the GACGROUP official website, app, and Hyper centers nationwide.
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