Hyptec: owner, models, markets and what the name means
Facts checked United States status as of 4 September 2026
- State-owned
- Electric-native
- SSE 601238
- HKEX 2238
Hyptec is the premium half of GAC's electric-car business, created by GAC Aion in September 2022 to sell above the mass-market Aion badge. It was called Hyper in English at first and renamed Hyptec in August 2024, a contraction of 'hyper' and 'technology', chosen with export in mind.
The brand opened with a statement car: the Hyper SSR, an electric sports car that entered production in October 2023. The line has since broadened to six models - the SSR, the GT saloon, the HT SUV, the HL full-size SUV, the A800 saloon and the S600 coupe SUV - all electric, some with range-extender versions.
Hyptec sells in China. No export market was confirmed for this entry, though GAC has said it renamed the brand partly to prepare for markets outside China.
Hyptec is the premium line of GAC Aion, so it sits under GAC Group through Aion rather than as a separate company.
Key facts
| Chinese name | 昊铂 “HOW-bwor” 昊 'vast sky' + 铂 'platinum' |
|---|---|
| Also written | Hyper, GAC Hyptec and 昊铂 |
| Owner | GAC Group |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Guangzhou, China |
| Origin | China |
| First car | Hyper SSR, 2023 |
| Vehicles | Cars |
| Segment | Premium |
| United States | Never sold in the United States — Hyptec is not sold in the United States and the sources consulted show no plan to enter. |
| Established | September 2022, by GAC Aion |
| Name change | Hyper became Hyptec in August 2024, to suit international expansion |
| First model | Hyper SSR electric sports car, in production from October 2023 |
| Range | Six models: SSR, GT, HT, HL, A800 and S600, all electric with some range-extender versions |
| GAC group context, 2025 | GAC sold 1,721,500 vehicles in 2025, of which 433,600 were new energy vehicles |
Who owns Hyptec?
Guangzhou Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission controls GAC Group.
GAC Group's controlling shareholder is Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co., Ltd. (GAIG), a holding company owned by the Guangzhou city government. The size of GAIG's stake could not be confirmed from GAC's own filings for this entry; secondary sources put it near 57%.
The full ownership page for Hyptec · Is Hyptec Chinese?
Hyptec models
| Model | Name in China | Body | Powertrain | Range | Price in China |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 昊铂HTHyptec HT | 昊铂HT | SUV | Battery-electric | 550 km CLTC | CNY 213,900 as of |
Where Hyptec is sold
Recorded in 1 market : CN. Where a company publishes only its principal markets, that is a floor and not a complete list.
| Country | Code | Market page |
|---|---|---|
| China | CN | no page yet |
Hyptec: questions people ask
- Who owns Hyptec?
- GAC Group, through GAC Aion. Hyptec is Aion's premium line rather than a separate company, and GAC's controlling shareholder is owned by the Guangzhou city government.
- What does Hyptec mean?
- The English name blends 'hyper' and 'technology'. The Chinese name 昊铂 (Hàobó) pairs 昊, 'vast sky', with 铂, 'platinum'.
- Was Hyptec called Hyper?
- Yes. The brand launched in 2022 as Hyper and took the Hyptec name in August 2024. The Chinese name never changed.
- Is Hyptec sold outside China?
- No export market was confirmed for this entry, although GAC has linked the 2024 renaming to its plans outside China.
Related
Sources for Hyptec
- Wikipedia, Hyptec. Read . September 2022 establishment, first model and production date, model list, August 2024 renaming
- BigGo Finance, GAC Group's 2025 Revenue Nears 100 Billion Yuan but Posts Huge 8.8 Billion Yuan Loss. Read . Summarises GAC Group's 2025 annual report of 31 March 2026