With a remarkable speed of 213.523 km/h, GAC‘s all-electric supercar, the GAC Hyptec SSR (previously the Hyper SSR), has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest electric vehicle drift, marking a significant milestone. The official GAC Aion social media accounts made the announcement on November 4.
GAC Hyptec SSR: Breaking the Drift Speed Record
The record was certified in the “Fastest Electric Vehicle Drift” category of the Guinness World Records. A car must sustain speeds above 207 km/h for at least 50 meters while maintaining a drift angle of at least 30 degrees in order to be eligible. These requirements were not only met but exceeded by the GAC Hyptec SSR, which officially set a speed of 213.523 km/h.
Ye Zhicheng, a professional driver, executed the drift and stressed the value of coordinating the car’s sophisticated control systems with human accuracy. The performance, which happened during a special test session, will soon be included in a short promotional video honoring China’s 15th National Games.
A Milestone for Chinese Automotive Engineering
This record is a significant advancement for China‘s high-performance EV engineering, said Feng Xingya, Chairman of the GAC Group. Its credibility was further reinforced by the achievement’s verification under stringent Guinness standards.
GAC Hyptec SSR: Specs, Versions, and Price
Launched in late 2022, the Hyptec SSR is GAC’s first mass-produced electric supercar, built under the Hyper (now Hyptec) sub-brand. The lineup includes three versions:
- Standard: ¥1.286 million (~$176,000 USD)
- Ultimate: ¥1.386 million (~$190,000 USD)
- Track Edition: ¥1.686 million (~$231,000 USD)
Electric Power and Performance
A front permanent magnet synchronous motor with a rating of 70 kW (peaking at 320 kW) and two rear motors with ratings of 60 kW and 70 kW (peaking at 260 kW and 320 kW, respectively) make up the tri-motor configuration of the GAC Hyptec SSR. When combined, they produce a peak output of over 900 kW.
Performance highlights include:
- 0–100 km/h in just 1.9 seconds
- Top speed of 251 km/h
- Maximum acceleration forces up to 1.7 G
The GAC Hyptec SSR keeps solidifying its position as one of the most potent production EVs in the world with its innovative engineering and performance records.
