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GAC HYPTEC · 2026BEVBattery Electric

Hyptec HT 550

The Hyptec HT gateway — with a battery-swap variant

The entry Hyptec HT: a 70 kWh pack with 550 km CLTC and 245 hp, offered in China as a battery-swappable variant — a cheaper way into the Model Y-rivalling coupe SUV.

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410
PLANNED KM
245
HP
6.8s
0-100
TBA
kW DC

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Source: Gargash Motors / GAC official media

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Your market

Saudi Arabia

Available in your market

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Confirmed markets

UAE

Gargash Motors

Saudi Arabia

Aljomaih Automotive

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GAC HYPTEC Hyptec HT 550, as people actually see it

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Technical Specs

Official range
550 km

CLTC · ≈479 km on the WLTP basis

Real Range (Gulf-tested)
410 km
Power
245 HP
Torque
309 Nm
0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Top Speed
183 km/h
Battery Capacity
70 kWh
DC Fast Charging
TBA
AC Charging
11 kW
Fast-charge time (10–80%)
TBA
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 146,300 SARto ≈ 219,400 SAR
≈ EstimatedUpdated July 2026

This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.

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In the Gulf

Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)

Gulf Pros

  • Lower entry price for the same sleek coupe-SUV design
  • Battery-swap variant in China — a future-proof idea for the Gulf
  • 670 L boot — family practical

Watch out for

  • DC charging power for the 550 trim is unpublished
  • The UAE sells the 72.7 kWh trim — this one is China-only for now

What sets it apart

Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.

A battery-swappable variant — 'recharge' in minutes without a plug

Camping-bed mode — seats fold fully flat into a double bed under the glass roof

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Guide to charging

What to know about charging your GAC HYPTEC Hyptec HT 550 in the Gulf.

Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 7 hours from 0 to 100%

Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.

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Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 21.333 SAR
Full charge at home

An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.

GAC HYPTEC has not published: DC fast-charging power — we show only what is official.

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Before you buy

What would your week with Hyptec HT 550 look like?

Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.

Where would you usually charge?

Indicative home rate for Saudi Arabia; adjust to your bill.

Weekly driving
410 km
50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
Energy from charger
77.8 kWh
Equivalent 20–80% sessions
2
Estimated time plugged in
11.1 hours
Weekly energy cost
SAR 14.00
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How is this calculated?

Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 410 km; battery: 70 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.

Practical tips for Gulf drivers

EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.

Summer heat (45-50°C)

Charge during cooler hours and use battery preconditioning if your variant supports it, following the owner manual.

Prayer times and charging

Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.

Ramadan

Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.

Sand and dust

Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.

Cross-border travel

For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.

Insurance and maintenance

Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.

EV Gulf Score

Strong
Heat range35%64
Value20%71
Dealer support20%100
How the score works (published formula)

A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.

Real-Range Index

Curated estimate
Fair

Summer real range · 45°C

295–365 km

Typically ~351 km — that's 64% of the 550 km rated range.

Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.

Method & ranking
Battery health
estimated
100%Excellent

This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.

70 kWh
Battery registry — method & reports
The numbers that matter here
At 130 km/h284 km52% of the official figure — 237 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer222 kmHeat Score 64/100 — Fair
A full charge at home≈ 7 hOn a 11 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world

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After-sales

Official agent in your market

Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.

Agent in Saudi Arabia
Aljomaih Automotive

Riyadh

Vehicle warranty
8 years or 160,000 km
Battery warranty
8 years or 200,000 km

Source: Aljomaih Automotive — GAC Motor Saudi Arabia

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How can you get the GAC HYPTEC Hyptec HT 550?

We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.

3
access routes

Observed local availability

Local route observed

Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.

Independent importer

Awaiting local evidence

It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.

Import via EV Gulf

Inspection + freight + registration

We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.

Where have we observed an access route?

UAE Saudi Arabia
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If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.

Where to buy the Hyptec HT 550

GAC HYPTEC dealers in Saudi Arabia — with official links.

All Gulf dealers & distributors

How it stacks up

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GAC HYPTEC Hyptec HT 550 vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

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    Battery70 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    410 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    6.8 s
    POWER
    245 hp
    GULF PRICE
    12,000 KWD
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    WLTP RANGE
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    236 kW
    0–100 KM/H
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    GULF RANGE
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    DC PEAK
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    0–100 KM/H
    3.6 s
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  4. MG ZS EVMG
    Battery72.6 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    340 km
    DC PEAK
    92 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    8.2 s
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  5. Geometry CGeometry
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    GULF RANGE
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    DC PEAK
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