GAC Hytec SSR sets 213.5 km/h Guinness World Record for fastest electric car drift
GAC’s electric supercar, the Hyptec SSR (previously known as Hyper SSR), has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the highest drift speed by an electric vehicle, achieving 213.523 km/h. The announcement was made on November 4 through the official GAC Aion social media channels.
The record was certified under Guinness World Records’ “Fastest Electric Vehicle Drift” category. To qualify, a car must maintain a drift angle of at least 30 degrees while exceeding 207 km/h for a minimum of 50 meters. The Hyptec SSR surpassed those requirements, setting a verified mark of 213.523 km/h.
The drift was performed by professional driver Ye Zhicheng, who noted that the attempt required precise coordination between vehicle control systems and driver input. According to GAC Aion, the feat was recorded during a dedicated test session and will be featured in an upcoming promotional short film tied to China’s 15th National Games.
GAC Group chairman Feng Xingya described the achievement as a milestone for China’s high-performance automotive engineering, though the record was established strictly under Guinness verification standards.
The Hyptec SSR, introduced in late 2022, is positioned as GAC’s first mass-produced electric supercar under the Hyper sub-brand. Hyper was rebranded as Hyptec in 2024. It is available in three versions, Standard, Ultimate, and Track, priced at 1.286 million yuan (approximately 176,000 USD), 1.386 million yuan (approximately 190,000 USD), and 1.686 million yuan (approximately 231,000 USD), respectively.
The model features a tri-motor setup: a front permanent magnet synchronous motor rated at 70 kW (with a peak of 320 kW), and two rear motors with rated outputs of 60 kW and 70 kW (peaks of 260 kW and 320 kW). Combined, the system produces a total peak power output exceeding 900 kW.
Performance figures include a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 1.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 251 km/h. The car’s acceleration forces reach up to 1.7 G, placing it among the quickest production EVs currently on the market.
