Chinese brand Hongqi, part of FAW Group, has made a significant advance in hybrid technology. The HS6 PHEV proved that combining premium design with an advanced hybrid powertrain can deliver a record driving range — 2327.343 km on one full battery charge and a full fuel tank.
This article details the route, technical specifications and the significance of this record for the automotive industry.
Record details
Route: started October 30 from Shangri-La, then via Kunming, Baise, Wuzhou and finished in Guangzhou on November 3
Distance covered: 2327.343 km
Conditions: one battery charge + one full fuel tank, no recharging from the grid or refuelling during the test
The record is registered in the Guinness World Records as “Longest distance travelled by a plug-in hybrid SUV on a single charge and fuel tank”
What is known about the technical specifications?
The HS6 PHEV is built on Hongqi’s new-generation hybrid platform Honghu
Engine: 1.5 T hybrid engine, maximum power around 110 kW, peak torque 225 N·m
Battery: various capacities are available (data from third-party sources) — for example, a 23.9 kWh option (electric range up to ~123 km) and a 39.5 kWh option (up to ~205 km) — HS6 PHEV figures are cited in overview materials
Top speed: around 205 km/h
Why it matters
Technological breakthrough — a recommended range above 2000 km shows that hybrid technologies (PHEV) can seriously compete with petrol cars and even some EVs on range.
Brand image — for Hongqi (a marque with history, previously associated with official state cars) this signals a step up: a premium hybrid with record capabilities
Hybrid market — amid growing demand for electrified vehicles, this record model acts as a marketing and technological flagship, especially in China where the electrified vehicle market is rapidly developing
Conclusion
The Hongqi HS6 PHEV has taken a step that could become a new benchmark for hybrid SUVs: the ability to travel thousands of kilometres without refuelling or recharging. This record not only strengthens Hongqi’s status in the global market but also highlights that hybrid technologies are becoming more mature, efficient and attractive for the premium segment.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90waJE0AEwI
