Californian Hydrogen Electric Supercar “Hyperion XP-1” Prototype Revealed

Southern Californian technology company Hyperion has revealed the prototype of the futuristic-looking hydrogen-powered XP-1 supercar.

Californian technology company Hyperion has revealed the prototype for the futuristic-looking hydrogen-powered XP-1 hypercar that has an impressive 1,000-mile range and utilizes space-age technology.

Initially scheduled to be revealed at the New York Auto Show, the reveal was brought forward online in the wake of COVID-19 induced event cancellations.

Founded in 2011 by an expert team of PhD’s, Hyperion is a technology company that consists of three divisions, Hyperion Energy, Hyperion Motors, and Hyperion Aerospace, all of which are focused on hydrogen-based power and delivery.

Now a team of over 200 researches and scientists, including ex-NASA engineers, have spent more than ten years developing, testing, and researching the hydrogen technology required to create the XP-1.

“The XP-1 was partially designed to function as an educational tool for the masses. Aerospace engineers have long understood the advantages of hydrogen as the most abundant, lightest element in the universe, and now, with this vehicle, consumers will experience its extraordinary value proposition,” said Angelo Kafantaris, Hyperion CEO and founding member. “This is only the beginning of what can be achieved with hydrogen as an energy storage medium. The potential of this fuel is limitless and will revolutionize the energy sector.”

Capable of a 1,000-mile range, the hydrogen storage technology of the XP-1 means it can be recharged in less than 5 minutes at public stations thanks to the electric energy fuel cell systems. Compared to heavy lithium batteries traditionally found in electric vehicles, the lightweight fuel cell systems provide all of the benefits of electric cars but without the added weight, extended charging times, battery degradation, and expensive recycling costs.

Without the need to carry heavy batteries, the acceleration of the Hyperion XP-1 allows the vehicle to hit 0-60mph in under 2.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 220+ mph. As the hydrogen storage system is not affected by extreme temperatures, this also guarantees it can complete these times consistently.

Limited to 300 units, the Hyperion XP-1 will be produced in the United States beginning in 2022, with prices yet to be announced.