Dongfeng 007 Essence vs Hyptec HT Elite Plus in Pakistan: Price, Range, Features and Verdict

Two new Chinese electric sedans have landed in Pakistan within a whisker of each other on price. The Dongfeng 007 Essence lists at PKR 11,900,000 ex-factory, while the Hyptec HT Elite Plus sits at PKR 11,999,000, a gap of just PKR 99,000, or 0.8%. Same body style, same electric powertrain, nearly identical price tags. Look past the window sticker, though, and the two cars take very different approaches to the premium EV sedan formula.

The 007 answers with a longer claimed range and a lower price. The HT counters with a much bigger battery, far more power, and dramatically faster DC charging. This guide walks through price, battery, range, charging, dimensions and equipment, then helps you pick the one that fits your driving. Open the interactive comparison to hide identical rows and inspect the full spec sheet side by side.

Dongfeng 007 vs Hyptec HT: quick verdict

Price and Positioning

At PKR 11,900,000 ex-factory, the Dongfeng 007 Essence undercuts the Hyptec HT Elite Plus (PKR 11,999,000) by PKR 99,000. Both figures are ex-factory Karachi. Registration, freight and documentation will push the on-road figure higher, so run both through an on-road cost calculator before comparing monthly budgets.

Both cars sit in the same roughly PKR 12 million band, which also puts them against a growing list of Chinese EV crossovers. At a 0.8% gap, the cheaper sticker barely decides the contest. The real question is which one gives you more for the money.

Battery, Range and Charging

This is where the two cars diverge most clearly. The 007 carries a 58.4 kWh lithium battery and claims 550 km of range. The HT carries a much larger 83 kWh LFP battery yet claims 520 km (WLTP). The smaller pack posting the bigger number is a reminder that claimed ranges come from different test cycles and driving profiles. Treat both as catalogue figures and verify real-world range on a test drive, or convert the claims to a common standard before comparing fairly.

Range warning: Do not treat a non-WLTP claim as directly comparable to a WLTP figure without checking the brochure cycle.

Charging is the HT's strongest card. On DC fast charging (10-80%), the HT needs just 15 minutes thanks to up to 280 kW DC capability, against 23 minutes for the 007. Home charging (0-100%) takes 8 hours on the HT and 10 hours on the 007. Both use a CCS2 charge port and a 6.6 kW onboard AC charger, and both back their batteries with an 8-year / 200,000 km warranty. Check the live EV charging time tool if your commute depends on public DC.

Performance and Driving

The HT is the clear performance pick: 335 hp and 380 Nm from a rear-wheel-drive motor, with 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The 007 makes 215 hp, adequate for a family sedan, but a different league. Top speed is 183 km/h for the HT against 180 km/h for the 007, and the HT also tows more: 1,320 kg versus 740 kg.

Both use a single-speed automatic with regenerative braking, double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, and ventilated disc brakes all round. If driving feel matters to you, this section alone may settle the decision.

Dimensions and Practicality

The HT is the bigger car in most directions: 4,935 mm long and 1,700 mm tall against the 007's 4,880 mm and 1,460 mm, with a slightly longer wheelbase (2,935 mm vs 2,915 mm). That extra height should translate into a more upright, crossover-like seating position.

The 007 fights back with 163 mm of ground clearance against the HT's 145 mm, worth considering on rough urban roads and steep ramps. The HT publishes a 670-litre boot; the 007's boot figure is not published in current materials, so check the actual car before assuming luggage space. Both seat five.

Features and Equipment

Both trims are well equipped: panoramic sunroof, 360° camera, ventilated seats, wireless phone charging, powered leather seats, and a solid driver-assistance set including autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane departure warning and lane keep assist.

The HT layers on the luxury items: a 22-speaker Dolby Atmos system, 14.6-inch infotainment display, gullwing doors, Nappa leather, ventilated and massage front seats, 143° reclining rear seats with a footrest, an electric tailgate, a head-up display, dual-zone climate control and ambient lighting. The 007 counters with a larger 15.6-inch display, 19 speakers and a 540° camera view. Equipment can change by shipment or model year, so verify every important item on the actual vehicle and its dated brochure.

Spec Comparison

Which One Should You Buy?

Choose the Dongfeng 007 Essence if you want the lowest price in the pair, the longest claimed range, higher ground clearance for rough roads, and a big central display, while saving PKR 99,000 on the sticker.

Choose the Hyptec HT Elite Plus if you want real performance (335 hp, 5.8-second 0-100), the fastest charging in this price band (15 minutes on DC), a bigger LFP battery, and a genuinely luxurious cabin with massage seats, gullwing doors and a 22-speaker Dolby Atmos system.

Bottom Line

These two cost almost the same money but are not the same car. The Dongfeng 007 Essence is the efficiency-and-value play: longer claimed range, higher clearance, lower price. The Hyptec HT Elite Plus is the performance-and-luxury play: far more power, dramatically faster charging, and a feature list that reads a class above.

Get a dated written quotation for both, confirm the on-road total in your city, and test drive them back to back. The HT's acceleration and the 007's ride over broken roads will tell you more in ten minutes than any spec sheet. Then cast your vote on the comparison page and see which one other readers are picking.