Lancia has unveiled the new Ypsilon HF, a 280-horsepower fully electric performance model that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, marking the Italian brand’s return to high-performance vehicles. The car made its debut at the Balocco Proving Ground alongside a hybrid HF Line variant and a Rally4 HF competition model.
The electric Ypsilon HF features a 207kW motor producing 345Nm of torque, powered by a 54kWh lithium-ion battery that provides 370 kilometers of range under WLTP testing conditions. The vehicle incorporates a Torsen limited-slip differential, lowered suspension, and a wheel track widened by 30mm compared to standard models. Braking is handled by an Alcon system with four-piston calipers and 355mm discs.
Technical modifications include chassis rigidity increases of 67% at the front and 153% at the rear anti-roll bar, while maintaining what Lancia describes as comfortable ride quality. The car reaches a top speed of 180 km/h and offers fast charging capability of up to 100km range in 10 minutes.
The hybrid Ypsilon HF Line uses a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 48V technology producing 110 horsepower, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds with a top speed of 190 km/h. CO2 emissions are rated at 105 g/km under WLTP testing.
Both models feature a redesigned HF logo that updates the historic emblem first introduced in 1960 by the Lancia Hi-Fi club. The new design retains core elements including the HF lettering and elephant symbol while incorporating colors from the 1966 Fulvia Coupé logo and letter styling inspired by the 1990s Delta logo.
Lancia also introduced the Ypsilon Rally4 HF competition car, developed in collaboration with Stellantis Motorsport and featuring partnerships with suppliers including Marelli, Sparco, and Speedline. The rally car uses a 212-horsepower 1.2-liter turbo engine paired with a SADEV five-speed gearbox and mechanical limited-slip differential.
The Rally4 HF will compete in the Trofeo Lancia championship, which offers €360,000 in prize money. The overall champion, if under 35 years old, will join the Lancia Corse HF Team to compete in the 2026 FIA European Rally Championship driving an official Ypsilon Rally4 HF.
Development testing at Balocco covered more than 100,000 kilometers over 1,500 hours of driving, with input from former world rally champion Miki Biasion, who won consecutive World Championships for Lancia in 1988 and 1989 driving the Delta.
The hybrid HF Line is available in showrooms now, while the 280-horsepower electric HF will debut after summer. Available colors include Nero Ardesia, Bianco Quarzo, and Arancione Lava.
