Chery iCar sees 1st production units of V27 SUV roll off line, targeting domestic and global markets

The iCar V27 will be launched in China in the first quarter, with initial batches also set for export to the Middle East markets.The V27 marks iCar's debut in the EREV segment, a powertrain gaining increasing consumer traction in the Chinese market.(The first production units of the iCar's inaugural EREV, the V27, rolled off the assembly line at the Wuhu plant in Anhui province. Image credit: iCar)Chery's (HKG: 9973) electric vehicle (EV) brand iCar announced Saturday that the first production units of its inaugural extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), the V27, has rolled off the assembly line at its Wuhu, Anhui factory, marking the model's official entry into mass production.Positioned as a hardcore five-seat SUV, the V27 is iCar's largest model to date, continuing the brand's signature boxy design language.The vehicle will be launched domestically in China in the first quarter of 2026, with initial units also set to be exported to the Middle East markets. Overseas, the iCar brand is known as iCaur. Join us on Telegram or Google News The V27 measures 4,909 mm in length, 1,976 mm in width, and 1,855/1,894 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,910 mm — significantly larger than the brand's other models like the V23 and V23S.The vehicle features what iCar calls its "Super Golden Range-Extending System," comprising a 1.5T range-extending engine paired with electric motors. The engine delivers a maximum power output of 105 kW with thermal efficiency reaching 45.79%.The V27 will be available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The all-wheel drive version features dual motors delivering a combined output of 335 kW (455 horsepower), achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.5 seconds.The model boasts a CLTC battery range exceeding 200 kilometers and a combined range surpassing 1,200 kilometers.For smart driving capabilities, it will feature Horizon Robotics' (HKG: 9660) J6P smart driving chip, delivering computing power of 560 TOPS.The vehicle's cockpit system is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip and utilizes a 15.4-inch central display with 2.5K resolution.Launched in April 2023 by Wuhu-based Chery Group, iCar is the group's first standalone EV brand targeting fashion-conscious young consumers.The brand's inaugural model, iCar 03, was launched in February 2024 with a starting price of RMB 109,800 ($15,740). Sales of the model ceased in November 2025.Subsequently, in December 2024, iCar rolled out its second pure-electric model, the V23, which also adopts a boxy design.The V27 marks iCar's first foray into the EREV market, a powertrain gaining popularity among Chinese consumers for combining the performance of pure electric vehicles with the range convenience of traditional fuel-powered cars.Pre-orders for the V27 opened on January 10, though pricing details remain undisclosed. Chery's Exeed brand debuts ES8, ES7 GT, ET8, and ET9, expanding ES and ET lineups Chery Exeed unveiled the ES8, ES7 GT, ET8, and ET9, following the launch of ET5 last month. ($1 = RMB 6.9756)