Chery’s electric vehicle brand iCar has moved its first extended-range electric vehicle into mass production, with initial V27 units leaving the production line at the group’s Wuhu plant in Anhui province, underscoring the brand’s expansion beyond pure battery-electric models.
The V27 is iCar’s largest vehicle so far and marks its debut in the extended-range electric vehicle segment, which combines electric drive systems with an onboard engine used to generate electricity. The five-seat SUV adopts a rugged, boxy design that aligns with the brand’s existing styling direction and positions it above the V23 and earlier models in size and capability.
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iCar said the V27 is scheduled to launch in China in the first quarter of 2026, with early production also allocated for export to Middle Eastern markets. Outside China, the brand is marketed under the name iCaur, reflecting Chery’s broader international branding strategy.
Dimensionally, the V27 measures just under 4.91 metres in length with a 2.91-metre wheelbase, placing it firmly in the mid-to-large SUV category. The vehicle uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged range-extending engine paired with electric motors, delivering up to 105 kW from the engine and supporting a claimed electric-only driving range of more than 200 kilometres under China’s CLTC test cycle. Combined range is listed at over 1,200 kilometres.
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The model will be offered in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, with the dual-motor all-wheel drive variant producing a combined 335 kW and accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. For driver assistance and infotainment, the V27 integrates advanced computing hardware, including a high-performance smart driving chip from Horizon Robotics and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295P cockpit processor.
Launched in 2023, iCar is Chery Group’s first independent electric vehicle brand and is aimed at younger buyers seeking distinctive design. Its earlier products focused on pure-electric drivetrains, but the introduction of the V27 reflects a shift toward extended-range technology, which has gained popularity in China for addressing charging infrastructure gaps while retaining electric driving characteristics.
