Chery News

Chery to launch solid-state batteries in 2026

Chinese car maker Chery will put solid-state batteries in their electric cars by 2026. The company aims to give their EVs a big boost in range and performance with this new tech.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 22, 2024, 11:46 a.m.
JLR and China's Chery will create a new range of electric vehicles under the Freelander brand name

JLR is partnering with Chery to revive the Freelander name for a new range of electric vehicles in China and plans to eventually export them globally.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 19, 2024, 10:21 a.m.
Chery and Huawei Unveil New Tesla Model Y Competitor, the Luxeed S9

Chery in collaboration with Huawei announced the launch of their latest electric SUV coupe, the Luxeed S9. Priced between 300,000 to 400,000 yuan (approximately 41,900 to 55,200 USD), this vehicle is set to enter the Chinese market in the second half of 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 6, 2024, 9:50 a.m.
Chery rushes to fix Omoda 5 after rear axle breaks off in Malaysia

In late April, Chery faced a major issue in Malaysia when the rear trailing arm of a Chery Omoda 5 snapped off, rendering the vehicle undrivable. The incident prompted an immediate response from Chery and widespread attention on social media.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 10, 2024, 10:38 a.m.
China's Chery to move into former Nissan plant in Barcelona

The Chinese car manufacturer Chery is set to establish its first production facility in Europe by taking over the former Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2024, 2:47 p.m.
Chery in talks with Italian government to build plant - Reuters

Chery Auto could become one of the first Chinese carmakers with its own car assembly plant in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 14, 2024, 2:26 p.m.
Chery iCar 03 electric SUV was cheaper at launch than during pre-orders

Prices for the entry-level Chery iCar 03 start at $15,250 instead of the previously announced $18,000.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 29, 2024, 11:21 a.m.
Chery will bring the Omoda 5 EV to Germany with prices starting from 37,000 euros

China's Chery plans to bring its new electric Omoda 5 EV to the German market in the first half of 2024. This 4.4 metre long crossover has two versions with different batteries and supports fast charging.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 22, 2024, 10:44 a.m.
Chery Fengyun A8 PHEV sedan has 1,400 km range and starts at 16,700 USD

Chery has officially expanded its new energy vehicle lineup with the launch of the Fengyun A8 plug-in hybrid sedan in China. The Fengyun A8 is available starting at 119,900 yuan (approximately 16,700 USD), catering to a broad spectrum of consumers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 4, 2024, noon
Chery Aero pretends to be the most aerodynamic car ever, but it's not

Chery's latest electric concept, the Aero, was developed using AI simulations with the goal of being the most aerodynamically optimized car in the world. But this has not happened.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 7, 2023, 5:39 p.m.
Chery Omoda 5 EV unveiled with 61 kWh battery and 204 hp

Chery has unveiled updated photos and information about the Omoda 5 EV at the Geneva/Qatar Motor Show, ahead of its European debut and other global markets next year. The electric vehicle will also be available along with its gasoline counterpart.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 17, 2023, 3:19 p.m.
Chinese carmaker Chery to launch both EVs and combustion models in Germany

Most Chinese automakers are focusing their European expansion on all-electric powertrains, or at least plug-in hybrids. Chery, however, wants to launch cars with a "broad powertrain mix".

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Chery Jetour Traveller SUV, which "doesn't look like a Land Rover Defender at all," starts at $19,100 in China

Chery has introduced its new light off-road SUV, the Jetour Traveller, in China. The vehicle is styled by Hakan Saracoglu, a designer formerly associated with Porsche. The SUV is available in six different configurations, priced between 139,900 and 184,900 yuan (equating to 19,100 - 25,200 USD).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 3:07 p.m.
CATL and Chery Auto Announce Launch of Sodium-Ion Batteries for EVs

CATL and Chery Auto have announced the launch of CATL's sodium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, making them the first automaker to use mass-produced sodium-ion batteries. The partnership also introduces a new battery brand, ENER-Q.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 17, 2023, 1:50 p.m.
Chinese automaker tests the strength of cars by mounting a 30-ton tank on their roofs

Chery Automobile performed a unique test using a T-59 tank to demonstrate the strength of the all-aluminum body of the Chery Ant compact electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 8:55 p.m.
Chinese $21k Jetour Traveller targets boxy design SUV fans

Chery Automotive Group, based in China, unveils the production version of its T-X concept that will be framed as a Jetour Traveller SUV. This vehicle is accessible with plug-in hybrid powertrains and starts at an affordable price point of 149,800 yuan ($21,500).

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 28, 2023, 3:48 p.m.
Gene concept hints at the design of future Chery cars

It is possible that Chery designers were inspired by Robocop movies (but not for sure).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2022, 12:56 p.m.