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Chery EV Portfolio
Chery is an EV brand owned by Chery Automobile and made in China. This model portfolio showcases the shift toward zero-emission mobility.
Vehicles are organized by model family. A model family is an OEM-defined product program sharing a common platform, architecture, and market positioning, from which multiple body styles, variants, and trims are derived.
Chery EV Model Families
List of Chery EV model families - only all-electric (BEV) models are listed:
| Canonical Model | Variants | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Chery eQ5 | LR AWD | SUV |
| Chery eQ5 | SR | SUV |
| Chery eQ7 | LR | SUV |
| Chery eQ7 | SR | SUV |
| Chery Fengyun | T8 EV | SUV |
| Chery Fengyun | T9 EV | SUV |
| Chery Little Ant eQ1 | hatchback | |
| Chery QQ Ice Cream | LR | hatchback |
| Chery QQ Ice Cream | SR | hatchback |
Chery EV Technology
Platform: Dedicated EV, 400VE/E Architecture: Baseline
OTA Capability: Baseline
Battery Suppliers: CATL, Gotion
Power Inverter Tech: IGBT-based
Platform = level of vehicle platform maturity or advancement, and its dominant system voltage.
Shared = ICE-derived | Dedicated = EV-native platform | SDV-Native = future-proof
E/E Architecture: degree of integration and maturity of the vehicle’s electronic/electric control systems (from Baseline legacy wiring to Advanced domain/zonal designs).
Baseline = Distributed ECUs | Modern = Domain-based | SDV-Native = Zonal-based with central compute
OTA Capability = scope of Over-The-Air updates supported — from Baseline basic infotainment to Advanced control and systems firmware.
Baseline = Infotainment/maps | Limited = Infotainment+ | Partial = Multiple systems | Advanced = Most systems | Full = Full-vehicle updateable
Battery Suppliers = primary traction battery suppliers across the model lineup.
Power Inverter Tech = power electronics technology used (silicon carbide SiC vs silicon), which affects efficiency and thermal performance.
IGBT = Conventional | SiC = High-efficiency | GaN = Next-generation, pilots
About Chery
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese state owned automaker headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui Province, known for its strong focus on research, development, and global expansion. Founded in 1997, Chery has grown into one of China's most internationally active automotive groups, exporting vehicles to more than 80 countries and operating joint ventures and assembly plants worldwide. The company has built a diverse portfolio that includes passenger cars, SUVs, and new energy vehicles under several sub brands that target different market segments.
Electrification is a central part of Chery's long term strategy, supported by its in house R&D network, including the Chery New Energy subsidiary dedicated to EV development. The brand's lineup includes models such as the eQ1 (Little Ant), eQ7, and Arrizo e series, which deliver affordable and efficient urban mobility. Chery's proprietary LFS electric platform supports multiple battery configurations, fast charging capability, and scalable powertrain options across its growing EV range.
Chery operates several strategic partnerships and joint ventures that strengthen its position in the new energy sector. It collaborates with Huawei on intelligent connectivity systems, autonomous driving solutions, and in vehicle operating platforms. The company's premium EV sub brand, iCAR, targets younger and tech focused consumers, while the Luxeed brand, co developed with Huawei, focuses on luxury electric sedans and crossovers that integrate HarmonyOS and high performance electric drivetrains. Chery's international arm also cooperates with local partners in markets such as Brazil, Egypt, and Indonesia for localized EV production and sales.
Beyond passenger vehicles, Chery is expanding into hybrid and plug in hybrid systems under its Kunpeng Power program, combining fuel efficiency with advanced electric motor technology. The company's long term vision centers on smart, connected, and electrified mobility solutions supported by sustainable manufacturing and global partnerships. By combining vertical integration, technology innovation, and export strength, Chery has become one of China's most influential and globally recognized new energy vehicle producers.
