The Chery iCar V23 compact crossover was noticed in China with an EREV powertrain. It’ll cope with a variety anxiousness drawback as extended-range electrical autos are gaining momentum in China. The iCar V23 EREV will enter the home market subsequent yr.
Chery launched iCar in 2023 as a mainstream NEV model for younger patrons. The model’s first mannequin was the iCar 03 brawny electrical SUV. On December 16, iCar launched the second mannequin, which is the V23 BEV crossover created collectively with Xiaomi subsidiary Zhimi. Its value vary is 99,800 – 139,800 yuan (13,700 – 19,200 USD). Now, the iCar V23 has been seen in China with an EREV powertrain choice.
iCar V23 with EREV powertrain
The Chery iCar V23 crossover with an EREV powertrain was noticed on the automotive service in China. We are able to inform it adopts a variety extender by an exhaust pipe within the rear. This mannequin’s exterior design is very unfinished. For instance, it has a gap as an alternative of a gas cap door. The battery of the iCar V23 is kind of low below the hood. So, this automobile is within the early check phases.
There isn’t a details about the iCar V23 EREV’s powertrain. It’ll more than likely undertake the Chery-developed vary extender adopted by the Exlantix ET crossover. It’s a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 115 kW (154 hp) and a thermal effectivity charge of 44.5%. We anticipate the Chery iCar V23 EREV to undertake each RWD and 4WD drivetrain variants.
The range-extended variant of the iCar V23 will turn into cheaper than the electrical model. We at CarNewsChina anticipate this automotive to start out at round 90,000 yuan (12,350 USD). So, it should turn into one of many few mainstream automobiles with a variety extender out there in China.
Extra about iCar V23 EV
The electrical variant of the Chery iCar V23 adopts off-road look impressed by some sturdy body-on body SUVs. It has dimensions of 4220/1915/1845 mm with a wheelbase of 2735 mm. Its floor clearance reaches 210 mm. Strategy and departure angles are 43 and 41 levels, respectively.
The V23’s cabin adopts a 15.4-inch display screen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. It has two rows of seats with a 2+2 structure. With the second-row seats folded, the trunk capability of the iCar V23 reaches 744 liters.
The iCar V23 has three powertrain configurations. The entry-level trim has a 100 kW (134 hp) e-motor and a 47.3 kWh battery for a 301 km vary. The second variant has the identical electrical motor with a much bigger battery for 60 kWh and 401 km vary. The 4WD model of the Chery iCar V23 has two e-motors with a mixed energy of 155 kW (211 hp). The 81.8 kWh ternary NMC battery powers them, appropriate for a 501 km vary.
