Chery iCaur V27 Long-Range Edition confirmed with 51.2 kWh CATL battery and 300 km EV range
Chery is launching the iCaur V27 Long-Range Edition in China on September 30. This new variant features a 51.2 kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate battery, an increase of 49.3% over existing models. It offers a 300 km CLTC pure-electric range, up from 210 km, and supports 30% to 80% DC fast charging in 17 minutes. The SUV retains its 335 kW dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup and integrates Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8295P processor for its cockpit.
Chery's iCaur V27 Long-Range Edition is an incremental update. The 49.3% battery capacity increase to 51.2 kWh and 300 km CLTC range are necessary to stay competitive. Sales of the V27 have dropped from 4,184 units in April to 1,609 in August. This range extension targets that sales decline, but it does not fundamentally alter the vehicle's market position.
The integration of DeepSeek AI models for voice assistance and Horizon Robotics Journey 6P for autonomous driving is more significant. This reflects China's domestic AI chip and model capabilities. It also shows a clear preference for local suppliers over international ones where possible. This is a pattern seen across Chinese automakers.
The real test for Chery is whether this range boost can reverse the V27's sales slide. Its competitors, like Deepal G318 and Jetour Shanhai T2, offer compelling alternatives. The 90 to 100 km range increase may not be enough to stand out in a crowded market. Watch for sales figures after the September 30 launch.
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