Chery Auto Philippines sure bided their time in launching their first battery electric vehicle. Although they did offer the eQ1 and eQ7 in limited quantities way back in 2023, it never found mainstream success the same way their Tiggo r-EV PHEV did.
That may all change with the Chery Q BEV. Known as the QQ3 EV in China, the Chery Q BEV is a reborn version of Chery’s quintessential small hatchback. Compared to the QQ of old, however, the Chery Q is a much more sizeable vehicle measuring in at 4,195 mm in length, 1,811 mm in width, and 1,573 mm in height. This puts it in the same category as a typical B-segment hatchback. Yet, it also sports a 2,700 mm wheelbase—easily reach C- or even D-segment sedans.
The Chery Q has a design concept which Chery says is a “square within round,” pretty tongue-in-cheek all things considered. As a BEV, it doesn’t have a traditional front grille, but uses a rounded lower air intake. It also has semi-hidden door handles and black wheel arch trim.
Although official specs will be revealed by Chery at PIMS (alongside the Tiggo 7 PHEV), homologation papers reveal that the Chery Q will come in two variants: the Q EV 420 Passion and the Q EV 420 Share.
As their names suggest, both variants will use a rear-mounted and rear-driven 120 horsepower, 115 Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor. It’ll offer 420 kilometers of CLTC range thanks to a 41.28-kWh LFP battery. Charging duties are handled either by AC or DC charging, both with a GBT plug. It will also have V2L capability built-in too.
Aside from its rear-wheel drive architecture, handling is courtesy of its all-round independent suspension, electric power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes with an electronic parking brake with auto hold.
Standard on both trims include a front trunk (frunk), a power tailgate, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing wipers. Differentiating them are different headlights, with the top-trim Share variant receiving the trademark “Q-shaped” LEDs and power folding sideview mirrors.
The specs stop short of mentioning the standard features of the Chery Q, but globally, the Chery Q does come with an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a large center infotainment screen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, ventilated front seating, and more.
As for pricing, expect the Chery Q BEV to go head-to-head with the likes of the BYD Seagull, Geely EX2, and the GAC Aion UT. With that, a price range between P 950,000 to P 1.2 million is a reasonable target for the re-born Chery Q.
GB/T? This is going to be a hassle to charge using public chargers. Hope they change course since their PHEVs use Type 2/CS2 ports, they shouldn’t skimp out on their first BEV. BEVs need Type 2/CCS2 ports more than PHEVs, I would rather have Chery sell their PHEVs with GB/T ports instead.
ReplyDeleteYou can always use an adapter beside only the European cars use Type2 which, where are they now? Compared to China’s GBT it’s all over.
DeleteThe DOE's accepted public charging standard is actually Type 2. Although there are a handful of GBT fast charging ports available, they will not accept the use of an adapter.
Delete@anon May 31 6:29AM
DeleteType 2 is everywhere and is becoming the global standard even in China.
Hello Coca Cola the QQ is back
ReplyDeleteThis is ok for disposability purposes
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