The new electrified mid-size sedan delivers a certified driving range of 655 km under CLTC. Credit: Y-Auto Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Chery Fulwin A9 sedans accumulated 18,173 locked-in firm orders within 72 hours of the start of its official pre-sale campaign. Chery Auto Executive Vice President Li Xueyong announced the order numbers on July 13, 2026, following the initial vehicle reveal on July 9, 2026. The new model family expands the brand’s presence in the mid-size electric vehicle segment by offering buyers both pure-electric and extended-range plug-in drivetrains. The clean exterior body measures 4,836 mm long, 1,896 mm wide, and 1,489 mm tall, riding on a wide 2,900 mm wheelbase layout. Engineers sculpted the body lines to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.223 (Cd) and reduce highway energy consumption. The car features specialised multi-layer glossy paint available in seven distinct colour options, including Begonia Red and Mountain Smoke Purple. Powertrain and battery Pure electric versions use a 178 kW rear-drive motor generating 239 hp, paired with a 70.11 kWh Rhino E lithium-iron phosphate battery pack. This hardware setup delivers a certified driving range of 655 km under standard CLTC testing procedures. Chery set the initial target price bracket for the pure-electric sedan lineup at 115,900 yuan (17,102 USD) to 135,900 yuan (20,053 USD). Trim DesignationRange (CLTC)Original Price (yuan)Converted Price (USD)Pro655 km 115,900 17,100Max655 km125,900 18,580Max LiDAR655 km135,900 20,050Compiled by CarNewsChina Extended-range options swap the pure electric pack for a 1.5L internal combustion range extender paired with specialised batteries providing 116 km or 175 km of pure electric range under WLTC metrics. This plug-in setup yields a low comprehensive fuel consumption rating of 1.01 L/100 km while enabling a 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint of 6.9 seconds. Underneath the body, the sedan comes equipped with a front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension layout, supplemented by adjustable CDC electromagnetic dampers on premium trims. Technology and safety The interior features a prominent 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen running on an advanced 3nm process 8,678 cockpit chip. A local AI model with 1.3 billion parameters handles voice assistant functions natively, eliminating the need for fixed wake phrases. Standard equipment across all versions includes a 23-speaker Boya premium audio system driving 1,080 W of total output, a large panoramic canopy, and an onboard heating and cooling refrigerator unit. Smart driving capabilities depend on the Falcon assisted driving suite, which relies on 27 integrated perception sensors to handle urban and highway navigation. The array features one high-resolution LiDAR unit, three millimetre-wave radars, 11 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors managed by a dedicated high-performance processor. To address driver safety concerns, the automaker introduced a corporate protection strategy promising to replace any vehicle completely destroyed by battery thermal runaway. Market and performance The new production sedan builds upon early development prototypes that featured aggressive fastback coupe styling during early cold-weather road testing. Chery also previously showcased a distinct Fulwin A9 wagon variant at the Beijing Auto Show to demonstrate its flexible platform capabilities and 800V high-voltage rapid charging. These overlapping product strategies aim to expand the company’s footprint across multiple price points in the highly competitive domestic passenger car market. China EV DataTracker data shows that Chery domestic sales reached 37,686 units in June 2026, up 18.7% from May. However, this volume represents a 26.7% drop from June 2025 sales records, maintaining Chery’s domestic automotive market share at 2.3%. The group registered 31,738 units in May and 30,520 units in April, reflecting steady momentum as the company introduces new electrified options to capture customer interest. The digital cabin features a central 15.6-inch screen powered by a 3nm process chip.
