The Chery iCaur V27 Long-Range Edition launches in China on September 30 with a 51.2 kWh CATL battery. Credit: iCar 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 has officially disclosed technical specifications for the upcoming iCaur V27 Long-Range Edition ahead of its September 30 market launch in China. Known domestically as the iCar V27, the mid-to-large boxy SUV will use a 51.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by CATL, delivering a CLTC-rated pure-electric range of 300 km (approximately 215 km WLTP). The current lineup sells across three variants priced between 169,800 yuan (25,193 USD) and 196,800 yuan (29,200 USD): the rear-wheel-drive Falcon 500 at 169,800 yuan (25,190 USD), the all-wheel-drive Falcon 500 at 182,800 yuan (27,120 USD), and the flagship Falcon 700 at 196,800 yuan (29,200 USD). Battery expands range and charging capability The 51.2 kWh battery represents a 49.3% capacity increase over the 34.3 kWh pack used in existing models. Current trims deliver 210 km CLTC (approximately 150 km WLTP) for rear-wheel drive and 200 km CLTC (approximately 145 km WLTP) for all-wheel drive. The 300 km CLTC rating increases claimed pure-electric range by 90 to 100 km over those versions. Chery states the pack supports 30% to 80% DC fast charging in 17 minutes, while vehicle-to-load (V2L) output increases from 3.3 kW to 6.0 kW. EREV powertrain and existing chassis carry over The range-extended electric vehicle (EREV) retains its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, producing 335 kW (449 hp). A dedicated 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine serves as the onboard generator. Chery claims peak brake thermal efficiency of 45.79% and a fuel-to-electricity generation rate of 3.71 kWh per litre. The Long-Range Edition retains the V27’s existing dimensions. Built on a unibody chassis, it measures 4,909 mm in length (5,055 mm including the exterior spare wheel), 1,976 mm in width, and up to 1,894 mm in height, with a 2,910 mm wheelbase. Off-road specifications include a 24-degree approach angle, 23-degree departure angle, 600 mm water-fording clearance, and 32,186 N·m/deg torsional rigidity. The cabin continues to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295P cockpit processor with 30 TOPS of AI compute and a voice assistant integrated with DeepSeek AI models. The Falcon 700 retains a roof-mounted watchtower LiDAR and Horizon Robotics Journey 6P computing chip with 560 TOPS for urban and highway pilot navigation assistance. Sales decline precedes Long-Range Edition launch. The battery upgrade arrives as V27 retail sales continue to cool in China. After the SUV rolled off the production line in January and entered the market in March, deliveries peaked at 4,184 units in April before falling for four consecutive months to 1,609 in August. Monthly volume was 3,456 in May, 2,219 in June, and 1,764 in July. The model’s share of total iCar brand deliveries fell from 63.8% in April to 39.3% in August, according to China EV DataTracker. In China’s boxy hybrid SUV market, the V27 competes with Changan’s Deepal G318 (179,900 to 229,900 yuan / 26,690 to 34,110 USD), Jetour Shanhai T2 (159,900 to 209,900 yuan / 23,720 to 31,140 USD), and BYD’s body-on-frame Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 (179,800 to 239,800 yuan / 26,80 to 35,580 USD). Most important news in your inbox. Recaps · scheduled All you need, in one email. Instant alerts · real-time Ping me when an article goes live. 0 of 27 topics selected Bundle into one email per day — instead of one email per article No spam · Unsubscribe with one click · Change settings anytime