Freelander 8 integrates high voltage electrical architecture alongside advanced terrain recognition sensor arrays. Credit: Autohome 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 The Freelander 8 First Edition has officially debuted in China, marking the first public physical appearance of the premium hybrid off-roader under the Chery and Jaguar Land Rover joint venture, according to Autohome. This public unveiling builds on the technical details first disclosed during the vehicle’s initial March brand presentation. Built on a specialised new architecture, the model features an 800V high voltage range extended powertrain paired with a 60.331 kWh battery system. This hardware configuration delivers a certified pure electric driving range of 221 km before the onboard combustion system engages. Powertrain and battery The propulsion system relies on a 1.5T internal combustion engine producing a maximum power output of 115 kW to act as a dedicated range extender. The battery architecture, co-developed alongside CATL, supports up to 6C charging performance with a 350 kW peak electrical intake capacity. These technical parameters support high efficiency thermal and energy management during rapid charging cycles. Offroad chassis hardware The mechanical architecture utilises an i-ATS intelligent all-terrain system deep-tuned with software assets from Huawei. Mechanical traction is regulated via three differential locks, including a front mechanical lock, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, and a virtual centre lock. A closed dual-chamber air suspension system manages dampening and ground clearance across varying topography. Autonomous driving technology The electrical platform integrates a centralised vehicle control layout driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 flagship computing chip. Standard electronic hardware across all Pro, Max, and Max+ model variants includes a roof-mounted 896-line LiDAR component. This array operates natively with the Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving assistance platform to automate spatial perception. Market Context The model retains the 3495 kg gross weight verified in the regulatory catalogue listings published last month. According to China EV DataTracker, China retail delivery data shows a cumulative total of 3,976 units through May 2026, with May volume at 997 units. This premium, localised strategy leverages the original 12 billion yuan (1.7758 billion USD) manufacturing infrastructure to introduce competitive technical platforms that stabilise brand market share through new, high-efficiency hybrid drivetrains. Chery and JLR revealed their six seat range extended SUV featuring triple mechanical differential locking hardware.
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