Today in the new energy sector, everyone is rushing. New launches, iterations, chasing sales, it feels like slowing down half a step means being left behind by the wave. But Chery Fengyun T7, which just started pre-sales, insists on making 'Slow work builds a good car, long awaited' the press conference theme, putting 'slow' squarely on the table. I resonate with this point; a car that must withstand global market testing simply cannot be fast.

Fengyun T7 follows a typical reverse export path. The same model Lepas L6 has already started pre-sales in South Africa and is officially launched in Thailand, with plans to land in Indonesia, the EU, Australia-New Zealand, and other markets later. It first travels the roads of different regions around the world, polished by various regulations and road conditions, then returns to the domestic market for sale. I think this is the necessary path for a truly global car.

First, let's talk about the slowness in R&D. It took 3 full years to grind, relying on Chery's global 1+7+N R&D system for adjustment bit by bit, without compressing the underlying adaptation time to rush launch nodes. The difference is obvious in the actual experience —

The entire series is equipped with 65.05kWh Rhinoceros battery as standard, CLTC range 600km, real-world testing reaches over 667km, which is rare reverse false labeling in the industry. Fast charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes; a coffee break mid-journey is enough to replenish most energy;

Equipped with dual-source wide-range heat pump AC + high-voltage PTC, stable operation in ultra-wide temperature range from -30°C to 55°C, driving in the North in winter, temperature rises fast, range won't be discounted too much;

Also featuring cabin-driving integrated 8775 chip, 4nm process, 72TOPS computing power, system response latency only 80ms, car machine sliding and voice interaction feel very responsive. These delicate experiences cannot be built just by stacking hardware, need time to adjust slowly.

Then look at the slowness in design. It wasn't drawn behind closed doors by a single team, but the result of collaboration between Chery's 10 global design centers, over 100 designers, and joint creation with over 5,000 global users. The same model also appeared at Milan Design Week and gained recognition. Making users from different regions and aesthetics find it durable to look at is inherently not something to rush.

The visual impression of the actual vehicle is indeed balanced. The wind-aerodynamic front face is crisp and grand, the wind-sculpted satin body lines are flowing. Among the 6 colors, each has its own style, and the 'Blazing Orange' used a luxury-level 8-layer exterior paint, resistant to scratches and UV rays, and doesn't easily look old after long-term use.

The interior is a Cloud Wing embrace layout, large area soft wrapping with pebble suspended speakers and diamond quilting details, texture is on point. In terms of space, 4570x1852x1694mm body, with 2700mm wheelbase, in-car space efficiency 84%, rear 911mm leg space plus pure flat floor, not cramped when fully loaded; rear seats folded down can expand to 1955mm pure flat space, suitable for home and camping. Many small details fitting different regional user habits, without slowing down to do research, simply wouldn't be considered this comprehensively.

Details of intelligence and comfort are also ground out slowly. 15.6-inch 2.5K HD large screen, supports multi-brand phone wireless casting, Lingxi Smart Cabin 2.0 has various real human voice companionship and scene modes; Falcon 500 assisted driving system carries 22 high-precision sensors, covers 300+ parking scenarios, cul-de-sac parking, cross-floor parking can be realized, daily parking saves much worry. 9-layer cloud feel seats, ventilation and heating available, fast warming in winter, not stuffy with sweat in summer, not easily tired after long sitting.

But the most time-consuming thing for global cars should be safety standards and actual vehicle verification. Fengyun T7 directly benchmarks 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standard design, functional safety reaches ASILD highest level, equivalent to bringing the most stringent European requirements to the R&D stage.

So the actual vehicle we see, 80% of the body is high-strength steel, 18.84% is hot-formed steel, creating a nine-transverse five-longitudinal cage structure, equipped with less common shotgun force transmission structure in the same class, dual-frame subframe + Pack anti-collision beam, like a solid skeleton, can release force layer by layer in collision, simultaneously protecting the passenger cabin and battery pack; 9 airbags in the whole car, more comprehensive coverage; Rhinoceros battery uses 6D protection to build a three-dimensional barrier, IP68 waterproof rating reaches 96 times national standard, side anti-crush ability is 2 times national standard, rainy season fording, high temperature and high humidity environment are more worry-free.

At the same time, to adapt to global diverse road conditions, the project team invested 81 exclusive durability cars for simultaneous road testing, total accumulated vehicle test mileage over 6 million km, only durability special test has 1.45 million km. From Southeast Asia 500mm deep water, Middle East high temperature sun exposure, to Siberia extreme cold, Brazil gravel roads... From -40°C to 55°C extreme temperature range, hundreds of extreme scenarios, it has walked them all one by one. Chassis is tuned by international expert team, 50.8:49.2 approach gold axle load ratio, stable in turning, not floating at high speed, filter shock texture is also solid. This full-scenario reliability, without a long enough validation cycle, simply cannot be cultivated.

In conclusion

At a time when the whole industry chases speed, willing to settle down and spend effort on invisible places actually requires determination. Fengyun T7 turns three years of time, millions of kilometers of tempering, into global quality, and the steadiness users feel holding the steering wheel. Pre-sale price starting from 109,900 CNY, plus sufficiently sincere benefits and safety net plans, covers home essentials like looks, safety, range, intelligence, comfort, after-sales, instead of being more durable for long-term use compared to many hastily launched models. After all, like cars and journeys, it is never about who starts faster, but who walks steadier and farther.

Three years "polishing" one car, slow work yields fine products! On August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially opened pre-sales, with a price range of 109,900 - 129,900 RMB, paired with the theme "Slow work builds good cars, you've waited long enough." To be honest, in today's industry pace where new cars are pushed every three months, there are few brands daring to shout out the word "slow".

But "slow" does not mean backward. Fengyun T7's "slow" is because it took a completely different path. First undergo global market testing, then launch domestically.

Its sibling model Lepas L6 is already on the market in South Africa, Thailand, and will subsequently enter the EU, Australia & New Zealand, UK, and other markets. This reverse input product rhythm is not common among local automakers. Supporting this rhythm is Chery's 23 consecutive years of ranking first in Chinese brand passenger car exports and the foundation of 20 million global users.

Global Standards, Not a Slogan but a Checklist

Fengyun T7 has targeted global standards from the beginning of R&D. 2 years of planning, 3 years of R&D, developed according to the 2026 version E-NCAP 5-star safety standards, functional safety reaches ASILD highest level. Completed 5,000+ global user surveys, deep visits to 15 typical countries, covering 95% of global road type tests.

To verify the reliability of this set of standards, Chery simultaneously invested 81 durability vehicles for road tests, the whole vehicle cumulative test mileage exceeds 6 million km, durability specific actual test reaches 1.45 million km. From Nordic extreme cold to Middle East high temperatures, from Southeast Asia rainy season to Brazilian gravel roads, before this car went on the market, it has already "ran" through the globe for users.

Three Hardcore Configurations, Full Series No Compromise

What is most worth paying attention to for Fengyun T7 are three items standard across the entire series.

First is range of charge. The entire series is equipped with 65.05kWh Rhinoceros battery, CLTC 600km range, actual test can reach 667km+, 30%-80% fast charging takes only 22 minutes. Entry version and high-spec version make no distinction in range, this is "range equality".

Second is safety. 80% high-strength steel + 18.84% hot-formed steel nine-horizontal five-vertical cage body, 9 airbags (including 48L dual-chamber remote airbags) most in class, Rhinoceros battery IP68 waterproofing reaches 96 times the national standard. Entry level means full spec, safety not shrunk.

Third is intelligence. First in class 4nm process 8775 cockpit driving integrated chip, 72TOPS NPU computing power, response as low as 80ms. Falcon 500 intelligent driving equipped with 22 high-precision sensors, supports 300+ full-scenario automatic parking and cross-floor memory parking.

Slow Work Yields Fine Results, Effort in the Unseen Places

Beyond parameters, Fengyun T7 also reflects "slow work" in some details. 70mm large size bushings filter road noise, One-Box wire controlled braking 136ms fast pressure build-up, 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio improves cornering stability, these indicators point not to parameter competition, but to real driving texture.

For interior, Fengyun T7's leather, seals, plastic parts have all undergone plateau strong UV and high-low temperature alternating extreme tests, anti-fading, anti-hardening, anti-cracking. Looking good when buying a car is not rare, keeping original texture after driving for a few years is real skill.

Wrapping Up

Chery itself says Fengyun T7 comes "slow". Indeed, from planning to launch, it took a full 5 years. But what do these 5 years buy? It is 81 durability cars "run" out 1.45 million km verification mileage under 100+ global extreme road conditions; it is whole vehicle 15 years without battery replacement 2,500 cycle life; it is anti-aging paint and interior materials guaranteeing "like new all year round"; it is 9 airbags, Bedrock body and global E-NCAP 5-star standards jointly guarding every trip.

Fengyun T7 uses five years slow work to exchange for your ten years peace of mind. Quick-fix cars need replacement after three years, but a car truly refined globally dares to accompany you through the next decade.

On August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially launched its pre-sale. This event centers on the theme "Crafting good cars with patience, thank you for waiting", conveying the brand's initial aspiration to focus on refining vehicle models and persisting in long-term car manufacturing, and also expressing sincere gratitude to consumers who have waited a long time for new cars. The new car launches three different configuration versions, with a pre-sale price range of 109,900 to 129,900 RMB. Currently, paying a 1,000 RMB deposit allows you to enjoy seven practical car-buying benefits.

Relying on Chery's over 20 years of global technical accumulation, Fengyun T7 adopts a development route that first completes strict road tests overseas before launching for the domestic market, abandoning the industry's sloppy and hasty manufacturing method. The whole vehicle design, production, and testing processes are all built according to international high standards. Focusing on the six core needs of ordinary family vehicles, the new car comprehensively refines six dimensions: exterior texture, driving protection, range travel, intelligent interaction, riding comfort, and vehicle usage assurance. Whether it is daily commuting, long-distance self-driving, outdoor camping, or group travel, various travel scenarios can be easily adapted.

High-quality texture both inside and out, durable and good-looking for daily use

The whole vehicle design integrates international simple trends and the elegance of Oriental softness, refined jointly by Chery's top 10 global design centers and more than 5,000 domestic and foreign users. The same series vehicles once landed at the Milan Design Week and received recognition from many overseas professionals. A smooth streamlined body shape is paired with a layered front grille design and a through-type taillight, providing a relaxed and grand visual perception; the car paint uses weather-resistant processes synchronized overseas, not easy to fade or lose luster after long-term sun and rain exposure. A total of six body color options are available for selection, including Crimson Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, and Cloud Pink Beige.

Inside, two interior styles are provided: Warm Black-Brown and Polar Night Obsidian. The enveloping cabin features large-area soft wrapping, while details such as diamond-quilted stitching seats and pebble-shaped car speakers further enhance the exquisite atmosphere inside the car. Leather, sealing strips, and plastic trim parts inside the car are all selected as anti-aging materials, which do not easily become hard or whiten after long-term use, maintaining a fresh look for a long time. The rear row adopts a pure flat floor design, making it more convenient for rear passengers to rest their feet and place personal items.

Dual support for range and safety, travel with peace of mind across various climates

During the Fengyun T7 development phase, it benchmarks the 2026 E-NCAP 5-Star Safety Design Standard. After years of planning and development, it completed millions of kilometers of whole vehicle durability tests, and also specially went to Southeast Asian rainy regions, Middle Eastern high-temperature zones, Indonesian high-humidity environments, and other global locations to carry out extreme real-vehicle trials. More than 80% of the vehicle structure uses high-strength steel, nearly 20% is built with hot-formed steel to create a nine-horizontal and five-vertical cage body, paired with multiple collision energy dispersion paths, combined with nine airbags to buffer the damage caused by impacts from all directions.

The entire series is standard-equipped with Rhino power batteries, and the multi-layer stereo protective structure can effectively resist squeezing, piercing, and powerful impacts; the battery reaches the IP68 advanced waterproof standard, so there is no need to worry about battery water ingress or short circuits in urban waterlogging or rainy wading sections. At the same time, the brand launched two underlying guarantee policies: if the power battery itself malfunctions and causes vehicle thermal runaway damage, compensation can be made for a new car of the same model or configuration; in the first year of car purchase, if the intelligent driving assistance system malfunction causes an accident resulting in personal injury or third-party property loss, compensation of up to 5 million RMB can be provided.

All three car models are equipped with 65.05kWh large-capacity Rhino batteries, with a CLTC operating range of 600km. The vehicle's actual driving range performance is better than the official calibrated value, effectively alleviating owners' range anxiety. Charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes. A short break midway is enough to replenish the charge and continue the long journey. The vehicle is equipped with an all-domain integrated dual-source wide-range heat pump air conditioning system paired with high-voltage PTC, which can operate stably in a broad temperature range from -30°C to 55°C. It saves electricity for heating in northern winters and efficiently dissipates heat in southern summers; combined with smart front grille and more than a dozen low-drag optimization designs, the vehicle's energy consumption performance is stable at high and low speeds, and owners do not need to worry about the range shrinking significantly for long-distance travel in all four seasons.

Smooth and easy-to-use intelligent interaction, spacious comfort meeting family needs

The car is equipped with a 4nm process cabin-driving integrated 8775 chip, with ample computing power. The car system boot-up and screen operation are fast and smooth. The 15.6-inch 2.5K HD central control screen has anti-glare and anti-fingerprint features, supports wireless interconnection with multiple mainstream mobile phones, and most phones on the market can achieve seamless screen casting. The Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 system is equipped with various distinctive voice interaction personas and also includes six exclusive scene modes such as power nap, camping, pet travel, and awakening, fitting the owner's diverse travel scenarios. The whole car is equipped with 22 high-precision sensors, supporting the Falcon 500 driving assistance system, which can cover more than 300 types of daily parking scenarios. Difficulties such as dead-end road parking, one-key trace reversal, and multi-floor automatic parking can be handed over to the vehicle to complete independently, even new drivers can easily solve parking problems.

The whole vehicle dimensions are 4570×1852×1694mm, with impressive wheelbase performance and excellent interior space utilization, providing ample legroom in the rear row. The conventional trunk can hold daily luggage, and after folding down the rear seats, it can expand into an extra-large storage area. The interior can be laid directly into a flat large bed, which is especially suitable for outdoor camping and rest. The seats use nine-layer cloud-sensation filling material, soft but not collapsing, not easy to get tired after long-term sitting, the entire series is standard-equipped with ventilation and heating functions, heating quickly in low-temperature environments, summer ventilation mode avoids back stuffiness and sweating. Heartfelt storage points are visible throughout the car, the trunk is equipped with multiple groups of load-bearing rivet rings and hooks, and large outdoor equipment such as tents and suitcases can be firmly fixed. The chassis is refined by an international expert team with Maserati tuning experience. Balancing the axle load ratio optimizes cornering stability and straight-line driving quality, making it not easy to produce dizziness during long-distance travel.

Thoughtful guarantee for the entire cycle of vehicle use, two lifetime benefits reduce car maintenance costs

Except for the multiple car-buying benefits during the pre-sale stage, Fengyun T7 has prepared two lifetime exclusive benefits for car owners, covering the complete cycle of the vehicle from purchase to long-term use. The first item is a whole-vehicle lifetime warranty, including three-electric core components, only consumable parts and special accessories are not within the guarantee scope, eliminating the high cost of major repairs later; the second item only requires spending 666 RMB to purchase a lifetime basic maintenance package originally priced at 3,999 RMB, enjoying one free basic maintenance per year, significantly reducing long-term car maintenance costs.

From developing with reference to global standards, going to multiple countries for on-site testing, to landing according to the travel needs of ordinary domestic families, Fengyun T7 relies on balanced and comprehensive product strength to cover various needs of family daily travel. The new car has now launched pre-sale, paying a 1,000 RMB deposit can unlock exclusive car paint gift packages, vehicle price expansion deductions, priority vehicle pickup, and other seven rights. Families pursuing appearance, range, comfort, and long-term car usage guarantees can visit offline stores for a close experience.

August 12, Fengyun T7 officially started pre-sale. On the same day, the topic #GlobalCarsCantBeRushed# quickly spread on social media platforms. This slightly ironic slogan hit an unspoken pain point in the current new energy vehicle market — rush-job cars.

In the past two years, the iteration speed of new energy vehicles has become faster and faster, "one new car every 18 months" has basically become the industry default pace. From project initiation to launch, the R&D cycle is compressed, validation mileage is cut in half, and overseas regulation testing is saved whenever possible. The result is that the cars users buy have beautiful specs and stunning launch events, but after driving for two or three years, minor malfunctions are frequent, and the resale value plummets. Rush-job cars are not an issue of just one company; they are a product of collective industry anxiety. So when Fengyun T7 puts the four words "Can't Be Rushed" on the table, it has a bit of the flavor of an industry confession.

Fengyun T7 chose another path. 2 years of planning, 3 years of R&D, just the durability validation covered 1.45 million km, with 963 test vehicles deployed, spanning five extreme environments: high temperature, extreme cold, high altitude, high humidity, and high salinity. Under Nordic extreme cold conditions, the heat pump + PTC dual-source heating can raise the cabin from low temperature to 20°C in 20 minutes, improving the winter range achievement rate by 30%; in tropical rainy areas, a 500mm wading depth is handled with ease. These numbers look boring, but behind them are the engineer teams working it out over and over in -40°C Siberia, Brazil gravel roads, and Mexico cobblestone roads. One detail left a deep impression on me: Thai users prefer a heavy steering feel, so the team specifically added a level of steering force calibration; Turkey and Israel users are used to physical buttons, so high-frequency functions keep hard switches—this kind of "slowness" means slowing down to differentiate for different markets.

What is more worth mentioning is the standards. Fengyun T7 directly benchmarks the 2026 version E-NCAP design — this is the most stringent safety regulation in history that is about to launch in Europe. Many brands are still catching up on the current E-NCAP, while Fengyun T7 has already set the goal for two years later. This means body structure, passive safety, and active safety must all be preset according to a higher threshold. High-strength steel ratio 80%, hot-formed steel ratio 18.84%, 9 airbags, Shotgun structure, 1088mm through-roll-formed rocker panel — these are not configurations added at launch, they are carved into the genes from the blueprint phase.

Design is also not in a hurry. 10 major global design centers, over 100 designers collaborating, deep co-creation with 5000+ users. The sister model LEPAS L6 debuted at Milan Design Week this year, and European media evaluated it as "timeless". In this era of "appearance competition" where a new front face comes out every week, being praised as "timeless" by the European design circle is much harder than being stunning at once.

The chassis part shows even more skill. Led by a former Maserati chassis calibration expert, the European team participated deeply, specifically calibrating for the 160km/h+ ultra-high-speed section. The golden axle load ratio 50.8:49.2, 560mm center of gravity height, 70mm large size bushings — these parameters are understood by old drivers at a glance. It treats "easy to drive" as a system engineering task, rather than stacking a few eye-catching 0-100 data points. Chassis calibration is the most unfakeable link. Regardless of how loud the PPT claims, it will reveal itself over a speed bump.

Fengyun T7 dares to call itself a "Global Car", not marketing talk. The sister model LEPAS L6 is already in pre-sale in South Africa, launched in Thailand on July 24, August in Indonesia, September in EU, October in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Israel, Malaysia. The schedule is packed tight. Chery ranked 1st in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years, 20 million global users, covering 130+ countries — this is the backing for Fengyun T7's "slowness". Without the support of this globalization system, "slowness" is just slowness; with this system, "slowness" can be converted into a global pass.

Slow or fast, ultimately it must come down to the product. CLTC range 600km, actual test 667+km, "reverse false labeling" is quite scarce in an era where false labeling is rampant; 4nm process 8775 chip cockpit-driving integration, 72 TOPS computing power; Falcon 500 driving assistance with 22 high-precision sensors. Whole vehicle lifetime warranty includes three-electric systems, battery thermal runaway bottom-line covers new car replacement, assisted driving accidents max 5 million — these three safety nets are more substantial than any sentence of "buy with confidence".

In the end, the sentence "Global Cars Can't Be Rushed", rather than marketing, is more like an industry confession. The reason rush-job cars are rushed is because the market forces rushed success; the reason Fengyun T7 is slow is because it sets the goal at the global market, sets it at the reputation five years later. Whether to win in the short term depends on the pace, but "slow work yields fine results" has never failed in the automotive industry. For consumers, having one more "slow-produced" car to choose from is never a bad thing.

August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially opened pre-sale, three car models with pre-sale guide prices ranging from 109,900 yuan to 129,900 yuan. This press conference themed "Quality takes time, long awaited" in the industry's common pursuit of "18-month new car production" rhythm, transmitted a completely different signal — this car is not in a rush.

Born Global, Reverse Export

The most noteworthy aspect of Fengyun T7 is not any exaggerated parameter, but a unique development path.

Its sibling model Lepas L6 has already launched pre-sale in South Africa, listing in Thailand, and will subsequently enter markets such as the EU, AU/NZ, and UK. Completely opposite to the rhythm of most domestic brands "sell domestically first, then export", Fengyun T7 follows a "reverse import path" of "first accepting global market testing, then landing in domestic sales".

This is not simple "export to domestic sales". Chery has ranked first in export of Chinese brand passenger cars for 23 consecutive years, global cumulative users broke 20 million, products sold to over 130 countries and regions.

Relying on Chery's 23 years of globalized technical accumulation, Fengyun T7 has synchronously adapted to regulations, road conditions, and user needs of different global regions from the beginning of R&D. 2 years planning, 3 years R&D, developed according to 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standards, completed 5000+ global user research, 15 typical country deep visits.

Total vehicle cumulative testing mileage exceeds 6 million kilometers, covering high deceleration bumps in Brazil, cobblestone roads in Mexico, German highway high-curvature corners, South African unpaved mud roads and other global complex road conditions.

Standardized 600km Range Across All Models, Breaking Industry Tiered Premiums

In product strategy, Fengyun T7 made an unconventional decision — all three trims come standard with 65.05kWh Rhino batteries, CLTC range locked at 600 kilometers. Entry-level models do not cut range, high-trim models do not raise price to switch range, directly breaking the industry's common "low trim cut range" logic. Official actual test range can reach 667 kilometers, 30% to 80% fast charging takes only 20 minutes.

The killing power of this strategy lies in precisely hitting the pain points. What 100,000 yuan class pure electric SUV consumers fear most is spending money only to get 400 kilometers of range. When level competitors are still using range to divide configuration gradients, Fengyun T7 directly re-anchored the range baseline of this price segment with "range equality".

Body dimensions 4570x1852x1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, cabin usage rate 84%, rear seats folded down can form a 1955mm fully flat large bed. Chassis polished by an international team led by former Maserati chassis tuning experts, 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio improved cornering stability.

In terms of intelligence, equipped with integrated cockpit and driving 8775 chip, 15.6-inch 2.5K large screen, Falcon 500 intelligent driving system supports 300+ full-scenario automatic parking.

Fengyun T7 designed against 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standards, body 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel, equipped with 9 airbags. Rhino battery IP68 waterproofing reaches 96 times the national standard, and launched two ultimate guarantees in battery safety and assisted driving fields — compensation for a new car of the same model if thermal runaway damage occurs due to battery itself, and compensation up to 5 million yuan for accidents caused by intelligent driving system reasons within one year.

Final Words

In an era where "quick-made cars" are frequent, it chose to use a longer cycle to make the car solid, and then return to the domestic market with the verification results of the global market. Just as the theme of the press conference said — "Quality takes time, long awaited". This is not slacking off, but a persistence that is increasingly scarce in the current industry: it truly treats a car as a global standard product to polish.

Fengyun T7 re-anchors the value standard of 100,000 yuan class pure electric SUVs with standardized 600km range across all models, and also makes global quality no longer the exclusive of high-end models. It completed the last piece of the puzzle for Fengyun series PHEV, extended-range, and pure electric three technology routes. This pure electric SUV that has undergone world refinement and finally rushes to Chinese users, whether it can break out in the 100,000 yuan market where all vying, the market will give the answer.

August 12, in China's somewhat impetuous new energy vehicle market, Chery Automobile adopted a counter-trend stance to officially start the pre-sale of its global quality pure electric SUV—Fengyun T7. This pre-sale event was themed "Patience Makes Good Cars, Sorry to Keep You Waiting". The new car launches 3 versions, with a pre-sale guide price range of 10.99k CNY to 12.99k CNY.

In today's 100k-level pure electric market where new products emerge endlessly, Fengyun T7, leveraging its global quality endorsement and the hardcore strength of 600km range across the series, is bound to trigger a reshaping of value regarding national premium pure electric SUVs.

Go Global First, Then Return Home: A Counter-Global Trial

Unlike the previous path of launching domestically first, then aiming for overseas, Fengyun T7 has cleared a path of counter-overseas tempering. Relying on Chery's 23 years of globalized technology accumulation, the overseas homologous models of Fengyun T7 have been launched first in markets such as South Africa and Thailand, and are about to land in Indonesia, EU, Australia-New Zealand, etc.

This global layout is not a marketing gimmick, but solid quality endorsement. To meet the regulations, climate and road conditions of over 100 countries and regions globally, Fengyun T7 has experienced a long cycle of 2 years planning and 3 years R&D. Chery invested 81 exclusive durability cars for synchronized road tests. The cumulative test mileage of the whole vehicle exceeded 6 million km, and durability special test reached 1.45 million km. From Southeast Asia's rainy season humidity, Middle East's high temperature exposure, to Nordic extreme cold snow, Fengyun T7 completed extreme real vehicle trials within a super-wide temperature range of -40°C to 55°C, with global road type coverage reaching 95%.

No Compromise on Safety: Built According to 2026 Version E-NCAP 5-Star Standard

In the invisible safety layer, Fengyun T7 showed the honesty of a craftsman car builder. The new car is directly designed to benchmark the 2026 version E-NCAP 5-star safety standard, and meets the highest level of Functional Safety ASILD.

In passive safety, Fengyun T7 adopted a 9-horizontal 5-vertical cage body made of 80% high-strength steel + 18.84% hot-formed steel, paired with shotgun structure, dual-frame subframe, and Pack crash beam, to construct solid occupant cabin protection. All series are standard equipped with 9 airbags, including the rare 48L dual-chamber far-end airbags and rear side airbags at this level, achieving 360-degree all-around protection. Regarding the battery safety users care about most, the Rhino Battery equipped on Fengyun T7 has IP68 waterproof capability, with protection standard being 96 times the National Standard, effectively resisting squeezing, piercing, and wading risks.

To let users feel completely at ease, Chery also launched two rare industry-wide safety net benefits: if thermal runaway damage is caused by the power battery itself, compensate with a same-model new car; if an accident is caused by the intelligent driving system within one year of purchasing the car, occupants and third-party loss maximum compensation 5 million CNY.

Range Equality: All Series 600km, Refusing Anxiety

Fengyun T7 broke the hidden rule of pure electric cars having different range for high/low trims, achieving range configuration equality across the series. The new car standard-equipped 65.05kWh large capacity Rhino Battery for all series, CLTC pure electric range is 600km for all, while the actual test range reached over 667km, exceeding the stated value.

In replenishment and energy consumption management, Fengyun T7 also performed excellently. Battery charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes. The new car's full-domain integrated thermal management dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning can work stably within a wide temperature range of -30°C to 55°C, paired with AGS intelligent intake grille and 14 low wind resistance optimizations, effectively solving the pain point of northern users' range discount in winter.

Intelligence and Comfort: Building a Mobile Space with Warmth

In terms of intelligence, Fengyun T7 is equipped with a 15.6-inch 2.5K high-definition large screen, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 Cockpit-Driving Integrated Chip, ensuring the smoothness of the vehicle machine system. Vehicle machine supports CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless connection, covering over 99% of phone screen casting needs on the market. The Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 system includes "Xiao Qi" and other six major human-like companion experiences, making human-machine interaction more warm.

In terms of intelligent driving, Fengyun T7 equips Falcon 500 Driving Assistance System, integrated 3 mmWave radars, 7 cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars, supporting high-level functions such as full-auto parking for 300+ scenarios, one-key track backup, and cross-floor parking.

In the price range of 100k-130k CNY which is the most competitive, Chery Fengyun T7 did not choose to blindly pile up specs, but used a "Polishing National Premium by Global Standards" logic to enter the market. It might not be the most aggressive in parameters, but thanks to the globalized R&D verification system, it might be one of the choices most reassuring for users at this level.

August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially launched pre-sale, three models' pre-sale prices 109,900 to 129,900 Yuan. The theme of the press conference "Build quality takes patience, the wait has been long", in the current industry where new car iterations are getting faster, this slogan seems somewhat out of place, after all others are competing on who releases faster, who iterates more frequently, Chery instead put the "slow" word on the table.

Looking closely down, this car indeed has the capital to be slow. It is not first in domestic launch then modify export conventional path, but walks a "reverse global expansion" way: homologous model Lepas L6 has already started pre-sale in South Africa, Thailand July 24 officially launched, next also want to enter EU, Australia New Zealand, Middle East markets. First accept global market testing, then return to domestic sales, this rhythm itself fast cannot be.

Making a Global Car is Inherently Slow

Say Fengyun T7 is "global car", not marketing jargon. Chery continuously 23 years ranks Chinese brand passenger car export first, 2025 full year export 1.344 million vehicles, global cumulative users this year July broke through 20 million vehicles, product covers 130+ countries and regions. This globalization system is not one day built, falls to specific model, is R&D cycle naturally longer than pure domestic models.

Public info shows, Fengyun T7 front back experienced 2 years planning, 3 years R&D, front back five years time. Project initiation stage did 5000+ global user surveys, deeply visited 15 typical countries. Safety standards direct benchmark 2026 version E-NCAP 5 stars, functional safety reaches ASIL-D level, also need meet global different region data compliance requirements. These pre-work, every item need time stacked out, not rely on overtime rushing progress that can save.

Verification link consumes more time. Whole vehicle cumulative test mileage over 6 million km, among which durability special actual test 1.45 million km, synchronously invest 81 dedicated durability cars globally everywhere run. Environment cover from -40℃ to 55℃, Nordic extreme cold, Southeast Asia humid hot, Middle East scorching sun, high altitude strong UV, plus Brazilian gravel roads, Mexican cobblestone roads, German highway curves, South Africa unpaved roads and different road conditions. So many extreme scenarios round round test down, problem discovery, rectification, retest, fast impossible fast is.

This "slow" logic actually not hard to understand: Household pure EV users' core anxiety, long not range enough enough, screen big big not, is long-term reliability, environment adaptability, whole vehicle durability. Previous few years industry piled parameters piled lively, these two years users slowly come back to senses - electric cars not digital products, open 6-7 years is normal, quality and durability is bottom layer demand. Chery put global verification system directly use on 100,000 level household cars, essence is competition from "explicit parameters" pulled to "implicit quality" dimension.

Full Series Equality No Trimming Tactics

Back to product itself, Fengyun T7 worth most talk not a certain black tech, but its config strategy. Full series three models, unified carry 65.05kWh Rhino Battery, CLTC range all 600km. That is to say, you buy lowest config and highest config, range capability no difference. This "range equality" practice in 100,000 level pure EV SUVs not see much.

Fast charging ability up, official give 30%-80% charging time about 22 minutes. Match dual-source wide temp range heat pump add PTC thermal management system, low temp environment range performance will compare ordinary single PTC models more steady. Official data shows winter range achievement rate can improve 30%, this number is lab and actual test combined result, actual use will receive specific temp and driving habits impact, but direction is right.

Safety config also basically achieve full series align. Body 80% high strength steel, 18.84% hot formed steel, 9 horizontal 5 vertical cage structure, plus same level rare shotgun structure and dual frame subframe. Airbags give 9, include 48L dual cavity remote airbag and 1778mm side curtain, 6 seconds long term pressure hold. Battery aspect, IP68 water proof rating, side 200kN anti squeeze, 1008 hours salt spray test, these are public can check parameters.

Intelligence level, Fengyun T7 carry is Qualcomm 8775 cabin driving integrated chip, 4nm process, 72 TOPS NPU computing power. This chip and common 8295 different, it is single chip simultaneous cabin and smart driving both sides run, hardware made fusion redundancy. Cabin match 15.6 inch 2.5K screen, carry Lingxi smart cabin 2.0 and Doubao large model, support 6 voice personas and 6 scenario modes. Smart driving aspect, Falcon 500 system match 22 sensors, support 200+ scenario auto parking and highway pilot assist. This config placed at 120,000 level price, hardware specs indeed not low.

Space and comfort up, car length 4570mm, wheelbase 2700mm, inside room get rate 84%, rear row pure flat floor, leg space 911mm. Seats support heat ventilation, fold down can form 1955mm x 1310mm pure flat space. Chassis by international team tune, 50.8:49.2 front rear axle load ratio, match One-Box wire control braking, control foundation in same level count to be above level.

Real Benefits Give Enough Use Confidence

Finally talk price and benefits. 109,900 to 129,900 Yuan pre-sale price, placed compact pure EV SUV market not count lowest price, but combine full series 600km range, 9 airbags, 8775 chip this config, cost performance indeed not low. More key is pre-sale benefits in two bottom-line policies and two lifetime benefits.

Two big bottom-lines, one is power battery thermal runaway damage compensation same new car, another is buy car within one year parking and pilot scenarios under smart driving system reason lead accidents, max compensation 5 million. Two big lifetime benefits, one is whole vehicle lifetime warranty (include three-electric), another is 666 Yuan buy lifetime basic maintenance package. This combo punch hit out, actually is directly respond users to electric car long-term use cost and reliability concerns.

Objectively say, Fengyun T7 not that kind rely on one two hype parameters grab eyeballs cars. Its advantage lies in completeness high - range, safety, intelligence, space, comfort, after-sales six dimensions no obvious short board, global verification system brought quality redundancy is its core differentiation. In 10-13 wan this household pure EV core price band, users want never not a certain item extreme, but balanced, reliable, use worry-free.

As for "Slow work builds good cars" can be market buy, also need see final launch delivery and actual reputation. But at least from product strategy look, Chery choose a hard and right path: not chase fast success windfall, use global system depth hit household market width. Pure EV competition walk to second half, compare not anymore who run faster, but who run more steady, further. From this angle say, Fengyun T7 come not early, but timing might just right.

Under the intense competition of electrification, the domestic new energy industry generally pursues fast iterations. Many brands significantly compress R&D and testing cycles, launching new cars quickly by reshelling and simplifying extreme tests, shifting trial-and-error costs onto consumers, with market failures and recall frequencies rising. In this context, Fengyun T7 proposes "Global cars cannot be rushed at all", adopting a long-termist car-building route, creating a sharp contrast with the industry's crash-course logic.

On August 12, Fengyun T7 officially opened pre-sales. The new car launches in three configurations, priced at 109,900 CNY, 119,900 CNY, and 129,900 CNY. This global product, which has undergone rigorous global verification, is priced so affordably, something no one expected at the start.

Fengyun T7 is not a domestic exclusive model, but a global vehicle positively developed by Chery based on a global system. The overseas homologous model Lepas L6 has already landed in Thailand and South Africa, and will subsequently enter markets such as the EU and Australia-New Zealand. The rhythm of "verify overseas first, then launch domestically" inevitably means the R&D stage cannot take shortcuts. The vehicle underwent 2 years of planning and 3 years of R&D, relying on the global R&D system to pre-study regulations of various countries two years in advance, strictly benchmarking the 2026 version E-NCAP safety standards. The design end collaborates with 10 major global design centers, absorbing user needs from over 5,000 people of multiple countries, completing over 80 localized detail adaptations, balancing global aesthetics with driving habits in different regions.

Distinguishing from most car manufacturers simplifying road test processes, this vehicle invested 963 test cars, completing 1.45 million km of global durability verification, covering -40°C to 55°C extreme temperature zones, undergoing seven categories of extreme environment trials including high temperature, extreme cold, high humidity, high salinity, etc. Over 10,000 braking and chassis impact tests were all closed-loop rectified. Special optimizations for different markets: Nordic equipped with dual-source heat pumps to improve winter range, tropical equipped with 500mm off-road wading protection, gravel roads strengthened with battery bottom protection. All verifications take actual vehicle testing as the core, refusing to omit test links solely relying on simulation.

The product adheres to global homologation and standards, with no difference in specifications inside or outside. 80% high-strength steel cage body, 9 airbags, 31-layer battery protection system are standard across the series. The chassis is tuned by a former Maserati engineering team, adopting global first-line supply chains such as Bosch and Sony. At the hardware level, 65.05kWh battery achieves CLTC 600km range, 4nm 8775 chip supports cockpit-driving integrated intelligent driving, wide-body cabin balances home comfort, product strength is balanced with no obvious weaknesses.

Extending R&D verification cycles incurs short-term market rhythm losses, but Chery fronts cost investment into hidden engineering such as safety, durability, and chassis tuning. The value of this model is clearly visible: complete global testing greatly reduces later failures and recall risks; unified high-standard body and three-electric solutions adapt to global high-regulation markets, consolidating export advantages; coupled with whole vehicle lifetime warranty, power battery thermal runaway replacement, and intelligent driving accident high-value fallback policies, establishing a trust barrier distinct from low-price crash-course vehicles.

The current industry is shifting from "competing on speed" to "competing on quality". Short-term crash-course models can grab low-price traffic markets, but domestic independent brands aspiring to global layout must inevitably accept the time cost of long-cycle R&D. Fengyun T7's practice proves that car manufacturing for the global market has no shortcuts. Only by settling down to complete full-dimensional verification and unifying global quality standards can long-term competitiveness be formed in the domestic household market and international tracks.

The current new energy vehicle market has long fallen into the vicious cycle of "rapid iteration, lightning-fast new product launches". Many brands, in order to seize market share, compress R&D cycles and simplify verification processes, quickly pushing mass quantities of "quick-fix cars" to the market. However, problems such as unstable quality control, poor environmental adaptability, and insufficient safety redundancy have caused many consumers to encounter pitfalls. In such a frivolous industry atmosphere, on August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially started pre-sales, launching 3 configurations with a pre-sale price range of 109,900-129,900 RMB. The new car, with the attitude of #GlobalCarsCantBeRushed#, interpreted what "Building Good Cars Slowly" means, redefining the global quality standard for 100,000-level pure electric SUVs with a long-termist car-making logic.

Many people mistakenly believe that "slow" means insufficient efficiency, but in fact it reflects a sense of awe towards car making. Unlike some models that complete the speed-run model from project initiation to listing in just a few months, Fengyun T7 spent fully 2 years on planning and 3 years on special R&D, refusing perfunctory car making from beginning to end. This car was not rushed to land for short-term market heat, but relied on Chery's mature global 1+7+N R&D system, layer by layer grinding from multiple dimensions of user needs, scenario adaptation, global regulations, and extreme verification. First verified by real vehicles in overseas markets, then returned to the domestic market, it is a genuine global car that has truly undergone global trials.

Fengyun T7's "slow" permeates the entire car-making process; every slowed pace is a process of quality sedimentation. In the vehicle design phase, it abandoned the conventional mode of car companies working behind closed doors, gathering top 10 global design centers and over 100 senior designers for collaborative creation, while also absorbing real car usage suggestions from over 5,000 domestic and overseas users to complete co-creation optimization. The design concept balancing global aesthetics and home practical needs also allowed its overseas identical model LEPAS L6 to receive extensive praise when it appeared at the Milan Design Week, achieving a two-way balance of looks and practicality.

At the core safety and standards level, Fengyun T7's "slow standard" is far beyond same-class competitors. Currently, most industry models only meet basic listing regulations, while Fengyun T7 directly benchmarks the yet-to-be-popularized 2026 Edition E-NCAP strict safety standards, completely completing the full set of test verification across four dimensions: safety driving, collision avoidance, collision protection, and post-collision safety. This high-standard safety system, combined with Chery's years of accumulated global five-star safety R&D experience, builds all-around safety protection for the entire vehicle. This is also the hardcore strength that most quick-fix models cannot reach.

What best embodies its craftsmanship is the extremely strict global verification link. A reliable global car must adapt to complex road conditions of different regions and climates; Fengyun T7 knows this well. During the R&D period, the brand invested 963 test vehicles, completing a cumulative 1.45 million kilometers of extreme durability tests, traveling through dozens of countries and regions such as the EU, Australia-New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, undergoing five extreme environment trials of high temperature, high cold, high humidity, high salinity, and high altitude strong UV.

Targeting car usage pain points in different regions globally, Fengyun T7 has done its homework in refined adaptation. Facing Nordic extreme cold weather, equipped with heat pump AC and PTC dual-source heating system, it can quickly warm up in 20 minutes, winter range achievement rate increased by 30%, solving the common ailment of pure electric vehicle range shrinkage and slow warming in winter. Targeting tropical rainy high humidity environments, it owns 500mm ultra-high wading depth, easily coping with heavy rain waterlogged road conditions. Facing plateau strong temperature difference, strong UV environments, body paint, sealing strips treated with reinforcement, aging resistance, anti-fading ability is stronger, harmful substances in the car are strictly controlled, still healthy and quiet after long-term use. Meanwhile, targeting overseas unpaved bumpy roads, high speed bumps, etc., exclusive optimization of chassis protection structure, greatly reducing vehicle maintenance costs.

Solid product confidence comes from deep global system cornerstones. Relying on Chery's 23-year accumulation of first domestic brand passenger car exports, relying on the market endorsement of 20 million global users, Fengyun T7 is equipped with accessories from a bunch of world-class top suppliers such as Bosch, Sony, Valeo, participated by former Maserati senior engineers for European chassis tuning, adopting EU-level environmental protection production processes and materials, from parts to whole vehicle manufacturing, the whole process follows global strict standards, completely getting rid of the quality control shortcomings of "quick-fix cars".

Unlike the "first domestic, then overseas" listing rhythm of most models, Fengyun T7 adopts a reverse going overseas model, completing listing pre-sales in Thailand and South Africa first, landing in Indonesia in August, and will subsequently land in EU, Australia-New Zealand, UK, Malaysia and other markets. First accepting testing from global strict markets and regulations, then returning to domestic service for local users, this rare listing rhythm is exactly the brand's absolute confidence in product quality.

In the current new energy industry blindly seeking speed, Fengyun T7's "slow" is persistence without following trends and without frivolity, and more is responsibility for consumer travel safety. With three years of R&D, million-kilometer trials, and global multi-scenario verification hardcore accumulation, it proves that good cars are never rushed out, but polished out. Abandoning quick-fix tactics, adhering to long-termism, Fengyun T7 not only set a new quality benchmark for the home pure electric SUV market, but also allowed ordinary consumers to truly buy a reliable global good car that can withstand the test of time, geography, and extreme scenarios.

 Recently, the Fengyun T7 officially launched pre-sale. The new car offers 3 versions, with a pre-sale guide price ranging from 109,900 RMB to 129,900 RMB, and enjoys 7 purchasing benefits. As a compact SUV, the Fengyun T7 aims for 'Building a Good Car with Careful Craftsmanship', upholding a long-term manufacturing philosophy, highlighting high standards and high quality.

Relying on Chery's 10 global design centers, the Fengyun T7 features a wind-riding front face, wind-sculpted satin body, and horizon sunrise tailgate, balancing international minimalist aesthetics with elegant Eastern charm. The overall paint standard syncs with strict overseas weather resistance requirements, offering 6 color options: Blazing Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Light Silver, Green Bamboo Gray, and Ink Stone Black.

Interior design features a Cloud Wing Embracing Cockpit with large-area soft wrapping. Details include Pebble Suspended Speakers, Diamond Quilted Stitching, etc. Color options include Warm Black-Brown and Extreme Night Obsidian. Overall dimensions 4570×1852×1694 mm, wheelbase 2700 mm, interior efficiency rate 84%.

Regarding the powertrain system, the Fengyun T7 standardly equips all versions with a large-capacity Rhinoceros battery 65.05 kWh, CLTC 600 km range, actual test range 667+ km. Charging the battery from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes. It also features all-domain integrated thermal management dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning + high-voltage PTC, so northern users can drive with confidence in winter. -30°C-55°C ultra-wide temperature range stable operation, heating is more energy-saving in low-temperature environments, heat dissipation is more efficient in high-temperature environments. With all versions standardly equipped AGS intelligent front grille and 14 low wind resistance optimizations, energy consumption at high and low speeds is more stable.

Regarding the chassis suspension system, the Fengyun T7 is tested and tuned by an international chassis team led by former Maserati chassis tuning experts. The 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio can effectively suppress steering push-under and tail-slip phenomena, improving cornering stability and straight-line tracking.

                         

In terms of intelligence, the Fengyun T7 is equipped with a cockpit-driving integrated 8775 chip, achieving dual optimization for cockpit and driving, with two domains seamlessly collaborating. 72 TOPS high computing power, response time only 80 ms, improving overall experience speed. The center console uses a 15.6-inch 2.5K HD large screen, the image is delicate and realistic, anti-glare, anti-reflection, anti-fingerprint, CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless connection.

Intelligent driving uses the Falcon 500 driving assistance system, integrated 3 mmWave radars, 7 high-performance cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, totaling 22 high-precision sensors. Besides conventional auxiliary functions, it can also achieve full-scenario automatic parking.

Lastly, let's mention safety and durability. First, the entire body uses 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel to build a nine-horizontal five-vertical cage body, adopting shotgun structure, double-frame subframe + Pack anti-collision beam. Safety configurations include 9 airbags, containing 48L dual-chamber far-end airbags and rear side airbags. The Rhinoceros battery equipped in all versions also constructs multiple safety protection mechanisms to resist extrusion, piercing, impact, etc. In addition, the Fengyun T7 went through 2 years of planning, 3 years of R&D, invested a total of 81 exclusive durability cars for synchronized road testing. The whole vehicle accumulated test mileage exceeding 6 million km, durability special test 1.45 million km. At the same time, extreme real car trials were conducted for Southeast Asian rainy seasons, Middle East high-temperature exposure, Indonesian high humidity, and other global multi-regions.

From the Fengyun T7's product capability and its design craftsmanship, it can be seen that it is indeed a high-standard, quality-focused model launched targeting the pain points of the family car market. Currently, the pre-sale price has been released, and there are still many purchasing benefits. You can continue to pay attention to its official launch.

Currently, the Chinese new energy vehicle industry has entered a new stage of high-quality development. The pure electric SUV market has said goodbye to extensive parameter involution. Consumers value the vehicle's real quality, all-scenario practicality, and long-term usage reliability more and more. The 100,000-150,000 Yuan home pure electric market has become the core racing lane of industry competition. On August 12, Chery Fengyun, upholding the long-termist car-making concept of "Quality takes time, thank you for your patience," officially started the presale for Fengyun T7, its global quality pure electric SUV under the series. The new car offers 3 versions, with a presale guide price of 109,900-129,900 Yuan, and heavily launched 7 layers of warm car-buying rights. Polishing all-round product power with global standards, it provides a one-stop solution for family users' six core rigid demands of looks, safety, mobility, intelligence, comfort, and peace of mind, bringing high-value new choices to the home pure electric market.

As a masterpiece crafted by Chery relying on 23 years of global technical accumulation, Fengyun T7 has walked a differentiated path of "Reverse Export Trial," refusing the industry's rush-to-market car-making chaos. The model underwent 2 years of careful planning and 3 years of dedicated R&D. Built following a global rigorous car-making system, it completed over 6 million km of whole-vehicle test mileage and 1.45 million km of durability special practical tests. It went to extreme road conditions in over 100 global scenarios, including Southeast Asia's high humidity, the Middle East's high temperature, and the Nordic extreme cold, to complete trials. The homologous model Lepas L6 has landed in overseas markets such as South Africa and Thailand and has won a good reputation, while also winning international recognition at the Milan Design Week. It is a high-quality pure electric SUV verified by the double verification of global market, global road conditions, and global users, thoroughly breaking the industry's short boards of "heavy parameters, light quality, weak adaptation" in the same class of models.

Fengyun T7 gathers resources from Chery's 10 global design centers and is co-created with over 5,000 domestic and foreign users, perfectly fusing international simple aesthetics with Oriental elegant charm. The combination of the wind-riding front face, wind-shaping silk flowing body, and sky sunset tailgate outlines a comfortable and atmospheric body posture, neither exaggerated nor outdated. The new car offers 6 exclusive colors sourced from nature, including Crimson Orange and Mountain Smoke Purple. Among them, Crimson Orange adopts a three-layer paint craft unique in the same class. The entire body paint has passed aging resistance and weather resistance limit tests, and is not easy to fade or lose luster with long-term use.

The interior launches two styles: Warm Black Brown and Extreme Night Obsidian. The Cloud Wing Encapsulating Cockpit is paired with large-area soft wrapping, supplemented by delicate details such as Pebble Floating Speakers and Diamond Quilting, balancing home warmth with technological premium sense. All interior materials are resistant to hardening and fading, remaining brand new like new after years of use.

The new car is equipped with the class-leading 4nm process 8775 cabin-driving integrated chip, boasting 72 TOPS ultra-high computing power. System response is as low as 80ms, with startup speed increased by 33%. The operational smoothness far surpasses models in the same class. The smart cockpit is equipped with a 15.6-inch 2.5K anti-glare high-definition large screen, supports all-brand mobile phone wireless interconnection, is equipped with Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 and Doubao Large Model, possesses six real-person voice personas and six scene modes such as power nap, camping, and pets. Human-machine interaction is more natural, and car usage scenarios are more abundant.

At the intelligent driving level, it is equipped with a total of 22 high-precision sensors including 3 mm-wave radar + 7 cameras + 12 ultrasonic radars. It is equipped with the Falcon 500 driving assistance system, supports 300+ all-scenario automatic parking, 2km cross-floor memory parking, and one-key track backward functions. It downsizes exclusive smart driving configurations from 200,000 class models. New drivers and moms can easily say goodbye to parking difficulties.

Fengyun T7 boasts a class-leading comfortable space with a 2700mm ultra-long wheelbase and an 84% ultra-high in-vehicle efficiency rate. The rear pure flat floor is paired with 911mm ultra-long legroom, leaving no cramped feeling even when fully loaded. Folding down the rear row can expand into a 1955mm pure flat large bed. The trunk volume can expand from 450L to 1550L. Paired with 38 storage spaces throughout the car, high-strength load-bearing rivet rings and hooks, it perfectly adapts to scenarios such as parent-child travel, outdoor camping, and large item loading.

The seats adopt a 9-layer cloud sensation comfort structure, supporting 3-level heating and ventilation functions. In a -20°C low temperature environment, rapid heating can be achieved in 5 minutes, and summer ventilation eliminates sweat. The chassis is polished by a team led by Maserati front tuning experts, achieving a 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio. Relying on Chery's 26-year chassis R&D foundation and all-road condition limit verification, it balances high-speed stability, cornering smoothness, and pothole filtering effect, with ride and drive quality far exceeding the same class.

Safety is the core bottom line for family cars. Fengyun T7 benchmarks the 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standard and functional safety ASILD highest level R&D to build a top-config safety system for the same class. The body adopts 80% high-strength steel + 18.84% hot-formed steel to construct a nine-horizontal five-vertical cage body. It is equipped with the class-exclusive Shotgun Structure, and the industry-first dual-frame subframe + Pack anti-collision beam. Paired with 9 airbags, including 48L dual-chamber far-end airbags and rear side airbags, it maximizes the dispersion of impact energy through 15 collision force transmission paths, guarding the passenger compartment safety comprehensively.

In terms of the battery, the whole series is standard equipped with the Rhino Battery. Relying on 6D Lock Armor 31-layer three-dimensional protection, it achieves 96 times the national standard's IP68 waterproof ability, able to cope calmly with rainy season waterlogging and deep water wading scenarios. Side anti-crushing ability reaches 2 times the national standard, while also passing limit tests such as 1000 hours of salt spray and 1.5 times the national standard fire. Supported by two major safety bottom-line rights, battery thermal runaway damage can be compensated with a same model new car, and intelligent driving assistance accident compensation reaches up to 5 million, thoroughly dispelling user safety concerns.

Fengyun T7 breaks the industry trick of range segmentation between high and low configurations in the same class, achieving full-series range configuration equality. The whole car is standard equipped with 65.05kWh large capacity Rhino Battery. CLTC pure electric range is 600km, real tested range can reach 667km, achieving "reverse false labeling," thoroughly solving home travel range anxiety. Battery 30%-80% fast charge takes only 20 minutes. A cup of coffee time can replenish 300km range, adapting to diverse scenarios such as daily commuting and long-distance self-driving. It is also equipped with dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning + high-voltage PTC all-domain thermal management system, able to operate stably in a -30°C to 55°C ultra-wide temperature range. In low-temperature environments, it effectively improves 30% range performance. Paired with AGS Intelligent Intake Grille and 14 items of low wind resistance optimization, high and low speed energy consumption is stable and controllable, balancing all-season travel needs in extreme cold and heat.

From the industry trend perspective, in 2026 the domestic new energy vehicle market has entered a quality improvement and upgrade stage. 100,000-150,000 Yuan is the core consumption interval for home pure electric SUVs. Market demand continues to be vigorous. However, the industry's homogeneous involution is serious. Most models have the problem of "high configuration high price, low configuration cut specifications," making it difficult to balance safety, range, intelligence, and cost-performance. Currently, consumer car buying priorities have shifted from simply pursuing parameters to valuing vehicle reliability, scenario adaptation, and long-term usage costs. High-quality, fully balanced, high-guarantee home pure electric models have become market rigid demands.

Fengyun T7's market entry precisely steps on the industry development trend and user core demands. On one hand, relying on Chery's global R&D, verification, and manufacturing systems, it owns million-kilometer level durability tests and global multiple regional limit trial quality backing. Compared to same-class rush-to-market car-making products, reliability and environmental adaptation advantages are significant, perfectly fitting user needs for vehicle long-term durability. On the other hand, the model breaks the industry configuration grading trick, achieving full-series 600km long-range, advanced safety, top-tier smart driving, and spacious space standard configuration equality. With an affordable starting price of 109,900 Yuan, it achieves cross-level product power, reconstructing the 100,000 level pure electric SUV value benchmark.

The Era's Choice: Fengyun T7, Deeply Resonating with Global Standards and Chinese Family Needs.

On August 12, Fengyun T7, positioned as a "Global Quality Pure Electric SUV", officially launched its pre-sale.

This pre-sale launch event, themed "Slow Work Makes Good Cars, You've Waited Long Enough", conveys Fengyun T7's commitment to the long-termist philosophy of car manufacturing, its adherence to refining products to global standards and building quality global cars, and expresses sincere gratitude for the brand's long-standing expectation from users. The new car launches 3 versions, with pre-sale guide prices ranging from 109,900 yuan to 129,900 yuan, and enjoys 7 purchasing benefits.

Currently, the global automotive industry has entered the "Chinese Time", with China's new energy intelligent manufacturing continuing to lead the overseas market. Relying on Chery's 23 years of globalized technical accumulation, Fengyun T7 has taken a path of reverse overseas trial, rejecting industry shortcut car manufacturing ideas, and refining vehicle strength with full-link global strict standards. Centered on six core new necessities of quality life, integrating aesthetic necessity, safety necessity, travel necessity, smart necessity, comfort necessity, and peace of mind necessity, it creates a Global Quality Pure Electric SUV, adapting to diverse scenarios such as commuting, long-distance, outdoor, and multi-person travel.

Relying on Chery's 10 major global design centers, co-created by over 5,000 users at home and abroad throughout the process, the source model Lepas L6 appeared at Milan Design Week and gained international recognition. Fengyun T7 integrates global aesthetics, maintaining lasting appeal. Wind-catching front grille, wind-shaped satin body, horizon sunset tailgate, balancing international minimalist aesthetics with Oriental elegant temperament. The overall body paint standard synchronizes with overseas strict weather resistance requirements, providing 6 color options: Blazing Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Light Silver, Green Bamboo Grey, and Ink Stone Black.

Interior is divided into two styles: Warm Black-Brown and Extreme Night Black. The cloud wing wrapped cockpit is paired with large-area soft packaging, pebble floating speakers, and diamond quilted details are exquisite; All interior leather, sealing strips, and plastic parts are not easily hardened or faded, looking new and durable with long-term use, balancing aesthetics and texture.

Fengyun T7 benchmarks the 2026 Edition E-NCAP 5-star safety standard design and Functional Safety ASILD highest level. 2 years of planning, 3 years of R&D, with a total investment of 81 dedicated durability cars for synchronized road tests. The whole vehicle cumulative test mileage exceeds 6 million kilometers, durability specific actual test 1.45 million kilometers. At the same time, it undergoes extreme actual vehicle trials for various global regions such as Southeast Asian rainy season, Middle East high-temperature sun exposure, and Indonesian high humidity.

The body is made of 80% high-strength steel and 18.84% hot-formed steel to create a nine-horizontal five-vertical cage body. Adopting shotgun structure, dual-frame subframe + Pack anti-collision beam, steel and iron bones guarantee passenger cabin safety. The 9 front + 6 side collision force transmission paths maximize dispersion of collision energy, preserving passenger survival space; In addition, it is equipped with 9 airbags, including 48L dual-chamber remote airbags and rear side airbags, providing 360° all-round protection for passenger safety. The Fengyun T7 series is equipped with Rhino Battery. Super strong 6D protection builds a battery safety fortress to resist squeezing, puncture, and impact from all directions, constructing a multi-layer 3D safety barrier for power batteries. Facing frequent summer rainstorms, Rhino Battery IP68 waterproof protection is 96 times the national standard, fearless of rainy season flooding, road waterlogging, and outdoor water wading, effectively preventing battery water ingress and short circuit hazards.

Based on global multi-regional energy and climate needs, Fengyun T7 achieves equal battery range configuration across the series. All models are standard equipped with a large-capacity Rhino Battery 65.05kWh, CLTC 600km range, actual test range 667+km, "reverse false marking" solves anxiety. Battery 30% to 80% charge only takes 20 minutes, ready to set off again in the time of a cup of coffee.

Fengyun T7 is equipped with a whole-domain integrated thermal management dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning + high-voltage PTC, so northern users can drive safely in winter. Stable operation in -30°C-55°C ultra-wide temperature range. Heating is more energy-saving in low-temperature environments and heat dissipation is more efficient in high-temperature environments. Coupled with the AGS intelligent air intake grille and 14 low-drag optimizations standard across the series, energy consumption at high and low speeds is more stable.

In the new energy era, no intelligence means no quality. Fengyun T7 is equipped with a cockpit-driving integrated 8775 chip, achieving dual optimization of cockpit and driving, with seamless collaboration between the two domains, half understands you, half protects you. The chip features a 4nm process, 72TOPS high computing power, response time only 80ms, boot speed increase 33%, boot speed faster, screen operation smoother, intelligent interaction response more rapid.

Regarding the smart cockpit, the 15.6-inch 2.5K HD large screen picture is delicate and real, anti-glare, anti-reflection, anti-fingerprint. CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless connection, covering over 99% of mobile phone screen casting on the market, seamless interconnection upon boarding. Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 brings an all-around companion, having Little Qi, Northeast Auntie, Debate Master, Speaking Teacher, Story King, and Professional Debater six major real-human-like companion experiences. Built-in 6 major scene modes including power nap, camping, pet, waking up, etc., making the car truly a mobile space that understands you.

Fengyun T7 is equipped with Falcon 500 driving assistance system, integrating 3 mmWave radars, 7 high-performance cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, totaling 22 high-precision sensors (3R7V12U), seeing far, seeing clear, measuring accurately. Capable of 300+ all-scenario automatic parking, most comprehensive coverage in the industry. Headless road parking, one-key track reverse, cross-floor parking, etc. can be realized, saying goodbye to "parking difficulty" from now on, realizing parking freedom.

Whole vehicle dimensions 4570×1852×1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, interior usable rate 84%, rear row pure flat floor, industry-leading 911mm leg space in class. Rear row folded extends to 1955mm pure flat large bed, conventional trunk 450L, extends to 1550L, sufficient loading space adapts to outdoor crossing and traveling together with multiple people.

9-layer cloud-feel seats, soft but not sinking, not tired after long sitting. Additionally, seats have ventilation and heating functions. Regarding heating, achieving 3-speed temperature control adjustment, in -20°C environment, heating to 30°C in 5 minutes quickly, warming the whole body quickly; Seat ventilation uses suction design, back not sweaty in summer, meeting user comfort needs. In terms of details, Fengyun T7 is also commendable. Whole car 38 places of clever storage spaces, organized storage, enjoying exquisite life. Four rivet rings with max load 300kg and two hooks with max load 3kg, camping equipment, bulk cargo can be firmly fixed.

Comfortable driving is inseparable from the support of an excellent chassis.

Fengyun T7 chassis is crafted by an international chassis team led by former Maserati chassis tuning experts, 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio can effectively suppress steering push head, tail-swinging phenomena, improving cornering stability and straight-line driving tracking. As early as 2009, Chery independently designed China's first ground mobile dual-axle K&C test bench. 26 years of design foundation empowers chassis performance, bringing a more excellent driving texture experience.

Chery not only brings users products with hard-core strength, but also stands from the user's perspective, comprehensively considering the full-cycle vehicle usage experience after purchasing, facing actual concerns such as vehicle faults and later maintenance costs. For this reason, Fengyun T7 launches two bottom-line guarantees and two lifetime benefits, protecting from purchasing to long-term use throughout.

Two Bottom Lines: ① Power Battery Safety Bottom Line: If the whole vehicle suffers thermal runaway and damage due to the power battery itself, Chery will compensate with a new car of the same model or a new car not lower than the original car configuration; ② Assist Driving Bottom Line: Within one year from the date of purchase, in "parking scenario", "intelligent navigation scenario" judged as "intelligent driving assistance system reason" causing accidents, causing compensation for vehicle personnel injury and third-party losses, maximum compensation 5 million yuan.

Two Lifetime Benefits: ① Whole Vehicle Lifetime Warranty: Value 10,000 yuan whole vehicle lifetime warranty (including battery, motor, and controller), except for wear parts, special parts; ② Lifetime Maintenance Package: 666 yuan to purchase value 3,999 yuan lifetime basic maintenance package (1 time/year).

Undoubtedly, Fengyun T7 has undergone world tempering, finally rushing to Chinese users, with the full satisfaction of six major necessities of appearance, travel, safety, intelligence, comfort, and peace of mind, responding to all expectations of quality families.

Fengyun T7, not only a vehicle condensing global technology and quality, but also the era's choice deeply resonating with global standards and Chinese family needs. Now ready, waiting for every one of you who loves life.

“Nobody eats fast-food instant chicken, nor will they buy fast-food cars related to life safety.” Netizens this generation are remarkably clear-headed. Buying a car requires sharp eyes; choose what fits, not what is expensive. Quality and safety are always the bottom line for car selection. Fengyun T7 is such a quality car.

Born global, refined and returned. Chery’s all-new pure electric SUV Fengyun T7, built over five years, officially opened pre-sale recently, with a pre-sale guidance price starting from 109,900 yuan. This pre-sale event was themed “Slow Craftsmanship Builds Good Cars, Long Waited”, conveying Fengyun T7’s long-termist car-making philosophy, its persistence in polishing products to global standards and building quality global cars, and also expressing sincere gratitude to users for their long-term expectation.

As the global automotive industry enters “China Time”, China’s new energy intelligent manufacturing continues to lead overseas markets. Relying on Chery’s 23 years of globalized technology accumulation, Fengyun T7 takes a reverse overseas trial path, rejecting industry fast-food car-making ideas, polishing whole vehicle strength with full-link global rigorous standards. Centered on six core new necessities of quality life, integrating visual appeal necessity, safety necessity, travel necessity, intelligence necessity, comfort necessity, and peace-of-mind necessity, creating a global quality pure electric SUV, adapting to diverse scenarios such as commuting, long-distance, outdoor, and multi-person travel. 

Relying on Chery’s 10 global design centers, over 5,000 domestic and overseas users co-created throughout the process, the homologous model Lepas L6 gained international recognition at the Milan Design Week. Fengyun T7 integrates global aesthetics, maintaining visual appeal permanently. Wind-riding front face, wind-sculpted satin body, horizon glow tailgate, balancing international minimalist aesthetics with Eastern elegant charm. The whole vehicle paint standard synchronizes with overseas rigorous weather resistance requirements, providing 6 color options: Blazing Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Silver, Green Bamboo Grey, Ink Stone Black.

The interior is divided into two styles: Warm Black-Brown and Polar Night Obsidian. The Cloud Wing cocpit cabin is equipped with large-area soft wrapping, pebble floating speakers, and diamond-quilted details are exquisite; all interior leather, sealing strips, and plastic parts are not easy to harden or fade, remaining brand new and good-looking after years of use, balancing visual appeal and texture.

Fengyun T7 benchmarks the 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standard design and functional safety ASIL D highest level. 2 years of planning, 3 years of R&D, 81 dedicated endurance vehicles were invested for synchronous road trials, with the whole vehicle cumulative test mileage exceeding 6 million kilometers, and 1.45 million kilometers in endurance special tests. At the same time, it undergoes extreme real-vehicle trials for various global regions such as Southeast Asian rainy season, Middle East high-temperature sun exposure, Indonesia high humidity, etc.

The body uses 80% high-strength steel and 18.84% hot-formed steel to create a nine-horizontal-five-vertical cage body. It adopts a shotgun structure, dual-frame subframe + Pack crash beam. Steel and iron bones guarantee passenger cabin safety. There are 9 front + 6 side collision force transmission paths to maximize the dispersion of collision energy and preserve passenger survival space. In addition, it is equipped with 9 airbags, including 48L dual-chamber side airbags and rear side airbags, providing 360° all-round protection for passenger safety. The Fengyun T7 series is equipped with Rhinoceros Battery. Super strong 6D protection builds a battery safety fortress to resist extrusion, puncture, and impact from all directions, constructing a multi-layer 3D safety barrier for power batteries. Facing frequent heavy rains in summer, the Rhinoceros Battery’s IP68 waterproof rating is 96 times the national standard, fearless of rainy season waterlogging, road surface water accumulation, outdoor wading, effectively preventing battery water ingress and short circuit hazards.

Based on energy and climate needs in multiple global regions, Fengyun T7 achieves full-series equality in range configuration. The full series is standard with a large-capacity Rhinoceros Battery 65.05kWh, CLTC 600km range, actual tested range 667+km, “reverse false labeling” solves anxiety. Battery charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes, ready to set off again after a cup of coffee.

Fengyun T7 is equipped with a global integrated thermal management dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning + high voltage PTC. Northern users can drive with confidence in winter. It operates stably in a -30°C-55°C ultra-wide temperature range. Heating is more energy-saving in low-temperature environments, and heat dissipation is more efficient in high-temperature environments. Combined with the standard AGS intelligent air intake grille and 14 low wind resistance optimizations across the series, energy consumption at high and low speeds is more stable.

In the new energy era, there is no quality without intelligence. Fengyun T7 is equipped with the cockpit-driving integrated 8775 chip, achieving dual optimization of cockpit and driving. The two domains collaborate seamlessly, half understanding you, half protecting you. This chip features 4nm process, 72 TOPS high computing power, response only requires 80ms, boot speed increased by 33%, faster boot speed, smoother screen operation, and more agile smart interaction response.

Regarding smart cockpit, the 15.6-inch 2.5K HD large screen has delicate and true picture. Anti-glare, anti-reflection, anti-fingerprint. CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless connection, covering over 99% of phone casting screens on the market. Seamless interconnection is achieved upon entering the car. Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 brings an all-around companion partner, with six real-person companionship experiences: Xiao Qi Classmate, Northeast Auntie, Debate Master, Spoken Language Teacher, Story King, Professional Debater. Built-in six scene modes such as Nap, Camping, Pet, Wake Up, making the car truly become a mobile space that understands you.

Fengyun T7 is equipped with the Falcon 500 driving assistance system, integrating 3 mmWave radars, 7 high-performance cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, totaling 22 high-precision sensors (3R7V12U), seeing far, seeing clear, measuring accurately. Capable of 300+ full-scenario automatic parking, the industry covers the most complete. Dead-end road parking, one-key trace reverse parking, cross-floor parking, etc., can all be achieved, saying goodbye to “parking difficulty” from now on, achieving parking freedom.

Whole vehicle dimensions 4570×1852×1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, interior space utilization rate 84%, rear pure flat floor, class-leading 911mm legroom, rear seats folded expand 1955mm pure flat large bed, regular trunk 450L, expandable to 1550L, sufficient loading space adapts to outdoor crossing, multi-person travel companionship.

9-layer cloud-feel seats, soft but not collapsing, not tired after long sitting. In addition, seats also have ventilation and heating functions. Regarding heating, achieving 3-gear temperature control adjustment. In -20℃ environment, fast heated to 30℃ in 5 minutes, quickly warming the whole body; seat ventilation adopts suction design, summer back not stuffy with sweat, meeting user comfort needs. In terms of details, Fengyun T7 is also remarkable. The whole car has 38 places of clever storage space, organized storage, enjoying exquisite life. Four rivet rings with max load 300kg and two hooks with max load 3kg, camping equipment, large items can be firmly fixed.

Comfortable driving cannot do without the support of an excellent chassis. Fengyun T7’s chassis was meticulously polished by an international chassis team led by former Maserati chassis tuning experts. The 50.8:49.2 gold axle load ratio can effectively suppress steering push and tail-swing phenomena, improving cornering stability and straight-line driving traceability. As early as 2009, Chery independently designed China’s first ground mobile dual-axis K&C test bench. 26 years of design foundation empowers chassis performance, bringing a more excellent driving and riding texture experience.

Chery not only brings users products of hard-core strength, but also stands from the user perspective, fully considering the full-cycle vehicle usage experience after purchasing, facing everyone’s actual concerns about vehicle failures, later car maintenance costs, etc. To this end, Fengyun T7 launches two bottom-line guarantees and two lifetime rights, guarding throughout from car purchase to long-term use.

Two Bottom-line Guarantees:

① Power Battery Safety Bottom-line Guarantee: If the whole vehicle is damaged due to thermal runaway caused by reasons inherent to the power battery itself, Chery will compensate with a new car of the same model or a new car with new configuration not lower than the original car;

② Driving Assistance Bottom-line Guarantee: Within one year from the date of purchase, if an accident occurs judged as “intelligence driving assistance system cause” in “parking scenario”, “smart navigation scenario”, causing injury to people on board and third-party loss compensation, the maximum compensation is 5 million.

Two Lifetime Rights:

① Whole Vehicle Lifetime Warranty: Worth 10,000 yuan whole vehicle lifetime warranty (including three-electrics), excluding wear-and-tear parts, special parts;

② Lifetime Maintenance Package: 666 yuan for purchase of value 3,999 yuan lifetime basic maintenance package (1 time/year).

From global standard R&D, global aesthetics design, global craft manufacturing, to global road condition verification, Fengyun T7 establishes a value benchmark for pure electric SUVs with full-link global quality. It has undergone world tempering, finally running towards Chinese users. With full satisfaction of six core necessities of visual appeal, travel, safety, intelligence, comfort, and peace of mind, it responds to all expectations of quality families. Fengyun T7 is not only a vehicle condensing global technology and quality, but also a choice of the era where global standards resonate deeply with Chinese family needs. It is now in place, waiting quietly for you who love life.

On August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially opened pre-sales. Three models, ranging from 109,900 to 129,900. This price is not shocking in the 100,000-level pure electric SUV market, but looking at the configuration list, it is very attractive.

The entire series features 600km range, 65.05kWh large battery, 4nm cabin-integrated 8775 chip, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0, 80% high-strength steel body, 9 airbags, Maserati front chassis expert tuning, etc.

More noteworthy is the "origins" of this car.

Fengyun T7 was first sold overseas and then returned to the domestic market. The homologous model Lepas L6 has already been launched in South Africa and Thailand, gaining recognition from overseas users. In Chery's words, it is called "Born Global, Tempered and Returned".

In the current market, development must be fast, launch must be fast, iteration must be fast.

Some brands compress the process from project initiation to launch within one and a half years, almost pushing a new car every half year.

Fengyun T7, however, is designed to benchmark the 2026 E-NCAP five-star safety standard and functional safety ASILD highest level. 2 years planning, 3 years R&D, invested 81 exclusive durability cars for simultaneous road tests, total vehicle accumulated test mileage over 6 million kilometers, durability special test 1.45 million kilometers.

At the same time, extreme real-vehicle trials were conducted for various global regions such as the rainy season in Southeast Asia, high temperature sun exposure in the Middle East, and high humidity in Indonesia.

Three years, 6 million kilometers. This is the most direct footnote for "slow work builds good cars".

In the 2026 automobile market, the pace of new car releases is getting faster, some brands almost push a new car every half year. Fengyun T7 took three years, this investment intensity is worth praising.

A "Global Car" is not just sticking a label, it means longer R&D cycles, stricter verification standards, and higher cost investment.

For better safety, the Fengyun T7 body uses 80% high-strength steel and 18.84% hot-formed steel to create a nine-horizontal and five-vertical cage body, adopts shotgun structure, double-frame subframe + Pack anti-collision beam, steel bones and iron bones guarantee passenger compartment safety, 9 front + 6 side collision force transmission paths maximize dispersion of collision energy, retaining passenger survival space.

In addition, 9 airbags are equipped, including 48L dual-chamber remote airbags and rear side airbags, 360° all-around protection for passenger safety. The entire Fengyun T7 series is equipped with Rhino Battery, super strong 6D protection builds a battery safety fortress resisting squeezing, piercing, and impact from all directions, constructing a multi-layer 3D safety barrier for power batteries.

Facing frequent heavy rain in summer, the Rhino Battery IP68 waterproof rating is 96 times the national standard, fearless of rainy season flooding, road waterlogging, and outdoor wading, effectively preventing battery water ingress short circuit hazards.

Chery summarized the product power of Fengyun T7 into six words, namely appearance, safety, range, intelligence, comfort, and peace of mind.

Appearance relies on Chery's 10 global design centers, over 5,000 domestic and international users co-created throughout the process. Homologous model Lepas L6 appeared at Milan Design Week and gained international recognition.

Range standardly equipped with 65.05kWh Rhino Battery across the series, CLTC range 600km, actual test 667km+, "Reverse False Marking".

Charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes. All-domain integrated thermal management dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning + high-voltage PTC, -30°C to 55°C ultra-wide temperature range stable operation, safe to drive even in Northern winter. AGS intelligent air intake grille standard across series, 14 low drag optimizations, more stable energy consumption at high and low speeds.

In terms of intelligence, Fengyun T7 is equipped with cabin-driving integrated 8775 chip, the chip 4nm process, 72TOPS high computing power, response only 80ms, startup speed boost 33%.

Cockpit equipped with 15.6-inch 2.5K high-definition large screen, also CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless connection, covering over 99% of phone screen casting on the market. Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 built-in nap, camping, pet, refresh, and other six scene modes.

Falcon 500 driving assistance system equipped with 22 high-precision sensors, 300+ full-scenario automatic parking, dead-end road parking, one-button track reverse, cross-floor parking, etc., can all be achieved.

In terms of comfort, Fengyun T7 size is 4570×1852×1694mm body, 2700mm wheelbase, 84% space utilization rate, rear 911mm legroom. Rear seats folded extend to 1955mm flat large bed.

9-layer cloud-feel seats, three-gear heating + suction ventilation, -20°C environment 5 minutes quick heat to 30°C. Chassis crafted by an international chassis team led by Maserati front chassis tuning experts, 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio can effectively suppress steering pusher and tail swing phenomena, improve cornering stability and straight driving traceability.

Peace of mind hard demand is 2 Lifetime + 2 Safety Nets.

Two Major Safety Nets:

① Power battery safety safety net: Due to power battery own reasons causing whole vehicle thermal runaway damage, Chery will compensate with a same model new car or a new car no less than original configuration;

② Auxiliary driving safety net: Within one year from the date of purchase, in "parking scene", "intelligent navigation scene" judged as "intelligent driving assistance system reason" causing accidents, causing vehicle personnel injury and third-party loss compensation, maximum compensation 5 million.

Two Major Lifetime Rights:

① Whole vehicle lifetime warranty: Value 10,000 Yuan whole vehicle lifetime warranty (including three electric systems), easy wear parts, special parts excluded;

② Lifetime maintenance package: 666 Yuan purchase value 3,999 Yuan lifetime basic maintenance package (1 time/year).

Conclusion: Fengyun T7 this configuration combination placed in 100,000-level market, indeed very sincere. More importantly, a "Reverse False Marking" global car, tempered by global market, returns to China. This path itself is the best endorsement for quality.

On August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 opened its pre-sale, launching 3 variants with pre-sale prices ranging from 109,900 yuan to 129,900 yuan.

This pre-sale launch event was themed "Good Cars Take Time, We Waited", highly fitting the Fengyun T7's car-making perseverance and brand philosophy.

As the peace-of-mind pure electric SUV created by Chery for global families, Fengyun T7 relies on Chery's 23 years of global technical accumulation, is developed according to global standards, built with a global quality manufacturing system, and completes multi-regional environmental testing. Its homologous model Lepas L6 has landed in South Africa and Thailand markets, gaining recognition from a large number of overseas users.

In terms of appearance, Fengyun T7 offers 6 "Oriental Elegance" paint colors, balancing the stability for family use and the refined texture loved by younger groups.

The interior features two styles: Warm Black-Brown and Extreme Night Obsidian, with a Cloud Wing Hugging Cockpit equipped with extensive soft padding.

Regarding power and range, the new car comes standard with a 65.05kWh Rhinoceros battery across all versions, with CLTC range reaching 600km, and 30%-80% fast charging takes only 22 minutes. In the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee, energy for 300km can be replenished.

Safety is Fengyun T7's core advantage. The vehicle body adopts 80% high-strength steel, with hot-formed steel accounting for 18.84%. Equipped with a nine-horizontal five-vertical cage-like body structure and 9 airbags, it provides comprehensive protection for travel.

Regarding intelligent configuration, the cabin is equipped with a 15.6-inch 2.5K, 1000nit anti-glare large screen, featuring the Lingxi Smart Cockpit, adopting a 4nm process 8775 chip, with 72 TOPS NPU computing power, balancing cockpit entertainment experience and intelligent driving safety.

The intelligent driving system features the Falcon 500 Intelligent Driving System, equipped with 22 high-precision sensors, supporting full-scenario automatic parking, remote parking entry, off-vehicle parking, and other auxiliary functions.

Fengyun T7 body size is 4570×1852×1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, with an interior space utilization rate of up to 84%, showing outstanding space performance. Seat configuration features Cloud-feel seats, supporting three-level heating and ventilation, further improving riding comfort.

Comfortable driving is inseparable from the excellent chassis support. Fengyun T7 chassis was painstakingly polished by an international chassis team led by former Maserati chassis tuning experts.

Currently, the beauty twin stars of Sedan + SUV have become the mainstream design trend of the industry. Chery Fengyun A9 and Fengyun T7 form the product twin stars with both strength and appearance under the Fengyun Series.

Fengyun T7 starts pre-sale at 109,900 Yuan, the slogan is quite interesting: It's a global car, nothing can be rushed.

It's not slow, it's serious. 2 years planning, 3 years R&D, 963 test vehicles, 1.45 million kilometers road testing — what does this number mean? 36 laps around the Earth. From -40°C Siberia to 55°C Middle East desert, from 500mm deep standing water roads in Southeast Asia to 140mm high speed bumps in Brazil, it has run through all of them.

And it's not selling domestically first, then exporting for "gilding". Same-source model Lepas L6 has already launched in Thailand and South Africa, next to enter EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand. In other words, it first passed global tests before coming back to see Chinese consumers.

Safety directly benchmarks 2026 E-NCAP 5-star standard. 80% high-strength steel cage body, 9 airbags most in class, battery pack 31-layer protection, IP68 waterproofing is 96 times the national standard, 1008-hour salt spray test. Behind these numbers is just one sentence: You and your family sit inside, feeling secure.

Range CLTC 600km, actual test reaches 667km+, it's the kind where display is more conservative than actual. Fast charging 20 minutes adds 300km, at -10°C with heat pump on range increases 30%, no anxiety in winter.

In-vehicle 4nm 8775 chip first launch in class, 22 sensors, 300+ automatic parking scenarios, cross-floor memory parking up to 2km. 2700mm wheelbase, seat ventilation heating, rear seats folded flat 1.95m pure flat large bed, camping lunch naps can be arranged.

Finally regarding benefits: First non-commercial owner lifetime vehicle warranty, 666 Yuan lifetime basic maintenance, battery thermal runaway compensated new car, intelligent driving accidents compensated up to 5 million.

No nonsense, no rushing. 5 years to craft one car, ran everywhere globally before coming back — this is probably the weight of the three words "Global Car".

Back then, not only was the replacement of new cars slow, but car manufacturing was also very "slow".

In the fuel car era, this may have sacrificed efficiency, but brought quality. In recent years, fierce market competition in the electrification era has forced more and more brands to join the ranks of making "quick-assembly cars", but just in such a frenzied atmosphere, a "global slow car" has arrived.

On August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially started pre-sales, with a pre-sale price of 109,900 - 129,900 RMB. This new car went through 2 years of planning, 3 years of R&D, began preliminary research from 2022, and was polished for nearly 5 years.

So, what exactly did Fengyun T7 do during these 5 years?

Visited users in over 5,000 cases across multiple countries globally, creating a great car adapted for global needs

First, one point that needs to be clarified is that Fengyun T7 is a "Global Car".

What is a "Global Car"? A "Global Car" is born for the global market, targeting the global market from the planning stage.

Therefore, before truly starting the R&D phase of a global car, there needs to be a "pre-procedure" — visiting countries around the world, looking at consumers' driving habits worldwide, and understanding what standards each country's regulations and policies are.

During the 5 years of polishing Fengyun T7, Chery Motors completed over 5,000 global user surveys, conducted in-depth visits to 15 typical countries, and wrote down the pain points of global users one by one into the product framework.

Therefore, every detail of Fengyun T7 reflects considerations for different global road conditions, climates, and usage habits. For example, you will find some functions that rarely appear on domestic models, but are actually very useful.

For example, Fengyun T7 uses 4 riveted rings with a load-bearing capacity of 300kg. This is a design common in European cars, used to secure cargo or luggage to ensure items do not slide during high-speed driving or sharp turns.

Furthermore, the use of reflective materials on the center console has been reduced to avoid glare produced by direct summer sunlight, which is very friendly to users living in high-altitude areas, the south, and overseas high-light intensity areas. Meanwhile, a series of parts such as paint surface, interior leather, sealing strips, plastic parts, etc., have all undergone rigorous weather resistance testing, achieving a balance between refinement and durability.

There are also details such as adjusting steering torque to suit Thai right-hand drive preferences for a heavier feel; strengthening steering feel and optimizing return quality for bumpy roads in Indonesia; retaining physical buttons for high-frequency functions for Turkish/Israeli users who prefer hard switches; and designing a central top eyewear box for Australia/New Zealand/South Africa/Southeast Asia users who often wear sunglasses.

In addition, Fengyun T7's styling can also adapt to global aesthetics. After integrating the wisdom of global user co-creation, it was created jointly by the top 10 global design centers and top foreign designer teams, taking into account aesthetic preferences of different regions such as China, Europe/Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and at the same time completed a wave of cultural output under the name of "Eastern Aesthetics". Previously, its homologous model Lepas L6 debuted at the Milan Design Week and received consistent praise.

In terms of safety, the vehicle fully benchmarks the 2026 version of E-NCAP 5-star safety design. Functional safety ASIL-D reaches a high level. The body structure uses high-strength steel and hot-formed steel accounting for over 80%. Critical parts are reinforced with 1500MPa class hot-formed steel, forming a "mobile safety fortress". Design optimizations such as shotgun structure, dual frame subframe + Pack crash beam can effectively absorb and disperse collision energy, providing double protection for the battery pack and occupant compartment. In addition, 9 airbags are installed inside the vehicle, effectively reducing secondary collision injuries during a crash.

81 road test vehicles / million km verification, leaving problems before mass production

Before listing domestically, Fengyun T7 was already listed in South Africa and Thailand, ran a circuit in the overseas market for market verification, and then started the pace of listing in China. August in Indonesia; September in EU; October in Australia/New Zealand, UK, Israel, Malaysia. It will continue to promote the pace of overseas listing in the future.

Before entering the listing pace, Fengyun T7 underwent full quality polishing on a global scale.

One point that needs to be clarified is that Chery not only possesses nearly 30 years of automobile manufacturing experience, but has also been ranked first in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years, with products exported to over 130 countries and regions worldwide.

Currently, Chery's global users have exceeded 20 million. Therefore, Chery not only knows what global users want, but also knows what processes a car needs to go through to truly provide a relatively comprehensive quality guarantee in a real sense. In the past, Chery has fully built a global R&D, global standards, global verification, and global quality integrated car-making system.

Before Fengyun T7 officially went off the assembly line, this car also ran through the tropical extremely humid environment of Southeast Asia. It achieved 500mm off-road waterproofing capability, far exceeding the national standard immersion height of 150mm. It also optimized the air conditioning filter to prevent mold and odors in high-humidity areas. It also ran through the Nordic extremely cold environment and brought a dual-source wide temperature range heat pump + PTC that can operate stably at -30°C and heat up to 23°C within 20 minutes in a -20°C environment. For bumpy road conditions such as gravel roads in Brazil, additional battery front and rear beam protection was added to adapt to overseas complex road conditions.

All in all, Fengyun T7 invested up to 81 exclusive durability vehicles for synchronized road tests, with a total accumulated test mileage of over 6 million kilometers, of which durability special tests were 1.45 million kilometers. It can cover 100+ extreme road conditions environments such as EU, Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, South Africa, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, etc.

This series of rigorous tests and verifications covering different road conditions, environments, altitudes, temperatures, and humidity levels, try their best to discover and solve problems during the testing phase. What is delivered into the hands of users is a reliable, high-quality vehicle that is safe and worry-free to drive.

Six major essentials one step done, easy to drive, fun, and long range

As a car product created through global user co-creation, one of the major features of Fengyun T7 is comprehensive capability.

Being able to meet the six major core essentials of range, safety, intelligence, comfort, driving control, and appearance in one step, it is one of the few car products in this segment level that requires users to make too many compromises.

Appearance meets global aesthetics, safety benchmarks global rigorous standards, and comfortable space meets the seating needs of tall European passengers. In dimensions such as intelligence, driving control, and range, it also has good performance.

In the intelligence dimension, Fengyun T7 is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen + 8.8-inch instrument cluster, creating a good cabin technology atmosphere. It is built with a 4nm cockpit-driving integrated 8775 chip, bringing a more fluid interactive experience. Based on 6 personalities of Xiao Qi chat, besides conventional voice control, it can also practice spoken language and accompany chatting, bringing more intelligent and convenient experiences. In addition, CarPlay, HiCar, and CarLink connectivity are also arranged.

In terms of intelligent driving assistance, based on the 3R7V12U hardware solution, the Falcon 500 driving assistance system is equipped, supporting city pilot, and automatic parking functions covering over 300 scenarios + 2km floor-crossing memory parking, which can effectively reduce the burden for drivers.

In terms of driving control, it is equipped with a motor with maximum power 178kW and maximum torque 275N·m, which can meet the power requirements of most scenarios. It combines a 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio, 70mm large-sized bushings, One-Box wire control braking system, driving is more stable, braking is faster, lateral inclination suppression is sufficient. The chassis also has an international chassis team led by former Maserati chassis tuning experts for targeted tuning, bringing a better driving experience.

In terms of range, the new car is standard with a 65.05kWh Rhinoceros battery pack, CLTC pure electric range 600km, actual test range 667+km. Charging once every 2 weeks can meet urban commuting travel needs.

In terms of charging, it can charge the battery from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes. And the battery can work normally in -40°C to 60°C. Northern users can drive with confidence in winter.

Final Thoughts:

In the New Energy era, new brands continue to emerge, and market competition intensifies. To adapt to the market pace, quick-assembly models emerge endlessly, but long-term reliable travel quality can never be quickened.

With Chery's 20-plus years of manufacturing experience and global system as the background, Fengyun T7 was carefully polished for 5 years before presenting the final product. It has reliable quality, while also combining high appearance, high safety, high intelligence, large space, excellent driving control, and long range. It is a truly global, all-electric good car that can adapt to global family users.

“We planned for two years, developed for three years, to create the Fengyun T7 global pure electric SUV. A global car cannot be rushed; it requires slow work for fine results.”

On August 12, these words by Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery, at the Fengyun T7 pre-sale launch event, sounded somewhat "out of place" in the current Chinese automotive context.

18 months to launch a car has become industry standard

In the traditional fuel vehicle era, developing a new model usually took 3 to 5 years. Now, 16 to 18 months is the norm in China, some even 12 months. Industry average dropped from ~60 months to ~24 months.

"Fast" became the core competition dimension. In 2025, over 230 new cars launched densely. Toyota, Nissan, etc., express looking up to China, shortening R&D cycles.

But the cost of "fast" is showing. In the first 11 months of 2025, EV iteration dispute complaints surged nearly 82 times YoY, about 39,300 cases. Some brands compress cycles, deleting validation projects, putting users at risk.

In this context, controversy over "quick-build cars" came to the forefront. Xinhua News Agency issued a warning on quick-build cars, sparking online debate.

Chery's choice was to simply slow down.

Where did Fengyun T7's 5 years go?

Fengyun T7 started pre-research in 2022, polished for nearly 5 years—2 years planning, 3 years forward R&D.

Li Xueyong said: "These 4 years of Fengyun T7 spent on three places that cannot be fast—R&D cannot be fast, products need repeated polishing; Validation cannot be fast, reliability needs real scene testing; Global user co-creation cannot be fast, need to hear voices from different markets."

Let's look at R&D first. Fengyun T7 is not "domestic exclusive", but a global model developed according to global standards from the start. Chery ranks first in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years, global users exceeding 20 million. Behind Fengyun T7 are 8 global R&D design centers collaborating, 5000+ global users in surveys, 15 typical countries visited deeply. Body uses 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel, 9 cross 5 longitudinal cage body structure, benchmarking 2026 E-NCAP 5-star safety standards design, functional safety reaches ASILD highest level. These parameters are not drawn on PPTs, but built line by line of code and collision simulations by engineers.

Look at validation. 81 dedicated durability test cars on-road test simultaneously, total vehicle cumulative mileage over 6 million km, durability special test 1.45 million km. Test environments cover SE Asia rainy season, Middle East high temp exposure, Indonesia high humidity, etc. Covers 95% of global road types—Brazil high speed bump, Mexico cobblestone road, Germany highway high curvature bend, South Africa unpaved muddy road. Global environment adaptation range covers minus 40°C to 55°C.

What is the concept of 6 million km? 150 circles around the earth. If the pace of one car in 18 months, these validations would not be finished.

What comes out of "slow"?

When Fengyun T7 started pre-sale at 109,900 RMB to 129,900 RMB, many found this "slow" built car has no "slow" in product power.

Standard equipment 65.05kWh Rhino Battery, CLTC range all locked at 600km, actual test 667km+. In 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUV market, many competitors use low range version to lower starting price, consumers wanting "enough" range have to add money for high spec. Fengyun T7 directly cancelled this "choice anxiety".

Safety level, 9 airbags, including 48L dual chamber far-end airbag and rear side airbag. Rhino Battery IP68 waterproof reaches national standard 96 times. Chery also promises: If battery itself causes thermal runaway damage, compensate with same model new car. This "backing" posture is rare in the industry.

Intelligence aspect, 4nm process Qualcomm SA8775 Cockpit Driving integrated chip, 72 TOPS computing power, 15.6 inch 2.5K large screen. Falcon 500 Driving assistance system equipped with 22 high precision sensors, supports 300+ scenarios automatic parking. These configurations placed in 100,000 RMB level, competitiveness is real.

Behind these product powers is 2 years planning, 3 years forward R&D investment. In other words, Fengyun T7 did not "steal time" in any key link.

When everyone rushes forward, isn't the person who dares to stop and fix the road more worthy of respect?

Fengyun T7's most special place is its launch path—run around the globe first, then return to domestic. Homologous model Lepas L6 has pre-sold in South Africa, launched in Thailand, next enter EU, Aus/NZ, UK, etc. markets. This is not a car made in domestic first then try to sell abroad, but a product from project initiation that followed global standards, validated around the globe, and returned to domestic with real feedback from overseas markets.

Southeast Asia rainy season forced engineers to consider water wading and sealing, Middle East exposure tested material aging and infotainment system cooling, Nordic low temp amplified thermal management issues. World's complex road conditions and extreme climate, pre-check problems for Chinese consumers. Use time to exchange reliability, use global validation to exchange user trust—this is "slow" commercial value.

Writing at the end:

Back to the initial question.

Industry average development cycle compressed from 60 months to 24 months, some brands take 18 months even 12 months as normal, Chery uses 5 years to polish one car, is this "falling behind the pace"?

Answer perhaps depends on how you define "competitiveness".

If competitiveness equals "speed to seize market window", then 5 years is indeed too slow. But if competitiveness equals "reliability of a car after 10 years". 5 years, might be just right.

In this era where "speed is invincible", Fengyun T7 itself is an attitude.

And attitude, sometimes is the hardest competitiveness.

Seeing Chery Fengyun T7's pre-sale this time, my first reaction was: "Domestic car brands have gone overseas for so many years, finally a brand is turning back, taking the overseas market to 'gild' its own cars first, then selling them back in China." On August 12, Fengyun T7 opened pre-sales, three configurations 109,900 to 129,900, all series CLTC range 600km, the same-source overseas version is called Lepas L6, has been selling for a while in Thailand, South Africa, also appeared at Milan Design Week. Chery gave this strategy a name called "Reverse Going Global" — cars verify quality overseas first, then with global standards return to domestic market to grab market share.

But to be honest, what makes the T7 worth discussing isn't how beautiful the spec sheet is, but whether Chery's plan to use a pure electric SUV that "levels up overseas first, then fights back domestically" to snatch rice bowls from BYD Yuan PLUS and Geely Galaxy E5 territories is actually reliable.

The foundation of a global car is indeed impressive

First, regarding the product, Chery Fengyun T7 offers plenty at the 100,000 range price point. Body dimensions 4570×1852×1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, standard size for a compact pure electric SUV. All models come standard with a 65.05kWh Rhinoceros Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, CLTC range 600km, official test results exceed 667km, fast charging from 30% to 80% takes about 20 minutes. Single motor max power 178kW, peak torque 275N·m, top speed 180km/h, sufficient for daily commuting and occasional highways. The chassis features front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension for all models, tuned with participation from the European Research Institute and a former Maserati chassis engineer. Front-to-rear axle load ratio of 50.8 to 49.2, truly a cross-class configuration within the 100,000 range.

The accumulation of intelligence and safety features resembles a 120,000 range or higher. For intelligent driving, the Falcon 500 system is used, equipped with 3 millimeter-wave radars, 7 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, totaling 22 sensors. Supports over 300 scenarios for automatic parking, cross-floor memory parking, plus highway navigation assistance. The chip is the Qualcomm 8775 cockpit-driving integration, 4nm process, 72 TOPS. In the cockpit, there is a 15.6-inch 2.5K screen combined with Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 and Doubao Large Model, compatible with CarPlay, HiCar, CarLink. Safety level directly benchmarks 2026 E-NCAP 5-star and ASIL-D, nine horizontal and five vertical cage body structure, 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel, 9 airbags. Battery IP68 waterproofing reaches 96 times the national standard. Chery also provided a "smart driving insurance" — up to 5 million RMB compensation for smart driving accidents within one year. Space efficiency is 84%, rear floor is completely flat, legroom 911mm. Seats folded flat can form a 1955mm pure flat large bed, trunk expands from 450L to 1550L, 38 storage spots plus 4 rivet rings bearing 300kg each, home-use details are very generous.

But in the most competitive segment, it is still a newcomer

Product power looks impressive, but the 100,000 range pure electric SUV market that Fengyun T7 intends to enter is the most competitive water pond domestically today. And Chery Fengyun in this segment is, frankly speaking, still a newcomer.

The most direct close competitor is Geely Galaxy E5. The Qihang edition guide price 109,800, almost the same price as T7 Yuexiang edition 109,900. But E5 wheelbase 2750mm is 50mm longer than T7. God Shield Short Blade Battery secured dual 5-star ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP. Flyme Auto cockpit reputation is also established, monthly sales stable at ten thousand level since launch. A step up is BYD Yuan PLUS, 3rd generation just launched in May, guide price 119,900 to 149,900. Car length 4665mm, wheelbase 2770mm, a bit larger than T7. All models 800V platform, rear wheel drive, 540 to 630km range. Also brought Divine Eye advanced smart driving and Yun-Nian-C down to this price point. BYD's appeal in the 100,000 range pure electric market needs no mention, monthly sales long-term exceed ten thousand. T7 is not inferior in configuration compared to these two, even all models 600km, independent suspension, 22 sensors are generous. But wheelbase is 50 to 70mm smaller, dimensions also slightly shorter. More crucial is the brand — the mindset of Galaxy and BYD in the pure electric family car market, is what Chery Fengyun relies on one

new car in a short time cannot make up.

Can "Slow Work" Exchange for Sales Volume?

To be honest, I quite like the story Chery tells for the T7: "Slow work makes good cars, long wait". 5 years R&D, 6 million km global road test, reverse verification of overseas then domestic. Compared to cars rushing for launch, the attitude is right there. All models 600km plus independent suspension and smart driving backing, the sincerity starting at 109,900 is sufficient. The problem is, 100,000 range consumers never buy just the three words "Global Car". It's about which relatives drove them nearby, how is the residual value, whether after-sales outlets are nearby. These are areas where Chery Fengyun is still immature in the pure electric family market.

The real test for the T7 is whether it can translate the "overseas gilding" narrative into real money orders from domestic users. Galaxy E5 and Yuan PLUS have already raised the pass line for 100,000 range pure electric SUVs very high. T7 product power meets standards, but brand momentum and channel density differ by magnitude. Relying solely on generous configuration and a good story, can it snatch meat from the mouths of these two hard-core sellers with monthly sales over ten thousand? It depends on the final launch pricing and terminal discounts. Personally, I actually hope this Chery car can succeed. After all, the Fengyun series made a comeback before relying on plug-in hybrid T9, T10. As the opening of pure electric SUV, if T7 can stand firm, then the pure electric map of the following 12 new cars over the next three years will be truly laid out. But the principle that "Good Car Does Not Mean Good Seller", Chery itself should be clearer than anyone.

On the evening of August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 opened for pre-sale. The three trims are priced at 109,900, 119,900, and 129,900 RMB. The entire series is standardly equipped with a 65.05kWh Rhino battery, with CLTC range uniformly locked at 600km. Once these figures were released, this already blood-soaked market segment for entry-level pure electric SUVs around the 100,000 RMB mark saw another bomb dropped.

But today I don't want to discuss "cutthroat competition" with you.

As an industry observer who has seen too many new cars go dead silent upon launch, I would rather argue about one thing with you: What game is Chery actually playing?

Turning "600 Kilometers" from an Option into an Entry-Level Standard

Traditional entry-level pure electric SUVs around the 100,000 RMB price point have an unwritten rule: Want longer range? Pay more to upgrade to the high trim. The entry version offers over 400 kilometers just for show, while the high trim gets you 600, with a price gap of 20,000 to 30,000 RMB in between.

Fengyun T7 starts directly with the Joyful Edition at 109,900 RMB, offering 600km; Comfort Edition 119,900, Smart Edition 129,900, batteries are exactly identical. The extra money you previously had to pay for 600km, Chery has saved for you.

Even more impressive is that the officially tested range reached over 667km. While the term "reverse false labeling" has been overused, doing so at the 100,000 RMB price point is still an accomplishment only a reputable manufacturer can achieve.

With a foundation of 178kW front single motor, 275N·m torque, 180km/h top speed, and 12.9kWh/100km energy consumption, the "cost per 1,000 kilometers" for this vehicle in urban commuting scenarios can basically be reduced to 1/5 of a fuel car. This is what users in the 100,000 RMB segment truly care about.

The return of a "Global Car" to the local market requires immense power behind the scenes

Fengyun T7 has an identity often ignored by many — its platform-sibling Lepas L6 has already appeared at the Milan Design Week in overseas markets. In other words, this is a "Global Car" that went "reverse overseas" first before returning to the domestic market.

The implication of this is profound: Chery's 23 years of global technology accumulation, combined with extreme real-vehicle trials targeting the Southeast Asian rainy season, Middle Eastern high temperatures, and Indonesian high humidity, is equivalent to amortizing the overseas market's "validation costs" into R&D expenses, then using the cost advantages of domestic mass production to subsidize pricing.

Benefiting from the premium of overseas standards (2026 E-NCAP 5 stars, Functional Safety ASIL-D) while using the cost pricing of the domestic industry chain is not new in the auto industry, but Chery has compressed it down to the 100,000 level.

“Battery "If It Burns, We Replace with a New Car": How Did They Dare to Get So Big?

The most audacious move among the 7 purchase rights is "Power Battery Safety Coverage" — if thermal runaway damage is caused by quality issues within the battery itself, Chery compensates with the same model or same configuration new car; The autonomous driving coverage max compensation is 5 million RMB.

Pure electric vehicles have low second-hand residual value, the core anxiety is "Will the battery spontaneously catch fire one day?". Traditional manufacturers pass this risk to consumers, residual value determined by the market. Chery directly steps up to take the blame — You dare to buy, I dare to compensate. This move is equivalent to implicitly boosting battery credibility, increasing the vehicle's "credit premium".

Integrated Cabin & Drive 8775: Another Step Down for Intelligent Equality

15.6-inch 2.5K screen, 4nm process 8775 integrated cabin & drive chip, 72 TOPS computing power, 80ms response. The Falcon 500 intelligent driving system combines 3 millimeter-wave radars, 7 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars totaling 22 sensors, supporting 300+ scenarios of automatic parking and cross-floor memory parking.

Two years ago, this set of specifications would have been treatment reserved for the 200,000 RMB level. Now stuffed into the top trim of a 120,000+ RMB vehicle, it feels like witnessing the cost per unit of the 8775 chip plummeting cliff-like once it reaches mass production scale.

This is good news for consumers and bad news for peers. Especially for those competitors still relying on "Smart Driving Package" add-ons to squeeze profits, Fengyun T7's move is equivalent to smashing their bowl.

The "Squeezing Out Water" Moment for 100,000 RMB Level Pure Electric SUVs Has Arrived

Chery Fengyun T7's arrival let the "taken-for-granted compromises" of the past in 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUVs be redefined by this vehicle.

Of course, it does not lack shortcomings — the entire series is front-engine/front-wheel drive, fast charging 30%-80% takes about 20-22 minutes. In 2026 where 800V fast charging is everywhere, this is not top-tier. The differences between the three versions are mainly concentrated in the degree of intelligent driving function unlocking.

Yuan Plus, Galaxy E5, BYD Dolphin, etc., won't have an easy time in the coming days. And consumers — especially those who saved for half a year and are buying a pure EV for the first time as a family — this time are the winners. Slow craftsmanship makes good cars; they have waited long enough.