On August 26, Chery Fengyun T7 officially launched. Three versions, launch guidance price97,900 to 118,900 Yuan, priority trade-in pricestarting from minimum 94,900 Yuan.

Starting price under 100,000 Yuan, full series 600 km range, unified full series, no distinction between high and low trims.

Once this price came out, many peers probably won't be able to sleep.

The pain of the 100,000 Yuan level market has finally been cured

How fierce is the current 100,000 Yuan level pure electric SUV market? It's competitive enough to make people mentally exhausted.

There is a common tactic in the industry—entry-level range is cut, safety specs are reduced, and advanced intelligence requires paying for higher trims. You want to buy a reliable one? Okay, pay more. You want a decent range? Okay, pay more. You want your family to sit safely? Still pay more.

Consumers are forced to compromise between low price and quality.

Worse yet, many models pursue quick launch, lacking sufficient R&D verification. Is the battery safe? Can the chassis withstand it? How much is the winter range reduced? Consumers can only answer these questions themselves after picking up the car.

According to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers data, in the first 7 months of this year, cumulative sales of new energy passenger cars between 100,000 to 150,000 Yuan reached 1.916 million units, up 19% year-on-year. This range has already become the main battlefield with the fiercest competition for domestic home pure electric vehicles. Traditional sales strategies often rely on "base versions" and cut specs to lower entry prices to attract consumers,无形中 increasing consumer selection difficulty.

But what Fengyun T7 did this time, simply put, is one sentence—turning over the "spec cutting game" that the industry is used to.

According to Chery's own words, it is "Building good cars takes time". From planning to launch, this car went through 2 years of planning plus 3 years of R&D. When the industry generally pursues the speed myth of launching new products in 12 months, Fengyun T7 went against the flow: 81 test vehicles, 6 million km road tests, 1.45 million km specialized durability.

Range Equality: Full series 600km, refuse "low trims not equipped for long distance"

The first place Fengyun T7 breaks conventions is the range.

All series standard equipped with 65.05kWh Rhinoceros battery, CLTC pure electric range 600km, actual test reaches over 667km or even 681.6km, typical "reverse false labeling". 30% charge to 80% takes only 20 minutes, the time to finish a cup of coffee. Battery cycle life over 2500 times, basically no worry about battery replacement during the whole vehicle life cycle.

What is key? Unified full series, entry level means long range.

You buy the 97,900 Yuan Enjoyment Version, and you buy the 118,900 Yuan Wisdom Enjoyment Version, the range is the same, battery is the same, fast charging speed is the same. No "low trim 300km, high trim 500km" tactics.

In the 100,000 Yuan level market, achieving this is extremely rare.

Let's compare with competitors at the same level:

BYD Yuan PLUS 3rd Gen offers 57.5kWh and 68.5kWh two batteries, CLTC range 540km and 630km respectively, entry level 540km starting, 630km version price reaches 149,900 Yuan. Full series price 119,900 to 149,900 Yuan.

Geely Galaxy E5 offers 440km, 530km, 610km three range versions, entry level 440km, long range 610km version guidance price 125,800 Yuan starting. Entry level 109,800 Yuan starting, range and Fengyun T7 differ by 160 km.

Fengyun T7 makes 600km range direct full series standard, from 97,900 Yuan you can buy a car with 600km range. Comparing Yuan PLUS entry level 540km plus 60km, comparing Galaxy E5 base version 440km plus 160km.

What is "Range Equality"? This should be it.

Safety Redundancy: 200,000 Yuan level standard, forced into 100,000 Yuan car

If range equality is "visible sincerity", then safety is "invisible integrity".

From the beginning of development, Fengyun T7 designed according to 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standards. Note, not current standards, but two years early pre-research next generation standards. Functional safety reaches ASIL-D highest level.

Body uses nine horizontal five vertical cage-like structure. 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel. What is this concept? Same level models high-strength steel ratio generally in 60%-70% range, Fengyun T7 directly pulls to 80%.

Same level unique Shotgun structure, dual frame subframe plus Pack bumper beam. 1088mm through-type roll-punched threshold reinforcement beam. Front collision 6 force transmission paths, side collision 9 force transmission paths. These professional terms ordinary consumers might not understand, but translated it is one sentence: This car's body rigidity is harder than most same level cars on the market.

Airbag aspect is even tougher—9 airbags full series standard, most in same level. Including 48L dual-chamber far-side airbags and rear side airbags. Many 200,000 Yuan level cars won't dare give rear side airbags, Fengyun T7 gave it.

Look at battery safety again. 6D lock armor battery protection structure, full pack 31 layer protection. IP68 waterproof reaches national standard 96 times, side anti-挤压 200kN is national standard 2 times. 1008 hours salt spray test, national standard 1.5 times fire burn test duration.

Rainy season water wading, road bumps, high salt corrosion environment, these extreme scenarios daily car use might encounter, Fengyun T7 has already run them all for users in R&D stage.

Hardcore hardware durability quality protects ordinary daily travel safety.

Whole Vehicle Verification: Run around the world first, then return to see Chinese people

Fengyun T7's most special place is not how high the specs are, but its launch path.

This car is not a "China-special car". It is called LEPAS L6 overseas, already率先 opened pre-sale in South Africa, officially launched in Thailand July 24. August lands China and Indonesia, September enters European Union, October will successively launch in UK, Malaysia, Australia and other places.

Chery Executive Vice President Li Xueyong said one sentence was very accurate: "True global car, is not develop domestically then change to go out, but from R&D start anchor globally."

This is not a slogan.

Fengyun T7 invested 81 durability test vehicles, cumulative completed 1.45 million km durability verification. Whole vehicle global total test mileage over 6 million km. Covers 21 countries globally, 212 regulations certification.

From Germany highway corners to Mexico cobblestone roads, from South Africa unpaved roads to Russia extreme cold zones. Covers over 95% global road types. Nordic extreme cold conditions, dual-source heating efficiency doubles; tropical rainy humid zones, 500mm deep water confident wading.

Verification environment covers -40℃ to 55℃ extreme temperature range. Seven extreme environment verification: Southeast Asia rainy season, Middle East high temperature sun exposure, Indonesia high humidity, Siberia snow rain low temperature, Nordic extreme dark night, Brazil gravel roads, Mexico cobblestone roads.

Over 80 local habit adaptations: Thailand right-hand drive preference heavy feel, Indonesia bumpy roads increase steering, Europe head-in parking habit equipped front cameras.

This car is not finished in lab then sell, first run a lap in global extreme environments, verified a lap, optimized a lap, then return to Chinese users.

Associated Press authoritative judgment praise, Chengdu Auto Show foreigner car viewing group also intuitively confirms overseas high attention to Chinese models—Fengyun T7 global quality, witnessed by worldwide users together.

Li Xueyong said in launch event "Building good cars takes time". Indeed slow—2 years planning plus 3 years R&D. But slow has slow reason. Don't wait for users to step in pit in use, first close all problems in R&D stage.

True 200,000 Yuan Value: Four Core Product Strengths Breakdown

1. Super Run—Not just 600km

Except full series 600km range, Fengyun T7 also invested real effort in energy consumption control.

Full series standard equipped dual-source wide temperature range heat pump air conditioner plus high voltage PTC. Supports -30℃ to 55℃ super wide temperature range stable operation. In minus 10℃ environment range can improve 30%. Northern users winter don't worry range "breaking bones".

14 low drag designs, drag coefficient as low as 0.286Cd. 12-in-1 Kunpeng Super Power Electric Drive, peak power 178kW, maximum torque 275N·m, max speed 180km/h. Electric drive comprehensive efficiency 90.8%, max speed 22000rpm.

2. Beautiful Global—Eastern Elegance and Global Aesthetics

Relying on 10 global design centers, over 100 designers coordinated creation. Over 5000 global users deep co-creation, user survey during Milan Design Week, exterior satisfaction reached 97%.

6 Eastern Elegance paint colors: Blazing Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Rice, Flowing Silver, Green Bamboo Grey, Inkstone Black. Blazing Orange uses Tri-coat three-layer luxury car process. Cloud Wing wrap cockpit, two interior color schemes adapt different aesthetics.

3. Safer—Already said enough

80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel, nine horizontal five vertical cage body, 9 airbags, 6D lock armor 31 layer battery protection, IP68 waterproof national standard 96 times, side anti-挤压 national standard 2 times.

These data placed in 200,000 Yuan level models would be quite formidable.

4. Good Intelligence—Cockpit-Driving Integrated Chip Same Level First Launch

Same level first launch 4nm process 8775 cockpit-driving integrated chip. 72 TOPS NPU computing power, 1.3 TFLOPS GPU computing power, 230K CPU computing power. System response latency as low as 80ms.

15.6-inch 2.5K HD large screen. Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 × Doubao Large Model, full scenario fuzzy voice interaction.

22 high-precision sensors (3 mm millimeter-wave radar + 7 cameras + 12 ultrasonic radar). Supports 300+ full scenario automatic parking—remote parking in, leave-vehicle parking, cross-floor intelligent parking, 100 meters path tracing reverse. Highway pilot assistance predicts lane change 500 meters in advance, ramp merging.

Space aspect is also not careless: car length 4570mm, wheelbase 2700mm. 84% space utilization rate. Rear legroom 911mm + floor pure flat. Trunk 450L regular, max extendable to 1550L. Rear seats folded can form 1955mm × 1310mm pure flat large bed. 9-layer cloud-feel comfortable seats, three-grade heating/ventilation. Whole car 38 storage spaces.

Most ruthless move: Policy backstop

Fengyun T7 this time also launched two extremely powerful "Dual Backstop Benefits".

One is power battery safety backstop: Due to power battery own reasons causing whole vehicle thermal runaway damage, Chery compensates same model new car or new car not lower than original car specs.

Two is intelligent driving assistance backstop: Within one year of purchase, in parking scenario, intelligent pilot scenario determined as intelligent driving assistance system reasons causing accidents, causing crew injury and third-party loss compensation, max compensation 5 million Yuan.

In addition, there is also whole vehicle lifetime warranty (including battery, motor, controller), 666 Yuan purchase lifetime basic maintenance package. Basic traffic lifetime free, entertainment traffic 3 years free.

This "backstop" commitment, in whole auto industry is extremely rare. Battery burns compensates new car, intelligent driving accident compensates 5 million Yuan—this is absolute confidence behind product quality.

Happy Footnote: Kevin Wu's "Steady Happiness"

At launch event, famous musician Kevin Wu appeared as "Happiness Experience Officer" as a surprise. He and Chery Car Executive Vice President Li Xueyong chatted about "Steady Happiness" topic, sharing car use experience. Both sides agreed "Building good cars takes time" concept, on-site together opened Fengyun T7 "Happiness Co-creation Plan".

Kevin Wu also became Fengyun T7 No. 001 owner.

"Steady Happiness" this theme, placed on Fengyun T7 body is extra fitting. CLTC range 600km, travel radius unrestricted; 30%-80% fast charge only 20 minutes, energy replenishment no anxiety; 1955mm × 1310mm pure flat large bed mode, satisfies camping, parking rest; 84% car interior space utilization rate, spacious space cares rear family; 80% high-strength steel body, 9 airbags, use hardcore quality protect every travel; passed million km global rigorous verification, use durability quality protect safety in ordinary days.

From stage spotlights walking into human life smoke and fire—Fengyun T7 wants to bring users, is just this "peace of mind within reach".

Written at end: 100,000 Yuan level market, time for change

100,000 Yuan level pure electric SUV market competitive for so long, competitive what? Competitive price, competitive range numbers, competitive gimmicks on spec sheet. But truly competitive to user hearts, not many.

What Fengyun T7 did this time, is not simple price war, but value reconstruction.

Full series 600km range equality, 9 airbags pull safety bottom line, 2026 version E-NCAP five-star standard, 21 countries global verification, 8775 chip smart cockpit, battery thermal runaway compensates new car, intelligent driving accident compensates 5 million Yuan—these should have appeared on 150,000 or even 200,000 Yuan level models, Chery hard packed into a 97,900 Yuan starting sale car.

Some people say "Global car 100,000 Yuan price, true 200,000 Yuan value" is marketing talk. But taking parameters item by item broken and looked, this talk really not exaggerated.

Of course, car good or bad, finally has to hand to market and time to test. But one thing can be certain—Fengyun T7 this launch, equals throwing a deep sea bomb into 100,000 Yuan level pure electric SUV market.

Those still playing "low trim cut specs, high trim pay more" tactic peers, should properly think how to respond.

After all, consumers not stupid. Who is seriously making cars, who is slacking off, everyone heart has a scale.

One data can explain problem: Chery January-July new energy cumulative sales 604,000 units, up 42.3% year-on-year; first half year exports 943,800 units, year-on-year surged 71.5%, July single month exports broke 200,000 units, became China first single month export break 200,000 units auto enterprise. New energy and global market are Chery comfort zone, and this "comfort" behind, is Chery long time quality ultimate control.

Fengyun T7, is this "Long-termist car manufacturing" latest answer sheet.

August 26, Chery Fengyun T7 officially launched domestically. The new car is positioned as a compact pure electric SUV, offering three configurations. The official guide price is 97,900-118,900 Yuan, with a priority exchange price of 94,900-115,900 Yuan. Unlike the model of most vehicles selling domestically first and then making adaptive modifications for the overseas market, Fengyun T7 focuses on the Native Global Car concept. The overseas source model LepasL6 has already been launched in South Africa and Thailand, with plans to enter markets such as Indonesia, EU, Australia & New Zealand in the future. This launch belongs to returning to domestic sales after completing global verification.

In the current background where the iteration pace of the new energy industry is accelerating and many new car R&D cycles are compressed, Fengyun T7 conveys the development philosophy of Slow Craftsmanship Builds Good Cars to the outside. According to official disclosed information, the entire vehicle R&D cycle is 3 years. It promotes the project relying on Chery's 1+7+N global R&D system, conducted global regulation pre-research two years in advance, developed against 2026 E-NCAP safety standards, and is not simply modifying the domestic model after completion for the overseas market. 5,000+ global user surveys were completed in the project stage, covering 15 typical national vehicle usage scenarios. Adaptation adjustments were made for driving habits and road conditions of different regions, including right-hand drive version development, steering feel tuning, physical button retention, low reflection interior materials, etc., comprising over 80 localization detail optimizations. 81 durability test vehicles were invested in the entire vehicle, cumulatively completing 1.45 million km actual vehicle road verification. Test environments covered a temperature range of -40°C to 55°C, completing trials in seven extreme environments such as high temperature, extreme cold, high humidity, and high salinity. Special tests such as wading, salt mist, chassis impact, and brake durability were executed according to global market requirements. Overseas R&D, chassis, and styling engineers also participated in the launch event to showcase the global collaborative development background.

From the market feedback perspective, Fengyun T7 opened pre-sale on August 12. Official data shows 10,937 units of locked orders within 72 hours, and pre-sale orders broke 16,787 units within 9 days. During the Chengdu Auto Show, overseas influencers viewed the car on-site and placed orders; during this launch event, a delivery ceremony was held simultaneously, achieving delivery upon launch, with overseas users in China also becoming the first batch of owners. Meanwhile, the Associated Press released relevant reports on this model. The source model LepasL6 had previously appeared at the Milan Design Week, garnering attention from overseas media. Chery itself possesses the industry foundation of being the number one exporter of Chinese brand passenger cars for 23 consecutive years, with cumulative global users breaking 20 million, providing basic endorsement for the global positioning of this model.

On the product hardware level, Fengyun T7 is equipped with a 65.05kWh Rhino Battery across all systems. CLTC range is 600km, official actual measured range can reach over 667km. 30%-80% fast charging takes 20 minutes. Battery cycle life can reach 2,500 times, with a rated service life of 15 years. All trims are equipped with Dual-source Wide Temperature Range Heat Pump + High Voltage PTC as standard. It is advertised that range can increase by 30% in -10°C environments, adapting to winter use in the north. It is equipped with 12-in-1 Kunpeng Super Electric Drive. Peak power is 178kW, maximum torque is 275N・m, maximum vehicle speed is 180km/h. AGS Intelligent Grille is also standard across all systems, used to optimize the vehicle's air resistance performance, with a vehicle drag coefficient of 0.286Cd.

Body dimensions are 4570×1852×1694mm, wheelbase is 2700mm, interior space efficiency is 84%, and the rear floor is purely flat. Rear seats support 40/60 split folding. After expansion, it can form a 1955mm×1310mm purely flat space. Trunk volume is 450L as standard, with a maximum expanded volume of 1550L. It includes internal compartment storage and sunken storage areas. Seats use a 9-layer Composite Cloud-feel Structure. High-end versions provide heating and ventilation functions. The cabin offers Warm Brown Black and Polar Night Obsidian two interior color schemes. There are six exterior paint options available: Crimson Flame Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Light Silver, Bamboo Green Grey, and Ink Stone Black. Among them, Crimson Flame Orange uses multi-layer luxury car paint technology.

Intelligence is the key configuration for this car, equipped with a 4nm process 8775 Cabin-Driving Integrated Chip. NPU computing power is 72TOPS. The cockpit is a 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen, supporting mainstream mobile phone connectivity like CarPlay, HiCar, CarLink. Lingshi Smart Cockpit 2.0 integrates Doubao Large Model, providing multiple voice personas. At the same time, it includes scenarios like Nap, Camping, Baby, etc. Some scenarios require subsequent OTA upgrade to unlock. High-end versions are equipped with Falcon 500 Intelligent Driving System. The whole vehicle is equipped with 3 millimeter-wave radars, 7 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, totaling 22 sensors. It supports Highway Pilot Assist, 300+ Scene Automatic Parking, 100-meter Trail Reversing, Multi-floor Memory Parking, and other functions. Intelligent driving hardware and functions are only provided in high-end versions; entry-level versions do not have advanced assisted driving capabilities.

Placed in the 100,000-level Pure Electric SUV segment, Fengyun T7 uses the Native Global Car label as a selling point. All systems unify 600km range, forming differentiation in a market environment where most models in the same price range have range grading by trim level. At the same time, it downgrades configurations from previously higher price ranges, such as Cabin-Driving Integrated Chips, Multiple Airbags, Wide Temperature Range Heat Pump, and Advanced Parking Assist, to this price segment. However, it needs to be viewed objectively. The vehicle is designed against the 2026 E-NCAP target and has not yet obtained formal certification results; overseas market performance still needs to be observed after subsequent launch; full intelligent driving hardware is only given to high-end trims, and entry-level model intelligent auxiliary configurations are relatively basic.

Overall, Fengyun T7 hopes to rely on global development standards and unified long-range configurations to compete for household pure electric SUV market share. Subsequent market reputation, actual range performance, and intelligent driving implementation completion will become the key factors for whether this car can stand firmly in the market.

August 26, Chery Global Quality Pure Electric SUV Fengyun T7 Officially Launched, a total of 3 versions launched, official guide price CNY 97,900‑118,900, priority trade-in price as low as 94,900 Yuan. Musician Wu Kequn appeared as the Happiness Ambassador, exchanged dialogue around 'Steady Happiness', and jointly launched the 'Happiness Co-creation Plan', new car delivery begins immediately upon launch.Purchasing enjoy 8 tiers of benefits, including limited-time free custom paint, financial, trade-in subsidy, plus power battery, smart driving two major bottom-line guarantees, whole car + three-electric lifelong warranty and other benefits, pre-sale 1000 offset 2000 Yuan deposit benefits extended to August 31.

Fengyun T7 is a Native Global Car, following the long-termism of slow craftsmanship for good cars, R&D benchmarked against 2026 E-NCAP Five-Star Safety Standards, invested 81 durability test vehicles, accumulated over 6 million km whole vehicle testing, 1.45 million km durability special verification, underwent -40°C to 55°C five extreme environment trials, adapted to 95% of global road types. Same-source model Lepas L6 has been launched in South Africa, Thailand, will land in EU, Aus-NZ and other overseas markets later.

Products revolve around Super Power, Global Beauty, Safer, Smart Intelligence Four Core Values, possesses six redundant strengths: Collision, Battery, Range Equality, Global Energy Saving, Handling Performance, Whole Vehicle Verification.All series standard 65.05kWh Rhino Battery, CLTC Range 600km, actual test reaches 681.6km achieving reverse false labeling, 30%-80% fast charge only needs 20 minutes; Equipped with dual-source wide temperature range heat pump AC, range decay smaller in cold and hot conditions.

Appearance gathers 10 major global design centers, 5000+ user co-creation, provides 6 car paint options, Blazing Orange uses luxury car grade three-layer spray process; 2700mm wheelbase, interior space utilization rate 84%, rear seats folded converts to 1955mm pure flat bed, 9-layer cloud-feel seats with ventilation and heating, 38 storage spaces throughout the car, catering to home and camping scenarios.

Safety level adopts 8 horizontal 5 vertical cage body, 80% high-strength steel, equipped with 9 airbags; Rhino Battery has 31-layer 6D armor protection, IP68 waterproof capability is 96 times the national standard. Intelligence equipped with class-premiere 4nm 8775 cockpit-driving integrated chip, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 paired with Doubao Large Model, 22 sensors support Falcon 500 smart driving, supports 300+ scenario automatic parking, highway pilot assistance. Chassis tuned by overseas expert team, 50.8:49.2 Golden Axle Load Ratio, sufficient performance reserve for extreme working conditions.

100,000 class price achieves range, safety, intelligence, space full high-spec, breaking the industry pain point of entry-level pure electric vehicle configuration compromise, with global strict verification quality, bringing peace of mind and reliable pure electric travel to family users.

A few days ago at the Chery booth at the Chengdu Auto Show, circling the Fengyun T7 were not only domestic media but also several foreign influencers. After reviewing parameters and feeling the interior, they directly pulled out their phones to place orders on the spot. A pure electric SUV that hasn't been officially delivered in China yet is being snapped up by foreigners; 5 years ago, who would have dared to imagine this?

On August 26, the Fengyun T7 was officially launched. Three versions, official guide price 97,900 to 118,900, early trade-in price 94,900 to 115,900.

5,000 Surveys Set the Tone: Global Targeting from Project Conception

At the press conference, Chery Executive Vice President Li Xueyong said that the Fengyun T7 was not built in China and then modified for export, but targeted globally from the start of R&D. Global regulations were researched two years in advance, directly benchmarking against the 2026 E-NCAP 5-star standard. During the R&D phase, over 5,000 global user surveys were conducted, incorporating scene requirements from 15 typical countries right from the blueprint stage.

The same model from the same lineage is called Lepas L6 overseas. South Africa and Thailand have already launched it first, followed by entry into the EU, Australia and New Zealand, UK, and other regions. A pure electric SUV from a Chinese brand, its overseas launch schedule is earlier than the domestic one.

81 Test Vehicles Circulate Globally: 1.45 Million Kilometers of Extreme Verification

81 exclusive durability vehicles conducted global road tests simultaneously, with a cumulative vehicle test mileage exceeding 6 million kilometers, and 1.45 million kilometers in dedicated durability testing. From -40℃ Siberia, 55℃ Middle East deserts, Southeast Asian high-humidity rainy seasons, to Nordic polar nights, the 7 major categories of extreme environments were conquered one by one.

To accommodate driving habits in different countries, the engineering team implemented over 80 local adaptations. Thai right-hand drive users prefer a heavier steering feel, so the steering force calibration was adjusted up one level. Turkish users prefer hard switches, so high-frequency functions retain physical buttons. Europeans are used to reversing into garages with the front, so the front camera pops out automatically at 70 cm. In an environment where rushed car manufacturing is the norm nowadays, this kind of meticulous effort instead appears more valuable.

65 kWh + 31 Layers of Protection: Hard Currency in the Spec Sheet

The 65.05kWh Rhino Battery is standard across all trims, with a CLTC range of 600 kilometers, charging from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes. 80% of the body is high-strength steel, with 18.84% hot-formed steel, and 9 airbags. The battery features a 31-layer protection structure, with waterproofing capability 96 times the national standard and side anti-crush protection twice the national standard.

The chip uses the integrated cockpit and driving 8775, with 4nm process. The Falcon 500 driving assistance comes with 22 high-precision sensors, supporting automatic parking in over 300 scenarios. Vehicle length 4,570mm, wheelbase 2,700mm, space utilization rate 84%.

10,000 Orders Broken in 72 Hours: The Confidence Behind Overseas Popularity

Pre-sales started on August 12, with 10,937 units locked in orders within 72 hours, and 9 days orders breaking through 16,787 units. At the Chengdu Auto Show, a foreigner car-watching group placed orders on site. The Associated Press published a special in-depth report, using the Fengyun T7 as a benchmark case for Chinese quality going global. Chery has ranked at the forefront of Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years, with global users exceeding 20 million.

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On August 26, the all-new pure electric compact SUV - Fengyun T7 from Chery Fengyun series was officially launched. The new car offers 3 configurations, with an official guide price of 97,900–118,900 Yuan, and a priority trade-in price of 94,900–115,900 Yuan. All trims come with a CLTC range of 600 km, and delivery starts immediately upon launch.

In the fierce competition of the domestic new energy market where models are revised every half year and replaced every year, Fengyun T7 took the opposite path: it is not a model made for the domestic market and then exported with a badge, but one developed for the global market from the very beginning. The homologous model Lepas L6 has already landed in South Africa and Thailand, and will enter markets such as the EU, Australia & New Zealand, UK, Israel, etc. next. As Chery puts it, this is a "Native Global Car".

Three Years to Sharpen a Sword, Where is the "Slowness"?

The R&D cycle of Fengyun T7 is 3 years, which counts as "slow" in today's Chinese car market. However, this "slowness" is not due to low efficiency, but a different development logic.

Most brands' approach is: after the domestic model is finalized, regulatory adaptation and local modifications are made for export markets, with short cycles and low costs, but essentially it is "making do". The path of Fengyun T7 is the opposite - pre-researching global regulations 2 years in advance, designing the body according to the 2026 version E-NCAP standards, and putting 15 typical national usage scenarios and more than 5,000 global user survey reports into the product definition phase in advance.

The verification phase is also the same. 81 durability test vehicles, 1.45 million km total verification mileage, covering an extreme temperature range from -40°C to 55°C, and more than 100 kinds of extreme road conditions and environments - 500mm wading during the Southeast Asia rainy season, Middle East high-temperature sun exposure, Siberia snow/rain low temperatures, Brazil gravel roads, Mexico cobblestone roads, all are real vehicle global road tests, not laboratory bench data.

At the press conference, overseas chassis engineers, styling engineers, and R&D engineers appeared together, talking not about parameters on the PPT, but about the real problems encountered during road tests in different countries and the solutions. This method of "Global Engineer Endorsement" is not common in 100,000 Yuan-class models.

Super Performance: 600km Range is Standard, Not High-Spec

Power and range are the parts of Fengyun T7 that require the least worry - all three configurations come standard with the 65.05kWh Rhino battery, CLTC range 600 km, and the official statement says the actual range can exceed 667 km, belonging to the path of "reverse false labeling".

Regarding charging, 30%-80% SOC fast charging takes 20 minutes, and the charging efficiency is mainstream for this price range. The battery cycle life exceeds 2,500 times, and based on normal household frequency, the battery does not need to be replaced during the whole vehicle usage cycle.

The electric drive system is the 12-in-1 integrated Kunpeng Super Power Electric Drive, peak power 178kW, maximum torque 275N·m, maximum speed 180 km/h, comprehensive efficiency 90.8%. The parameters are not top-tier among peer pure electric SUVs, but enough - 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is not disclosed, but judging from power output, it should be around 8 seconds, more than enough for household use.

Winter range is a pain point for northern users. Fengyun T7 comes standard with dual-source wide temperature range heat pump AC + high-voltage PTC. Official data says range improves by 30% at minus 10°C, and stable operation at a wide temperature range of -30°C to 55°C. With 14 low-drag design items compressing the drag coefficient to 0.286Cd, theoretically the winter range deduction will be smaller than many models in the same level.

More Safe: Body Materials and Battery Protection are Key Points

Regarding safety, Fengyun T7's body structure has a few points worth mentioning.

High-strength steel content accounts for 80%, hot-formed steel content accounts for 18.84%. This ratio belongs to the upper level among 100,000 Yuan-class pure electric SUVs. The body adopts a nine-transverse five-longitudinal cage structure, with 6 front collision and 9 side collision load paths, and a unique shotgun structure at the same level increases the frontal collision load path.

Battery protection is a 6D Chainmail Lock structure, 31 layers of protection, IP68 waterproof rating is 96 times the national standard, side anti-crushing 200kN is 2 times the national standard, salt spray test 1,008 hours. Translating these numbers into plain language: rainy season waterlogging, road water accumulation, side scraping crushing, high-salt coastal environments, the battery pack redundancy is much higher than regulatory requirements.

The number of airbags is 9, including far-side airbags rare at the same level - that airbag between the driver and co-driver, which prevents head-to-head impact of front seat passengers during side collisions. This configuration usually appears in higher-level models.

Regarding the chassis, the international team led by a former Maserati chassis tuning expert is responsible, with specialized tuning for the ultra-high-speed section above 160 km/h. 50.8:49.2 front and rear axle weight ratio, 560mm center of gravity height, plus 70mm large-size bushings and One-Box electronic braking (136ms pressure build-up), the actual driving quality should be more solid than many pure electric SUVs at the same price.

Space and Comfort: Household Essentials Fully Satisfied

Fengyun T7's body dimensions are 4570/1852/1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, a standard compact SUV build. But the interior efficiency rate reached 84%, rear legroom 911mm, floor fully flat, even with three full passengers it won't be too cramped.

Rear seats support 4/6 folding, after folding forms a 1955mm×1310mm flat space, which is what the official calls "Flat Bed Mode". This dimension is the largest among peers, suitable for outdoor camping, long-distance parking lunch breaks, etc.

Seats are cloud-feel seats with a 9-layer composite structure, with three levels of heating and ventilation, heating area 0.2㎡, seat cushion and backrest double heating, 5 minutes to heat from -20°C to 30°C quickly. Ventilation uses 3D-mesh soft ventilation, not that direct blowing fan type, noise below 38dB.

Storage space is also considered in detail: trunk conventional 450L, max expansion 1550L, with 19L privacy compartment and 99L sunken storage; driver and co-driver each have an umbrella slot, wet umbrellas won't wet the carpet; 50W wireless charging, 3 Type-C + 1 USB interface, these are all high-frequency household demands.

Good Intelligence: 8775 Chip + Falcon 500 Intelligent Driving

The core of the intelligent cockpit is the 8775 Cockpit-Drive Integrated Chip, 4nm process, 72 TOPS NPU computing power, peer-first launch. Integration increased by 60% compared to the previous generation, startup speed increased by 33%, system response latency 80ms.

The central control is a 15.6-inch 2.5K screen, 1000nit brightness, with anti-glare, anti-reflection, anti-fingerprint coating. The car system adopts Lingxi Cockpit 2.0, connects Doubao Large Model, supports Xiao Qi Chat, with six types of real-person voice roles such as Northeast Auntie, Quarrel Master, Language Teacher. Whole brand mobile phone direct connection, CarPlay, HiCar, CarLink all supported, covering 99%+ of phones.

The intelligent driving system is called Falcon 500, perception hardware is 3 mmWave radars + 7 cameras + 12 ultrasonic radars, total 22 sensors. Supports 300+ scenario automatic parking, including remote parking entry, off-vehicle parking, cross-floor parking, 100m track reverse; Highway Pilot Assist can pre-judge lane changes and ramp merging 500m in advance.

Need to explain, Falcon 500 should be the configuration of the high-spec Intelligence Edition, medium-low spec intelligent driving capabilities will vary.

Editor Dao's Observation

For this Fengyun T7 car, the most interesting place is not the parameters, but its product logic.

100,000 Yuan-class pure electric SUV is one of the most fierce competitive sub-segments in the Chinese car market. BYD Yuan PLUS, Aion Y Younger, Geely Geometry and other models have rolled prices and configurations to the extreme. Fengyun T7 did not fight to the death on "who is cheaper", but told a "Native Global Car" story - this car of mine is developed according to the highest global standards, has already been tested in overseas markets, and now sold to domestic consumers at a 100,000 Yuan price.

Whether this story can move users, ultimately depends on product power and reputation. But from hard indicators, Fengyun T7 indeed has some things rarely seen at this price: 9 Airbags, 4nm Cockpit-Drive Chip, Maserati Team Chassis Tuning, 1.45 Million km Global Road Test, All-trim 600km Range. Plus 97,900 Yuan starting price and 94,900 Yuan trade-in price, cost-performance is sufficient.

Pre-sale data can also explain some issues: pre-sale opened on August 12, 72-hour large order lock-in 10,937 units, 9 days break 16,787 units. In this price segment, this pre-sale result is quite good.

Chery has ranked first in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years, global users broke 20 million, products sold to 130+ overseas markets. Fengyun T7 is Chery's attempt to reverse import overseas experience to domestic - if this road is walked through, there may be more "Go Global First, Then Come Home" models in the future.

Fengyun T7 is already launched, delivery also started synchronously. This "slow work produces fine work" Native Global Car, can it carve out a path in the 100,000 Yuan-class pure electric SUV market, sales data in the next few months will give the answer.

On August 26, Chery Fengyun's native global pure electric SUV, the Fengyun T7, was officially launched. The new car offers three configurations: 600km Joy Edition, 600km Comfort Edition, and 600km Smart Edition, with launch guided prices of CNY 97,900, CNY 108,900, and CNY 118,900 respectively. The advance trade-in price starts from CNY 94,900. With four core values of "Super Performance, Global Aesthetics, Safer, Smart Intelligence", it offers a new choice for 100,000-yuan level native global pure electric SUVs, achieving delivery upon launch, bringing high-quality pure electric mobility that has undergone rigorous global testing to domestic users.

Currently, in the new energy vehicle industry, rapid car manufacturing and adapting domestic models for export have become shortcuts for some automakers. Fengyun T7 adheres to long-termism, upholding the philosophy that "global cars cannot be rushed in the slightest". It does not take the old path of modifying domestic models for overseas markets. At the project initiation stage, it front-loads global regulations and user needs from multiple countries, relying on Chery's global 1+7+N R&D system to complete 3 years of forward R&D. It is a native global car that completes global extreme road condition verification before returning to the domestic market.

Built to benchmark the 2026 E‑NCAP safety standards, it assembled over 100 designers globally, completing 5,000+ co-creation sessions with global users, covering vehicle usage scenarios in 15 typical countries. 81 durability test vehicles cumulatively completed 1.45 million km of real-world road tests, enduring seven major extreme environment trials including extreme cold in Northern Europe, high temperatures in the Middle East, 500mm water wading in Southeast Asia, and gravel roads in Brazil, adapting to extreme temperature zones from -40°C to -55°C. It completed over 10,000 specialized tests, implemented over 80 localization adaptations, and can meet vehicle usage needs in 210 countries and regions worldwide. At the launch event, overseas R&D, chassis, and styling engineers endorsed the product on-site, corroborating its hard power from a third-party perspective.

The same-platform model, Lepas L6, has launched in South Africa and Thailand, with plans to enter markets such as the EU, Australia/New Zealand, and the UK. It garnered international praise at the Milan Design Week, and the Associated Press also provided authoritative coverage of Fengyun T7. During the pre-sale period, Fengyun T7's popularity surged, with 10,937 units locked in big orders within 72 hours, and pre-sales breaking 16,787 units in 9 days. At the Chengdu Auto Show, foreign influencers visited the booth to view cars and place deposits on-site; the launch event simultaneously started car deliveries, with foreign users in China becoming the first batch of owners, breaking the industry time lag between new car launches and deliveries. Relying on Chery's 23-year accumulation as the number one Chinese brand passenger car exporter, with global users surpassing 20 million, it provides solid endorsement for Fengyun T7's global quality.

Regarding Super Energy Running, the Fengyun T7 full series comes standard with a 65.05kWh Rhino battery. CLTC range is 600km, with actual tests reaching over 667km, achieving "reverse false labeling". A 30%-80% fast charge can be completed in 20 minutes, battery cycle life exceeds 2,500 times, and service life can reach 15 years. The full series is standard with a dual-source wide temperature range heat pump air conditioning, improving range by 30% at -10°C. It is equipped with a 12-in-1 Kunpeng Super Energy Electric Drive, with peak power of 178kW and comprehensive efficiency of 90.8%. Body wheelbase is 2700mm, interior space ratio is 84%. After folding the seats, it can achieve a 1955mm×1310mm pure flat big bed mode. 9-layer cloud-feel seats support heating and ventilation. The trunk has a regular volume of 450L and a maximum expansion to 1550L, capable of calmly handling family trips and outdoor camping.

On the Global Aesthetics aspect, the new car is built collaboratively by the top 10 design centers globally, adopting Oriental Wind Riding aesthetics. The wind-riding front face, wind-blade headlights paired with wind-molded satin body, reduce wind resistance to as low as 0.286Cd. It offers 6 car colors including Blazing Orange and Mountain Smoke Purple. Blazing Orange adopts luxury car level Tri‑coat paint craftsmanship. The Cloud Wing Embrace cabin features pebble floating speakers and diamond quilting craftsmanship, offering two interior color schemes, Black Brown and Obsidian, creating a high-grade and comfortable in-cabin atmosphere.

Safer is the core background of Fengyun T7. 9 Horizontal 5 Vertical Cage Rock Solid body, High Strength Steel proportion 80%, Hot Formed Steel proportion 18.84%, possesses class-exclusive shotgun structure and debut dual-frame subframe + Pack bumper beam, equipped with the most 9 airbags in its class. The battery features 6D Chainmail Armor 31-layer protection, IP68 waterproofing, anti-crush rating reaching 2 times the national standard, and passed strict salt spray and burn tests. The chassis was polished by a team led by ex-Maserati chassis tuning experts, achieving a 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio, paired with One‑Box wire braking, balancing handling stability and avoidance capability.

Smart Intelligence brings a brand-new cabin experience. Fengyun T7 class-debuts the Cabin-Driving Integrated 8775 chip, 4nm process, 72TOPS NPU computing power, interaction response as low as 80ms. Lingxi Smart Cabin 2.0 integrates the Doubao Large Model (OTA), offering multiple fun companion modes; 15.6-inch 2.5K large screen, supports wireless casting from multi-brand phones. Falcon 500 Smart Driving system is equipped with 22 sensing hardware units, supporting full-scenario auto parking, 100-meter trace reverse, and highway pilot assist; simultaneously equipped with multiple scenario modes such as Nap, Baby, and Sentinel, with Pet and Camping modes supporting OTA upgrades, adapting to diverse travel scenarios.

Refusing rapid involution and persisting in building good cars with slow craftsmanship. Fengyun T7 brings global car standards down to the 100,000 yuan market. A starting guided price of CNY 97,900 paired with a lowest advance trade-in price of CNY 94,900 allows ordinary consumers to enjoy a native global pure electric SUV that has undergone global road tests without paying a premium, unlocking a new choice for peace-of-mind reliable pure electric travel.

The more "involved" the industry becomes, the more people choose to "slow" down. On August 26, the globally quality pure electric SUV Fengyun T7 officially launched. The new car offers 3 trims. Launch guide price RMB 97,900 — 118,900. Early trade-in price RMB 94,900 — 115,900. While the 100,000-level pure electric SUV market competes to chase the rhythm of "launching new cars every 18 months", this pure electric SUV carrying a globally verified "ID card" chooses a slower path —— 2 years planning, 3 years R&D. Tempered by the global market first, then returning to the domestic.

At the press conference, famous musician Wu Kequn appeared in the role of "Happiness Experience Officer", having a dialogue with Chery Automobile Executive Vice President Li Xueyong on "Steady Happiness". Both parties agree to the concept of "making good cars with slow work", and jointly launched Fengyun T7 "Happiness Co-creation Plan". The uniqueness of this press conference lies in that it did not pile up gorgeous marketing speech, but spoke with solid data and actions.

In the industry's "invincible without speed" involution atmosphere, Fengyun T7 reversedly proposed the profound insight "The Global Car Can't Be Fast". The so-called "fast" is the shortcut of "domestic exclusive, fast overseas"; while Fengyun T7's "slow" is a long-termism car manufacturing persistence.

Slow in R&D: 3 years R&D cycle, plus 2 years product planning. Relying on Chery's global 1+7+N R&D system for repeated polishing. Not anxious to grab the window period, only to make the underlying architecture in place.

Slow in Design: Gathering 10 major design centers, 100+ designers to collaborate and create. Completed 5000+ global user research. Put aesthetic preferences and usage habits of different markets into the product definition.

Slow in Standards: Pre-researched global regulations 2 years in advance. Directly benchmarking 2026 version E-NCAP Five-Star Safety Standard design. Functional safety reaches ASIL-D highest level. Dare to face the highest global threshold.

Slow in Verification: 81 exclusive durable cars road tested simultaneously. Whole vehicle cumulative test mileage over 6 million km. Durability special test actual measurement 1.45 million km. Covering 95% global road types —— Brazil high-speed deceleration hump, Mexico cobblestone road, German high-speed large curvature bend, South Africa unpaved mud road; spanning -40°C~55°C extreme environment, Southeast Asia rainy season 500mm off-road grade water wading, Middle East high temperature sun exposure, Nordic extreme cold conditions. Every step is run out by the actual car.

These four "slows" exchanged for Fengyun T7's confidence to "simultaneously adapt to vehicle usage needs of 210 countries and regions globally". Homologous model Lepas L6 has been launched in South Africa and Thailand first. August Indonesia, September EU, October Aus/NZ, UK, Israel, Malaysia continuing to promote.

Four Major Values, Unlock "Steady Happiness"

Fengyun T7 uses "Super Capable Running, Beautiful Globally, Safer, Smart Wisdom" four major values to put "Steady Happiness" into reality.

Super Capable Running, Range Equalization. All series standard equip 65.05kWh Rhino Battery. CLTC range 600km. Actual measurement "reverse false marking" reaches over 667km. 30%-80% fast charge only needs 20 minutes. One cup of coffee time recharge 300 km. Dual-source wide temperature range heat pump air conditioning all series standard equip. -10°C range increase 30%. 12-in-1 Kunpeng electric drive comprehensive efficiency 90.8%.

Beautiful Globally, Blend East-West Aesthetics. Global 10 design centers, 100+ designers collaborate. 5000+ users deep co-creation. Homologous model Lepas L6 appeared at Milan Design Week widely acclaimed. 6 Eastern elegance paint colors. Blazing Orange uses luxury car level Tri-coat three-layer craft. Co-created and developed with Axalta. Cloud Wing Wrap Cockpit. Occupancy rate as high as 84%. Rear row pure flat floor. Pure flat bed mode extendable to 1955mm×1310mm.

Safer, Guarding Family Travel. High strength steel ratio 80%, Hot formed steel ratio 18.84%. Nine transverse five longitudinal cage-style body. Same level unique shotgun structure, First launch dual frame subframe + Pack anti-collision beam. Front collision 9 lines, Side collision 6 lines transmission paths. All series standard equip 9 airbags, containing 48L far-end airbags and rear row side airbags. 6D Locking Armor 31 layer battery protection. IP68 grade waterproof. Waterproof test duration is 96 times national standard requirement.

Smart Wisdom, Travel Easy and Worry-Free. Top version Smart Enjoy Edition equipped with same level first launch 8775 Cockpit Drive Integrated Chip. 4nm process. 72 TOPS computing power. System response 80ms. 15.6 inch 2.5K high definition large screen. Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 equipped with Doubao Large Model. 22 high precision sensors. Support 300+ full scene automatic parking, Highway Pilot Assistance. Predict lane change 500 meters in advance.

Which Three Trims to Choose? From Entry to Top Trim, Full Options Available

Fengyun T7 three car models —— 600km Joy Enjoy Edition, 600km Comfort Enjoy Edition, 600km Smart Enjoy Edition —— core highlight is "Range Series Equalization". Price difference mainly reflected in comfort configuration and intelligent driving level.

Joy Enjoy Edition (97,900 RMB) —— Entry Level High Trim, Buy Powertrain Get Car. All series standard equip 65.05kWh Battery + 600km Range, 9 Airbags, 15.6 inch 2.5K Large Screen, 8 Speaker Sony Sound, L2 Level Basic Auxiliary Driving. Suitable for budget limited, pursuing long range core essential needs users.

Comfort Enjoy Edition (108,900 RMB) —— Add 10,000, Comfort Configuration Maxed Out. Compared to Joy Enjoy Edition, add Panoramic Sunroof + Electric Sunshade, Electric Trunk, 50W Phone Wireless Charging, Front Row Seat Heating / Ventilation, 360° Panoramic Image, L2 Auxiliary Driving Upgrade Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Assist, etc. This is the most recommended version, daily use experience improvement most obvious.

Smart Enjoy Edition (118,900 RMB) —— Intelligent Driving Full Body Only Available at Top Trim. Compared to Comfort Enjoy Edition, upgrade 8775 Cockpit Drive Integrated Chip, 18-inch Wheels. Equipped with Falcon 500 Driving Assistance System. Support Highway Pilot, Full Scene Automatic Parking, Tracking Reverse, Remote Move Vehicle. Suitable for users with essential needs for intelligent driving.

From now until September 30 order, enjoy 8-layer gift bag: Value 6,000 RMB personal car color (Blazing Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple) Limited Time Free, 2 years 0 interest for 60,000 or 5 years 0 interest for 100,000. Non-brand enjoy 3,000 RMB trade-in subsidy. Whole vehicle lifetime warranty (including three-electric systems) etc. Pre-sale period inflation gift (1,000 RMB offsets 2,000 RMB) extended to August 31 deadline.

Chery continuous 23 years ranking Chinese Brand Passenger Car Export No.1, Global users breakthrough 20 million. This deep global accumulation is Fengyun T7's confidence to dare to "slow down". In the era where others fight desperately for speed, Fengyun T7 proves with "slow": True Global Quality, Cannot Be Fast.

We just watched the Fengyun T7 launch event, and let's discuss an industry perspective that few dare to reveal.

The pricing is clear: Priority trade-in price starts at 94,900 yuan, official guiding price 97,900 - 118,900 yuan, all three models feature a unified 600km range.

Let's talk about an industry hidden rule: The export versions and domestic versions of most car companies are essentially two different standards. Export versions must meet local strict regulations, requiring reinforced body structure, stricter battery protection, and optimized all-climate adaptability, which also results in a higher selling price; domestic versions are built according to national standards, saving wherever possible, euphemistically termed "localization adaptation".

But the Fengyun T7 is on a completely different path. From the project initiation, it adopted global unified standards, and the homologous models are already launched in South Africa and Thailand, with plans to enter high-threshold markets such as the EU and Australia and New Zealand next. The versions currently sold domestically share the same body safety standards, the same battery protection level, and the same all-climate weather resistance verification as those sold overseas, with no so-called "domestic exclusive downsized version".

To put it plainly, others "sell high-quality goods at a premium overseas", while they "sell global same-spec cars at a flat price domestically". You spend money in the 100,000 yuan range to get a car that can directly enter the EU market, not a "simplified version" specially made for the domestic market.

At the launch event, overseas engineers jointly endorsed it, and Hacken Lee, as the Happiness Experience Officer, also talked about the peace of mind in daily travel. The Happiness Co-creation Plan was launched simultaneously, with delivery upon launch, and there was nothing fancy throughout the process.

Now, the configuration competition in the 100,000 yuan pure electric segment has hit the ceiling, but daring to bring global unified standards down to this price point is indeed rare. This leveling of underlying standards is far more substantial than adding a few fancy configurations. #FengyunT7PriorityTradeInPrice94900YuanStart#

August 26, the globally quality pure electric SUV officially launched, the new car launches in three trims, trade-in price is 94,900 Yuan – 115,900 Yuan. Fengyun T7 is based on global quality, leveraging the four core values of Super Performance, Global Beauty, Safer, Smart Wisdom, bringing reliable and worry-free pure electric travel choices for global users.

Pre-sale lock-in orders reached 10,937 units in 72 hours, broke 16,787 units in 9 days, verifying the market recognition of "Global Quality + National Price". From pre-sale leading, global verification to delivery upon launch, Fengyun T7, with sincere pricing and global reputation, releases the product potential of "Global Quality Pure Electric SUV", opening "Super Beautiful Better" car life for global users, enjoying stable happiness.

Based on the Fengyun T7 launch event scene, combined with industry involution "Only Speed" car building status, outputting "Fengyun T7 Slow Work Builds Good Cars", "Global Cars Cannot Be Rushed" long-termism car building philosophy. Fengyun T7 underwent 21 countries, 1.45 million km global strict road conditions and standards testing, shedding the noise of global testing, returning to Chinese family real travel needs, guarding families' stable happiness with solid global quality.

Fengyun T7 takes Chery's global R&D system as the starting point, meeting multiple country regulations standards, at the same time experienced global various complex environment verification and million kilometer endurance road tests, finally forming Fengyun T7 global quality's super strength. Fengyun T7 underwent 2 years planning, 3 years R&D, according to 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standards development, functional safety ASILD high level, global data compliance; completed 5,000+ global user research, 15 typical countries deep visits.

At the same time, through launch event overseas engineers, overseas chassis engineers, overseas styling engineers standing endorsement, overseas real owner testimonials, strength verifying "Super Performance, Global Beauty, Safer, Smart Wisdom" four values, making "Super Beautiful Better" pure electric SUV cognition into people's hearts. Adding delivery upon launch fulfilling global quality, further solidifying Fengyun T7's global strength.

Fengyun T7 Super Performance, all series standard 65.05kWh Rhino Battery, CLTC range 600km, actual range 667+km exceeding claimed, 30%-80% fast charge only 20 minutes; dual-source wide temperature range heat pump + 14 low drag designs, winter range increases 30%, 12-in-1 Kunpeng electric drive comprehensive efficiency 90.8%, leading in class. Peak power 178kW, max torque 275N·m, max speed 180km/h.

Fengyun T7 relies on 10 global design centers, over 100 designers collaborating, 5,000+ user co-creation, blending Eastern elegance and global aesthetics, wind-riding front face, wind-blade headlights etc. designs have high recognition; 6 Eastern elegance paint colors, class-exclusive Fiery Orange Tri-coat three-layer luxury car grade craft; Cloud Wing wrap cockpit transparent advanced, dual interior colors adapt to different aesthetics, balancing aesthetics and home practicality, long-term use not easily looks old.

Fengyun T7 length 4570mm, width 1852mm, height 1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm; Interior space: utilization rate up to 84%; Max headroom 991mm, tall people sitting not oppressive; Rear legroom 911mm+ floor pure flat, full load not cramped. Trunk regular volume 450L, easily loads luggage needed for family travel.

Fengyun T7 adopts Rock Solid Body, high strength steel ratio 80%, class-exclusive shotgun structure, first release double frame subframe + Pack anti-collision beam; class max 9 airbags; 6D Chainmail Armor 31-layer battery protection, IP68 waterproof up to national standard 96 times, side extrusion up to national standard 2 times, all-round guard family travel.

Fengyun T7 Good Wisdom: Class first release 4nm process 8775 cockpit drive integrated chip, 72TOPS computing power, system response as low as 80ms; Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 × Doubao Large Model, all-scenario fuzzy voice interaction; Falcon 500 Driving Assistance, 22 high precision sensors, supports 300+ all-scenario auto parking, highway pilot assistance, all series standard AGS smart intake grille, highway close reduce drag, low speed open ensure heat dissipation.

Fengyun T7 relying on solid product strength gains global market wide recognition, same source model Lepas has successively landed Thailand, South Africa and other overseas markets, market reputation continues to rise. New car launch site simultaneously launch delivery ceremony, truly achieving launch then delivery, a batch of long-term living abroad foreign users become Fengyun T7 first batch owners, immediately unlock happiness travel experience.

Recently, the "Global Quality, Fengyun Shared Witness" — Fengyun T7 media test drive event was grandly held in Chengdu. Media influencers from across the country gathered in Chengdu, personally driving the Fengyun T7 through the city, verifying the true strength of this all-electric SUV that has undergone global tempering under real urban road conditions.

As a global quality all-electric SUV, the Fengyun T7 relies on Chery's global technological heritage, developed in collaboration with 10 global design centers, co-created with 5,000+ global users, and field-visited in multiple countries globally. Designed according to the 2026 E-NCAP global five-star safety standards, it has withstood rigorous tests on global extreme road conditions. It has transcended mountains and seas and been tempered a thousand times, ultimately fulfilling the long-term commitment of "slow work builds good cars" with uncompromising hard-core strength.

Range Uncompromised: Standard 600 km across all trims, range freedom without pressure

The Fengyun T7 comes standard with the 65.05 kWh Rhino Battery, offering a CLTC range of 600 km, while the actual measured range reaches 667 km, truly defying false claims. Behind this, besides the support of the high-energy-density cells in the Rhino Battery, optimizations in the battery system regarding thermal management and energy recovery also provide users with more reliable power consumption performance for daily travel. Whether it's daily commuting, weekend trips, or returning home across cities, it solves pure electric range anxiety, allowing long distances in small cities and fewer charges in large cities, achieving range freedom.

Energy replenishment efficiency is also commendable—charging the battery from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes. A high-efficiency charge can be completed during the coffee break of the test drive break, alleviating users' concerns about "energy replenishment anxiety" for pure electric travel. The combination of dual-source wide-temperature range heat pump air conditioning and high voltage PTC ensures stable operation under an ultra-wide temperature range from -30°C to 55°C. Cooperating with the AGS intelligent grille and 14 low drag optimizations, energy consumption performance remains stable whether in low-speed congestion or high-speed cruising.

Power is Soul: 12-in-1 Kunpeng Super Electric Drive, giving confidence to every acceleration

In terms of driving experience, a car's power is its soul. The 12-in-1 Kunpeng Super Electric Drive equipped on the Fengyun T7 has a peak efficiency of up to 95%, belonging to the first tier of the industry, with transmission loss being negligible. Test drive routes cover urban roads, highways, and "S" bends. In high-speed lane change scenarios, the power reserve provided by 178 kW peak power makes overtaking maneuvers crisp and decisive. Cooperating with a 24,200 rpm maximum speed, the motor has continuous output capability in the high-speed range—pressing the accelerator pedal hard, power is ready when called, acceleration in the middle-to-rear stage is still powerful, with absolutely no "weakness of pure electric cars at high speeds" defect. After experiencing cornering acceleration and deceleration, some media commented: "What is most rare about this electric drive system is the linearity of power output, neither lurching at the start nor lacking power at high speeds, the tuning foundation is quite seasoned."

In terms of chassis, the Fengyun T7 was jointly polished by an international team led by former Maserati chassis tuning experts. The 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio effectively suppressed understeer and oversteer in continuous bends, with excellent cornering stability and straight-line tracking.

Safety is the Bottom Line: 5-Star Standard + 9 Airbags, Uncompromised Full-Domain Protection

Safety has always been the top consideration for family users when purchasing a car. The Fengyun T7 is designed benchmarking the 2026 E-NCAP five-star safety standard, with functional safety reaching the ASIL-D high level. 81 exclusive durability cars conducted special verification, with special durability measured mileage reaching 1.45 million km—covering Southeast Asian rainy seasons, Middle East high-temperature exposure, Indonesian high humidity, and other global extreme operating conditions.

The body uses 80% high-strength steel and 18.84% hot-formed steel to create a nine-horizontal five-vertical cage body, cooperating with shotgun structure, dual-frame subframe, and PACK anti-collision beam. Front 6 paths and side 9 paths of collision force transmission maximize the dispersion of collision energy. Among the 9 airbags are 48L dual-chamber far-end airbags and rear side airbags, achieving 360° all-around passenger protection. The Rhino Battery has an IP68 waterproof rating, 96 times the national standard, fearless of rainy season flooding, road water accumulation, and outdoor wading scenarios.

Intelligence and Comfort: Cockpit-Driving Integrated 8775 Chip, Obtaining Space and Comfort Simultaneously

In terms of smart cockpit, the Fengyun T7 is equipped with the Cockpit-Driving Integrated 8775 chip, 4 nm process, 72 TOPS high computing power, response time only 80 ms. The 15.6-inch 2.5K high-definition large screen has delicate picture, anti-glare, anti-reflection, and anti-fingerprint; CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, and CarLink wireless connections cover most mobile phone screen projection on the market. Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 is equipped with the Doubao large model, built-in Xiao Qi, Northeast Auntie, and other six human-companionship experiences. In terms of assisted driving, the Falcon 500 driving assistance system equipped on the Fengyun T7 integrates 22 high-precision sensors, not only supporting highway pilot function but also supporting 300+ full-scenario automatic parking, including blind road parking, one-touch trace reverse, cross-floor parking, and other functions are all available.

Space performance is also excellent—4570×1852×1694 mm body size, 2700 mm wheelbase, flat rear floor, 911 mm legroom; rear seats folded can expand into a 1955 mm×1310 mm flat bed, allowing rest at any time when tired from long-distance self-driving. 9-layer cloud-feel seats paired with ventilation and heating functions, not stuffy in summer, not tired from long sitting. Trunk is 450 L conventional, expandable to 1550 L max, with a 99 L sunken storage space for zoned storage of private items. Whole car 38 storage spaces, four 300 kg load-bearing rivet rings and two 3 kg load-bearing hooks, fully meeting outdoor camping and multi-person travel scenario needs. The chassis is carefully tuned by an international team, cooperating with the golden axle load ratio, showing steady comfort and handling stability on continuous bumpy roads and sharp bends, letting test drive media have a practical feeling of the vehicle's "comfort and enjoyment."

The Fengyun T7 uses standard 600 km range across all trims, linear ample power, solid stable chassis, full-domain safety protection, and humanized space design, concretizing "Global Quality" into every perceptible driving experience. With a pre-sale price starting from 109,900 RMB, the Fengyun T7 does not pile up gimmicks, only delivers reality—every product power can withstand world tests and can bear daily companionship. Where Fengyun goes, a good car should be like this.

August 21, the Chengdu Auto Show opened. Hall 5 was entirely booked by Chery Group. Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, and Vantex, five major brands, collectively showcased 38 models, with the Chery brand accounting for 12 of them alone. Fengyun T7 and Fengyun A9L, the "Beauty Twin Stars", debuted together. After 8 years of silence, the classic family sedan Arrizo 7 made its global premiere, and the QQ3 Modern Edition started early reservations.

If this were just a regular product showcase, this would merely be standard procedure for automakers at a Class A auto show. But placed in August 2026, Chery's "hall booking" carries a different meaning.

One month ago, Chery just received a report card sufficient to rewrite the narrative of China's automotive industry: With a 4.1% global share in the first half of the year, it ranked ninth globally, tied with American Ford, for the first time joining the top ten global automakers by sales volume. And at this Chengdu Auto Show, the term "Global Car" has become Chery's distinct calling card.

From "First in Export" to "Global Ninth": The Essential Transformation

In the first half of 2026, Chery Group's global sales share reached 4.1%, ranking ninth globally, tied with Ford. In July, Chery's single-month exports reached 202,533 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 70.1%, making it the first Chinese automaker to surpass 200,000 vehicles in single-month exports.

From January to July this year, Chery's cumulative exports reached 1.146 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 71.2%, equivalent to one "Made in Chery" vehicle rolling out to the world every 16 seconds on average.

Chery's global user base also exceeded 20.16 million at the end of July this year, of which overseas users exceeded 6.99 million, accounting for about 35%. In other words, for every 3 Chery owners, 1 comes from overseas.

In Europe, Chery's conquest also came very rapidly. In the first half of this year, Chery's cumulative sales in 24 European countries reached 174,000 vehicles, up 212% year-on-year; among them, new energy vehicles totaled 86,000, skyrocketing 385% year-on-year, accounting for nearly half.

This means that Chery is not only present in other parts of the world but is also accelerating into the strictest high-regulation markets by global standards — Chery is already an authentic global automaker.

Fengyun T7: The First "Native Global Car" Sample of the Smart Electric Era

What should global automakers do in the Smart Electric Era? Chery's answer is to build "Global Cars".

Among the 12 Chery brand models at this auto show, the brightest focus is the Fengyun T7, which is also Chery's first native global model of the Smart Electric Era.

The Fengyun T7 is currently launched in South Africa and Thailand, landing in China and Indonesia in August, entering the EU in September, and landing in the UK, Malaysia, and Australia in October. In other words, the new car bought by Chinese consumers is the same "Global Car" bought by users in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

The Fengyun T7's product strength and pricing are also very notable. The vehicle is equipped with a 65.05kWh Rhinoceros Battery, CLTC range 600km, paired with a wide-temperature range heat pump air conditioning and high-voltage PTC system, actual measured range can reach 647km. In terms of safety, Fengyun T7 has a Rock-body + 9 airbags + master-tuned chassis; intelligence adopts cockpit-driving integrated 8775 chip + Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 + Falcon 500 driving assistance system.

Fengyun T7 pre-sale price is 109,900 - 129,900 yuan, pre-sale orders in 9 days broke 16,787 units. Among Fengyun T7 pre-sale users, those under 35 account for 65.2%, female users account for 35.7%. It can be said that this "Native Global Car" precisely targets the first pure electric purchase market for young families.

On August 26, the Fengyun T7 will officially go on sale — this car's order performance will become the first touchstone to test the "Native Global Car" strategy.

The Logic of "Global Car Matrix" with 12 Models

Besides the Fengyun T7, the 12 Chery brand models unveiled by Chery at the Chengdu Auto Show are all matrix layouts made around the "Global Car" concept.

Fengyun A9L ULTRA AWD version, this is the true Global C-class flagship. Its Yunzheng exterior, Fengchen interior, tri-color luminous grille, electric speed-controlled spoiler; Snow Leopard AWD + front double wishbone rear multi-link suspension; Falcon 700 advanced intelligent driving + Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 + 88% high-strength steel-aluminum ratio + 9 airbags + Rhinoceros Battery, is Chery's "Chinese Flagship" card handed to the global high-end market.

The all-new Arrizo 7 is a new benchmark for global quality family sedans. After 8 years of silence, Arrizo 7 returns, not only drawing inspiration from the movement of water to form the "Flowing Water" design language, but also providing C-DM Super Power Electric Hybrid and ICE Kunpeng Fuel versions as two power choices, anchoring the 80,000-100,000 yuan market, expected to launch in Q4 2026.

QQ3 Modern Edition, this is a youthful expression of Retro-Futurism. As the 001 official modification version of the new QQ3, it incorporates the Neo Retro design concept, fusing classic elements from a hundred years of automotive industry with the technology of the Smart Electric Era.

From the 80,000 yuan family sedan (Arrizo 7), 100,000-130,000 yuan pure electric SUV (Fengyun T7) to C-class flagship (Fengyun A9L), these three cars cover the main price band, and each is developed according to the "Same Global Model" concept, which is exactly the product footnote to Chery blowing the "Global Car" mobilization call.

Younger Transformation: From "Product Going Global" to "Ecosystem Going Global"

Chery's "Global Car" is not only a product concept, but also a comprehensive upgrade of the brand and ecosystem.

Currently, Chery's business covers more than 130 countries and regions, with overseas employees exceeding 20,000, local staff accounting for 85%. The Spanish joint venture factory rejuvenated the local national brand, creating over a thousand local jobs; the South African factory was officially put into use, retaining the original 690+ employees, driving more than 3,000 jobs up and down the supply chain.

Chery has long upgraded from a pioneer of product exports to a leader of localized production. At the same time, Chery's youth-oriented measures and image have also deepened continuously with the deepening of its global automaker status.

At this Chengdu Auto Show, Chery created a "Technology Ecology Island" themed booth, allowing audiences to touch battery safety technology through physical disassembly and immersive experiments; Rhinoceros Battery, Kunpeng Power, AI Intelligence, and other frontier technologies were also displayed together.

On August 22's "Stunning Beauty Theme Day", Chery set up multiple groups of high-beauty themed photo zones, paired with professional lighting backgrounds and the same makeup experience as the spokesperson; Ruixiang Life Ecosystem Space upgraded with Trendy Modification Zone, Smart Control Zone, Wild Camp, Lifestyle Market, Comfortable Cockpit five major areas, Shanyi Technology as Chery's official modification platform, also appeared at this auto show.

2026 is Chery's "Transition to Electric" product year. With the new energy strategy exploding simultaneously in technology, product, and ecosystem dimensions, having the solid foundation of ninth global sales share, the "Native Global Car" development concept made for the world, and localized production around the world, Chery's "Global Car" mobilization call is blowing at the right time and is full of strength.

Every 16 seconds, a "Chery-made" vehicle heads overseas!

This is not some elaborate numbers game, but a report card from a leading export automaker. In July this year, Chery Group exported 202,533 vehicles, up 70.1% year-on-year, breaking China's single-month car export record for five consecutive months, becoming the first automaker to surpass 200,000 vehicles in a single month of exports. Thanks to this, from January to July, Chery Group cumulatively exported 1.146 million vehicles, up 71.2% year-on-year, maintaining the momentum of staying first on the Chinese brand passenger car export list for the past 23 years.

In fact, the overseas market is Chery's greatest confidence. In the first half of this year, Chery Group officially ranked among the Global TOP 10, tying with American Ford for 9th place globally, and together with BYD and Geely Group, forming the first "Chinese Three Powerhouses" in the global top 10 sales camp.

When it comes to overall sales, Chery is not the largest Chinese automaker, but on the road to globalization, why is it always Chery leading the race?

Facing this question, perhaps some will say Chery exported early, due to historical accumulation; perhaps others will say Chery has a complete overseas layout, leading because of multi-point efforts. All this is indeed correct, but only sees Chery's forward-looking vision and strong execution capability, without reaching the essence — that is, the car itself. Every product under Chery is truly developed and manufactured based on global standards, conforms to global aesthetics, adapts to user habits in multiple regions worldwide, and has been verified in various extreme environments globally. In terms of quality, it has truly achieved globalization.

 

Chinese Cars, Yet Global Cars

 

Among Chinese cars, if asking which one understands global users best, Chery is certainly the most suitable choice.

Take the Chengdu Auto Show being held this year as an example. This year, Chery Group brought a massive lineup of 38 models from its five brands: Chery, Exeed, Zongheng, Jetour, and iCAR. It is worth noting that all five brands have taken root in the global market, contributing significantly to Chery's accumulation of nearly 7 million overseas users. Among these 38 models, the most notable is Fengyun T7.

Overseas, Fengyun T7 is called Lepas L6. It has already launched in South Africa and Thailand, while the Chinese domestic market has to wait until the 26th of this month — launching overseas first, a privilege once exclusive to joint venture brands, is indeed rare among Chinese brands, yet it exactly reflects the global car attributes of Fengyun T7. In fact, as the latest representative of Chery's globalization, Fengyun T7 is a global quality pure electric SUV built with dedication by Chery using new-generation global car standards. According to Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., Fengyun T7 "was not developed domestically first and then modified for overseas, but anchored on the global market from the start of R&D".

"Anchored on the Globe" is not just a casual remark. It is reported that for 15 typical national scenarios, the R&D team surveyed 5,000+ global users, incorporating different market demands into the product definition of Fengyun T7 early on, and pre-researched global regulations two years in advance, benchmarking the 2026 E-NCAP standard. Ultimately, Fengyun T7 was co-created by over a hundred designers from eight global R&D and design centers, verified through seven categories of extreme environments including Southeast Asia's high humidity and rainy season, the Middle East's high temperature and sun exposure, Siberia's snow, rain, and low temperature, and Nordic extreme darkness nights. At the same time, Fengyun T7 invested 81 dedicated durability vehicles for global synchronous road testing, with a total cumulative test mileage exceeding 6 million kilometers (1.45 million kilometers of durability special tests), covering over 100 kinds of extreme road conditions in regions like the EU, Australia-New Zealand, Middle East, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, etc. More importantly, for the driving habits of users in different countries, Fengyun T7 underwent over 80 items of local habit adaptation. For example, for the Thai preference for right-hand drive and heavy steering feel, the steering force calibration increased by 1 level; for Turkish users preferring hard switches, high-frequency function physical buttons were retained; for Europeans who like pulling the car into the garage by the front, a 70cm automatic front camera display is adopted.

Evidently, Fengyun T7 is the sample of Chinese R&D and manufacturing "native global cars". Market response has also been quite enthusiastic. According to official disclosure, within 9 days of pre-sale, Fengyun T7 orders exceeded 16,700 units. Its global launch schedule for the next two months also includes names like Indonesia, EU, Australia-New Zealand, UK, Malaysia, and more.

Fengyun T7's outstanding performance was not sudden, but the result of continuous practice on the foundation of 23 years of Chery's overseas expansion. After all, before this, Chery had already accumulated model after model of global best-selling vehicles with distinct characteristics.

For example, the "Long-Range Smart Beauty Coupe" Fengyun A9, the culmination of Chery's 20+ years of craftsmanship, is a winner of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Product Award, demonstrating global aesthetic recognition of original Chinese design. It continues Chery's global sales of 20 million units, connecting the entire cycle of Chery's independent car manufacturing, proving Chery's leap from "making affordable good cars for the masses" to "defining global high-quality pure electric travel standards".

Another example is the "AI Smart Fun Pure Electric Sedan" All-new QQ3. It went on sale in China this March, with monthly sales exceeding 10,000 for 4 consecutive months. In overseas markets, sales also exceeded 10,000 in the first month of launch in Indonesia and Thailand. It has achieved a global QQ user base of 1.6 million, giving Chinese cars a place in the world's small car culture.

In addition, the All-new Arrizo 7 making its debut at this Chengdu Auto Show is also developed according to global standards from the project initiation. Positioned as the "Global Quality Family Sedan New Benchmark", it offers both ICE Kunpeng fuel version and C-DM Super Energy Electric Hybrid power choices, meeting travel needs of users in different regions worldwide, and is the latest answer for Chinese brand sedans defining the "New Global Car" value benchmark.

Practice proves that every Chery is a global car, and this is the core driving force behind Chery ranking in the global top 10.

 

Born in China, Developed Globally

 

Founded in 1997, the first car rolled off the line in 1999, the first batch of exports in 2001, cumulative exports breaking 100,000 in 2007, global users breaking 10 million in 2021, breaking 20 million in 2026 (including 7 million exports)... Who could have imagined that the fledgling bird that started a business in a small shed by the Wuhan river would fly to today's height.

Today, Chery Group's business spans over 130 countries and regions worldwide, ranking first in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years. Ranked 233rd on the Fortune 2025 World's 500 Enterprises list, a significant jump of 152 positions compared to 2024. Entering 2026, despite facing multiple unfavorable factors such as weak market demand, Chery's global sales from January to July exceeded 1.634 million units, up 10.1% year-on-year, cumulative exports 1.146 million units, up a dramatic 71.2% year-on-year.

Looking back at Chery's development journey, it is not difficult to find that the key to Chery's sustained high growth lies in overseas. Now, overseas supports more than half of Chery, and this is also Chery's greatest difference from other Chinese brands.

In 2020, Chery's export scale was still at the 100,000-unit level (114,000 units), but in the following years it continued to increase, with export scale hitting new highs continuously: 269,000 units in 2021, 451,000 units in 2022, 937,000 units in 2023, 1.145 million units in 2024, 1.344 million units in 2025. At the same time, the proportion of overseas markets in Chery's overall sales continued to climb, rising rapidly from 15.6% in 2020 to 47.9% in 2025. By January-July this year, this number exceeded 70%, making it the first Chinese brand automaker with market focus overseas.

And even more worth noting is that, with the rapid expansion of export scale, Chery's overseas market quality is also continuously optimizing. For a long time, the target markets for Chinese car exports have mostly focused on regions such as South America, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, etc. But Chery is focusing on changing this situation, making continuous breakthroughs in high-end markets.

In Europe, from January to June this year, Chery cumulative sales broke 174,000 units, up 212% year-on-year, becoming the core of Chery's overseas growth. Among them, sales in Spain and the UK were even more prominent. Chery entered the Spanish market only in 2024, now it is among the top three Chinese brands locally; in the UK, Chery has ranked second in the single-month total sales list continuously for several months since March this year, with brand recognition continuously climbing.

In Australia-New Zealand, Chery has maintained positive growth in Australian sales for 22 consecutive months. Among them, JAECOO J5 ranked second in the local pure electric vehicle sales list in May this year, only behind Tesla Model Y.

Not only that, in May this year, Chery officially entered the Canadian market, becoming one of the first batch of Chinese automakers to layout there.

To put it plainly, no matter global business coverage, export scale, or export quality, today's Chery is the Chinese automaker with the highest "globalization content", without exception. According to Chery official data, its overseas employees exceed 20,000, with local staff accounting for up to 85%. Behind this data represents that Chery is not simply selling cars to overseas, but has achieved localization of industry, talent, and supply chain in all domains. And this is the core supporting Chery's sustained high growth overseas. For example, Chery's joint venture factory in Spain revitalized the local national brand, creating over a thousand local jobs; this year Chery's South Africa factory officially opened, retaining original 690+ employees completely, and driving over 3,000 jobs upstream and downstream, creating a model of China-West and China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.

Born in China, developed globally, Chery is using its own practice to tell the world: the global automotive industry has entered Chinese time.

 

Driving Philosophy

 

A Chinese automaker established less than 30 years, able to break into the top 10 of global automaker sales lists, racing neck and neck with a century-old veteran player like Ford, this kind of thing, perhaps no one would have dared to think of a few years ago. But now Chery not only has done it, but also left a deep imprint in the hearts of users in 130 global markets — the Chinese car with the most global characteristics.

Statistics show, Chery has cumulative 71 models that have obtained five-star safety certification in global markets such as China, Europe, Australia, ASEAN, etc. The number of five-star safety models ranks first among Chinese brands. For an automaker with ambitions for the global market, this is undoubtedly a global market pass card, and Chery's nearly 7 million overseas users were thus born.

Worth noting, in July, Chery's sales proportion in the overseas market reached as high as 73.2%. We have to admit, such Chery is already the global Chery. Just like Toyota, in its global market sales composition, Japan domestic proportion is less than 13%, yet it has led the global car circle for many years. As for Toyota's global cars, no more need to be said.

Leading Chinese brand car exports for 23 consecutive years, ranking in the global top 10, Chery is changing the world's cognition of Chinese cars with an unprecedented globalization speed.

Recently, Fengyun T7 launched pre-sales, and market performance heated up rapidly: 10,937 units locked in confirmed orders within 72 hours of pre-sale, and orders broke through 16,787 within nine days, showing strong market momentum. Riding this sales trend, on August 21, this global quality pure electric SUV landed at the Chengdu Auto Show. The booth attracted many domestic consumers to stop and experience, and also welcomed the "Foreign Car Review Team" to visit and place orders. At the same time, international authoritative media Associated Press (AP) released an in-depth report, interpreting Fengyun T7 as a benchmark case of Chinese automotive quality going overseas. Online authoritative endorsement by top international media, overseas users voting with actions offline, Fengyun T7, with the positioning of "It is a Chinese car and more so a global car", shows the solid product strength of Chinese new energy vehicles to the world.

Associated Press Strength Endorsement, Fengyun T7 Becomes a Benchmark for High-Quality Chinese Automotive Export

During the Chengdu Auto Show, the Associated Press released an in-depth report around "Chinese automakers reshaping the global automotive landscape", and interpreted Fengyun T7 as a typical case of Chinese car export. The report pointed out that in the first half of 2026, China's automotive export volume first broke through 5 million vehicles, with a year-on-year growth of 65.3%. The single-month export volume of new energy vehicles exceeded 520,000 vehicles. Chery and other Chinese brands became important growth forces. Chinese automakers represented by Chery were long dissatisfied with simple product export abroad. Deeply participating in the formulation of global automotive industry standards has become a new development direction. Previously, Chery hosted the ISO International Conference on Ergonomics, joined the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), and obtained voting rights on the revision of the IATF 16949 standard, marking that the Chinese automotive industry has officially moved from building cars complying with global standards to a new development stage of participating in formulating global standards.

As a concrete carrier of this transformation trend, Fengyun T7 aimed to be a "Real Global Car" from the project initiation, adhering to simultaneous global standard development. The new car supports simultaneous development for left-hand drive and right-hand drive, and is built according to crash standards such as C-NCAP, E-NCAP 2026, and ASEAN NCAP. In the verification phase, Fengyun T7 has cumulatively completed over 6 million kilometers of global road tests, covering multiple extreme environments such as high temperature, extreme cold, plateau, high humidity, and high speed.

Different from the traditional path of "domestic first, then overseas", Fengyun T7 also adopts a product layout of "go overseas first, then return home", using the global market and diverse user needs to reverse-verify product strength. From this case, it can be seen that Chinese cars going overseas are upgrading from "selling cars globally" to "building cars according to global rules and global user needs". This transformation not only reflects the comprehensive improvement of Chinese automakers' technology, quality, and system capabilities, but is also reshaping the competitive landscape of the global automotive industry.

Global Hot Sales Gain Market Certification, Foreign Car Review Team Places Orders Directly at Auto Show Venue

Fengyun T7's global quality not only gains recognition from international media but also receives real feedback from overseas markets. Fengyun T7's global homologous model Lepas L6 has been launched in markets such as South Africa and Thailand and has gained attention from local consumers. In the future, the model will successively enter key markets such as Indonesia, EU, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, continuously expanding the global map.

At the Chengdu Auto Show venue, this global heat was presented more intuitively. The "Foreign Car Review Team" composed of overseas guests and foreign car critics collectively visited the Fengyun T7 booth, carrying out in-depth experiences around exterior design, space performance, smart cockpit, and safety configuration, taking photos and check-ins one after another. After fully understanding and experiencing the product, more foreign influencers placed orders on-site, endorsing Fengyun T7's global quality with actual car purchase choices.

The attention of international media and the choices of overseas users form a dual verification online and offline. For domestic consumers, Fengyun T7 brings not only a pure electric SUV, but also a globalized product verified by multiple extreme environments worldwide, different road conditions, and diverse user needs. With the budget for a household pure electric SUV, one can enjoy product standards designed for the global market. This is an important manifestation of Fengyun T7's differentiated competitiveness.

"Super Range, Global Aesthetics, Safer, Smarter" Four Core Values, Full Series 600km Range Achieved in One Step

The reason Fengyun T7 can conquer the world's picky eyes lies in its four core values of "Super Range, Global Aesthetics, Safer, Smarter".

Regarding range, Fengyun T7 comes standard with a 65.05kWh Rhino battery across the series, with CLTC pure electric range reaching 600km. Actual test range exceeds 667km, alleviating users' range anxiety with solid performance. The standard 600km range across the series also means users do not need to weigh back and forth between different configurations. Whether for city commuting, family travel, or medium-to-long-distance road trips, users can obtain a more relaxed driving experience.

In terms of design, Fengyun T7 integrates Eastern elegance with global aesthetics, creating visual effects that combine technological feel and premium feel with concise and streamlined design language. Among them, the Inferno Orange car color adopts a three-layer luxury car paint process, presenting richer color layers under different lighting conditions. The interior adopts a Cloud Wing Enclosed Cockpit, and through spacious space and comfortable configuration, creates a higher-quality driving environment for family users.

Regarding body safety, Fengyun T7 uses a Rock Solid body structure, with high-strength steel content reaching 80%, and is equipped with a class-leading 9 airbags, building multiple lines of defense from structural safety to passenger protection. Regarding battery safety, the new car carries a "6D Lock Armor" 31-layer battery protection system, providing systematic protection for complex driving scenarios such as collisions, crushing, wading, and high temperatures, providing users with all-around safety protection covering the whole vehicle and battery.

In terms of intelligence, Fengyun T7 adopts an 8775 Cockpit-Driving Integrated Chip with 4nm process, and carries Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 and Doubao Large Model, bringing users a more smooth and natural interaction experience. In terms of intelligent driving assistance, the new car supports over 300 parking scenarios and provides functions such as highway pilot assist, making parking, commuting, and long-distance travel easier and more convenient.

Built with Global Standards, Fengyun T7 Officially Launches on August 26

Currently, Chery Fengyun T7 pre-sale is underway, with a pre-sale price of 109,900 yuan to 129,900 yuan. From now until before the launch, paying a 1,000 yuan deposit will enjoy a 7-layer super value gift package, including lifetime vehicle warranty, power battery safety backstop, etc.

From the layout of global homologous models in overseas markets to the rapid growth of domestic pre-sale orders; from the Associated Press' international attention to the "Foreign Car Review Team" on-site orders at the Chengdu Auto Show, Fengyun T7 is continuously verifying its global quality through media reviews, market performance, and user choices.

Facing the increasingly competitive pure electric SUV market, Fengyun T7 builds differentiated advantages through global development, global verification, and global standards. Relying on 600km full series long-range, global aesthetic design, high-standard safety system, and advanced intelligent experience, it redefines the value benchmark for household pure electric SUVs. On August 26, Fengyun T7 will welcome its official launch. Beyond global quality, what price and benefit surprises this pure electric SUV built for global users will bring, is worth looking forward to.

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Associated Press Background Information:

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August 21, the 29th Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition officially opened. Chery Group, themed "Chinese Car, Global Champion", brought 38 models from its five brands Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, and Vantec to Hall 5 of the China Western International Expo City. Among them, the Chery brand exhibited 12 models. Fengyun A9 and Fengyun T7, the "Visual Twin Stars", appeared on stage together. The QQ3 Modern Edition started the experience session, and the new benchmark for global quality family sedans, Arrizo 7, made its global debut.

[Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.]

This press conference, in the past, was merely a routine product showcase. But placed at this time node of August 2026, the significance is completely different — one month ago, Chery just obtained a report card sufficient enough to rewrite the narrative of China's automotive industry.

Global Ninth, New Benchmark for Chinese Automotive Industry

According to statistics compiled by CPCA Secretary-General Cui Dongshu based on data from organizations such as OICA, from January to June 2026, Chery Group's global sales share reached 4.1%, ranking ninth globally alongside Ford USA. This is the first time Chery has entered the top ten in global car company sales. At the same time, BYD ranked sixth with 4.8% share, and Geely Group ranked seventh with 4.6%. For the first time, three Chinese car companies appeared simultaneously in the top ten global sales list. The three Chinese brands accounted for a combined 13.5% of the global market share.

The top five car companies were Toyota (11%), Volkswagen (8.1%), Hyundai Kia (7.6%), Stellantis (6.0%) and Renault Nissan (5.4%), while General Motors ranked eighth with 4.5%.

Five years ago, the top ten on this list were almost monopolized by traditional giants from Japan, Germany, the US, and South Korea. In the first half of 2026, although Toyota still ranked first with about 5.39 million vehicles, it declined by 2.8% year-on-year — this is the first time in two years that Toyota has seen a year-on-year decline in global sales for the first half of the year. Volkswagen Group's sales in the first half reached 4.126 million vehicles, down 6.3% year-on-year, widening the gap with Toyota to 1.26 million vehicles. A common reason for the collective slowdown of traditional giants is being squeezed by local brands in the Chinese market.

Meanwhile, the collective breakthrough of Chinese car companies is rewriting the rules. Chery Group sold 1.358 million vehicles in the first half of the year, up 7.7% year-on-year, setting a historic high. Exports reached 943,817 vehicles, up 71.5% year-on-year, with exports accounting for nearly 70%. From the Export Champion to the Global Top Ten, Chery's global breakthrough is becoming a sample for high-quality Chinese automotive globalization.

From "Export First" to "Global Ninth", Quantity Accumulates into Quality

Chery has maintained "Export First" for 23 years. As of the end of July, Chery's global cumulative car users surpassed 20.16 million, of which overseas cumulative users exceeded 6.99 million. For every 3 Chery owners, about 1 is from overseas. Today, for every 5 cars exported from China, 1 is from Chery.

In July 2026, Chery Group exported 202,533 vehicles, up 70.1% year-on-year. This is not only a new Chinese car monthly export record for five consecutive months, but also the first car company in the history of China's automotive industry to break 200,000 vehicles in a single month of exports. Converted, on average, a "Made by Chery" vehicle is sent to the global market every 16 seconds. From January to July this year, Chery cumulatively exported 1.146 million vehicles, up 71.2% year-on-year.

But more worth attention than the numbers is the change in structure. Europe is becoming an important engine for Chery's global growth. In the first half of the year, Chery cumulatively sold 174,000 vehicles in Europe, up 212% year-on-year; among them, new energy models accounted for 86,000 vehicles, up 385% year-on-year, nearly half the total. In the UK market, Chery entered the top two of the new car sales list for all brands and all markets for four consecutive months. Taking root in the European market, the most stringent in global standards, marks that Chery's globalization has entered a new stage from "selling to more countries" to "entering higher threshold markets".

Meanwhile, Chery is advancing from a participant in the global automotive industry to a rule maker. In June 2026, the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) announced in Detroit, USA, that Chery Automobile officially became a member of the organization's board of directors, possessing voting rights, becoming the third Asian car company to obtain this qualification. From product export to standard participation, this is a key benchmark for the depth of a car company's globalization.

Chengdu Auto Show: A Collective "Global Car" Roadshow

Every car exhibited in Hall 5 of the Chengdu Auto Show is almost labeled with the same tag: "Global".

Fengyun T7 is Chery's first native global model in the Smart Electric Era. Chery Executive Vice President Li Xueyong's definition on this is clear: A true global car is not developed domestically first and then changed for export, but anchored globally from the start of R&D. The homologous model of Fengyun T7 has been presold in South Africa and launched in Thailand, and will subsequently enter markets such as the EU, Australia/New Zealand, UK — tested on real road conditions in multiple countries globally first, then returned to the domestic market. The new car presale price is RMB 109,900 to 129,900, with presale orders breaking 16,787 units in 9 days.

Arrizo 7 made its global debut at this auto show. The new car draws inspiration from the dynamic changes of water, forming the "Dynamic Water Momentum" design language, offering two power choices: C-DM Super Energy Electric Hybrid and Kunpeng Fuel Version. Designed for the global market from the R&D stage, completing all temperature zone and all road condition testing. Fengyun A9L ULTRA AWD version appeared on stage together, equipped with Snow Leopard AWD, Falcon 700 Driving Assistance and Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0. QQ3 Modern Edition started the experience session, integrating the Neo Retro design concept.

On the technical level, Chery built a "Tech Ecosystem Island" theme space at the exhibition booth. Through physical disassembly, immersive experiments, interactive participation, etc., technical parameters were transformed into perceptible experiences. The scene set up a Rhino Battery Safety Experience Special Line, where visitors could watch battery penetration, cell extrusion then soaking in water limit safety demonstrations. The booth also set up a popularization space "Chery Future Classroom" for teenagers. In addition, Chery Group's official modification platform Shanyi Tech made its debut at the Ruixiang Life Ecological Space Trend Modification District.

Final Thoughts:

From Export First to Global Ninth, Chery took 23 years. In these 23 years, it completed the paradigm shift from "Chinese cars sold globally" to "Cars made by global standards sold back to China".

At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, the Chery brand exhibited 12 models, each is a "Native Global Car". The five brands' 38 models appeared together, showcasing not only the product lineup but also a globalization system that has already been tested and proven.

Global Ninth is not the end point. When a Chinese car company stands in the top ten of global sales, every car it exhibits at the auto show takes on meaning beyond the product itself.

Exhibits in Hall 5 of the Chengdu Auto Show ripped open the true background of Chery's globalization.

On August 21, the Chengdu International Auto Show opened, with Chery showcasing 38 complete vehicles and core technology exhibits representing five major brands at the Western International Expo City.

This seemingly conventional brand-centric exhibition was actually a local review of Chery's globalization achievements.

Last month, Chery's single-month exports broke 200,000 units, making it the first Chinese automaker to achieve this, with global cumulative users officially crossing the 20.16 million mark.

Multiple native global vehicles debuted at this Auto Show, hiding the core logic behind Chery securing the top spot in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years.

Native global vehicles achieve systematic overseas expansion

Chery's globalization does not take the old path of modifying domestic models for export.

The Fengyun T7 debuted at this Auto Show was launched for the global market from the first day of product definition.

The R&D team pre-researched global regulations 2 years in advance, designing fully to align with the latest European crash standards.

They visited 15 typical countries, collected over 5,000 global user surveys, and directly incorporated usage habits of different markets into the initial product definition.

To adapt to extreme environments in different regions worldwide, the Fengyun T7 completed 7 major categories of extreme environment verification.

To adapt to extreme environments in different regions worldwide, the Fengyun T7 completed 7 major categories of extreme environment verification.

South Asian rainy season verification for off-road wading ability, Middle East high-temperature sun exposure verification for equipment overheating protection, Indonesian high-humidity environment control for filter odor residue.

Siberian low temperatures reinforced wiper life, Nordic polar night optimized interior lighting and charging backlight, Brazilian gravel roads reinforced battery connector protection, Mexican cobblestone roads specialized verification for durability and noise.

Every verification corresponds to user pain points in real markets.

Chery invested 81 exclusive durability vehicles for synchronized road testing, with total accumulated testing mileage exceeding 6 million kilometers, covering over 100 extreme road conditions.

For user habits in different regions, the team conducted over 80 localization adaptations.

Thailand RHD market strengthened steering feel, Australia/New Zealand regions added eyeglass cases to adapt to driving habits with sunglasses.

European market adapted for vehicle head-in parking habits, triggering the front camera early.

Localization details gained global market acceptance.

Currently, Fengyun T7 has launched in South Africa and Thailand, and will subsequently land in China, Indonesia, EU, Australia/New Zealand, and other markets.

Sales data validates the effectiveness of this approach.

In July this year, Chery Group exports exceeded 200,000 units, a year-on-year increase of more than 70%, breaking China's single-month car export record for five consecutive months.

January to July cumulative exports exceeded 1.14 million units, with growth rate maintaining above 70 percent.

In the European market, sales in the first half of the year broke through 174,000 units, with new energy vehicles accounting for nearly half.

The UK market has held the runner-up spot on the single-month sales leaderboard for three consecutive months, and the Canadian market officially launched in May this year.

Chery's overseas expansion is not just about selling cars.

Currently, Chery products are sold in over 130 countries and regions, with overseas employees exceeding 20,000, and local staff accounting for 85 percent.

The Spanish joint venture factory revitalized the local national brand, while the South African factory retained over 600 original employees, driving over 3,000 jobs in upstream and downstream industries.

Full-domain localization of industry, talent, and supply chains is Chery's globalization's most solid moat.

Technology foundation supports global market premium

The confidence of globalization ultimately must land on technical hard power.

At this Auto Show, Chery unveiled a full set of technical achievements including Rhinoceros Battery, Kunpeng Power, Flying Fish Digital Intelligent Chassis, without stacking concepts; every item corresponds to user pain points in global markets.

Among them, the systematic safety logic of the Rhinoceros Battery best reveals Chery's engineering background.

The Rhinoceros Battery does not take the shortcut of single-point technology breakthroughs, building a complete protection system from material, structure, and intelligent control three dimensions.

At the material end, cathode, anode, separator, and electrolyte standards were upgraded, all significantly higher than national standards.

At the structure end, it adopts 31-layer armor protection, four layers of energy-absorbing underbody guards paired with high-strength steel, and I-beam frame forming a triple crash barrier.

At the intelligent control end, 24/7 cloud monitoring provides real-time monitoring and warning for over 300 battery signals.

On verification standards, Chery proactively raised thresholds.

Cell-level 10-needle nail penetration test has no fire or smoke; even after bottom extrusion deformation by 50%, nail penetration remains safe.

Bottom impact energy of the battery pack reaches 1500 Joules, ten times the national standard.

Burn, squeeze, scrape bottom, drop tests, all far exceed national standard requirements.

Vehicle-end collaborative verification covers six major scenarios: high temperature, extreme cold, high salinity, collision, scraping bottom, and wading, with cumulative verification mileage exceeding 25 million kilometers.

Manufacturing end control is equally stringent.

Chery adopts a five-step demagnetization process, applying highest-grade magnetic rods, controlling magnetic foreign objects to ppb level within Class 100.

The production workshop cleanliness reached Class 100 medical operating room standards, and the full-line maglev logistics line guarantees production precision.

Independently developed back-pressure helium detection process achieves dual cell detection, and full-line AI quality inspection covers all processes.

Over 8,000 process control points, over 300 product quality gates, guarding every detail.

Except for batteries, Kunpeng Tianqing engine thermal efficiency broke through 48.5%, axial flux motor power density reached industry leading level, Flying Fish Digital Intelligent Chassis achieved four-wheel independent wire control.

Complete technical shelving supports the product power of Chery's global vehicles.

The proportion of young users continues to rise, Fengyun A9 users under 35 exceed 70 percent, and the usage rate of the all-new QQ3 intelligent functions remains high, all direct proof of technology landing into user experience.

The path Chery takes is very practical.

No concept hype or chasing trends, making every car to the highest global standard, investing every technology where users can perceive it.

Exporting first for 23 consecutive years is not luck, it's the reputation accumulated car by car, the barrier built technology by technology.

August 21, the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show opened, Chery Group held the theme "China's Automotive, Global Champion", bringing Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, Vantech five major brands, total 38 models landed in Hall 5. Among them Chery brand brought 12 models, Fengyun T7 and Fengyun A9 "Beauty Twin Stars" appeared on stage together, Fengyun T7 was the focus of this booth.

Fengyun T7 is Chery's Smart Electric Age first native global model, previously launched in overseas markets like Thailand, South Africa, Indonesia. Domestic pre-sales market response was quite good. Official data shows pre-sale 9 days orders exceeded 16,787 units, pre-sale price 109,900 to 129,900 yuan. According to plan, new car will officially launch on August 26.

In terms of product power, Fengyun T7 features four key selling points "Super Performance, Global Beauty, Safer, Smart". Exterior adopts "Wind-riding Aesthetics" design language, blending Eastern heritage with global mainstream aesthetics together. Power equipped with 65.05 kWh Rhino Battery, paired with wide temperature range heat pump AC and high voltage PTC system, CLTC pure electric range 600 km, official real-world test without AC conditions range up to 647 km, supports 40 minutes fast charging to 80%, charging and range performance quite good.

Safety is the part Fengyun T7 emphasizes heavily. Whole vehicle relies on Rock-solid Body, 9 airbags and master-tuned chassis. Intelligence aspect equipped with Cockpit-Driving Integrated 8775 Chip, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 and Falcon 500 Driving Assistance System. Chery also gave "Bottom-line" policy: vehicle due to battery thermal runaway quality issues can compensate original price new car, due to vehicle own issues leading to intelligent driving assistance failure compensate up to 5 million yuan, superimposed whole vehicle and three-electric lifetime warranty, after-sales guarantee strength quite sufficient.

From user structure view, Fengyun T7 youthfulness characteristics obvious, users under 35 age proportion 65.2%, female users proportion 35.7%. 109,900 yuan starting pre-sale price paired with 600 km range, this "Native Global Car" aiming at just young family pure electric first purchase market. Final launch price if have more surprises? Worth looking forward to!

Friends, have you noticed that the Fengyun series under Chery has become increasingly prominent in the market in recent years?

Like the Fengyun A8 and Fengyun A9 have delivered strong sales performance.

Why can it achieve results so quickly? I think the Fengyun brand follows a "technology for all" path, with an affordable price and no compromises on configuration. This is also the main reason it has established a foothold in its niche segment.

However, unexpectedly, the Fengyun family has added another "Fengyun T7". The official has confirmed that the new car will officially launch on August 26, with a pre-sale price range of 109,900 to 129,900 RMB.

It is reported that it is positioned as a pure electric compact SUV. This is also a heavy-hitting move by Chery in the "highly competitive arena" of the 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUV segment.

Old rules: Before discussing the car, I swear I have not been paid, I review the car purely out of conscience, heaven and earth bear witness!

No more nonsense, let's first talk about the basic information of this car.

The Fengyun T7 comes standard with the Rhino battery offering a CLTC pure electric range of 600 km, with a capacity of 65.05 kWh. Charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes.

High-spec models are also equipped with the Falcon 500 assisted driving system, supporting highway assisted driving.

To be honest, for this configuration to be placed at the 100,000 RMB price point, the sincerity is not low.

In terms of exterior design, the new car follows a streamlined and dynamic route. The dual LED headlights support adaptive high and low beams and headlight delay-off function. The large air ducts on both sides of the front face enhance the car's sporty feel.

The body side features chrome trim. The doors use traditional door handles, while the body lower cladding adopts a blacked-out material. 17-inch and 18-inch black wheel rims are available as options.

Regarding dimensions, the length, width, and height are 4570/1852/1694 mm, with a wheelbase of 2700 mm. This data represents a standard build for a compact SUV, placing it on the same level as the Deepal S05 and Galaxy E5.

The rear features a full-width taillight design with a minimalist style. The rear spoiler and reinforced sports-style lower bumper give it a strong sporting presence. It also includes a power liftgate, which is a plus in the 100,000 RMB segment.

In terms of interior design, the wrap-around cockpit layout features a two-tone color scheme. It comes with an 8.8-inch full liquid crystal instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central control screen. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 chip, it supports CarPlay, HiCar, and Carlink connectivity. A panoramic sunroof and 50W wireless charging have also been included.

The front seats feature heating and ventilation functions. The system comes standard with an 8-speaker SONY audio setup. This configuration combination makes it very family-friendly.

Regarding powertrain, the new car features a single motor across the board, with a maximum power of 178 kW and a peak torque of 275 N·m. The suspension setup consists of a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.

Overall, the Fengyun T7 does not follow the performance monster route; it values balance and practicality more. This approach matches its target user group very well.

So the question arises, how intense is the competition in the 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUV segment?

We need to see which opponents the Fengyun T7 will face.

For example, the Leapmotor B10, Geely Galaxy E5, Deepal S05, BYD Yuan UP / Yuan PLUS, and GAC Aion i60 basically occupy the mainstream market of this price segment. Each has its own advantages and selling points.

The core advantage of the Leapmotor B10 lies in its range. The 600 km CLTC range is solid for this price segment. Its European chassis tuning and intelligent cockpit are also selling points. High-spec models feature the LiDAR version, offering comprehensive assisted driving capabilities.

The Galaxy E5's strength lies in its infotainment ecosystem, featuring the Flyme Auto system with the Dragon Eagle 1 chip. The four-screen linkage experience is well-executed. In terms of safety, it has passed dual five-star certifications from Euro NCAP and ANCAP.

The Deepal S05 leans towards sports in chassis tuning, with clear road feel and handling as its plus points. It also supports 6 kW AC discharge, making outdoor power usage quite convenient.

The Aion i60 focuses on continuous iteration, with fast OTA rhythm. Combined with the "burn-one-compensate-three" bottom-line policy, it handles long-term value and psychological security quite well.

Compared to these few cars, the Fengyun T7's advantages and shortcomings are quite obvious.

The advantage lies in the 600 km range, which is top-tier for this price segment. It ties with the Leapmotor B10 and is longer than the mainstream range versions of the Galaxy E5 and Deepal S05.

The high-spec model's Falcon 500 assisted driving system, combined with the Snapdragon 8775 chip and the 8.8-inch instrument cluster plus 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen setup, offers a high configuration density. Especially features like wireless charging, seat ventilation and heating, and SONY audio are standard across the board, making the home experience very practical.

The shortcomings should also be stated clearly: The 178 kW single motor power and 275 N·m torque, while superior to the Leapmotor B10's 160 kW, are merely adequate compared to the power reserve requirements of users pursuing a sporty feel at this price point. It is by no means a surprise.

Regarding suspension structure, the front MacPherson plus rear multi-link setup is a conventional configuration for this price segment. It lacks the cross-segment performance of air suspension found in models like the Tang EV or Seal 08. This also conforms to its 100,000 RMB positioning; it cannot be judged by higher price segment standards.

It is worth mentioning that the Fengyun T7 follows a "overseas first, domestic later" path. The overseas homologous model, Lepas L6, has already entered the Southeast Asian markets such as Thailand and Indonesia. It is launched domestically after verification overseas.

This approach differs from the typical rhythm of most domestic new energy cars launching domestically first. Officially, it underwent 2 years of planning and 3 years of R&D, completing 1 million km of global road testing.

For users who value quality control and validation cycles, this also counts as a differentiated selling point.

For friends who want to buy this car, my personal suggestion is as follows; you can consider and weigh it yourself.

If your budget is exactly around 100,000 to 130,000 RMB, and your home usage scenarios are primarily urban commuting and short trips, and range anxiety is your biggest concern, the Fengyun T7's 600 km range plus 20-minute fast charging can basically meet your needs.

The real key is whether to choose the high-spec model, which mainly depends on your reliance on assisted driving. The Falcon 500 is only available on high-spec models. If the budget is limited, the middle and low specs are sufficient for daily commuting.

If you are more sensitive to handling and acceleration, the Deepal S05 or Leapmotor B10 might suit you better.

If you value the infotainment ecosystem and brand endorsement more, the Galaxy E5 and Aion i60 are also worth adding to your shortlist.

The core issue is that the 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUV segment has entered a phase of "no obvious shortcomings, competing on detail experience". Whether the Fengyun T7 can break out will depend on the final pricing after its official launch on August 26, as well as subsequent user feedback and reputation.

Have you noticed that these days, choosing a pure electric SUV is getting harder?

Specifications get prettier with each model, range claims get longer, chip computing power gets stacked higher. But while salespeople talk up the car magnificently when you view it, by the time you actually use it — winter range is halved, summer batteries overheat, and there are constant rattles after two years. Why? Because some cars are 'quick builds': development cycles compressed from 36 months to 18 months or even shorter, simulation data replaces real-world road testing, and extreme condition verification is cut. Industry quality issue numbers are rising; in 2025, the number of faults per 100 cars increased by 16 compared to the previous year. Stacking specs is easy, stacking quality is hard.

But the competition logic in the pure electric sector is changing. The industry has entered the second half, no longer solely competing on how long the range is or how fast the chip is, with the focus shifting to product stability, reliability, and quality feel. Whoever makes users feel secure using it for the long term will be the one to smile in the end.

At this moment, Chery, known as the 'honest engineering guy', brings the Fengyun T7.

This vehicle anchored five major systems from the very beginning of development: global standards, global testing, global users, global durability, and global quality manufacturing. 2 years of planning, 3 years of R&D, over 5,000 groups of global user research, and in-depth visits to 15 typical countries. It is not built well domestically then modified for export, but rather letting global users 'inspect the goods' first — the same source model is already preselling in South Africa and launched in Thailand. Chery has ranked first in exports for 23 consecutive years, backed by 20 million global users; this globalization system was not built in a single day.

The verification stage proves the real quality. 81 dedicated durability cars are simultaneously tested on roads, with cumulative vehicle testing exceeding 6 million km, and specific durability field testing reaching 1.45 million km. Covering Southeast Asian rainy seasons, Middle East high-temperature sun exposure, and Nordic extreme cold, adapting to the full range from -40°C to 55°C. German highway curves, Mexican cobblestone roads, and South African unpaved surfaces; over 95% of complex road conditions globally have been driven. This was not calculated in a lab, but driven kilometer by kilometer.

The full series features 600 km range, 30%-80% fast charging in just 22 minutes; 80% high-strength steel + 9 airbags, benchmarking the 2026 version E-NCAP five-star standard; 4nm 8775 cockpit-integrated chip + 15.6-inch 2.5K large screen; 2700mm wheelbase + pure flat large bed mode. With these configurations in the pre-sale price range of 109,900 to 129,900, the sincerity is already very clear.

In the end, a car is not meant to be used for three years; it is meant to accompany a family for five, eight, or ten years. Specifications may become outdated, but quality will not. The Fengyun T7 resolves all your anxieties regarding EV reliability, environmental adaptability, and long-term durability through a complete global verification loop. Only a pure electric SUV truly tempered by global trials deserves long-term trust from the entire family.

You have waited long enough. Go to the dealership and try it yourself; this car is worth it.

Choosing an all-electric SUV, do you need to compromise? Long-range ones are too expensive, affordable ones raise safety concerns, spacious ones lack intelligence, intelligent ones sacrifice range... With elders and kids at home, choosing a car is like tackling a multiple-choice question; pick one means sacrificing another. Until I experienced the Chery Fengyun T7 early on, I discovered—there really is a car that lets family users compromise on nothing.

First, what gives me the most peace of mind—global quality. The Fengyun T7 is not a China-exclusive model; its sibling model is already in pre-sale in South Africa and launched in Thailand. Chery has ranked first in exports for 23 consecutive years. This vehicle targeted global standards from the R&D phase: 2 years of planning, 3 years of development, and cumulative testing exceeding 6 million kilometers. Simply put, it faced the global market test first before returning to China; the quality foundation is solid.

Range anxiety? It doesn't exist. The entire series comes standard with a 65.05kWh Rhino battery, with CLTC range reaching 600 km across the board—the entry version doesn't cut range, the high-spec version doesn't charge extra for range; this is true sincerity. Media tests show it can reach 667 km, which is refreshingly honest given the tendency for exaggerated ratings. Fast charging from 30% to 80% takes only around 20 minutes; when traveling with family, by the time you stop at a service area for a restroom break, the battery is fully charged.

Regarding safety, families with children can rest assured. The vehicle features 80% high-strength steel and 18.84% hot-formed steel, with a nine-horizontal, five-vertical cage body, directly benchmarking the 2026 E-NCAP five-star standard. The entire car is equipped with 9 airbags, the most in its class—including side airbags for front and rear rows, and long-through side air curtains, covering elderly and children passengers throughout the vehicle.

Intelligence is also top-notch. The 4nm process 8775 cockpit-integrated chip + 15.6-inch 2.5K large screen, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 paired with the Doubao large model, offering fast response and smooth interaction. Take the kids out, just call out to adjust the AC or play nursery rhymes, worry-free.

Space is even more of a surprise. With a 2700mm wheelbase and a completely flat rear floor, folding the rear seats creates a 1.9-meter flat bed. The trunk can expand up to 1550L—camping gear, strollers, and suitcases all fit comfortably.

"Great cars take time, the wait is worth it." The Fengyun T7 has proven with global quality that truly good cars cannot be rushed. Starting at 109,900 yuan, for this price you can buy a non-compromising all-electric SUV; I sincerely recommend taking your family to the dealership to experience it personally.

When some automakers are still racing in vehicle manufacturing speed, Chery Fengyun turns to emphasize "slow car manufacturing". Recently, Fengyun T7 launched pre-sale, pre-sale price 109,900 yuan - 129,900 yuan. The press conference was themed "Slow craftsmanship builds good cars, long awaited", conveying the persistence in solidly building high-quality global cars.

Fengyun T7's "slow" is mainly reflected in R&D and verification aspects. At the R&D level, relying on Chery's global "1+7+N" R&D system, it took 2 years of planning and 3 years of development; At the verification level, a total of 81 exclusive durability cars were invested in synchronous road tests, the whole vehicle cumulative test mileage exceeds 6 million kilometers, durability special test actual measurement 1.45 million kilometers, and extreme actual vehicle trials were conducted for global regions such as Southeast Asian rainy season, Middle East high temperature and sun exposure, Indonesia high humidity, etc.

In design, Fengyun T7 relies on Chery's 10 global design centers, over 5,000 domestic and foreign users co-created throughout the process, homologous model Lepas L6 appeared at Milan Design Week, obtaining international recognition. The new car provides 6 exterior color schemes: Fiery Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Light Silver, Green Bamboo Gray, Ink Stone Black, interior provides Warm Black Brown, Extreme Night Obsidian two styles. Whole vehicle dimensions 4570x1852x1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, cabin utilization rate 84%, pure flat rear floor, owning class-leading 911mm leg space; rear seats folded can be expanded to 1955mm pure flat big bed, regular trunk 450L, max expandable to 1550L, meeting outdoor cross-border and multi-person travel needs.

Regarding safety, Fengyun T7 body uses 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel to build nine horizontal five longitudinal cage body, and adopts shotgun structure, dual-frame subframe + Pack crash beam, front 9 paths, side 6 collision force transmission paths can maximize dispersion of collision energy, guaranteeing occupant survival space. The whole vehicle is equipped with 9 airbags, including 48L dual-chamber remote airbag and rear side airbag, achieving 360° occupant protection. Regarding battery, Fengyun T7 all models equipped with Rhinoceros battery, through ultra-strong 6D protection build multi-layer stereo safety barrier, can comprehensively resist extrusion, piercing, impact etc. risks. Rhinoceros battery IP68 waterproof ability is 96 times national standard, facing summer frequent rainstorms, fear no rainy season waterlogging, road surface water and outdoor wading, effectively preventing battery water ingress short circuit hazards.

Regarding range and energy consumption, Fengyun T7 all models standard equipped with 65.05kWh Rhinoceros battery, CLTC range 600km, actual test range 667km or more, 30%-80% fast charging only needs 20 minutes. At the same time, new car equipped with all-domain integrated thermal management system, adopting dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning + high voltage PTC, can operate stably in -30°C to 55°C ultra-wide temperature range, low temperature heating saves more electricity, high temperature heat dissipation is more efficient; cooperating with all-models standard equipped AGS intelligent front grille and 14 items low wind resistance optimization, energy consumption performance is more stable.

Regarding intelligent configuration, Fengyun T7 all models equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 Cockpit and Driving Integrated Chip, center control is 15.6-inch 2.5K screen, supports CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless connection, built-in Nap, Camping, Pet, Awaken etc. six major scenario modes. Regarding driving assistance, new car equipped with Falcon 500 system, integrated 3 mmWave radars, 7 cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars, total 22 sensors, supports 300+ scenarios automatic parking, covering dead-end road parking, one-key track reverse, cross-floor parking and other functions.

To make users more at ease, Fengyun T7 also provides two major safety net policies. Power battery safety safety net: If the whole vehicle suffers thermal runaway damage due to power battery's own reasons, Chery will compensate a same model new car or a new car not lower than original car configuration. Driving assistance safety net: Within one year from the date of purchasing the car, if in "Parking Scenario" "Intelligent Navigation Scenario" determined as "Intelligent Driving Assistance System Reason" causing accidents, causing damage to personnel on board and third-party loss compensation, max compensation 5 million yuan.