The 2026 Omoda 7 PHEV is Chery's compact plug-in hybrid crossover, sold under the export-focused Omoda badge alongside the Omoda 5 EV and the larger Omoda 9 PHEV. It pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and an 18.3–18.4 kWh battery for a combined 204 PS (201 hp / 150 kW) and 365 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. Buyers get up to roughly 90 km of pure-electric range for daily commuting and around 1,200 km of combined range on a full tank and a full charge. Priced from about $42,300 in the UK, the Omoda 7 PHEV has also just landed in Israel through its local importer, joining Jaecoo 7 and Toyota Corolla Cross as one of the more attainable plug-in family crossovers on that market. It targets buyers who want SUV-style practicality and genuine EV-only commuting range without stepping up to a full battery-electric vehicle.
Performance & Specs
Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine (115 kW / 154 hp / 156 PS and 220 Nm on its own) working with a single electric motor through Chery's 1DHT Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. Combined system output is 150 kW — officially quoted by Omoda as 204 PS, or 201 hp — with 365 Nm of torque, sent exclusively to the front wheels. Omoda's own UK technical data sheet lists 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph), with Sport, Normal and Eco drive modes to shape throttle response. There is no all-wheel-drive version of the PHEV; a related petrol-only Omoda 7 trim with a 1.6-litre turbo engine is sold in some markets, but the plug-in hybrid is FWD-only everywhere it is currently offered.
| Powertrain | 1.5T PHEV + 1DHT, FWD |
|---|---|
| Power | 150 kW (204 PS / 201 hp) |
| Torque | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s |
| Battery | 18.3–18.4 kWh |
| Range | 90 km EV / ~1,200 km combined |
A note on power figures: Omoda's official UK and European technical documents consistently list 204 PS (201 hp) and 365 Nm for the Omoda 7 SHS-P, matched across multiple independent outlets. However, Israeli dealer listings and two independent Pakistani launch reports both cite a considerably higher 341–342 hp and 525 Nm for what appears to be the same front-wheel-drive powertrain — a figure not corroborated by Omoda's own published spec sheet and inconsistent with the identical 8.4-second 0–100 km/h time quoted alongside it. This article uses the manufacturer-published 201 hp figure as the verified number; see the FAQ below for more on this discrepancy.
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | PHEV (1.5T + e-motor, 1DHT) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 150 kW (204 PS / 201 hp) |
| ACCELERATION | 8.4 s (0–100 km/h) |
| TOP SPEED | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD |
| BATTERY | 18.3–18.4 kWh |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | up to 90–92 km |
| COMBINED RANGE | up to ~1,200 km |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,660 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Ground clearance | 157 mm |
At 4,660 mm long, 1,875 mm wide and riding a 2,720 mm wheelbase, the Omoda 7 sits in roughly the same footprint as a Toyota RAV4 or Kia Sportage — Omoda's own Israeli listing pitches it directly against those cars, plus the Toyota C-HR and Hyundai Kona Hybrid. The coupe-like roofline eats into outright headroom slightly but the cabin remains genuinely spacious for four adults, with rear passengers benefiting from the long wheelbase. Because the PHEV's battery pack sits under the boot floor, cargo space is down on the petrol-only Omoda 7: 590 litres with the rear seats up, expanding to 1,417 litres with them folded flat — still a usable amount for a family crossover, if less than some non-hybrid rivals in the same segment.
| LENGTH | 4,660 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,875 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,670 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,720 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 590 L (1,417 L seats folded) |
| KERB WEIGHT | ~1,870 kg |
Charging & Battery
The Omoda 7 PHEV's 18.3–18.4 kWh battery pack (figures vary slightly by market) is charged through a standard household or wallbox AC connection, or topped up faster on a compatible DC charger. Omoda's UK data sheet quotes a DC fast charge from low to 80% in around 28 minutes, while an Israeli dealer listing cites a quicker approximate 20-minute figure for the same battery on a supporting DC unit — both point to the same basic picture: a lunch-break top-up is realistic rather than an overnight-only affair. With the battery topped up, Omoda says most owners doing typical daily driving should be able to cover 60–92 km on electricity alone, with the lower end of that range reflecting heavier air-conditioning use in hot weather.
| BATTERY | 18.3–18.4 kWh |
|---|---|
| DC 10-80% TIME | ~20–28 min |
| FUEL TANK | 61 L |
Design & Interior
The Omoda 7 wears Chery's current design language for the sub-brand: a borderless, honeycomb-textured parametric grille, a sharp full-width LED light bar at the rear with a jagged "lightning bolt" graphic, and a fastback-like roofline that gives the crossover a coupe-SUV profile rather than a boxy one. Frameless door mirrors, flush handles and a floating roof (on darker paint finishes) round out a design that leans considerably more expressive than the standard Chery-badged models it's related to underneath. Inside, the cabin is built around a 15.6-inch central touchscreen that can be tilted, paired with an 8.88-inch digital driver display ahead of a flat-bottomed steering wheel carrying the Omoda badge. Sport-style seats are trimmed in synthetic or genuine leather depending on grade, with heating and ventilation available on the front seats, a panoramic glass roof, acoustic laminated glass to cut wind noise, and multi-colour ambient lighting. A wireless phone charger rated at 50 W and a premium Sony sound system round out the cabin's tech-forward pitch.
Technology & Features
The 15.6-inch infotainment screen runs Omoda's own software with a "Hello Omoda" voice assistant, navigation, and full smartphone connectivity, alongside a scent-diffuser style cabin fragrance system with selectable moods shown directly on the touchscreen. A smaller secondary display sits beside the main unit for climate and vehicle status at a glance. Dual-zone automatic climate control includes rear air vents, and the car supports remote functions through a companion smartphone app, including remote start and status checks. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the range in most markets.
Safety & ADAS
The Omoda 7 shares its underlying platform with the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, which has been awarded a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, and an Israeli dealer listing cites the same 5-star result carrying over to the Omoda 7 and its Jaecoo 7 platform-mate. The car is fitted with up to seven airbags depending on market and a Level 2 driver-assistance suite covering autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist with active steering correction, blind-spot monitoring, door-exit (rear cross-traffic) warning, automatic high beams, and a 360-degree camera system for parking.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (Level 2 driver assistance) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB w/ pedestrian & cyclist detection, lane-keep w/ active steering, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, door-exit warning, auto high beam, 360° camera |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight | 201 hp | 365 Nm | 8.4s | 180 km/h | FWD | 18.4 kWh | 90 km | 1,199 km | $42,300 | Entry PHEV trim — 19-in alloys, heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate, wireless charging |
| Noble | 201 hp | 365 Nm | 8.4s | 180 km/h | FWD | 18.4 kWh | 90 km | 1,199 km | $45,400 | Mid-range trim — extra convenience and comfort equipment over Knight |
| Noble Tech | 201 hp | 365 Nm | 8.4s | 180 km/h | FWD | 18.4 kWh | 90 km | 1,199 km | $46,100 | Range-topping UK trim — fullest equipment package |
Pricing & Availability
Omoda's plug-in hybrid 7 is priced from £32,005 (about $42,300) in the UK for the entry Knight trim, rising through Noble (£34,335, about $45,400) to Noble Tech (£34,835, about $46,100); a separate, cheaper 1.6-litre petrol-only Knight starts at £29,915 but is not a plug-in hybrid. In Israel, Israeli price lists show the Omoda 7 PHEV exclusively as a plug-in hybrid across three trims — Elevate (179,900 NIS, about $59,800), Harmony (189,900 NIS, about $63,100) and Vision (199,900 NIS, about $66,500) — with monthly finance from roughly 2,014 NIS. Those Israeli list prices are considerably higher than the UK figures mainly because they include Israel's local vehicle purchase tax and VAT, not because the car itself differs; listings cite a six-year importer warranty. The Omoda 7 PHEV was also launched in Pakistan in August 2026 at an introductory ex-factory price of roughly PKR 10.65 million, and is sold in Spain from around €42,900. Omoda is an export-only brand for Chery, so the Omoda 7 is not sold in mainland China.
How It Compares
Against BYD's Sealion 6 DM-i — the rival an Israeli dealer listing names directly — the 7 PHEV is closely matched on power (201 hp vs 200 hp) and pricing in China's domestic market, but it trades a longer 120 km CLTC EV range for a more style-forward design and a richer standard tech list; BYD's in-house battery technology is the trade-off's biggest advantage. Step up in budget to the BYD Tang DM-i and the picture flips: more than double the power and a much bigger EV-only range for roughly similar money at the top of the Omoda 7's UK price ladder, though the Tang is a larger, seven-seat SUV rather than a direct size match. The GWM Tank 500 PHEV sits at a similar price point again but is a genuinely different proposition — a rugged, body-on-frame-style off-roader with far less EV range, included here as a value contrast for shoppers cross-shopping PHEV SUVs around $45,000–$50,000 rather than a true segment rival to the crossover-styled Omoda 7.
- Genuinely usable ~90 km EV-only range for a compact PHEV, with DC fast charging in roughly 20–30 minutes
- Feature-rich cabin — 15.6-inch touchscreen, Sony audio, panoramic roof, heated/ventilated front seats — undercuts many mainstream hybrid rivals on price
- 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating via its Tiggo 7 platform sibling, backed by a 6-year importer warranty in Israel
- FWD only — no AWD/4x4 version of the plug-in hybrid is offered, and there's no full-EV Omoda 7 for buyers who want to skip the engine entirely
- Combined-power figures vary confusingly between regional marketing materials (201 hp officially vs a higher unverified figure quoted in some markets) — worth confirming the exact spec sheet with a local dealer before buying
The Omoda 7 PHEV is a strong pick for buyers who want a feature-loaded, genuinely electric-commutable family crossover without full-EV running-cost anxiety, and its UK pricing undercuts several mainstream hybrid SUVs while offering more standard tech. It's let down slightly by being FWD-only in a segment where some rivals offer all-wheel drive, and by the confusing spread of horsepower claims across different markets' marketing material, which we'd want Omoda to clean up. In markets like Israel, where local taxation pushes the list price well above the UK figure, it competes more on style, warranty and tech than outright value — but as a daily-driver plug-in hybrid crossover with real EV range, the Omoda 7 PHEV is worth a look wherever it's sold.
