The iCAR V25 is the third model in the V series from Chery's iCAR sub-brand, sold abroad as the iCAUR V25, and it slots between the compact V23 and the larger V27. It is a five-seat, square-bodied SUV that Chery describes as a tech-and-style light flagship, and it uses a range-extender (EREV) powertrain: a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that only generates electricity, feeding a 33.67 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and the electric motors. The all-wheel-drive version has two motors with a combined 335 kW (455 PS, about 449 hp), and the rear-drive version has one 185 kW (248 hp) motor. iCAR's figures quoted by CnEVPost put the CLTC combined range at 1,240 km (rear-drive) and 1,210 km (AWD), with 210 km and 200 km of pure-electric range on the CLTC cycle. The car was shown at a brand event in Chengdu on 14 August 2026 and at the Chengdu Auto Show from 21 August. Pre-sales opened in China on 19 October 2026 at CNY 139,800 to 175,800 ($20,970 to $26,370), and the official launch in China is set for 19 November 2026, according to iCAR's Weibo announcement. Pre-sale prices are not necessarily the final launch prices, so this article marks which figures are still unconfirmed.
Performance & Specs
The V25 is an extended-range electric vehicle, so the wheels are driven by electric motors only. The petrol engine is Chery's SQRH4J15, a 1.5-litre turbo four listed in the Chinese type-approval filing (MIIT) at 115 kW rated and 105 kW maximum net output, which is about 154 hp and 141 hp. It is not connected to the wheels and acts as a generator, charging the battery or powering the motors when the pack runs low. Chinese filings put the official WLTC fuel consumption of the plug-in system at 1.52 to 1.54 L/100 km, while WLTC consumption with a depleted battery is 6.9 L/100 km for the rear-drive car and 7.15 L/100 km for the AWD car; the fuel tank holds 58 litres.
The all-wheel-drive car has one motor on each axle and a combined output of 335 kW, which Chinese outlets state as 455 PS (a 150 kW front motor and a 185 kW rear motor, per Autohome's pre-sale configuration table); Autohome's relay of Chery's launch release also gives the 455 PS figure. Because 1 PS is about 0.986 hp, that converts to roughly 449 hp, and the figure should not be read as 455 hp in the imperial sense. The rear-drive versions have a single 185 kW (248 hp) rear motor, according to CnEVPost's pre-sale report. The 0-100 km/h time is 8.5 seconds for the rear-drive car and 5.8 seconds for the AWD car, according to the same report. Autohome's pre-sale configuration table lists a peak torque of 505 Nm for the AWD car (205 Nm from the front motor and 300 Nm from the rear motor) and 300 Nm for the rear-drive car. The MIIT filing lists a top speed of 180 km/h and kerb weights of 2,221 kg and 2,240 kg, the higher figure applying when the optional towing device is fitted.
| Powertrain | EREV, dual-motor AWD |
|---|---|
| Power | 335 kW (455 PS / 449 hp); RWD: 185 kW (248 hp) |
| Torque | 505 Nm (AWD); 300 Nm (RWD) |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s (AWD); 8.5 s (RWD) |
| Battery | 33.67 kWh LFP |
| Range | 200 km CLTC EV / 1,210 km CLTC total (AWD) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | EREV (range-extender; engine generates power, motors drive the wheels) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | AWD: 335 kW (455 PS / 449 hp); RWD: 185 kW (248 hp) |
| RANGE EXTENDER | 1.5L turbo, 115 kW rated / 105 kW net (about 154 / 141 hp) |
| ACCELERATION | 0-100 km/h in 5.8 s (AWD) / 8.5 s (RWD) |
| TOP SPEED | 180 km/h (MIIT filing) |
| DRIVETRAIN | RWD (entry); dual-motor AWD |
| BATTERY | 33.67 kWh LFP (gross or net not stated) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 210 km (RWD) / 200 km (AWD) CLTC; 150 / 145 km WLTC (filing/Chery) |
| COMBINED RANGE | 1,240 km (RWD) / 1,210 km (AWD) CLTC (EREV, fuel plus battery) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,636 mm (with rear storage box) |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 197 mm |
At 4,636 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,855 mm tall on a 2,820 mm wheelbase, the V25 is about 270 mm shorter and 90 mm shorter in wheelbase than the 4,909 mm iCAR V27, which makes it the more manageable of the two boxy models for city use while still seating five. The length figure includes the external storage box on the tailgate, which Chery calls a small backpack and which holds 22.7 L. The tailgate itself is side-hinged and opens to 88 degrees. Autohome's configuration table lists a boot volume of 378 L, growing to 998 L with the rear seats folded flat, and a Chinese hands-on article also reports 41 storage compartments in the cabin, a figure not repeated in other sources.
Off-road geometry is part of the pitch. The MIIT filing lists 28 degree approach and 24 degree departure angles without the towing device, and 15 degrees at the rear with it fitted, while Chery's show material quotes 30 and 28 degrees; minimum ground clearance is 197 mm. The optional towing device allows a braked trailer of up to 1,800 kg. The filing also lists 255/55 R19 and 265/45 R21 tyres, and the showroom car in the video wears the 21-inch version on black six-spoke wheels with side steps. The suspension is a MacPherson strut at the front and a five-link rear axle.
| LENGTH | 4,636 mm (including rear storage box) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,920 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,855 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,820 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 378 L (998 L seats folded), Autohome configuration table |
| REAR STORAGE BOX | 22.7 L |
| KERB WEIGHT | 2,221 kg (2,240 kg with towing device) |
| TOWING (braked) | 1,800 kg (optional towing device) |
Charging & Battery
The battery is a 33.67 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack, and the MIIT filing names Gotion (Hefei Guoxuan) as the cell maker with the pack assembled by Anhui Ruilu Technology. Chery has not said whether 33.67 kWh is the gross or the usable capacity, so the figure is shown as filed. The CLTC electric range of 210 km for the rear-drive car and 200 km for the all-wheel-drive version works out to about 16.0 and 16.8 kWh per 100 km at the battery, which is a plausible figure for a 2.2-tonne boxy SUV and consistent with the lower WLTC numbers of 150 and 145 km in the filing. CnEVPost's pre-sale report lists a 30 to 80 percent DC charge in 15 minutes, and Autohome's pre-sale configuration table lists the same 15 minutes with 90 kW fast charging, but Chery has not published an AC charging rate or an official 10-80 percent time.
The range extender is what makes the long-distance claim possible. The official combined range of 1,240 km (rear-drive) and 1,210 km (AWD) on the CLTC cycle combines the battery with a full 58-litre tank of petrol, and the data sheet at launch may refine the values. In the video, the reviewer points out the fuel filler and the charging port on the car's right-hand side and notes the 33 kWh pack and the 1.5-litre turbo engine.
| BATTERY | 33.67 kWh LFP, cells by Gotion (gross or net not stated) |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | Not published |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 90 kW (Autohome configuration table) |
| DC 30-80% TIME | 15 min (CnEVPost pre-sale report; Autohome configuration table) |
| VEHICLE-TO-LOAD | 6.6 kW external (Autohome configuration table), 2.2 kW in the cabin (reported) |
Design & Interior
The styling follows the V series: upright flat panels, round LED headlights, squared-off wheel arches, black plastic cladding and an external storage box on the rear door in place of a spare wheel. The rear quarter windows are blanked off, which gives the body a solid, van-like side profile, and the side steps and 88 degree opening tailgate add to the utilitarian look. The car in the video is finished in a matt grey, and Chery lists five colours in total: white, black, silver, green and matt grey. The reviewer compares the shape to a scaled-down Mercedes G-Class on camera, saying a driver might mistake the V25 for the G-Class's younger brother.
The interior of the showroom car is trimmed in tan leather over a dark dashboard with a narrow, horizontal layout, a round steering wheel with button clusters, a digital instrument cluster behind it and a large landscape touchscreen in the centre. According to the reviewer, the car has a wireless phone charger, two cup holders and a storage box in the armrest, and the gear selection uses fixed steering-column paddles. The test unit has no panoramic glass roof or sunshade, which the reviewer reads as a sign that it is the base specification. The front seats are heated, ventilated and massaging according to a Chinese hands-on report, which also lists a 15-speaker, 1,260 W audio system; neither has been confirmed by Chery in a spec sheet. The rear bench has a centre armrest with cup holders, and the reviewer says there is enough space in the back.
Technology & Features
Driver assistance is Chery's Super Falcon 700+ system, built on the Horizon Robotics Journey 6P chip with 560 TOPS, according to the car's reveal material. It supports highway navigation on autopilot, urban navigation, and automated parking, and the camera cluster is integrated into a raised unit on the front fender along with the NFC key area and the turn indicators. LiDAR is optional, as the MIIT filing lists it, and Autohome's configuration table shows one LiDAR on the Max and Ultra trims only. Some Chinese reports describe a one-stage end-to-end driving model, a claim that will need to be tested once the car is in customers' hands.
The infotainment runs on a large touchscreen whose layout can be seen in the video, with shortcut menus for drive modes, vehicle settings and the camera views. The reviewer notes that the car on the showroom floor has no English language option yet, and says that an exporter can change the language to English, but that the V25 cannot be exported until it is officially launched. Chinese reports also state that the V25 has more than 20 so-called ecosystem modification interfaces for accessories, though what these include has not been detailed.
Safety & ADAS
Safety equipment lists have not been published, and no crash-test result exists yet because the car is not on sale. What is known is the sensor and compute package: the Super Falcon 700+ system, a 560 TOPS Journey 6P chip, optional LiDAR and automated parking, with the body-structure and airbag details to be confirmed at launch. Navigation functions of this kind are driver-supervised, which corresponds to an L2+ level.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (supervised highway and urban navigation; SAE level not stated by Chery) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | Super Falcon 700+, highway and urban navigation, automated parking, optional LiDAR, Horizon Journey 6P 560 TOPS |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V25 Pro (RWD) | 248 hp (185 kW) | 300 Nm | 8.5s | 180 km/h | RWD | 33.67 kWh | 210 km | 1,240 km | CNY 139,800 ($20,970), pre-sale | Single motor; 150 km WLTC (filing/Chery) |
| V25 Max (RWD) | 248 hp (185 kW) | 300 Nm | 8.5s | 180 km/h | RWD | 33.67 kWh | 210 km | 1,240 km | CNY 149,800 ($22,470), pre-sale | Single motor; equipment difference from the Pro not published in the pre-sale reports |
| V25 Max+ (AWD) | 449 hp (335 kW) | 505 Nm | 5.8s | 180 km/h | AWD | 33.67 kWh | 200 km | 1,210 km | CNY 163,800 ($24,570), pre-sale | Dual motor, 335 kW (455 PS); 145 km WLTC (filing/Chery) |
| V25 Ultra (AWD) | 449 hp (335 kW) | 505 Nm | 5.8s | 180 km/h | AWD | 33.67 kWh | 200 km | 1,210 km | CNY 175,800 ($26,370), pre-sale | Dual motor, top trim; equipment list not published in the pre-sale reports |
Pricing & Availability
iCAR opened V25 pre-sales in China on 19 October 2026 with four trims, according to CnEVPost: CNY 139,800 ($20,970) for the rear-drive Pro, CNY 149,800 ($22,470) for the rear-drive Max, CNY 163,800 ($24,570) for the all-wheel-drive Max+ and CNY 175,800 ($26,370) for the all-wheel-drive Ultra, at CNY 6.6664 per dollar. A CNY 1,000 ($150) reservation payment counts toward CNY 3,000 ($450) of the final balance, and there is a CNY 2,000 ($300) customisation credit. These are pre-sale prices, and Chinese outlets note that the final launch prices have not been confirmed. The car passed through the MIIT type-approval listing in July 2026, was revealed at a brand event in Chengdu on 14 August and was shown at the Chengdu Auto Show on 21 August; iCAR said on Weibo on 4 November that the official launch in China is set for 19 November 2026, and a Chinese report quoting Chery's schedule says cars arrived at dealers in late September and test drives started in October. The car in this article's video is a dealership unit.
The video was uploaded on 14 October, five days before pre-sales opened, so the reviewer's remark that no price exists does not cover the pre-sale list. For context, the larger V27 starts at CNY 169,800 (about $25,500 at CNY 6.6664 per dollar) in China. Export under the iCAUR name is plausible, because the brand sells the V27 abroad as the iCAUR V27, but no export markets, names or prices have been confirmed for the V25.
How It Compares
The closest comparison is the V25's own sibling. The iCAR V27 is bigger, with a 4,909 mm body, and it reportedly shares the 335 kW all-wheel-drive output while offering a larger battery in its long-range version, so the V25 competes mainly on size and on a pre-sale price of CNY 139,800 to 175,800 ($20,970 to $26,370), which is below the V27's CNY 169,800 starting price on the Pro, Max and Max+ trims. The Deepal G318 EREV is the other boxy range-extender in our catalogue, with 444 hp, 200 km of CLTC electric range and more than 1,000 km in total from a limited-time CNY 196,800 (guide price CNY 199,800; about $29,500), which sets the upper bound for what a buyer pays for a square EREV in this class. At the other end, the Geely Boyue REV costs about $17,100 and offers a longer total range of 1,525 km but with a conventional crossover shape and 215 hp, so it is a value contrast rather than a direct rival. The V25's pre-sale range of CNY 139,800 to 175,800 ($20,970 to $26,370) sits between the Boyue (CNY 113,900) and the Deepal G318 EREV (CNY 196,800), which is where the price needed to land for the car to make sense.
- 335 kW (449 hp) in the EREV AWD version with a 5.8 second 0-100 km/h time (505 Nm), in a boxy five-seater
- Up to 1,240 km CLTC total range and 210 km of CLTC electric range from a 33.67 kWh LFP pack, with pre-sale prices from CNY 139,800 ($20,970)
- Useful extras on paper: 1,800 kg towing, 6.6 kW vehicle-to-load output, an external storage box and a side-hinged tailgate
- Pre-sale prices only, with no full data sheet or per-trim equipment list yet, and several figures (seat features, in-cabin power output) come from a single hands-on report
- Heavy at 2,221 to 2,240 kg and with only 210 km of electric range, which is well short of the 300 km the V27 offers in its long-range version
The V25 gives iCAR a smaller, easier-to-park version of the V27 formula: the same 335 kW all-wheel-drive output, up to 1,240 km of CLTC total range, a Journey 6P driver-assistance package and the boxy off-road look that has made the V series talked about. The case for it now rests on the pre-sale range of CNY 139,800 to 175,800 ($20,970 to $26,370) holding at launch, and on whether the remaining reported figures hold up on the official data sheet. At those prices it looks like a strong value choice among boxy range-extenders, but buyers should wait for the final launch price list on 19 November before committing.
