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iCAUR V25 EREV SUV Set for China Launch on November 19
Chery's iCAUR brand will launch the V25 extended-range electric SUV in China on November 19. The boxy five-seater has been on pre-sale since October 19, with four variants priced from 1,39,800 to 1,75,800 yuan.
The V25 is iCAUR's second range-extender model after the larger V27, and it sits between the V23 and V27 in the lineup. It is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Variant | Drivetrain | Pre-sale price |
|---|---|---|
RWD Pro | Rear-wheel drive | 1,39,800 yuan |
RWD Max | Rear-wheel drive | 1,49,800 yuan |
AWD Max+ | All-wheel drive | 1,63,800 yuan |
AWD Ultra | All-wheel drive | 1,75,800 yuan |
These are pre-sale prices, and final prices are expected at the launch.
Powertrain and Range
An extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) is always driven by its electric motors. Its petrol engine does not turn the wheels; it works as a generator that charges the battery. In the V25, that job goes to a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine rated at 115 kW.
The RWD versions use a single 185 kW motor, and the AWD versions add a second motor for a combined 335 kW. All variants share a 33.67 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
On electric power alone, the V25 covers 145 km to 150 km on the WLTC cycle, depending on the drivetrain. With the engine charging the battery, combined range reaches up to 1,240 km for RWD and 1,210 km for AWD on China's CLTC cycle. Once the battery is depleted, listed fuel use is 6.9 to 7.15 L/100 km (WLTC).
Design and Features
The V25 measures 4,636 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, and 1,855 mm tall, with a 2,820 mm wheelbase. It uses a unibody structure with MacPherson front and five-link independent rear suspension.
For rough roads, the V25's stated figures are 197 mm of ground clearance, 30-degree approach and 28-degree departure angles, and a 600 mm wading depth. The SUV can also tow up to 1,800 kg with the right hardware.
The cabin is built around a 15.4-inch central touchscreen. Selected higher variants offer the Falcon 700+ driver-assistance system, which runs on a Horizon Robotics Journey 6P chip rated at 560 TOPS, and selected versions add a roof-mounted LiDAR. It is a Level 2 system, so the driver must stay in control at all times.
Nepal Availability
The V25 has not been announced for Nepal. SPG Automobiles, iCAUR's authorized distributor in Nepal, sells the V23 electric SUV and showcased the V27 range-extender SUV at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo in August. Elsewhere, the V25 has been confirmed for Australia, South Africa, and Brazil, all in 2027. In Australia, a fully electric V25 is due first, with the range-extender version to follow.
China prices are not a guide to what the V25 would cost here. A Nepal price would depend on import duties, taxes, and the variants brought in.
