Chery Fulwin T7 Launches In China From 97,900 Yuan

Chery Fulwin T7 Enters China's Budget Electric SUV Market

Chery officially launched the Fulwin T7 compact electric SUV on Wednesday, intensifying its push into the fiercely competitive budget vehicle market in China. The model is offered in three variants with official starting prices of 97,900 yuan ($14,430), 108,900 yuan and 118,900 yuan. Chery is also offering limited-time discounts described as early-bird trade-in prices. Following subsidies, the three variants are priced at 94,900 yuan ($14,000), 105,900 yuan and 115,900 yuan, respectively, giving buyers a lower entry point into the new electric SUV.

600-Km Range And 178-kW Electric Powertrain

The Fulwin T7 measures 4,570 mm in length, 1,852 mm in width and 1,694 mm in height, with a 2,700-mm wheelbase. It has a curb weight of 1,780 kg and a drag coefficient of 0.286. All three variants use a single electric motor delivering up to 178 kW (239 hp) and 275 Nm of peak torque, with a top speed of 180 km/h. Each version is equipped with a 65.05-kWh lithium iron phosphate Rhino Battery, providing a CLTC range of 600 km and energy consumption of 12.9 kWh per 100 km.

Fast Charging And External Power Capability

The Fulwin T7 supports charging from 30% to 80% in approximately 20 minutes, providing a relatively short charging window for daily use and longer journeys. The electric SUV also supports external power discharge of up to 6.6 kW, adding a power-supply function to the vehicle's battery system. These specifications complement the model's 600-km CLTC range and 65.05-kWh battery, positioning the T7 as a practical entry-level electric SUV with a combination of driving range, charging capability and external power functionality.

Connected Cockpit And Advanced Computing

The two lower-priced Fulwin T7 variants use Qualcomm's 8155 chip, while the top-specification trim upgrades to a Qualcomm 8775 chip that integrates cockpit and driving functions and supports 5G connectivity. The cabin features an 8.8-inch instrument display and a 15.6-inch 2.5K central screen. These displays operate through the Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 system and incorporate ByteDance's Doubao large language model. The higher-end computing hardware therefore gives the flagship version additional capability for integrated cockpit and driving functions.

Falcon 500 Adds Driver Assistance Features

The top trim receives the Falcon 500 driver-assistance system and uses 22 sensors, comprising three millimeter-wave radars, seven cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars. According to Chery, the system supports highway driving assistance and more than 300 parking scenarios. The combination of multiple sensing technologies and automated parking functionality expands the T7's driver-assistance capabilities beyond its basic electric powertrain specifications. The system is available on the top variant, making advanced driving functions one of the key distinctions between the flagship version and the lower-priced models.

Safety Structure And Fulwin Brand Positioning

Chery said high-strength steel accounts for 80% of the Fulwin T7's body structure. The SUV uses a cage-style body and is equipped with nine airbags, adding structural and occupant-protection features to its equipment package. Fulwin is Chery's main sub-brand focused on the new energy vehicle market, with a lineup covering sedans and SUVs as well as battery-electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The T7 expands this portfolio while strengthening Fulwin's presence in China's rapidly competitive new energy vehicle segment.

Direct Competition With BYD Yuan Plus

The addition of the Fulwin T7 places Fulwin directly against volume-selling entry-level electric SUVs such as the BYD Yuan Plus. The T7 enters this competitive segment with a 600-km CLTC range, a 178-kW electric motor and starting prices below 100,000 yuan before the stated limited-time trade-in discounts. Its combination of range, charging performance, cockpit technology, driver assistance and safety equipment gives Chery a broader package as it seeks to compete for buyers in China's budget-focused electric SUV market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Fulwin T7?
The Fulwin T7 is a compact electric SUV with a 65.05-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, a 600-km CLTC range, a 178-kW motor, 275 Nm of peak torque and a top speed of 180 km/h. It supports 30% to 80% charging in about 20 minutes and external power discharge of up to 6.6 kW. The top trim also offers the Falcon 500 driver-assistance system, 22 sensors, highway driving assistance and more than 300 parking scenarios.