WEY V8X Launch Brings Plug-In Hybrid Luxury SUV

WEY V8X Launch And Pricing

On August 14, WEY, the premium luxury vehicle brand of Great Wall Motor Co Ltd, officially launched the all-new WEY V8X, a five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV. The model is offered in Sport and Luxury Family versions, with five variants overall. Listed prices range from CNY 239,800 to CNY 315,800, while limited-time promotional prices range from CNY 226,800 to CNY 302,800. The launch expands WEY’s plug-in hybrid SUV portfolio with a choice of performance-oriented and family-focused configurations, combining intelligent all-wheel drive, multiple hybrid powertrain options, high-voltage electrical architectures on selected versions, extended combined driving ranges and advanced driver-assistance hardware.

Sport Version Powertrain And Performance

The Sport version adopts a more performance-oriented exterior with sharper proportions and measures 5,040 mm long, 2,025 mm wide and 1,808/1,823 mm high, with a 2,968 mm wheelbase. Its powertrain choices include a 1.5T Hi4 hybrid system rated at 125 kW and 245 Nm, or a 2.0T high-performance hybrid system producing 175 kW and 385 Nm. Both configurations use front and rear motors, with the front motor delivering 100 kW and 170 Nm and the rear motor producing 220/240 kW and 312 Nm. Depending on configuration, total system output reaches 440/510 kW, while peak torque reaches 722/862 Nm.

Sport Version Range And Charging

Performance figures for the Sport version vary by powertrain. The SUV reaches a top speed of 200/210 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2/4.5 seconds. Its 400 V electrical architecture supports either a 42.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery or a 53.6 kWh ternary lithium-ion battery. CLTC electric-mode range is rated at 261/324 km, while combined CLTC range reaches 1,561/1,602 km. Under WLTC charge-sustaining conditions, fuel consumption is 5.8/5.9 L/100 km. Fast charging from 30% to 80% state of charge takes 15 minutes, adding a relatively short charging window to the model’s plug-in hybrid operating flexibility.

Luxury Family Version Specifications

The Luxury Family version takes a more family-oriented design approach inspired by Eastern aesthetics and is larger than the Sport version. It measures 5,125 mm in length, 2,025 mm in width and 1,821 mm in height, with a 3,050 mm wheelbase. The version uses either a 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine producing 125 kW and 245 Nm or a 2.0T dedicated hybrid engine rated at 175 kW and 385 Nm, paired with front and rear motors. Front motor output is 100/110 kW with 170 Nm of torque, while the rear motor delivers 220 kW and 312/380 Nm. Depending on configuration, system output reaches 440/450/500 kW and peak torque reaches 722/790/930 Nm.

800 V Architecture And Extended Range

The Luxury Family version also broadens the electrical and range specifications. It is offered with either a 400 V or 800 V electrical architecture and uses a 42.8 kWh LFP battery or a 64.7 kWh ternary lithium-ion battery. CLTC electric-mode range is rated at 258/402 km, while combined CLTC range reaches 1,638–1,659 km. Top speed ranges from 200 to 225 km/h, with 0–100 km/h acceleration taking 4.5–5.2 seconds. WLTC charge-sustaining fuel consumption is 5.9–6.1 L/100 km. Fast charging from 30% to 80% SoC requires 15 or 9 minutes, depending on configuration, with the 800 V system enabling the shorter charging time.

Digital Cockpit And Intelligent Driving

The V8X also places strong emphasis on digital cockpit and intelligent driving functions. Its cabin includes a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and dual 15.6/17.3-inch center and front-passenger displays. The standard computing platform is a high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P processor, complemented by a 29-inch simulated-reality head-up display. Great Wall Motor Co Ltd equips the vehicle with the Coffee Pilot 4 driver assistance system and a sensing package comprising one LiDAR and twelve ultrasonic radars. An NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chip provides 700 TOPS of computing power for the vehicle’s intelligent driving functions.

VLA Model And Driver Assistance Features

The intelligent driving system further incorporates a vision-language-action model designed to support functions such as vehicle control through voice commands and defensive driving. The SUV also supports Highway and Urban Navigation on Autopilot, together with Intelligent Cruise Control. Great Wall Motor Co Ltd combines LiDAR, ultrasonic sensing, high-performance computing and VLA-based interaction to create a technology stack spanning perception, decision support and vehicle control. Alongside its plug-in hybrid powertrains, these features position the vehicle as a technology-focused premium SUV with distinct Sport and Luxury Family configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the WEY V8X?
The WEY V8X combines plug-in hybrid powertrains, intelligent all-wheel drive, extended driving range and advanced driver-assistance technology across five variants. Depending on configuration, the SUV delivers up to 510 kW of system power, 930 Nm of peak torque and 402 km of CLTC electric-mode range. Its combined CLTC range reaches up to 1,659 km, while selected configurations use an 800 V electrical architecture. The vehicle also features LiDAR, twelve ultrasonic radars, a 700 TOPS NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chip, Coffee Pilot 4 and a vision-language-action model for intelligent driving functions.