iCaur V25 EV to lead Chery-owned brand’s Australian launch in early 2027 with V27 range extender to follow
The battery-electric iCaur V25 will be the first model from Chery’s new iCaur brand in Australia, and the boxy mid-size SUV is expected to arrive in early 2027. iCaur Australia product manager Derek Tian said a launch month is not confirmed, but the V25 could arrive around the end of the first quarter of 2027.
The larger V27 extended-range electric SUV is expected to follow, with a range-extender version of the V25 also expected later. Australian pricing has not been announced, and iCaur says it is still researching where the V25 will sit.
What is confirmed and what is expected
| Detail | Information | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First model | V25 battery-electric SUV | Confirmed |
| Launch timing | Early 2027, possibly end of first quarter | Expected |
| Next model | V27 range-extender SUV | Expected |
| V25 range extender | Later addition | Expected |
| Battery | 80kWh lithium iron phosphate | Expected |
| WLTP range | About 368km | Expected |
| Pricing | Not announced | To be confirmed |
| Charging rates | Still being homologated | To be confirmed |
iCaur V25 details for Australia
iCaur’s Australian website confirms the V25 will be right-hand drive with Australian-specification equipment, a full-size spare wheel on the side-hinged tailgate and Goodyear tyres on 19-inch or 21-inch wheels depending on trim. Five colours are listed, orange, white, silver, grey and black. The brand says specifications are pre-production and subject to Australian Design Rule approval, with range and consumption to be published after local testing.
Mr Tian said the Australian electric V25 is expected to use an 80kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with a WLTP range of about 368km. He said local road testing is finished, including about 30,000km of general checks and 15,000km for the driver assistance and automated parking systems, which have been tuned with an Australian supplier.
Despite its off-road look, the V25 uses a monocoque body with independent suspension rather than a separate ladder chassis. It measures 4,636mm long, 1,920mm wide and 1,855mm tall on a 2,820mm wheelbase, making it slightly larger than a Toyota RAV4.
V27 and V25 range extenders
A range-extender SUV uses a petrol engine as a generator to charge the battery, while electric motors always drive the wheels. Our range extender versus plug-in hybrid guide explains the difference.
| Overseas V27 range extender | Figure |
|---|---|
| Length | 5,045mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900mm |
| Power and torque, dual motor | 335kW and 505Nm |
| 0 to 100km/h | 5.9 seconds (claimed) |
| Battery | 34kWh |
| Electric-only range | 150km (claimed) |
| Total range | Up to 995km on the NEDC cycle (claimed) |
Overseas, the V25 range extender pairs a 115kW 1.5-litre turbo petrol generator with a 33.68kWh battery for 145 to 150km of electric range on the Chinese WLTC cycle. Australian specifications for both range-extender models are still to be confirmed. iCaur executives have ruled out diesel engines and a ute for the brand, and the smaller V23 may come in the future.
A separate dealer network
iCaur has started recruiting dealers for a sales and service network separate from Chery, and positions itself above the mainstream Chery brand. It joins Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo in Chery Group’s growing local line-up, alongside the premium Exlantix brand covered in our Chery Exlantix story. For current Chery models and prices, see our Chery range guide.
