All-electric Chery Q priced below R400 000 at Kyalami Festival of Motoring
Q offers more power and a greater than claimed range of 400 km than its Geely E2 and BYD Dolphin Surf rivals.
Ahead of its official launch next month, the all-electric Chery Q, priced at R349,990, made its debut at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring. Chery had previously suggested a possible price tag of R350,000, which would have positioned the Q as the cheapest EV in South Africa, competing with the Geely E2 and BYD Dolphin Surf. The Q, starting at R349,990, is slightly more expensive than the base E2 Aspire (R339,900) and the Dolphin Surf Comfort (R341,900), but it offers a longer range due to its more powerful electric motor.
The rear-wheel drive Q features a 42.7-kWh battery pack, producing 90 kW/115 Nm, providing a 400 km claimed range. In contrast, the E2's 39.4-kWh battery yields 85kW/150Nm and a 325 km range, while the Dolphin Surf's 30.1-kWh or 38.9-kWh battery delivers 55kW/135Nm and ranges from 232 km to 295 km, depending on the model. The Q, built on a dedicated EV platform named T12, has dimensions of 4,195 mm length, 2,700 mm wheelbase, 1,568 mm height, and 1,811 mm width.
Its boot space ranges from 375 to 1,450 litres, with an extra 70 litres available beneath the trunk. Specific features, such as the 15.6-inch infotainment system, LED headlights, and various safety and convenience options, will be standardized across all variants. The Q's price includes a seven-year/150,000 km warranty and may see additional warranty options become available in the future. Potential buyers can pre-order the Q in four colors: white, silver, beige, and purple.
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