The Chinese group Chery traveled to Brussels to present the two brands which will be launched first in Europe but also in France: Jaecoo and Omoda. They offer electric, thermal and hybrid cars.
Little known on the Old Continent, the industrial group Chery (belonging to the Chinese state) is in the process of laying the foundations of its installation. Indeed, this strong competitor of MG motors and BYD, has signed an agreement with the Spanish manufacturer Ebro-EV Motors to establish itself in Europe on the Barcelona manufacturing site, more particularly in the former Nissan factory (closed in 2021 ), which would allow it to avoid import taxes. The site will produce the Omoda 5 compact SUV, its best-seller in China. The Omoda 5 (4.40 m) is available in electric (430 km range) but also in thermal, equipped with a 185 hp 4-cylinder gasoline engine. But his CO2 emissions (170 g) will immediately slow down his career in France where he would be penalized by a penalty of more than €8,000. Too bad, because its prices are very aggressive. In Spain, it is indeed starting at €22,990 is cheaper than a Dacia Duster. Electric, it is sold (still in Spain) from €37,900.
The Jaecoo 7 sharing many technical elements is a slightly larger SUV with rectangular lines. 4.50 m long, it is equipped with a rechargeable hybrid engine of 347 hp (cumulative power) ensuring an electric range of 88 km, according to the brand, for a price under €40,000. For now, Chery is present in Europe in Spain, Italy and Great Britain, but in the coming months, Omoda and Jaecoo should also arrive in Poland, Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, France and Germany . Chery’s European range will grow to six models and five powertrain variants by the end of 2025, the manufacturer announces.
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