First CKD Jaecoo J7 PHEV rolls out of Shah Alam facility

SHAH ALAM: The first locally assembled Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) recently rolled off the production line at its Shah Alam facility.

The Jaecoo J7 PHEV is said to offer the best of both worlds with greater engine performance compared to pure ICE or fully electric vehicles.

Because of its Super Hybrid System technology, the J7 PHEV is claimed to be the first in its class by delivering superior performance in terms of its pure electric range, energy consumption and endurance compared to its peers.

On paper, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV has a class-leading pure electric range of 106km (old NEDC standard, new WLTP not given) and the lowest fuel consumption in its class, at 5.99 litres per 100km, in a power-depleted state.

Most recently, the J7 PHEV was tested in a long-distance drive from Singapore to Hatyai, Thailand and clocked over 1,200km WLTP range.

The WLTP range is the maximum distance an EV will travel on a single charge, based on a standardised test.

“Beyond delivering a great premium SUV, our Jaecoo network is also equipped and ready to care for our PHEV customers which is key to the longevity of their ownership journey with Jaecoo,” said Jaecoo Malaysia vice president Emily Lek.