2026 Chery Full-Domain AI Technology Debuts: 48% Thermal Efficiency Kunpeng Tianjing Engine + Falcon ADAS, 60% Overseas Sales Leads Chinese Auto Export

April 2026, Wuhu – CheryKSA CheryKuwait CheryQatar CheryBahrain CheryUAE CheryOman CheryEgypt Chery has demonstrated its strategic transformation from “China‘s export champion” to a “Global AI Technology Company” through a series of high-density technology launches and impressive sales data in Q1 2026. March exports reached 148,777 units, up 72% year-on-year, setting a new monthly export record for Chinese auto brands. Q1 cumulative exports reached 393,311 units, up 53.9% year-on-year, with overseas sales accounting for over 60% of total sales, marking 11 consecutive months of exports exceeding 100,000 units. Chery’s overseas business head stated that the Middle East is one of Chery‘s most important overseas markets, with the first batch of new energy models targeting five countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

1. Kunpeng Powertrain: 48% Thermal Efficiency Engine + 2,000km Range Hybrid, Reconfirming Hybrid Leadership

Kunpeng Tianjing Dedicated Hybrid Engine – 48% World’s Highest Mass-Production Thermal Efficiency

On March 9, 2026, at Chery‘s Longshan Test Center, a Kunpeng Tianjing dedicated hybrid engine successfully achieved ignition, pushing the thermal efficiency peak of internal combustion engines to 48%. Mainstream mass-production thermal efficiency typically ranges from 38% to 45%, with ToyotaBahrain ToyotaEgypt ToyotaKSA ToyotaKuwait ToyotaOman ToyotaQatar ToyotaUAE Toyota’s Dynamic Force series at 40%-41% and MazdaUAE MazdaKSA MazdaQatar MazdaKuwait MazdaBahrain MazdaEgypt MazdaOman Mazda‘s Skyactiv-X at 43%. Chery’s breakthrough to 48% is powered by a combination of black technologies including a 26:1 ultra-high expansion ratio (mainstream engines achieve only 12:1-14:1), a 35% EGR rate, and thermal barrier coating technology. The Kunpeng Tianjing will power Chery‘s entire HEV, PHEV and REEV product lineup, targeting fuel consumption as low as 1 liter per 100 km. More remarkably, Yin Tongyue, Chery’s Chairman, revealed at the Hybrid Night event that a “century-old overseas automaker” is in talks with Chery to adopt its hybrid system in large quantities.

Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM 6.0 – “235 Era” Defines New Hybrid Standards

On the Fulwin T9L, launched on April 13, 2026, the Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM 6.0 system introduces the “235 Era” technical standard – a combined range of 2,000 km, fuel consumption as low as 3.9L/100km in charge-depletion mode, and 0-100 km/h acceleration in the 5-second range, with tested combined range exceeding 2,169 km. The Fulwin T9L features the 1.5T Kunpeng super hybrid engine paired with the DHT260 continuously variable super hybrid transmission, delivering 330 N·m of system torque and a CLTC pure electric range of up to 230 km.

2. Mars Architecture & Energy Strategy: All-Solid-State Battery Mass Production in 2027, Rhino Battery Family

On March 18, 2026, Chery hosted its “Battery Night,” marking its strategic transformation from an “automaker” to a “full-domain green energy operator.” Yin Tongyue proposed that Chery is a “green energy company, a battery company, a high-tech company disguised as an automaker,” a disruptive positioning meaning Chery is no longer satisfied with merely electrifying its powertrain, but will extend its reach to energy generation, storage, interaction and trading.

Rhino Battery Family: Three Series Covering Multiple Powertrain Pathways

Facing a future where multiple powertrain pathways coexist, Chery has simultaneously deployed three product series covering dedicated hybrid, dedicated pure-electric and all-solid-state batteries. The liquid-phase Rhino battery has achieved charging of 500 km of range in 8 minutes and a cycle life of up to 5,000 cycles, and has been deployed in high-volume models such as the all-new QQ3 and Fulwin A9. The Fulwin T9L is equipped with a “Rhino Square” dedicated hybrid battery with an energy density of 180 Wh/kg, paired with a Rhino Body featuring 85% high-strength steel and seven standard airbags.

All-Solid-State Battery: On-Vehicle Validation in 2026, Mass Production in 2027

Chery has announced an aggressive timeline: on-vehicle validation of all-solid-state batteries in 2026, mass production in 2027. A solid-liquid hybrid battery will debut on the Exeed EX7, while the all-solid-state battery will first appear on the flagship Exeed ES8. Chery has assembled a dedicated team of over 1,200 people, with more than 90% holding master‘s or doctoral degrees, backed by a commitment of hundreds of billions of yuan in investment, positioning itself among the first tier of all-solid-state battery development.

3. Full-Domain AI: The Transition from “Software-Defined Vehicles” to “AI-Defined Vehicles”

On January 17, 2026, Chery’s AI Night was held in Wuhu, Anhui, officially announcing its entry into the 2.0 (AI+) era of AI intelligence, as Chery accelerates its transformation from “Tech Chery” to a “Global AI Technology Company.” Yin Tongyue declared that “Chery’s AI will continue to be relentless,” adhering to the bottom line of “human-centric” principles and three major directions: AI product equality, AI emotional equality and AI industrial equality.

Falcon ADAS: Intelligence for All, Urban NOA for Entry-Level Models

The Falcon ADAS system comprises three tiers: Falcon 500 adds urban navigation-assisted driving, achieving “intelligence for all fuel and EV models, urban NOA for entry-level vehicles”; Falcon 700 promotes the popularization of high-level ADAS – the Falcon 700 in the Fulwin T9L uses the Horizon Journey 6P chip delivering 560 TOPS of computing power with 27 sensors, enabling map-free driving and full-scenario automated parking; Falcon 900 supports L3/L4-level solutions for both passenger and commercial use. In 2026, Falcon 500 and Falcon 700 will be deployed across over 35 Chery models, covering the entire powertrain spectrum including fuel, hybrid and pure-electric vehicles.

Lingxi Intelligent Cockpit: Super AI Agent “Xiao Qi Tong Xue”

The Lingxi intelligent cockpit, with a next-generation AI technology architecture, has achieved three-dimensional upgrades in interaction transformation, human-like memory and privacy protection. The super AI agent “Xiao Qi Tong Xue,” with its human-like memory framework, ensures uninterrupted, continuously updated memory, delivering a “thousand-person, thousand-face” personalized experience. On the privacy and security front, Chery meets GDPR high-standard requirements, ensuring privacy stays within the vehicle and data remains off the cloud.

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4. Middle East Market Performance: The Global Engine of China‘s Export Leader, UAE and Saudi Arabia as Dual-Core Drivers

Chery is the absolute leader in Chinese auto brand exports, with 11 consecutive months of exports exceeding 100,000 units. March exports reached 148,777 units, up 72% year-on-year, setting a new monthly record. Q1 cumulative exports reached 393,311 units, up 53.9% year-on-year, with overseas sales accounting for over 60% of total sales. Chery has over 19.12 million cumulative global users, including over 6.23 million overseas users.

Core Middle East Markets: Strategic Deepening in UAE and Saudi Arabia

The Middle East is one of Chery‘s most important overseas markets. In early 2026, Chery is promoting new energy product exports with the Middle East as the core region, with the first batch of new energy models covering five countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Zhang Shengshan, Chery’s Deputy General Manager of International Business, stated that Chery expects new energy vehicle exports to account for over 70% of its total exports in 2026. The iCAR brand, under its overseas name iCAUR V27, made its global debut in Dubai, UAE, with ADAS tailored for Middle Eastern desert conditions, European roundabouts and Southeast Asian high-density motorcycle traffic. Chery‘s commercial vehicle globalization is also accelerating, with 400 customized buses shipped to Saudi Arabia, specially designed for extreme high temperatures and dusty environments.

Globalization Strategy: From “Going Out” to “Integrating In”

Chery has formed a multi-brand matrix for coordinated overseas expansion. The Tiggo 7 has been China’s best-selling A-segment fuel SUV export model for four consecutive years. Jetour has entered over 100 countries and regions worldwide. The Omoda & Jaecoo brands have reached 64 countries, topping the Chinese brand sales charts in the UK. High-regulation markets are also showing significant breakthroughs: Chery sold 237,453 units in the UK and EU in 2025, up 240% year-on-year, and plans to enter Germany and France in 2026. On the philosophical front, Chery adheres to its global vision of “In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere.” It has created over 1,000 local jobs through the EBRO project in Spain and has launched a local production investment project in South Africa.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where does Chery’s 48% thermal efficiency Kunpeng Tianjing engine rank?
A: 48% thermal efficiency is the highest level among mass-produced dedicated hybrid engines globally. Mainstream joint venture brands typically achieve 38%-45%, with Toyota‘s Dynamic Force around 41% and Mazda’s Skyactiv-X around 43%. Chery achieved this breakthrough through disruptive technologies including a 26:1 ultra-high expansion ratio, 35% EGR rate and thermal barrier coating.

Q: When will Chery‘s all-solid-state battery be available?
A: According to Chery’s Battery Night timeline, all-solid-state batteries will undergo on-vehicle validation in 2026 and achieve mass production in 2027. A solid-liquid hybrid battery will debut on the Exeed EX7, with the all-solid-state battery first appearing on the flagship Exeed ES8.

Q: Which Chery models are available in the Middle East market?
A: Chery has deployed the Tiggo series, Fulwin series (including the Fulwin T9L), Jetour series (including the T2) and iCAR V27 new energy models in the Middle East. The Middle East is one of Chery‘s core overseas markets, with the first batch of 2026 new energy models covering five countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Q: What functions does Chery’s Falcon ADAS offer?
A: Falcon 500 adds urban navigation-assisted driving, achieving “intelligence for all, urban NOA for entry-level vehicles.” Falcon 700 promotes high-level ADAS popularization, delivering 560 TOPS of computing power with 27 sensors, enabling map-free driving and full-scenario automated parking. Falcon 900 supports L3/L4-level solutions. Over 35 Chery models will feature Falcon ADAS in 2026.

Q: How is Chery’s after-sales service guaranteed in the UAE?
A: Chery has established sales and service networks covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries through its multi-brand coordinated overseas expansion. The iCAR V27 has already made its global debut in Dubai, and 400 customized Chery commercial vehicles have been shipped to Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Chery has led the establishment of a Global Certification and Testing Alliance to explore a “one test, multi-country acceptance” model, ensuring unified global quality standards.

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