- Chery Q electric car launched in South Africa.
- 90 kW motor, 42.7 kWh battery.
- Up to 400 km range (NEDC).
- Vehicle-to-Load output of up to 6.6 kW.
- Priced from R349 900 to R389 900.
Chery has launched the Q, a compact, fully electric vehicle, in South Africa. The local launch event in the KZN Midlands tested the car’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external discharge function by using five Qs to power a cooking challenge for 26 guests in five teams.
The Q is powered by a 90 kW electric motor and a 42.7 kWh battery, and has a range of up to 400 km on the NEDC cycle.
Chery Q powers a cooking challenge
Teams drove the Q to local farm stalls and grocers to source ingredients, then cooked a three-course menu with blenders, microwaves and air fryers plugged directly into the vehicles. Dishes included chicken curry bunny chow, stew with chakalaka and pap, and peri-peri chicken livers. After three hours, the battery level across all five vehicles remained above 80%.
The judging panel included chef Peter Goffe-Wood, a four-season MasterChef South Africa judge and Ultimate Braai Master judge. “Cooking with power supplied by a car puts a whole new meaning to padkos,” he said.
Vehicle-to-Load capacity and practicality
The Q’s V2L system delivers up to 6.6 kW, enough to run multiple high-draw household appliances, power tools and camping gear, or provide light emergency backup power for a home.
Boot capacity is 375 litres, expanding to 1 450 litres. A separate 70-litre front trunk doubles as a cooler box and has valve drainage to make it easier to clean.
Chery Q cabin and design
The cabin has a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen and an 8.8-inch instrument display, with customisable wallpapers, an interactive digital pet, quick gestures and a customisable home-screen layout. The Q has received a Red Dot Product Design Award, and Chery describes its design as “Square-Round Harmony”, combining squared proportions with softer, rounded details.
Chery Q price in South Africa
The Chery Q is available in South Africa in two derivatives, with the Comfort priced from R349 900 and the Elite from R389 900. Exterior colours include lavender, white and silver. More information is available at www.chery.co.za/models/chery-q.
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