KUALA LUMPUR: Five Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid vehicles (2WD) embarked on a journey from Singapore, through Malaysia to Hatyai, Thailand, recently to test the limits of the PHEV’s range.
The Jaecoo J7 PHEV, available in the two-wheel drive variant in Malaysia, is set to be launched in February 2025.
All five vehicles surpassed the 1,200km WLTP range, with the longest range recorded at 1,427.5km.
The WLTP range is the maximum distance an EV will travel on a single charge, based on a standardised test.
“In addition to being the only PHEV with a direct current (DC) charging capability, our Super Hybrid System technology is the first in its class here in Malaysia,” said Jaecoo Malaysia vice president Emily Lek.
In the three-nation long-haul drive, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV with a 60-litre fuel tank surpassed its specifications by covering a distance of 947km purely on petrol and achieving a purely electric range of 108km, 18km more than its specifications.
The drive also tested the Jaecoo J7 PHEV’s fuel consumption which resulted in 3.5 litres per 100km, surpassing its standard of 6.6 litres per 100km.
Its Super Hybrid System comprises the fifth-generation 1.5TGDI dedicated hybrid engine with 525Nm of torque, a continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission, and a 18.3kW hybrid battery pack.
Jaecoo’s Super Hybrid System is designed with multiple energy replenishment modes.
The first is a slow charging option via a 230V three-pin plug home socket which charges the vehicle from 0% to 100% in 8.5hours at 3.3kW.
The second, an AC charger with a capability of charging the vehicle from 30% to 80% in three hours at 6.6kW.
Finally, its DC charging option is a key differentiator that sets the Jaecoo J7 PHEV apart.
The brand highlights that it is the only PHEV in the market with a DC fast charging capability, able to produce a battery charge of 30% to 80% from just 20 minutes of charging at 40kW.
The Jaecoo J7 PHEV is fitted with a specialised hybrid battery with a thermal management system.
The battery is made to be impact-resistant owing to its advanced battery armour with an internal shield and external iron-clad structure.
Considering dynamic weather conditions, the PHEV’s battery is also designed to performed reliably in extreme temperatures with an IP68 rating and remains fire-resistant even under extreme conditions such as punctures or compression.
