Chinese automaker Chery plans to introduce the EQ7 electric car to the Russian market. In this respect report From the press conference of the company “Izvestia”.
Chery EQ7 sales in Russia are expected to start in July-August this year. The automaker noted that they are preparing an all-wheel drive version of the electric crossover aimed specifically at Russians (in the Middle Kingdom they sell a front-wheel drive version). Additionally, the company plans to expand the presence of its electric vehicles in the Russian Federation.
Anton Nazarov, Deputy Director of the Tiggo brand, said that the EQ7 has already gone through the certification process and will be in the domestic market in the near future. All electric cars of the Chinese company will sell In Russia under the brand Chery Tiggo.
At the same time, Chery noted that the car had to be modified for use in the Russian Federation. We are talking about the firmware of the climate control system, which needs to be improved due to severe frosts. Also, vehicle options for the Russian Federation will differ from the Chinese version.
In China, the car is equipped with a 211-horsepower engine and an aluminum body. Experts from the Pininfarina studio worked on the design.
Previously recognizedThe first frame is that the Chery crossover will be brought to Russia.