Official pricing for the new Chery Q in South Africa has been announced. Here’s what this fully electric crossover official will cost you in Mzansi…
- Chery’s EV starts at R349 900
- Local range features 2 variants
- RWD with 90 kW and 115 Nm
- Claimed 400 km range (NEDC)
Chery South Africa has announced full pricing for its new fully electric Chery Q, with this battery-powered Chinese crossover having now officially hit the market.
Available from R349 900, the new Q slots into 4th place on the list of SA’s most affordable EVs, behind the Geely E2 Aspire (R339 900), BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort (R341 900) and Dongfeng Box E2 430 (R349 000).
As we reported earlier, the new Chery Q is available in South Africa in 2 trim levels: Comfort and Elite. The Comfort derivative is priced at R349 900, with the Elite variant comes in at R389 900.
What sort of size is this new model? Well, Chery’s electric crossover – which is badged as the “QQ3” (remember that name?) in its domestic market of China but is called the “Q” in South Africa – measures 4 195 mm from front to back. That makes it 60 mm longer than Geely’s E2 and a considerable 270 mm lengthier than BYD’s Dolphin Surf.
It features a rear-mounted electric motor generating 90 kW and 115 Nm. Though a smaller battery pack is available in China, the SA market will receive only the larger 42.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate item, which offers a claimed 400 km on the NEDC standard (and therefore likely sub-350 km on the more stringent WLTP cycle).
Inside the Q, you’ll find a 15.6-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. The listed luggage capacity is 375 litres (expandable to 1 450 litres), while a separate front trunk offers an additional 70 litres of storage space. We expect the battery-powered crossover is available in a choice of 4 paint colours: white, silver, beige and purple.
Though Chery SA has yet to add a specification sheet to its website, it seems both derivatives ship standard with 6 airbags. Based on the images on the Chinese brand’s local website, the Comfort and Elite variants features different wheel designs. We’ll update this article once other equipment distinctions between the 2 grades are confirmed.
What does the new Chery Q cost in South Africa?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Chery Q Comfort | R349 900 |
| Chery Q Elite | R389 900 |
Chery SA has yet to confirm the standard warranty and service-plan details for its new electric vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the starting price for the new Chery Q electric crossover in South Africa?
A: The new Chery Q range starts at R349 900 for the entry-level Comfort derivative, while the range-topping Elite variant is priced at R389 900.
Q: What are the performance and battery specifications for the Chery Q in South Africa?
A: The Chery Q is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor producing 90 kW and 115 Nm. It features a 42.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack that delivers a claimed NEDC driving range of up to 400 km.
Q: How does the Chery Q rank among South Africa’s most affordable electric vehicles?
A: With a starting price of R349 900, the Chery Q slots into 4th place on the list of South Africa’s most affordable new EVs, trailing the Geely E2 Aspire, BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort and Dongfeng Box E2 430.
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