On November 28, 2025, EXEED, CHERY's premium brand, officially launched the 2026 ET5 extended-range SUV in Zhuhai. Offering two configurations—the 210 Comfort Edition and the 210 LiDAR Smart Edition—this "new luxury intelligent electric mid-size SUV" quickly became a focus in the RMB 150,000 SUV market with its super trade-in price starting at RMB 144,900 and a combined range of 1310km. As the first model resulting from CHERY's collaboration with Horizon Robotics, the ET5 not only features the world's first Falcon 700 assisted driving system but also redefines the technological luxury standard in this price range with its powerful 560 TOPS computing power and triple-screen intelligent cockpit.
The EXEED ET5 adopts a completely new design language. The trapezoidal air intake at the front adds a sense of layering to the front, complemented by upward-sweeping shell-shaped headlights with three horizontal light strips inside, creating a strong visual impact. The matrix-style high and low beam headlights are integrated with the "C"-shaped air intakes, further enhancing the sporty character of the front end with a double-layered, blacked-out trapezoidal lower grille.
The side profile features multiple waistlines, paired with 19-inch multi-spoke wheels, showcasing a stylish and dynamic look. Notably, the new car retains traditional door handles, which is particularly practical in its class, where hidden door handles are commonly used. In terms of dimensions, the new car measures 4780/1890/1725mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2800mm, providing a spacious interior.
At the rear, the EXEED ET5 features a continuous taillight assembly with vertically arranged LEDs enhancing nighttime visibility. The diffuser in the blacked-out rear bumper further accentuates the vehicle's sporty character. Overall, the ET5's design maintains the futuristic feel of a new energy vehicle while also retaining the stable character of a traditional SUV; this balance is key to its appeal to family users.
In terms of power, the EXEED ET5 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged range extender (model SQRH4J15), producing a maximum power of 115kW. The electric motor outputs 195kW, resulting in a combined power of 195kW and a peak torque of 324N·m. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.8 seconds. This powertrain is paired with a 32.659kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, achieving a CLTC pure electric range of 210km and a combined range of up to 1310km, completely alleviating range anxiety for users.
According to real-world testing data, the EXEED ET5 boasts a pure electric range of up to 185km in congested urban traffic, sufficient for a 3-day commute, requiring 80% less charging than its competitors. Its 1.5T range extender achieves a thermal efficiency of 45.79%, generating 3.71 kWh of electricity per liter of fuel, with a highway fuel consumption of only 5.82L/100km when the battery is depleted – excellent performance among range extenders in its class. In extreme tests, the ET5 even achieved a range exceeding 2000km, fully demonstrating the reliability of its powertrain.
Compared to competitors, the ET5's 1.5T range extender has a significant advantage over the Deepal S07's 1.5L naturally aspirated range extender, especially at high speeds, where the 1.5T's higher power generation efficiency and lower fuel consumption when the battery is depleted make it more suitable for long-distance driving. Furthermore, compared to similar models from brands like Lixiang Auto, the ET5 is approximately 50,000 RMB cheaper while offering richer features, making it a significant value proposition.
Intelligent driving assistance is one of the core highlights of the EXEED ET5. The high-end model features the Falcon 700 assisted driving system, the world's first to use the Horizon Journey® 6P chip, boasting a computing power of 560 TOPS and built using TSMC's 5nm process. This system includes one LiDAR, twelve ultrasonic radars, three millimeter-wave radars, and multiple high-definition cameras, supporting advanced functions such as mapless highway/city NOA and all-scenario parking assistance.
The Falcon 700 system's powerful performance stems from its "one-piece end-to-end + reinforcement learning" algorithm architecture, achieving seamless integration from raw sensor data input to vehicle trajectory control output, significantly reducing system latency. In testing, the ET5's response time to a green light was only 0.41 seconds, 42% faster than the average human driver's reaction time. The system also features safety functions such as AES automatic emergency steering and obstacle avoidance, and AEB braking capability up to 135km/h, providing comprehensive protection for driving.
In terms of adaptability to complex scenarios, the EXEED ET5 performs with ease, whether on busy ring roads or narrow intersections with mixed pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Professor Zhu Xichan of Tongji University, representing the World's Top Ten Intelligent Cars Judging Committee, awarded the EXEED ET5 the "7th World's Top Ten Intelligent Cars" award, praising its "outstanding overall performance in complex and rigorous testing, thanks to its leading one-piece end-to-end human-like driving capabilities."
The EXEED ET5's interior features a minimalist design style, offering two color schemes: Warm Beige and Sunlight Orange. It is equipped with a two-spoke multi-function steering wheel integrating touch buttons and a scroll wheel, and a column shifter. The center console area includes a wireless charging pad for mobile phones, cup holders, and a split-opening armrest, combining practicality and aesthetics.
The most striking feature inside the car is the triple-screen layout: a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, a 15.6-inch central control screen, and a 12.3-inch passenger entertainment screen, all supporting touch operation. This system is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255 cockpit chip, supporting the iFlytek + DeepSeek AI voice model. Navigation and entertainment information can be seamlessly transferred across screens, and it supports "three-finger swipe" interaction, exuding a strong sense of technology.
In terms of comfort features, the ET5 is equipped with power-adjustable/ventilated/heated/massaging front seats, a boss button, a panoramic sunroof with power sunshades, rear air conditioning vents and a center armrest, a 21-speaker "Bo Ya Zhi Yin" sound system (peak power 1080W), and a power tailgate, among other luxurious features. Higher-spec models also offer additional features such as driver and passenger knee airbags and facial recognition, far exceeding the configuration levels of its competitors.
Regarding battery safety, the EXEED ET5 is equipped with a battery system that meets the 2026 national standard. It has passed 41 safety crash tests, can withstand 200KN of compressive force (equivalent to the weight of five 20-ton elephants), and does not ignite or explode within 105 seconds of combustion testing. It also features a 2-millisecond high-voltage power-off function in the event of a collision. The battery pack also underwent a 48-hour water immersion test, exceeding national standards by 96 times, providing users with comprehensive safety assurance.
In terms of body structure, the ET5 uses a body frame with 78% high-strength steel. It comes standard with passive safety features such as dual front airbags, side airbags, and side curtain airbags, combined with active safety systems to create a comprehensive safety protection system. In the C-NCAP crash test, the ET5 received a five-star rating, demonstrating its authoritative safety performance.
The EXEED ET5 is offered in two configurations: the 210 Comfort Edition and the 210 LiDAR Smart Edition, with official guide prices ranging from RMB 144,900 to RMB 159,900. During the pre-sale period, customers who place an order will enjoy five major purchase benefits and three basic benefits worth RMB 52,800, including:
Intelligent Driving Gift: Lifetime free use of the Falcon 700 urban NOA function (valued at RMB 28,800)
Trade-in Gift: RMB 10,000 super trade-in subsidy for all models
Tax Exemption Gift: RMB 7,000 purchase tax difference subsidy (limited to customers who lock in their orders before December 10, 2025)
Worry-Free Gift: Limited-time gift of RMB 4,000 intelligent assisted driving worry-free benefits (limited to the 210 LiDAR Supreme Edition)
Dazzling Gift: Limited-time discount of RMB 3,000 for the optional Sky Blue high-end paint (valued at RMB 6,000)
Regarding basic benefits, first-time owners will enjoy a lifetime warranty on the entire vehicle (including the engine and three-electric system), lifetime free basic data traffic and 3 years of free 10GB/month entertainment data traffic, lifetime free roadside assistance, and other services. These benefits further lower the barrier to entry and operating costs for consumers.
Since its pre-sale launch, the EXEED ET5 has received an enthusiastic market response, with orders exceeding 5,000 units nationwide within 50 hours of its pre-sale launch. Media and users generally believe that the ET5 offers a superior configuration and experience in the 150,000 RMB SUV market, with its intelligent driving assistance system and long range receiving particularly high praise.
A media professional who test-drove the EXEED ET5 stated, "The EXEED ET5 has chosen a differentiated path. It's equipped with the only 1.5T range extender in its class, offering a pure electric range of 210km and a combined range of 1310km on a full tank and full charge. In extreme tests, this car achieved a range exceeding 2000km, completely alleviating users' range anxiety."
Another user commented, "It's 50,000 RMB cheaper than the Lixiang Auto, yet boasts a more luxurious configuration! After test-driving the EXEED ET5, I canceled my Xpeng G6 order. This SUV has a pure electric range of 210km and a range of 2000km on gasoline! And the price is only 150,000 RMB!" Such reviews reflect the ET5's outstanding advantage in terms of cost-effectiveness.
The 2026 EXEED ET5 extended-range SUV, with its 1310km combined range, the Falcon 700 intelligent driving system with 560TOPS computing power, a triple-screen luxury cockpit, and comprehensive safety features, has successfully redefined the value standard for SUVs in the 150,000 RMB price range. As the latest masterpiece from CHERY Group's "top-tier brand," the ET5 not only showcases CHERY's technological accumulation in the new energy vehicle field but also makes high-end technology experiences accessible at a highly competitive price.
For family users, the ET5 offers spaciousness, excellent range, and rich features; for tech enthusiasts, its intelligent driving system with 560 TOPS computing power and triple-screen cockpit deliver a cutting-edge technological experience; and for consumers who value cost-effectiveness, the ET5 offers a level of luxury beyond its class at a price point of around 150,000 RMB. Overall, the EXEED ET5 undoubtedly becomes one of the most noteworthy new energy SUVs by the end of 2025.
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