Huawei and SAIC have officially unveiled the Shangjie H5, a new mid-size crossover SUV under their jointly developed Shangjie brand, which marks the fifth automotive brand backed by Huawei. The H5 is set to launch in the Chinese market in September, and its price is expected to stay below $27,950, positioning it as a mass-market, tech-forward offering aimed especially at younger consumers.
The Shangjie brand emerges under the HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance), Huawei’s own automotive retail network, which currently markets vehicles from Aito, Luxeed, Stelato, and Maextro. The H5 is Shangjie’s debut model and showcases the brand’s intent to compete aggressively in China’s EV and EREV segments.
The Shangjie H5 will be available in two configurations: a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). The BEV version will come in two power levels—a base variant with a 201 hp electric motor paired with an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery from CATL, and a more powerful version featuring a 241 hp motor with a ternary NMC battery, also sourced from CATL.
The EREV version shares the same 201 hp electric motor as the base BEV, but adds a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that acts strictly as a generator, not a drive unit. This setup allows the EREV to provide a pure electric range of up to 230 km (CLTC) and a total range exceeding 1,300 km, making it a practical solution for long-distance driving without range anxiety. For comparison, the Deepal S07, a similarly-sized EREV crossover from Changan, offers 215–285 km of electric range under the same test cycle.
Dimension-wise, the H5 measures 4780 mm in length, 1910 mm in width, and 1657 mm in height, with a 2840 mm wheelbase. This makes it slightly shorter—by just 10 mm—than the Tesla Model Y, a clear competitor in the segment. Visually, the H5 sports a sleek, modern front fascia with thin LED headlights, active air intake, and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor. The rear features a single full-width taillight, and traditional door handles complete its clean, functional design.
Inside the H5, advanced driver assistance is expected, with support from Huawei’s ADS 4.0 system, offering features like autonomous navigation and safety enhancements. According to information released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the H5 EREV uses a 32.6 kWh LFP battery, weighing 255 kg, and delivers an electric-only range of 181 km—a figure lower than Shangjie’s claim of 230 km due to the use of a different testing protocol (WLTC vs. CLTC).
The MIIT also lists the vehicle’s fuel consumption at 5.19 liters per 100 km when the battery is depleted, a figure that is slightly more efficient than the Deepal S07 EREV’s 5.2 L/100 km, positioning the H5 as a serious contender in this growing segment.
With its mix of long electric range, extended driving capability, attractive pricing, and Huawei’s smart vehicle technology, the Shangjie H5 EREV is expected to make a strong impression in China’s competitive EV market.