The Luxeed R7 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has officially launched, marking the first EREV model from the collaborative brand Luxeed, a joint effort between Huawei and Chery. This variant is priced more affordably than the fully electric version, which debuted earlier this year. The EREV lineup includes two options: one featuring Lidar technology and another, more economical option, without it. Positioned as a midsize SUV, the Luxeed R7 is comparable in size to the BMW X6. It boasts Huawei’s third-generation driving assistance system and starts at a competitive price below 250,000 yuan (approximately $34,350).
The Luxeed R7 EREV received its sales license application in November 2024 and retains the same sleek styling as the battery electric vehicle (BEV) model. This fastback crossover is characterized by its sharp, thin headlights, retractable door handles, and a sloping roofline. The vehicle is designed to be both visually appealing and aerodynamically efficient.
Inside, the R7 offers a choice of four interior color schemes and largely mirrors the EV version in design. The cabin includes a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster recessed into the dashboard to reduce glare from sunlight, as well as a prominent 15.6-inch infotainment screen. Comfort features include heated, ventilated, and massaging seats. The front passenger seat is especially luxurious, featuring a zero-gravity design with 18-way adjustments, a 10-point massage system, and a 340 mm heated leg rest. To enhance the passenger experience further, the vehicle incorporates double-layered sound and heat insulation glass for both front and rear rows, with added privacy functionality for the rear.
The two EREV variants differ in their driving assistance systems. Models without Lidar rely on the vision-based Huawei Qiankun 3.0 ADS system, while the Lidar-equipped version uses the full Qiankun system for advanced autonomous capabilities.
Under the hood, the R7 EREV is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged internal combustion engine (ICE), which acts solely as a generator, supplying power to a battery and electric motor without directly driving the wheels. This configuration provides an all-electric range of 251 km and a total range of 1,570 km. Unlike the EV version, which features an 800V architecture, the EREV operates on a 400V system. It comes with a single 200 kW electric motor mounted on the rear axle, delivering 360 Nm of torque. The CATL-supplied 37 kWh battery enables rapid charging, achieving a 20%-80% state of charge in just 15 minutes. Performance-wise, the EREV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 km/h.