Chery details next-gen Super Hybrid system offering 2,000km of range

Chery has announced its next-generation Super Hybrid system, targeting up to 2,000km of combined driving range and a sub-3.0-litre/100km fuel consumption, with the upgraded powertrain set to underpin upcoming models.

Unveiled at a local media event last week, Chery has detailed its sixth-generation Super Hybrid system – the latest step in more than two decades of hybrid development for the brand.

The new system sits at the centre of Chery’s global electrification push, following a 55 per cent year-on-year increase in new energy vehicle sales in 2025.

Now in its sixth iteration, the powertrain has been engineered to be lighter, more compact and more adaptable, with two transmission platforms designed to cover SUVs from mid-size family models through to heavier, larger vehicles.

At its core is a new petrol engine with a claimed 44.5 per cent thermal efficiency, paired with updated DHT160 and DHT230 dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT).

The more powerful DHT230 produces up to 260kW/330Nm, targeting larger vehicles with a mass of over two tonnes.

Chery said the system is designed to deliver electric-like smoothness while avoiding some of the compromise commonly associated with plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).

Unlike some rivals, the brand claims performance, refinement and efficiency remain consistent even when the battery is not regularly charged – a unique feature of the current Super Hybrid offering.

Performance targets include 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.3 seconds, fuel consumption as low as 2.98L/100km and a combined driving range of up to 2,000 kilometres.

The system was validated across 41 countries, with testing covering extreme heat, sub-zero temperatures and rough road conditions.

Supporting the drivetrain is a new 18.3kWh ‘Rhino’ lithium iron phosphate battery developed in-house.

The pack features ceramic separators for improved puncture resistance, IP68 water protection, and a disconnect system capable of isolating the battery within two milliseconds in the event of a collision.

Chery’s emphasis on battery safety comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of EV battery standards in China, following a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi electric vehicle last year.

The next-generation Super Hybrid system is expected to roll out across multiple Chery models over the next 12 to 24 months, including vehicles planned for the Australian market.

While specific local applications have not yet been confirmed, Chery said the upgraded architecture forms a central pillar of its global electrification strategy, positioning its hybrid technology as a key step in markets transitioning toward lower-emissions mobility.

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