Which PHEV Should You Buy | Jaecoo J7 vs Chery Tiggo 7

The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV and Jaecoo J7 PHEV are both PHEV SUVs that are now part of the car market. They both have a bold design and many outstanding features. So, before spending your money, learn about these new launches of Chery in this blog.

First Appearance in Pakistan

First presented at the Pakistan Auto Show, the Tiggo 7 PHEV was based on the larger Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9. Chery introduced those two first and only completed the lineup with Tiggo 7. The latter was the final puzzle fragment and quite literally, the least expensive one.

Price and Booking

The Tiggo 7 PHEV begins at Rs. 9,499,000 (ex-factory). Jaecoo J7 PHEV costs Rs. 10,499,000. That’s a clean Rs. A difference of 1 million between two mechanically identical EVs. Something to remember.

Quick Spec Comparison

Specifications	Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV	Jaecoo J7 PHEV
Price	Rs. 9,499,000	Rs. 10,499,000
Dimensions (L x W x H)	4,553 x 1,862 x 1,696 mm	4,500 x 1,865 x 1,670 mm
Wheelbase	2,670 mm	2,672 mm
Combined Power & Torque	342 HP & 525 Nm	342 HP & 525 Nm
Battery Capacity	18.3 kWh	18.3 kWh
Electric-Only Range (WLTP)	90 km	90 km
0-100 km/h	8.4 seconds	8.5 seconds
Infotainment	12.3″ + 8 Sony speakers	14.8″ + 8 Sony speakers

What Is the Range on Electric?

Its official range is 90 km on WLTP, though you are really going to get about 77km. To most people who commute in Pakistani cities, that is sufficient to travel the entire day on electric power. Charge it at home each night, and your fuel bills will essentially disappear.

Also, if you forget to charge overnight, it operates as a regular hybrid. Therefore, it would be most effective with those who are regular with charging.

Same Specifications, Just Different PHEVs

This is what we need to know the most. Both the Tiggo 7 and Jaecoo J7 are products of Chery. They have many similarities in the specifications and are almost the same size. 

The variations are largely superficial. J7 is also more aggressive-looking, which is more desirable among the young buyers. The Tiggo 7 appears more like a conventional family SUV, calm and mature. The J7 also features a larger screen, 14.8-inch, than the Tiggo 7 at 12.3-inch, but both feature 8 Sony speakers.

Real Life Fuel Economy

The Tiggo 7 achieves about 45 to 55 km/l when on full battery in the hybrid mode. After the battery runs flat, it levels off at about 16 to 18 km/l in traffic in the city. Even then, that is even better than any petrol SUV in the same class.

Which PHEV should you purchase?

In case you wish to save Rs. 1 million and don’t mind the smaller screen, go with the Tiggo 7. 

The J7 is a bit more expensive and has a larger display. To many consumers, the design itself is worth the money they spend. In any case, the decision is yours to make because both of them have their own style and charm.

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