Chery has launched the updated Exeed Sterra ES electric sedan in China. Since its debut in December 2023 (see video), the premium car has lost its entry-level engine and two smaller battery options. The minimum price has gone up by just 100 Yuan to 225,900 Yuan.
For the next model year, Chery will be offering the Sterra ES in four flavors. Pro and Pro City Intelligent Driving are rear-wheel drive, while Pro 4WD and Ultra Flagship have four driven wheels. The former two utilize a single electric motor with 313 PS (309 hp / 230 kW) and 425 Nm (313 lb-ft) of torque headed for the rear axle. The latter duo adds another motor at the front with 167 PS (165 hp / 123 kW) and 238 Nm (176 lb-ft).
The battery lineup starts with a 77-kWh option good for 680 km (422 miles) with one active axle or 605 km (376 miles) with two. The Ultra Flagship comes bundled with a larger 100-kWh battery delivering 710 km (441 miles). The other trims can also be optioned with it, extending the range up to 880 km (546 miles).
A cursory glance at the trim list reveals four new color options. two new interior trims, optional 21-inch wheels (the standard size is still at 19 inches) and overall better equipment. For instance, the LiDAR that had previously been exclusive to the Ultra Flagship spec is now included in the Pro City Intelligent Driving, too.
Showroom sales are set to begin in late August, with the top trim attractively priced from 309,900 Yuan – 29,900 Yuan less than the last year’s model.
