GB Auto Group to unveil Cherry’s EQ7 electric SUV in Egypt

GB Auto Group will unveil Chery’s first EV in Egypt, the EQ7 electric SUV, today, Masrawy reported last week. The price for the vehicle has not yet been disclosed.

About the vehicle: The electric compact crossover SUV will have a 155 kW motor and a 65.5 kWh battery, providing a range of 512 km, according to the brochure (pdf). The model supports ultra-fast charging, allowing the battery to charge from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.

Extra comfort features: The EQ7 features a cabin with ambient lighting in 64 colors, front seats with massage and heating functions, and a heated steering wheel. It also includes a driver monitoring system to alert for fatigue, adaptive cruise control, and collision warning.

Not Cherry’s first EV in the region: Omoda and Jaecoo — a subsidiary of China’s Cherry Group — launched the Omoda 5 EV in Saudi Arabia’s markets in 4Q 2023. The Omoda 5 EV is a two-door, four-seater EV with a 61kWh battery offering a range of 450 km with over 204 horsepower and a fast charge time of 35 minutes.