Chinese automaker iCaur, part of Chery Group, is gearing up for a 2027 European entry with three electric and range-extended SUVs. The flagship iCaur V27 stands out for its size, power, and advanced hybrid tech.
European drivers will soon see a new name on their roads. iCaur, a fresh brand from Chery Group, is lining up a 2027 launch with a plan to shake up the SUV market. The company is not aiming for the usual city runabout. Instead, it is bringing the iCaur V27—a five-meter-long, range-extended electric SUV—straight to the front. Automotive sources say the V27 made its first European appearance ahead of schedule at AUTO ATHINA 2026 in Greece. Greek buyers are set to get the first deliveries in early 2027. The all-wheel-drive version will start at €54,900.
iCaur is not following the crowd. The brand leans into rugged, off-road looks and puts electric and extended-range powertrains at the center. The V27 will be the first to hit European streets. It pairs a 1.5 turbo petrol generator with one or two electric motors. Buyers can pick rear-wheel drive at 252 CV or all-wheel drive with a punchy 456 CV (335 kW/455 hp and 505 Nm for AWD). This setup shows iCaur wants to take on big names not just with price, but with real capability and range. The V27 uses an EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) platform. Here, the petrol engine works as a generator only. It never drives the wheels. Several industry sources have pointed out this key detail.
At the Bucharest Auto Show, iCaur was officially introduced to Romania through Auto Italia, with the rear-wheel-drive V27 priced from €45,900—making Romania one of the first European launch markets.
Chery Auto already has a foothold in Europe with its Omoda and Jaecoo brands. It also sells cars under its own name in the UK. But iCaur is taking a different path. In China, the brand is called ‘iCar’. To avoid legal trouble with Apple over the name, it will use ‘iCaur’ outside China. This small change is a smart move. It keeps the rollout smooth across Europe.
The first wave will focus on Austria and Romania. Spain and other countries may follow as plans firm up later this year. The full lineup is not yet official. Still, the V27 is set to lead, with two smaller models behind it: the iCaur V23 and V25. The V23 is a compact, 4.2-meter all-electric SUV. It comes with rear or all-wheel drive and battery choices of 60 kWh or 81 kWh. The V25 is bigger at 4.6 meters. It uses the same range-extended hybrid system as the V27, pairing a 1.5-liter petrol generator with a 34 kWh battery. The Manila Times reports the V27 is 5,045 mm long, has a 2,900 mm wheelbase, seats five, and comes with a tow hitch for trailers up to 1.6 tons.
The V27 is not just big. It is ambitious. In China, it launched with a 34.3 kWh battery. That gave it a claimed 210 kilometers of electric-only range and a total range of 1,230 kilometers under the CLTC standard. For Europe, sources like VNExpress and NewsAuto say the iWD version gets a 34.31 kWh battery. It offers about 200 km on electric power and up to 1,200 km combined. Fast DC charging (100 kW) can take the battery from 10% to 80% in about 17 minutes. These numbers can change by market and model. The 1,230 km figure applies to some versions, not all.
The V23 is positioned as a fully electric compact SUV with rear or all-wheel drive, while the V27 is a larger model with a range extender; deliveries of the V23 and V25 in Greece are expected after the V27 launch.
For Spanish buyers, iCaur could be the next challenger in a crowded field. The brand’s focus on extended-range electric SUVs with real off-road skills may tempt drivers who want more than a standard crossover. The timing matters. Other brands are stepping up their electric SUV game. Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 launch, as reported earlier, shows the fight is heating up.
Chery’s move to launch iCaur under a new name in Europe is more than a legal fix. It signals a push to stand out in a market where it is hard to be different. The V27’s specs show iCaur is not just chasing low prices. If the company delivers, Europe’s SUV market could see a real shake-up. Established brands may have to rethink what buyers want from an electric SUV—both in range and in real-world use.
