| Luxeed V9 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Luxeed (Chery) |
| Model code | EHV |
| Also called | Exeed Sterra E08 (original version, cancelled) |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: Wuhu |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury minivan (M) |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Platform | Chery E0X-L platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Series (EREV) |
| Battery | |
| Range | 777 mi (1,250 km) (CLTC) |
| Electric range | 158–223 km (98–139 mi) (EREV) |
| Plug-in charging | 186.5 mi (300 km) in 10 minutes |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mm (128.0 in) |
| Length | 5,359 mm (211.0 in) |
| Width | 2,009 mm (79.1 in) |
| Height | 1,859 mm (73.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,750–2,940 kg (6,063–6,482 lb) |
The Luxeed V9 (Chinese: 智界V9; pinyin: Zhìjiè V9), originally developed under the Exeed marque and planned to be called the Exeed Sterra E08, is an upcoming range-extended full-size luxury minivan to be produced by Chery and to be sold under Luxeed, a brand of Chery created in collaboration with HIMA, Huawei's multi-brand automotive alliance and sales network. It is the first minivan to be sold by any HIMA brand.
Overview
The V9 started its life as a minivan meant for Exeed, one of Chery's other marques.[1] The original model meant for Exeed was even revealed in concept form at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show as the Exeed Sterra E08.[2] However it was revealed in August 2025 that the project was later cancelled and the development team was reassigned to Luxeed. The development code was revealed to be EHV in the same month. Had the Sterra E08 project team not transferred to Luxeed, the Sterra E08 would have begun mass production, sales, and deliveries earlier into 2025, and the V9 wouldn't have gone into fruition.[1]
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Rear view (Exeed E08)
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Interior (Exeed E08)
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The MPV's name was revealed as the Luxeed V9 on December 9, 2025. Luxeed's V9 will become the first minivan sold by any HIMA brand. It rides on Chery's E0X-L platform, a modified version of the already existing E0X platform. The V9 will debut in the spring of 2026 and will launch in the first half of the same year.[3]
According to Luxeed, the V in the name means "victory" and the number 9 in the name denotes its status as a flagship model in the HIMA lineup.[3]
Design and features
Based on spyshots from December 2025, the V9 uses a space-oriented design with short overhangs and a long wheelbase. A full-width light bar is present in the front. The V9 uses mechanical door handles. Cameras are visible on the front fenders. There are hidden doors rail towards the rear. As with the front, the back of the V9 will also use a full-width light bar as the taillight. A-pillar triangular windows are used to enhance visibility and reduce blind spots. Huawei's ADS driver-assistance system system supporting Level 3 autonomous driving will also be used. The infotainment will use the HarmonyOS system.[3][4] The interior uses a 3-row, 6-seat layout with zero-gravity seats for the front row. The second-row seats are electronically controlled and can move around; they also feature leg rests as well as heating and ventilation. The second and third row seats can be folded down when the "double bed mode" is activated.[4]
Powertrain
The V9 is expected to use Huawei's DriveONE powertrain and will ride on an 800-volt silicon carbide platform.[5] It was expected be offered with both battery electric and range-extended powertrains. Initial reports said that the electric range of the EREV model will be at least 248.5 miles (400 km) and the EV model will use Huawei and CATL's Jujing (Chinese: 巨鲸; lit. 'giant whale') battery that has a 100 kWh capacity and can support ultra-fast charging capabilities.[3] The EREV version will have a range of at least 745 mi (1,199 km) and the EV version will be able to add 186.5 miles (300 km) of range in just 10 minutes.[4]
The V9 has a choice of two battery packs: a 37kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with an electric range of 158 km (98 mi) and weighing 290 kg (639 lb), and a 53.3kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery with an electric range of 210–223 km (130–139 mi) and weighing 302 kg (666 lb).[6]
References
- ^ a b Zhang, Phate (August 5, 2025). "Huawei-backed Luxeed working on MPV, expected to be launched in H1 2026, report says". CnEVPost.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (April 28, 2024). "Chery's Exeed E08 flagship MPV may launch in H2 2024, available in EV and EREV". CarNewsChina.
- ^ a b c d Miao, Liu (December 9, 2025). "Huawei-backed Luxeed V9 MPV to debut in Spring 2026". CarNewsChina.
- ^ a b c "智界V9官宣：华为能否改写MPV格局" [Huawei officially announces V9: Can it reshape the MPV landscape?]. Autohome (in Chinese). December 9, 2025.
- ^ Phate, Zhang (December 9, 2025). "Huawei HIMA's 1st MPV to be Luxeed V9 from Chery". CnEVPost.
- ^ Gui, Long (January 8, 2025). 提供两种电池容量：鸿蒙智行首款旗舰 MPV 智界 V9 纯电续航信息出炉，158km 起 [Offering two battery capacities: The pure electric range of the HarmonyOS-enabled flagship MPV, the Zhijie V9, has been released, starting at 158km]. ITHome. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
