| Exeed Sterra ET | |
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| Manufacturer | Exeed (Chery) |
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| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China:Wuhu, Anhui |
| Designer | Pier Luigi Ferrari |
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| Class | Mid-size luxurycrossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | E0X platform |
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| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | Single-speed gear reduction |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Range extenderseries hybrid (EREV) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Length | 4,955 mm (195.1 in) |
| Width | 1,975 mm (77.8 in) |
| Height | 1,698 mm (66.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,140–2,380 kg (4,720–5,250 lb) |
TheExeed Sterra ET, known as theExeed Exlantix ET outside the Chinese market, is abattery-powered andrange extended battery-electricmid-size luxurycrossover SUV manufactured by Chinese automobile manufacturerExeed, a premium brand ofChery. The Sterra ET was first revealed atAuto Shanghai 2023 in April and sales began in China on May 9, 2024.[1] It is the first vehicle to useCATL's Shenxing 2.0 battery packs.[2]
The Sterra ET was first revealed on April 7, 2023 at the Chery Night event precedingAuto Shanghai 2023 when Sterra sub-brand was first unveiled, with the interior revealed later at the 2023 Chengdu Motor Show.[3][4] Production started on January 19, before presales opened on April 15, and sales began in China on May 9, 2024.[5][6][1]
The Sterra ET is Exeed's second product in its Sterra lineup after theSterra ES sedan. The Sterra ET is developed on the same platform as the Sterra ES, which shares its 3,000 mm (118.1 in) wheelbase. The Sterra ET aims to compete directly against models such as theTesla Model Y,Nio ES7 andXPeng G9. It is positioned as a flagship medium to large-sizedluxury SUV. It is similar in price to the Tesla Model Y, but slightly larger in size.[7]
On November 15, 2024 pre-orders of the all-wheel drive range-extender version opened atAuto Guangzhou 2024, and deliveries began on December 15.[8][9]
The front of the Sterra ET has grille-less design with a lower air intake with active shutters, with light bar styleDRLs and a split-headlight design. The trapezoid-shaped lighting modules on the corners consist of LED headlights at the top andfog lights at the bottom, between which is an optional array of 180 LEDs forming anLED display marketed as the 'light language system', which can be used to communicate with other road users such as pedestrians. Lower end models without the display instead have a decorative panel. It has an optional roof-mountedLiDAR, 20-inch wheels, and pop-out door handles on its frameless doors. The rear taillights also have a light bar design, and consist of 262 LEDs. The Sterra ET has adrag coefficient of 0.26 Cd.[10]
The Sterra ET uses double wishbone independent suspension for the front wheels, and multi-link independent suspension for the rear wheels. It has anair suspension system supplied by KHAT withcontinuous damping control, and the system uses the vehicle's LiDAR to adapt to future road conditions.[11] The air suspension allows for up to 100 mm (3.9 in) of ride height adjustment in seven increments, and above 120 km/h (75 mph) it lowers to the minimum height to reduce drag to increase efficiency and improve stability. Exeed claims that the calibrated combination of the air suspension and continuous damping control reduced pitch and roll motions by 30% and 20%, respectively.[10]
The interior of the Sterra ET is equipped with a 10.25-inch floating LCD instrument panel, 23-inchhead-up display, a 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen, and a two-spoke D-shaped steering wheel. The infotainment system was initially run on a QualcommSnapdragon 8155 SoC before later being upgraded to aSnapdragon 8295P, and uses the Lion AI model in its voice assistant.[9] The center console is separate from the dashboard allowing for an open footwell area, containing dual cupholders and twin wireless charging pads. It has a three-zone climate control system that utilizes aheat pump for heating, electronically activated glovebox compartment, a 2.38-square-metre (25.6 sq ft) fixed panoramic sunroof which later comes with a power sunshade, double-glazed windows, an automatic fragrance system, and an available 23-speaker7.1.4 panoramic sound system.[10][9]
The front and rear outboard seats have heating, ventilation, and massage functions. Additionally, the driver's seat has position memory, the passenger seat has a 'zero-gravity' recline mode, the front seats have power lumbar support adjustment and leg rest along with speakers integrated into the headrest, and the rear seats have power backrest angle adjustment. The trunk has a capacity of 546 litres (19.3 cu ft), which expands to 1,835 litres (64.8 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down; fully electric models are also equipped with a 60-litre (2.1 cu ft)frunk.[10]
For itsadvanced driver assistance system, called the Falcon Smart Driving system,[9] the Sterra ET uses an array of 30 sensors, including a Bosch-suppliedLiDAR, in combination with twoNvidia Drive Orin chips capable of a total of 508 TOPS of computing power.[1][12] At launch, the system was capable of Level 2 supervised autonomous driving on highways only. After anover-the-air update released in Q2, the system was able to be operate in urban conditions in a limited number of cities with high-resolution map coverage. In Q4, another over-the-air update enabled the system to be used on any road without relying on high-resolution map data. The Sterra ET is also capable automatic parking and autonomous valet parking.[10]
All Sterra ETs haveV2L capabilities, with pure-electric models capable of outputting 6 kW while range-extended models reach 3.3 kW.
Outside of the Chinese market, the vehicle is marketed as the Exlantix ET with some minor changes. It is offered exclusively with range extender powertrain options. Notable styling alterations include a waterfall-style grille featuring vertically oriented chrome strips, a simplified vertical headlight array that replaces the LED display panels found on the Chinese version, and a wider lower air intake with horizontal slats. The roof-mounted LiDAR unit has also been removed. To enhance winter weather durability for markets such as Russia, the Exlantix ET has stronger anti-corrosion coatings on the chassis, and all exterior body panels are made of aluminum to prevent rust and reduce weight.[13][14]
On January 8, 2025 the first Exlantix ET intended for export markets rolled off the production line. Exeed plans to introduce it to 20 countries by the end of 2025.[14]
The Exlantix ET for the Russian market was unveiled on September 24, 2024 and is expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2025 after being delayed from Q4 2024 to complete additional cold weather testing.[14] The Russian market Exlantix ET is capable of receiving OTA updates, and has a localized infotainment system using local software such asYandex Navigator.[13]
All versions of the Sterra ET use an electric drivetrain, with both purely electric and range-extended versions available in China, while export markets mostly receive the range extender versions.
The Sterra ET's pure electric variants use an 800-volt electrical architecture and useCATL-supplied battery packs, with all models equipped with a rear motor outputting 230 kW (310 hp; 310 PS) and 425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft) of torque.
The standard models have a CATL-supplied 77 kWhLFP Shenxing 2.0 battery, and is the first vehicle to implement the Shenxing 2.0 battery technology. It is capable of charging from 30-80% in 9 minutes with a 4C charge rate, or 20–80% in 24 minutes when in −20 °C (−4 °F) conditions.[2] The all-wheel drive version uses an additional front motor outputting 123 kW (165 hp; 167 PS) and 238 N⋅m (176 lb⋅ft) of torque. Rear-wheel drive models achieveCLTC range ratings of 625 km (388 mi), or 540 km (340 mi) with all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive models have a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.4 seconds, and all-wheel drive reduces it to 4.7 seconds; both have a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).
The larger battery pack is a CATL-supplied 100 kWhNMC Qilin pack, which has a slower 30–80% charging time of 15 minutes. The all-wheel drive Ultra model uses an additional front motor outputting 183 kW (245 hp; 249 PS) and 266 N⋅m (196 lb⋅ft) of torque. Rear-wheel drive models achieve CLTC range ratings of 760 km (470 mi), or 655 km (407 mi) for the Ultra model. Rear-wheel drive models have a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.6 seconds, while the Ultra reduces it to 3.8 seconds; both have a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).[15]
Therange-extended variant is offered with two powertrain configurations, both using a 400-volt electrical architecture. They both use a 1.5-litre turbochargeddirect-injected all-aluminium inline-four petrol engine using theMiller cycle and with acompression ratio of 14.5:1, achieving a claimed 44.5% peakthermal efficiency. It outputs 115 kW (154 hp; 156 PS) at 5,200 rpm and 220 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2,500–4,000 rpm, and does not mechanically drive the wheels.
Rear-wheel drive configurations are powered by an electric motor outputting 195 kW (261 hp; 265 PS) and 324 N⋅m (239 lb⋅ft) of torque, with power supplied by a 32 kWh LFP battery pack from CATL. It has a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 7.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).WLTP range ratings are an all-electric 161 km (100 mi) and 1,373 km (853 mi) combined, while the CLTC all-electric range rating is 200 km (120 mi) and 1,518 km (943 mi) combined.[1]
The all-wheel drive configuration uses a dual electric motor setup marketed as Snow Leopard 4WD, paired with a larger 41.2 kWh battery supplied byGotion High-Tech. It uses a front motor outputting 150 kW (200 hp; 200 PS) and 310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) of torque, paired with the same rear motor. The vehicle has a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph). The Snow Leopard 4WD system of the Sterra ET extended-range electric vehicle has electronic slip control with a response time under 0.05 seconds. The four-wheel drive version has WLTP range ratings of 200 km (120 mi) off the battery and 1,300 km (810 mi) combined, while the all-electric CLTC range rating is 240 km (150 mi), with a combined range of 1,500 km (930 mi).[9][16]
| Model | Battery | Range | Motor | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time | Top speed | Charging | |||
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| CLTC | WLTP | Power | Torque | Peak | 30-80% time | ||||
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| Pro | 625 km (388 mi) | — | 230 kW (310 hp; 310 PS) | 425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft) | 6.4 s | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 400 kW | 9 min | |
| Pro AWD | 540 km (340 mi) |
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| 760 km (470 mi) | 230 kW (310 hp; 310 PS) | 425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft) | 6.6 s | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 297 kW | 15 min | |
| Ultra | 655 km (407 mi) |
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| 3.8 s | |||||
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| EREV |
| Electric: 200 km (120 mi) Total: 1,518 km | Electric: 161 km (100 mi) Total: 1,373 km | 195 kW (261 hp; 265 PS) | 324 N⋅m (239 lb⋅ft) | 7.8 s | 180 km/h (110 mph) | 50 kW | 28 min |
| EREV AWD |
| Electric: 240 km (150 mi) Total: 1,500 km | Electric: 200 km (120 mi) Total: 1,300 km |
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| 4.8 s | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 107 kW | 14.5 min |
On January 27, 2025 the EREV AWD version of the Sterra ET won Car of the Year 2024 inCCTV's China Auto Awards. Judges for the awards included members ofCATARC [zh], China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Dealers (CAAM), andSociety of Automotive Engineers. It was praised for its range extender engine, four-wheel drive system, and self-driving ADAS system.[11][17]
The Exeed ET7 is a variant of the Exeed Sterra ET or Exlantix ET featuring a restyled front end patented in China in November 2025. Just like the Sterra ET, it is available as both a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). The EREV version is expected to feature a 1.5 liter turbo engine and an electric motor, while the BEV version will have a pure electric powertrain. The vehicle has a length of about 5 meters and a wheelbase of 3 meters.[18]
| Category | % | |
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| Overall: |  | 86.4% |
| Occupant protection: | 91.28% | |
| Vulnerable road users: | 76.20% | |
| Safety assistance: | 85.99% | |
The Sterra ET received 18,397 pre-order sales in the 24 days between orders opening on April 15, 2024 and the vehicle launch presentation on May 9.[10]
| Year | China | |
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| EV | EREV | |
| 2024 | 7,676[20] | 15,493 |
