Jaecoo J7 PHEV

[Ake109]

On 10/6/2025 at 8:20 AM, Lycanthrope said:

Any comments from drivers using 6 to 8 speed torque converters or DSG when testing this J7 ?

I had Audi S4 (DQ500), BMW 140i (ZF8) before.

In terms of smoothness, this J7 beats both.

Not in excitement of course. And the FWD nature of this car + non PS4/5 grade of tyres means when you step on the pedal you get wheelspin at lower speeds.

Go test drive and see for yourself. I still insist that it drives better than Sealion 6 DMi.

Edited October 6, 2025 by Ake109

[Ake109]

Opps DL501 for the Audi, but same point lah. Eh, MCF cannot edit post after a few mins one ah?

[Fellows]

 

 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Faj5JGmXc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Edited October 13, 2025 by Fellows

[13177]

On 10/13/2025 at 6:18 PM, Fellows said:

 

 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Faj5JGmXc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I guess this person bought an lemon?! Lol. 

[Heartlander]

On 10/13/2025 at 6:18 PM, Fellows said:

 

 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Faj5JGmXc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Both companies are under Chery, so not surprising that same issue plaguing the rides. Isolated incidents or not, sure hard to calm the nerves.

[steveting99]

Below is the average battery capacity of PHEV vehicles in China up to August 2025 (from CNEVPost).

Can see the trend has been rising since 2020 and as of August 2025, it around 27kWhr. The J7's battery capacity is 18.3kWhr and this is below average. The J7 will not meet new energy standard set out in GB 36980.1-2025, which comes into effect on 1-Jan-2026 according to Car New China article here: https://carnewschina.com/2025/10/11/china-adjusts-nev-tax-break-policy-phev-must-exceed-100-km-electric-range/

All new PHEV's in 2026 will have to do at least 100km in pure EV mode (up from 43kms on the current standard).

Even BEVs have to improve their energy efficiency in 2026. 

Edited October 17, 2025 by steveting99
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[Slowcat]

Dear all, I went to test drive the J6 and J7.

Quite pleasantly surprised by both, quite like the drive.  I now drive a ICE SUV.

Anyway, I like to ask a blatent question. Vertex had given up distributorships before so it cannot be taken for granted that it will retain the distributorship. Is the batt warranty direct from manufacture? And in case the distributorship changes, how would the warranty be affected? 

Thank you all for any enlightenment.

[Benarsenal]

On 12/8/2025 at 8:46 AM, Slowcat said:

Dear all, I went to test drive the J6 and J7.

Quite pleasantly surprised by both, quite like the drive.  I now drive a ICE SUV.

Anyway, I like to ask a blatent question. Vertex had given up distributorships before so it cannot be taken for granted that it will retain the distributorship. Is the batt warranty direct from manufacture? And in case the distributorship changes, how would the warranty be affected? 

Thank you all for any enlightenment.

Not sure about battery, but if the brand does transfer distributorship, the warranty will likely transfer over also.

Seat/Cupra transferred to VCS when they took over.

[Ake109]

On 10/17/2025 at 2:06 PM, steveting99 said:

All new PHEV's in 2026 will have to do at least 100km in pure EV mode (up from 43kms on the current standard).

Even BEVs have to improve their energy efficiency in 2026. 

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Edited December 8, 2025 by Ake109

[kobayashiGT]

On 12/8/2025 at 8:46 AM, Slowcat said:

Dear all, I went to test drive the J6 and J7.

Quite pleasantly surprised by both, quite like the drive.  I now drive a ICE SUV.

Anyway, I like to ask a blatent question. Vertex had given up distributorships before so it cannot be taken for granted that it will retain the distributorship. Is the batt warranty direct from manufacture? And in case the distributorship changes, how would the warranty be affected? 

Thank you all for any enlightenment.

End of the day, it depends how finacially strong the manufactuer are lah. If they are small manufacturer, they can just exit and act blur in the market. Chery won't lah. They are in the market since the Chery QQ days. even if there is a change of dealership, they will continue to support the customer. Is not just about milking you once right? They always have new cars to milk you with mah. 😈

[Heartlander]

On 12/8/2025 at 8:46 AM, Slowcat said:

Dear all, I went to test drive the J6 and J7.

Quite pleasantly surprised by both, quite like the drive.  I now drive a ICE SUV.

Anyway, I like to ask a blatent question. Vertex had given up distributorships before so it cannot be taken for granted that it will retain the distributorship. Is the batt warranty direct from manufacture? And in case the distributorship changes, how would the warranty be affected? 

Thank you all for any enlightenment.

Frankly , do you love the brand so much that you willing to deal with the uncertainty? Granted it is not a small brand as pointed out, there is no free lunch in this world. Is there no more worthy alternative?

[Rm2s]

On 12/8/2025 at 9:26 AM, kobayashiGT said:

End of the day, it depends how finacially strong the manufactuer are lah. If they are small manufacturer, they can just exit and act blur in the market. Chery won't lah. They are in the market since the Chery QQ days. even if there is a change of dealership, they will continue to support the customer. Is not just about milking you once right? They always have new cars to milk you with mah. 😈

While the manufacturer may still be around in China but if there is no local representation, can't imagine how major item like battery warranty will be handled. For me, since we pay a lot of money for 10 years use, I'd prefer to weigh this carefully.

Edit: I was told by a friend who is shopping for EV that for Proton, the warranty can be claimed in Malaysia too (I did not verify how true/false this is). If the local AD failed in SG, at least I know I could just drive across the causeway to get major issues resolved.

Edited December 8, 2025 by Rm2s

[kobayashiGT]

On 12/8/2025 at 10:09 AM, Rm2s said:

While the manufacturer may still be around in China but if there is no local representation, can't imagine how major item like battery warranty will be handled. For me, since we pay a lot of money for 10 years use, I'd prefer to weigh this carefully.

Edit: I was told by a friend who is shopping for EV that for Proton, the warranty can be claimed in Malaysia too (I did not verify how true/false this is). If the local AD failed in SG, at least I know I could just drive across the causeway to get major issues resolved.

If you bought a BYD, you might have a chance to drive to Thailand! hahaha. they have a plant in Thailand! 😁

[Benarsenal]

On 12/8/2025 at 10:09 AM, Rm2s said:

While the manufacturer may still be around in China but if there is no local representation, can't imagine how major item like battery warranty will be handled. For me, since we pay a lot of money for 10 years use, I'd prefer to weigh this carefully.

Edit: I was told by a friend who is shopping for EV that for Proton, the warranty can be claimed in Malaysia too (I did not verify how true/false this is). If the local AD failed in SG, at least I know I could just drive across the causeway to get major issues resolved.

Proton should be can lah. Anyway Vincar is big enough to not run road.

[13177]

On 12/8/2025 at 6:29 PM, Benarsenal said:

Proton should be can lah. Anyway Vincar is big enough to not run road.

Sometimes not the AD run road, but they might give up selling the brand. 

[Ake109]

On 12/8/2025 at 7:30 PM, 13177 said:

Sometimes not the AD run road, but they might give up selling the brand. 

Yes. And you can see all these companies, set up subsidiaries. Vincar will be around, but Vincar EV can close if they want.

[Soya]

On 12/8/2025 at 8:46 AM, Slowcat said:

Dear all, I went to test drive the J6 and J7.

Quite pleasantly surprised by both, quite like the drive.  I now drive a ICE SUV.

Anyway, I like to ask a blatent question. Vertex had given up distributorships before so it cannot be taken for granted that it will retain the distributorship. Is the batt warranty direct from manufacture? And in case the distributorship changes, how would the warranty be affected? 

Thank you all for any enlightenment.

Since u ask blatant question, u would want a blatant answer:

Stick w an AD w financial muscle and track record of succesfully handling big brands

So many small timers have come and gone and some maybe resurface under another brand leaving past buyers orphaned 

Your call

 

[Rickster]

On 12/8/2025 at 8:46 AM, Slowcat said:

Dear all, I went to test drive the J6 and J7.

Quite pleasantly surprised by both, quite like the drive.  I now drive a ICE SUV.

Anyway, I like to ask a blatent question. Vertex had given up distributorships before so it cannot be taken for granted that it will retain the distributorship. Is the batt warranty direct from manufacture? And in case the distributorship changes, how would the warranty be affected? 

Thank you all for any enlightenment.

Unless you really love the J6 and J7 so much, else I'd recommend that you go for another Chinese EV brand such as BYD that offers you the peace of mind and also potentially better resale vale/easier to sell next time if you want to let go of your car for whatever reason.

Maybe go try other comparable offerings from other Chinese brands. All their EV drives well and are well equipped for the price points.