Chery’s Exeed EX7 to launch April 17 with world-first aviation-grade Electronic Mechanical Braking system
Chery‘s premium brand Exeed is preparing to launch its new EX7 (updated variant of the Exeed Exlantix ET for overseas markets) SUV on April 17, offering both range-extender and pure electric powertrains. The model, which opened for blind pre-orders on March 18, features the world’s first mass-produced pure electronic mechanical braking (EMB) system in a passenger vehicle.
The EX7 adopts Exeed’s latest family design language, featuring split headlights with a continuous light strip across the upper section and chrome across the lower portion.
Body dimensions measure 4,988 mm in length, 1,975 mm in width, and 1,710 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The rear features a through-type taillight design with a concave shape for added visual depth.
Inside, the EX7 embraces a minimalist design philosophy with a 30-inch integrated display combining the central control screen and front passenger entertainment screen. The vehicle is equipped with an oval dual-spoke steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, front wireless phone charging, streaming rearview mirror, leather seats, panoramic sunroof, and rear air conditioning vents.
The range-extender variant pairs a 1.5T engine with a maximum power output of 115 kW (154 hp) with battery capacities of 39.816 kWh and 39.9168 kWh, delivering pure electric driving ranges of 182 km and 203 km, respectively.
The pure electric version adopts a dual-motor configuration, with the front motor producing 123 kW (165 hp) and the rear motor delivering 230 kW (308 hp). It is equipped with a 97.682 kWh battery, providing a range of 682 km to 726 km.
Chery’s Executive Vice President Li Xueyong announced that the EMB system represents a three-year development effort, successfully addressing engineering challenges related to millisecond response times, precise control, and extreme reliability.
The system fundamentally redefines braking by eliminating traditional hydraulic pipelines, utilising electrical signals for direct brake actuation instead. This innovation is expected to shorten stopping distances and enhance instantaneous safety for drivers.
When integrated with Chery’s upgraded “Flying Fish Chassis 3.0,” the EMB system provides the EX7 with what the company calls “intelligent nerves,” promising enhanced stability and safety across all driving conditions.
The EX7 is positioned against mid-size EV competitors, including the Li Auto L8 and Aito M8.
