ICar 03

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iCar 03
ICar 03 001.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer iCar (Chery)
Also called
  • Chery Fulwin X3/X3L/X3 Plus (China, 2025–present)
  • iCaur 03 (export)
  • Chery iCar 03 [1]
  • Jaecoo J6
  • Jaecoo EJ6 (Philippines) [2]
  • Jaecoo 6 EV (Thailand) [3]
  • Chery J6 (Indonesia) [4]
  • Aiqar eQ3 (Armenia, Georgia, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Curaçao, Laos)
ProductionDecember 2023 – present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform i-MS platform
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor Qida Permanent magnet motor
Power output
  • 137 kW (184 hp; 186 PS) (RWD)
  • 208 kW (279 hp; 283 PS) (4WD)
Battery 50.6–69.8 kWh CATL LFP battery
Electric range Maximum 501 km (311 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,715 mm (106.9 in) (03, 03T, Fulwin X3, Fulwin X3 Plus)
  • 2,783 mm (109.6 in) (Fulwin X3L)
Length
  • 4,406 mm (173.5 in)
  • 4,432 mm (174.5 in) (03T)
  • 4,327 mm (170.4 in) (Fulwin X3)
  • 4,380 mm (172.4 in) (Fulwin X3 Plus)
  • 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (Fulwin X3L)
Width
  • 1,910 mm (75.2 in) (03, Fulwin X3)
  • 1,916 mm (75.4 in) (03T, Fulwin X3 Plus)
  • 1,950 mm (76.8 in) (Fulwin X3L)
Height
  • 1,715 mm (67.5 in) (03, Fulwin X3)
  • 1,741 mm (68.5 in) (03T, Fulwin X3 Plus)
  • 1,815 mm (71.5 in) (Fulwin X3L)
Curb weight 1,679–1,892 kg (3,702–4,171 lb)

The iCar 03 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Chery under the iCar brand. The vehicle was first presented at the Chengdu Motor Show in 2023. It is exported since 2024 under various names, including Jaecoo J6, Chery J6, Aiqar eQ3, and iCaur 03. [6]

Contents

History

In April 2023, at Auto Shanghai, Chery unveiled its new iCar brand and the first model, the iCar 03 electric compact crossover SUV. However, this vehicle was brought to the exhibition as a concept car. Later, the production version of the electric crossover was shown. [7]

The letter "i" in the car logo was designed by Cao Xue, chief designer of the Guangzhou Academy of Arts and the author of the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics. [8] An additional box is installed in the fifth door. [7]

Specifications

The body of the 03 is made of steel and aluminium, and a sliding sectional panoramic roof can be installed for an additional fee. The front and rear suspensions are mutually independent. The size of the wheels is 19 inches. [7]

The 03 powerplant consists of a 185-horsepower motor with electronically controlled all-wheel drive and a CATL battery. The maximum speed of iCar 03 is 150 km/h (93 mph), and the battery reserve can reach 500 km (310 mi). In addition, the car is equipped with solar panels mounted on the roof to increase the range. [6]

Interior

The center console of the 03 is covered with a soft cover, there is a large screen in the centre, there are no buttons on the instrument panel, all control is done from the screen and using the buttons on the steering wheel. [6]

iCar 03T

A premium and sportier variant called the iCar 03T was launched in 2024. The 03T was developed by Zhimi Technology's car manufacturing division after the team merged with Chery's iCar division. The 03T was developed as an improved version of the original 03 to fit better with the later launched V23 and future products, featuring a restyled body kit, wide wheel arches, more offroad inspired gears, and improved performance. [9]

Chery Fulwin X3/X3L/X3 Plus (2025)

The Chery Fulwin X3L was unveiled during 21 July 2025 [10] and Chery Fulwin X3 was unveiled during 30 July 2025 [11] as the BEV/EREV variant of the iCar 03 to be sold under the Fulwin NEV product series. [12] The Chery Fulwin X3/X3 Plus went on sale in China in 16 August 2025. [13] [14] The Chery Fulwin X3L went on sale in China in 17 September 2025. [15]

Markets

Indonesia

The iCar 03 was first introduced in Indonesia on 17 July 2024 at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, and later went on sale as the Chery J6 on 22 November 2024 at the 2024 Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week. In Indonesia, it is available with four variants: RWD, RWD Phantom Edition, iWD and iWD Phantom Edition. At launch, the Phantom Edition model was limited to 300 units. [16] [17]

Malaysia

The iCaur 03 was previewed in Malaysia in May 2025 at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, as part of Chery's sub-brand iCaur introduction to the Malaysian market. [18] It was launched in Malaysia on 9 September 2025, with 2WD (65.7 kWh) and iWD (69.8 kWh) variants, initially imported from China. [19]

Philippines

The iCar 03 was launched in the Philippines in February 2025 as the Jaecoo EJ6, with RWD and AWD variants both using the 69.7 kWh battery. [20] [21]

Singapore

The iCar 03 was launched in Singapore on 16 January 2025 as the Jaecoo J6, in a sole AWD variant using the 69.7 kWh battery. [22] The RWD model using the 65.6 kWh battery, eligible for the Category A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bracket, was added in July 2025. [23]

Thailand

The iCar 03 went on sale in Thailand as the Jaecoo 6 EV on 6 August 2024, in two variants: Long Range RWD and Long Range AWD. [24] The entry-level Long Range 2WD Pro variant was added in March 2025. [25]

Sales

YearChinaIndonesiaThailand
iCar 03Chery J6Jaecoo 6 EV
20231,445 [26]
202445,352 [27] 585 [28] 161 [29]

References

  1. ↑ Alvarez, Santiago (23 July 2025). "Chery iCar 03 en Colombia: un SUV eléctrico con diseño llamativo, tecnología de alto nivel y buena autonomía" (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Pagulayan, Neil (30 October 2024). "JAECOO EJ6 debuts at the 12th PEVS". Autocar Philippines. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  3. ↑ Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co., Ltd. "อนาคตเริ่มต้นที่ JAECOO 6" (in Thai). Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  4. ↑ GridOto.com. "Chery J6 iWD, Jip Listrik 4x4 Pertama di Indonesia Diajak Off-road" [Chery J6 iWD, Indonesia's First 4x4 Electric Jeep Taken Off-road]. otomotifnet.gridoto.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  5. ↑ Arifin, Ridwan. "SUV Off Road Listrik Chery iCar 03 Sudah Diproduksi di Indonesia". detikoto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "Внедорожник Chery iCar 03 за $20 000 с запасом хода 500 км и огромным экраном поступит в продажу уже в сентябре. Изначально он появится в Китае" [Chery iCar 03 SUV for $20,000 with 500 km range and huge screen will go on sale in September. It will initially appear in China]. ixbt (in Russian). 28 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 "Показан серийный внедорожник iCar 03 компании Chery" [Chery's production iCar 03 SUV revealed]. autoreview.ru (in Russian). 1 June 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Bing Dwen Dwen – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Mascot" (in Russian). Beijing 2022. 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022– via YouTube.
  9. ↑ "Chery's iCar 03T an electric SUV with off-road design readies for sales". Carnewschina.com. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "1.5T增程动力/纯电续航最高为150km 奇瑞风云X3L正式亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "将推单/双电机版车型 "方盒子"造型设计的风云X3实车亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "iCAR 03/03 T更名？奇瑞X3/X3 PLUS/X3L申报图曝光_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "奇瑞方盒子风云X3系列车型，8月16日正式上市，增程/纯电动力可选_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "售8.99万起/风云X3L成都车展亮相 奇瑞风云X3家族正式上市_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "背小书包的方盒子!十几万就能带回家!奇瑞风云X3L将于9月17日上市_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  16. ↑ Jeghesta Nainggolan, Manuel (19 July 2024). "Chery Perkenalkan Mobil Listrik Bergaya Off-Road iCAR 03 di GIIAS 2024" [Chery Introduces Off-Road Style Electric Car iCAR 03 at GIIAS 2024]. suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  17. ↑ Biondi, Ahmad (23 November 2024). "Mobil Listrik Offroad Pertama Chery J6 Resmi Diluncurkan, Harganya Mulai Rp 490 Juta" [Chery J6 First Offroad Electric Car Officially Launched, Prices Start at IDR 490 Million]. otodriver (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  18. ↑ Lye, Gerard (8 May 2025). "iCaur debuts in Malaysia – 03 EV to be launched in Q3 2025; up to 279 PS, 426 km NEDC; price fr RM145k est". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  19. ↑ Lye, Gerard (9 September 2025). "2025 iCaur 03 EV launched in Malaysia - up to 279 PS, 426 km NEDC; 2WD fr RM119,800, iWD RM129,800". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "2025 Jaecoo EJ6 Now Available In The Philippines". CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  21. ↑ "Omoda Jaecoo officially launches in PH, begins at PHP 998K - Auto News". AutoIndustriya.com. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  22. ↑ "All-electric Jaecoo J6 launched in Singapore". Sgcarmart. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  23. ↑ "Jaecoo J6 electric SUV now available as Cat A model". Sgcarmart. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  24. ↑ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ + เทียบสเป็ค JAECOO 6 EV : 1,099,000 - 1,249,000 บาท | Off-road SUV ขุมพลังไฟฟ้า" [Official price + JAECOO 6 EV specs comparison: 1,099,000 - 1,249,000 baht | Off-road SUV with electric power]. HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 6 August 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  25. ↑ "ราคาพิเศษ JAECOO 6 EV MY2025 : 899,000 - 1,149,000 บาท | เพิ่มรุ่น Long Range 2WD PRO พร้อมส่วนลด 100,000 บาท" [Special price JAECOO 6 EV MY2025: 899,000 - 1,149,000 baht | Add Long Range 2WD PRO model with a discount of 100,000 baht.]. HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 25 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  26. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年iCAR汽车零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Ranking] National iCAR Automobile Retail Sales Ranking in 2023 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  27. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年iCAR汽车零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Ranking] National iCAR Automobile Retail Sales Ranking in 2024 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  28. ↑ Media, Kompas Cyber (17 January 2025). "Daftar Lengkap Mobil Listrik Terlaris di Indonesia 2024" [Complete List of Best-Selling Electric Cars in Indonesia 2024]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  29. ↑ A, Moo Teerapat (7 January 2025). "สรุปยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2024 รวม 70,137 คัน (-8.1%) จากปีที่แล้ว | BYD Dolphin ครองแชมป์" [Summary of 100% electric vehicle registrations in Thailand in 2024, totaling 70,137 vehicles (-8.1%) from last year | BYD Dolphin takes the championship]. Autolifethailand.tv (in Thai). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
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