iCar 03
{{Use British English|date=November 2024}}
{{short description|Battery electric compact crossover SUV}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Lowercase title}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = iCar 03
| image = ICar 03 001.jpg
| manufacturer = Chery
| aka = {{ubl
| iCaur 03 (export)
| Jaecoo J6 (export)
| Jaecoo EJ6 (Philippines){{Cite web |last=Pagulayan |first=Neil |date=2024-10-30 |title=JAECOO EJ6 debuts at the 12th PEVS |url=https://autocar.com.ph/jaecoo-ej6-debuts-at-the-12th-pevs/ |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=Autocar Philippines |language=en-US}}
| Jaecoo 6 EV (Thailand){{Cite web |title=อนาคตเริ่มต้นที่ JAECOO 6 |url=https://www.omodajaecoo.co.th/th/jaecoo6 |access-date=2024-12-01 |author=Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co., Ltd. |language=th}}
| Aiqar eQ3 (Armenia, Georgia, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Curaçao, Laos)
| Chery X3/X3 Plus
}}
| production = December 2023 – present
| model_years =
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Wuhu, Anhui
| Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java ({{abbr|HIM|Handal Indonesia Motor}}){{Cite web |last=Arifin |first=Ridwan |title=SUV Off Road Listrik Chery iCar 03 Sudah Diproduksi di Indonesia |url=https://oto.detik.com/mobil-listrik/d-7565118/suv-off-road-listrik-chery-icar-03-sudah-diproduksi-di-indonesia |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=detikoto |language=id-ID}}
}}
| class = Compact crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{unbulleted list
| Rear motor, rear-wheel-drive
| Dual-motors, all-wheel drive
}}
| platform = i-MS platform
| related = iCar V23
| motor = Qida Permanent magnet motor
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{convert|137|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (RWD)
| {{convert|208|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (4WD)
}}
| battery = 50.6–69.8 kWh CATL LFP battery
| electric_range = Maximum {{convert|501|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2715|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4406|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1910|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1715|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1679–1892|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
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.{{cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=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 |trans-title=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 |url=https://www.ixbt.com/news/2023/08/28/chery-icar-03-500-20-000.html |accessdate=31 August 2023 |website=ixbt |language=ru}}
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.{{cite web |date=2023-06-01 |title=Показан серийный внедорожник iCar 03 компании Chery |trans-title=Chery's production iCar 03 SUV revealed |url=https://autoreview.ru/news/pokazan-seriynyy-vnedorozhnik-icar-03-kompanii-chery |accessdate=3 September 2023 |website=autoreview.ru |language=ru}}
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.{{cite web|publisher=Beijing 2022|title=Bing Dwen Dwen – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Mascot|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIKsPsG8t-Y|via=YouTube|date=2019-09-18|accessdate=2022-02-17|lang=ru|archive-date=2022-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217074054/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIKsPsG8t-Y|url-status=live}} An additional box is installed in the fifth door.
File:ICar 03 002.jpg|Rear view
File:2024 Jaecoo J6 - iCar 03 interior.png|Interior
File:2024 Jaecoo J6 front view.png|Jaecoo J6
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.
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 {{cvt|150|km/h|abbr=on}}, and the battery reserve can reach {{cvt|500|km|abbr=on}}. In addition, the car is equipped with solar panels mounted on the roof to increase the range.
Interior
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.{{cite web |date=1 November 2024 |title=Chery's iCar 03T an electric SUV with off-road design readies for sales |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/07/15/cherys-icar-03t-an-electric-suv-with-off-road-design-readies-for-sales/ |accessdate=1 November 2024 |website=Carnewschina.com}}
File:ICar 03T 002.jpg |iCar 03T
File:ICar 03T 003.jpg |Rear view
Markets
= Indonesia =
The iCar 03 was first introduced in Indonesia on 17 July 2024 at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show,{{Cite web |last=Jeghesta Nainggolan |first=Manuel |date=2024-07-19 |title=Chery Perkenalkan Mobil Listrik Bergaya Off-Road iCAR 03 di GIIAS 2024 |trans-title=Chery Introduces Off-Road Style Electric Car iCAR 03 at GIIAS 2024 |url=https://www.suara.com/otomotif/2024/07/19/080754/chery-perkenalkan-mobil-listrik-bergaya-off-road-icar-03-di-giias-2024 |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=suara.com |language=id}} and later went on sale as the Chery J6 on 22 November 2024 at the 2024 Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week.{{Cite web |last=Biondi |first=Ahmad |date=2024-11-23 |title=Mobil Listrik Offroad Pertama Chery J6 Resmi Diluncurkan, Harganya Mulai Rp 490 Juta |trans-title=Chery J6 First Offroad Electric Car Officially Launched, Prices Start at IDR 490 Million |url=https://otodriver.com/berita/2024/mobil-listrik-offroad-pertama-chery-j6-resmi-diluncurkan-harganya-mulai-rp-490-juta-mobeagbbuta |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=otodriver |language=id}} 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.
File:Chery J6 Phantom Edition (Front).jpg|Chery J6 iWD Phantom Edition
File:Chery J6 Phantom Edition (Rear).jpg|Rear view
= 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.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-13 |title=2025 Jaecoo EJ6 Now Available In The Philippines |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2025/01/2025-jaecoo-ej6-now-available-in.html |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=CarGuide.PH {{!}} Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-18 |title=Omoda Jaecoo officially launches in PH, begins at PHP 998K - Auto News |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/omoda-jaecoo-officially-launches-in-ph-begins-at-php-998k.html |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=AutoIndustriya.com |language=en}}
= 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.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-16 |title=All-electric Jaecoo J6 launched in Singapore |url=https://www.sgcarmart.com/articles/news/all-electric-jaecoo-j6-launched-in-singapore-36465 |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Sgcarmart |language=en-us}}
= 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-06 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ + เทียบสเป็ค JAECOO 6 EV : 1,099,000 - 1,249,000 บาท {{!}} Off-road SUV ขุมพลังไฟฟ้า |trans-title=Official price + JAECOO 6 EV specs comparison: 1,099,000 - 1,249,000 baht {{!}} Off-road SUV with electric power |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/2024-08-06-estimated-price-jaecoo-6-ev/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}} The entry-level Long Range 2WD Pro variant was added in March 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-25 |title=ราคาพิเศษ JAECOO 6 EV MY2025 : 899,000 - 1,149,000 บาท {{!}} เพิ่มรุ่น Long Range 2WD PRO พร้อมส่วนลด 100,000 บาท |trans-title=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. |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/special-price-jaecoo-6-ev-my2025/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
|+ ! rowspan="2" |Year !China !Indonesia !Thailand |
| iCar 03
!Chery J6 !Jaecoo 6 EV |
|---|
| 2023
| | |
| 2024 |