Chery Super Hybrid system launched in Malaysia

As the world transitions into the new energy era for automobiles, Chery has increased its R&D on multiple technological fronts to provide different mobility solutions for customers in different parts of the world. The more advanced markets may be ready to have hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains, while many may have sufficient infrastructure to support fully electric vehicles.

For markets where electrification is just starting, perhaps a simpler solution such a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology would be better as it would be more affordable and therefore adopted more readily. Emissions will still drop as use of internal combustion engines would be reduced when the electric motors are providing the energy.

Extensive global testing
Notably, in the rapidly growing HEV sector, Chery has drawn on some 27 years of engine expertise to launch its 5th generation HEV technology. To ensure suitability for the diverse climatic and road condition challenges worldwide, Chery engineers carried out extensive testing in various global conditions – from 57°C deserts in the Middle East, to high-altitude terrain (up to 1,500 metres) in Central and South America, and the hot and humid climates of Southeast Asia with humidity levels exceeding 75%.

Other regions where the technology was tested included Siberia and also the high-speed autobahns of Germany, as well as the swampy roads of Africa. Of course, with much motoring done in cities, there were also simulations of congested urban conditions typical of large cities around the world.

Introduced in Malaysia
This innovation has been officially named CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) and has been progressively introduced in many markets over the past 6 months. Malaysians got to know about CSH during the Malaysia Auto Show 2025 in May when Chery Malaysia gave a preview of the technology, saying that it would be available in due course. The launch of the TIGGO Cross was a preliminary introduction with an ‘entry-level’ version of CSH technology.

PHEV technology
Now comes the full technological suite which has plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) technology. At the heart of the CSH platform is a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine achieving 44.5% thermal efficiency — one of the highest in the industry. Paired with a high-efficiency electric motor, the system delivers a combined output of 347 ps (255 kW)/525 Nm.

For power transmission, Chery engineers developed an industry-first stepless super electric hybrid DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission) technology, incorporating 3 major upgrades in information security, corrosion resistance, and safety levels. In pure electric mode, the DHT achieves a maximum transmission efficiency of 98.5%, minimizing power loss, significantly improving energy savings, and ensuring smoother gear shifts.

Up to 1.200 kms range
Besides the high output, efficiency is also greater to achieve longer range, said to be up to 1,200 kms (with a potential consumption of 72 kms.litre) for a full tank of petrol. Plug-in capabilities allow recharging of the Guardian battery to provide a generous cruising range on just electric power alone. Recharging from 30% to 80% can be within 19 minutes (with a 40 kW DC supply).

The first models in Malaysia to get CSH will be the upgraded TIGGO 7 and 8 SUVs which will be launched later this year. Besides CSH, the new TIGGO models will have exterior cosmetic updates and interior enhancements. More information will be available closer to the launch of the models.

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