The 2026 Chery Exeed ES presale is set to open on June 10, 2026, after the refreshed mid-large electric sedan made its first public appearance in dealer-ready trim. The headline upgrade is intelligence: Chery has equipped the new car with the Falcon 700 driver-assistance system — built on the same algorithm stack the company uses for its Robotaxi pilots in Wuhu and Shenzhen — and paired it with the new Lingxi AI cabin powered by Chery’s in-house Carmind large language model. As a benchmark, the current Star Era ES (Chery Exeed ES domestically) sells for ¥152,800 to ¥299,900 (about $21,076 to $41,366 at 1 USD ≈ ¥7.25), and the 2026 update is expected to land in a similar window when pricing is published.
2026 Chery Exeed ES Presale: What’s New for the Update
Visually the 2026 Chery Exeed ES carries over most of the current car’s sleek four-door coupé silhouette but tightens up a few key details. The fascia retains the signature pure-electric customizable LED light array, while range-extender (REEV) variants get a dedicated intake. The roof-mounted LiDAR is now smaller and better-integrated, and the side profile picks up new door-edge air-curtain channels for both styling and aero benefit. At the back, a full-width LED bar pairs with a power-deployable rear spoiler and a reworked diffuser to push the sporty intent.
Inside, the layout stays clean: full-digital instrument cluster, floating central touchscreen and a clutter-free console. Chery has deleted the crystal-effect trim used on outgoing cars and added a row of physical shortcut keys plus manual HVAC adjusters under the screen — a welcome change for users who have complained about hidden touch controls in modern Chinese EVs.
Falcon 700 ADAS: Robotaxi Algorithms in a Consumer EV
The marquee tech upgrade for the 2026 Chery Exeed ES presale is the Falcon 700 driver-assistance suite. The system uses 27 perception sensors — 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonics, three millimeter-wave radars and one roof-mounted LiDAR — and runs on algorithms ported from Chery’s Robotaxi research fleet. Functionally that translates into urban Navigate-on-Autopilot, automated lane changes on highway, point-to-point parking, summon and an upgraded automatic emergency braking calibration.
Carmind AI Lingxi Cabin
On the infotainment side, the new Lingxi AI cabin runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chipset and Carmind, Chery’s in-house automotive large language model. The combination is tuned to deliver more natural voice commands, smarter contextual responses (for example, suggesting a charge stop based on calendar entries and remaining range) and faster screen response. Chery is positioning Carmind as a direct competitor to HUAWEI HarmonyOS Cockpit and Xiaomi HyperOS Auto, and as a defensive moat against rivals such as the Luxeed V9 and Hyptec S600.
Powertrains: REEV and Battery-Electric Versions Carry Over
Powertrain hardware is expected to carry over from the current Star Era ES, with multiple drivetrain options:
- REEV single-motor: 1.5T range-extender plus rear electric drive, 195 kW combined, 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds, 255 km CLTC EV range and 4.9 L/100 km WLTC hybrid fuel.
- REEV dual-motor AWD: 345 kW combined, 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, 255 km CLTC EV range and 5.7 L/100 km hybrid fuel.
- Pure-EV single-motor: 185 kW or 230 kW, 0-100 km/h from 5.9 to 7.4 seconds, CLTC range options 550, 605, 680, 705, 710, 775 and 880 km depending on battery.
- Pure-EV dual-motor AWD: 353 kW combined, 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
The full-aluminum “Cloud Platform” intelligent chassis returns, as does the Snow Leopard AWD 2.0 torque-vectoring system, which can split torque front-to-rear and side-to-side intelligently based on grip and driver inputs.
How the Chery Exeed ES Stacks Up in the Segment
The 2026 Chery Exeed ES presale will pit the car against the Xpeng P7+, Zeekr 007, BYD Han EV and IM L7 in the Chinese mid-to-large EV-sedan segment. Where it now stands out is the Robotaxi-grade ADAS stack and an unusually generous range menu — the 880 km CLTC long-range trim, when ordered, will be one of the longest-rated EVs at this price. International buyers should also watch how Chery markets the same platform globally, given the brand’s aggressive export push under the Exeed and Omoda sub-brands.
Shoppers benchmarking the latest Chinese premium-leaning EVs this week should also have HIMA’s Luxeed V9 deliveries and the upcoming Hyptec S600 launch on their radar, as all three highlight how quickly Chinese OEMs are layering Robotaxi-grade ADAS and large-model cabin AI into mainstream cars.
FAQ: 2026 Chery Exeed ES Presale
When does the 2026 Chery Exeed ES presale open?
Chery has confirmed that the 2026 Chery Exeed ES presale opens on June 10, 2026, with both range-extender and pure-electric variants on the order books.
What is the Falcon 700 driver-assistance system?
The Falcon 700 system is Chery’s new ADAS suite for the 2026 Exeed ES, derived from the same algorithm stack Chery uses for its Robotaxi pilots and supported by 27 sensors including LiDAR for urban NOA, highway NOA and parking.
How long is the longest-range Chery Exeed ES?
The longest pure-EV variant of the 2026 Chery Exeed ES is rated at 880 km on the CLTC cycle, one of the highest figures in the Chinese mid-large EV-sedan segment.
What price range is expected for the 2026 Chery Exeed ES?
Pricing has not been announced yet, but based on the current Star Era ES range of ¥152,800 to ¥299,900 (about $21,076 to $41,366), the 2026 update is expected to land within a similar band.
Source: Autohome.com.cn
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