In January 2026, JSW Motors and Chery Automobile announced a partnership to enter the Indian passenger vehicle market. Under this collaboration, JSW will be responsible for local manufacturing, branding and market strategy, while Chery will supply product platforms, base models and components with limited technology sharing.
Expected Product Lineup & Launch Timeline
| Model | Expected Launch |
| Jetour T2 | Diwali 2026 |
| Jaecco J5 | 2027 |
| Jaecoo J7 | NA |
| Chery iCar V23 | 2027 |
| Chery QQ3 EV | NA |
Chery’s Jetour T2-based SUV will be the first model under this partnership, slated to arrive by Diwali 2026. Recently, the Chery iCar V23 (EV), Jaecoo J5 and Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid SUV have been spied testing in India. Interestingly, the carmaker has also patented the Chery QQ3 EV, hinting at its possible India launch.
Competition In India
If launched, the Jaecoo J5 will be positioned against the Hyundai Creta and other midsize SUVs, whereas the Jaecoo J7 will compete against the Tata Harrier and Jeep Compass.
Measuring 4.2 metres in length, the Chery QQ3 EV could be introduced as a Tata Nexon EV rival. The Cherry iCar V23 is a lifestyle, off-road electric SUV that may not have a direct rival in India. However, in terms of dimensions and expected pricing, it will take on the mainstream EVs such as Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti eVitara.
Powertrain Details
| Model | Jetour T2 | Jaecoo J5 | Jaecoo J7 | Chery QQ3 EV | Chery iCar V23 |
| Battery Options | 1.5L Petrol + 26.7kWh battery + dual motors | 60.9kWh | 1.5L Petrol + 18.3kWh battery + electric motor | 29.48kWh/41.28kWh | 59.93kWh RWD/81.76kWh AWD |
| Range | 1,000km | 461km | 12,00km | 310km/420km | 401km/510km |
In China, the Jaecoo J5 is available with a 60.9kWh battery pack paired with a front-mounted electric motor. It delivers a claimed NEDC range of 461km on a single charge. The Jaecoo J7 is globally offered with a 1.5L turbo petrol engine mated to an electric motor, pushing out a maximum power of 306bhp and 525Nm of torque. This setup offers an electric-only range of 90km and a combined range of up to 1200km.
The China-spec Chery QQ3 EV comes with two battery options – 29.48kWh and 41.28kWh – delivering a claimed range of 310km and 420km, respectively. The Chery iCar V23 is being offered with 59.93kWh RWD and 81.76kWh AWD battery pack options, promising a claimed range of 401km and 510km, respectively.
