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Chery A9 sedan launch updates and competition market positioning
In After the July 2024 Chery introduced launch of the Fulwin A9 sedan in China, offering both a plug‑in (plug‑in hybrid (EREV) and a fully electric (BEV) version. The hybrid claimed a combined fuel‑economy of 99 km per litre, while the BEV used a 70.11 kWh LFP battery to achieve up to 655 km (CLTC). Within the first 72 hours BEV) and the model attracted 18,173 firm pre‑orders, highlighting strong consumer interest. Two weeks later Chery unveiled subsequent introduction of the Windy A9 electric sedan, priced between 10.99 million and 12.99 million yuan. All trims share Chery continued to promote the same A9 line in August 2024. The company announced the Wind Cloud A9, keeping the 70 kWh battery and LFP battery, a CLTC range of 655 km CLTC range, but differentiate through features such as automatic parking, laser lidar, and a massage‑function seat. price band of 10.99‑12.99 million yuan. Chery positioned framed the Windy A9 model as a move away from aggressive price‑cutting following the milestone of 20 million global sales, while still positioning it against Xpeng’s MONA M03, emphasizing a lower price, longer base‑range, which sells for 11.98‑15.18 million yuan and advanced driver‑assist hardware. Both launches underscore offers 540‑640 km range. The consistent specifications and pricing underline Chery’s strategy to capture market a larger share in of China’s competitive electric‑vehicle segment. market as other manufacturers such as ZunJie and Deep Blue roll out premium MPV and SUV offerings.