JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At 1:00 PM local time on November 24, 2025, Chery proudly launched the world's first transformable multi-purpose SUV, "Chery X," at the GAIKINDO Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW). The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Zhou Dinghua, Executive Deputy General Manager of Chery International, alongside representatives from 100 leading Indonesian media outlets, including Kompas and Detik. Together, they witnessed a launch event defined by innovation and groundbreaking vision.
The transformable multi-purpose SUV made a stunning appearance at the center of a highly immersive venue. Its bold exterior design—featuring the "tiger roar" front grille, "tiger eye" taillights, and three parallel "claw mark" character lines—exuded a powerful presence, while its highly adaptable interior layout instantly ignited excitement across the audience. This innovative launch not only clearly conveyed the product's core concept of "breaking scene boundaries," but also allowed users to deeply experience the brand's forward-thinking vision for the future of mobility.
Designed to address the core challenge of "one person, multiple roles—one vehicle, multiple uses," it leverages its transformative capability to seamlessly cover 99% of family scenarios. With a length of 4,900 mm and a wheelbase of 2,800 mm, the vehicle provides a generous interior space. Its flexible layout—featuring a foldable second row and quick‑release third row—enables seamless transitions between multiple configurations: a 7‑seater for daily commuting, a luxurious 4‑seater, a camper van, and an open‑top SUV. This versatility effortlessly accommodates diverse needs. Built to navigate Indonesia's mountainous terrain and abundant waterways, the new model features a fully waterproofed powertrain—including the engine, transmission, electric motors, and battery system. With a wading depth of 700 mm and 220 mm ground clearance, it confidently navigates muddy paths and shallow streams, ensuring reliable performance across varied landscapes.
The launch of the new model fills a critical gap in Chery's multi-form SUV segment in Indonesia, complementing the existing product portfolio to establish a comprehensive product matrix that covers family, off-road, and personalized usage scenarios. With the new model now officially launched, Chery is set to transcend traditional usage boundaries and strengthen its competitive position in the region. By delivering intelligent mobility solutions that embody "One Vehicle, Endless Lifestyles," the brand aims to unlock new lifestyle possibilities for families in Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Chery's First Transformable 7-Seater SUV Debuts in Indonesia, Offering a New Family Mobility Solution
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
