Data status: partial — verify before purchase decisions
Key specifications (range, battery, power, or performance) are not fully confirmed for this model. Figures shown are indicative and should be verified against the manufacturer or a supplier quote before ordering.
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Entity Snapshot
The Chery Explore 06 C-DM is a suv PHEV from CHERY, listed from $16,650 ex-factory. CLTC range is 120 km from a 18.3 kWh pack. Catalogued as a structured product record: trim, battery, range, drive power, and reference price.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 18.3 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 120 km / N/A |
| Drive power | N/A |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| Reference price | ≈ $16,650 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | N/A |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4501 mm |
| Width | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2672 mm |
| Curb weight | 1775 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 14.02 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Technology
| Battery type | LFP |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
| Drive architecture | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
Technology fields are recorded verbatim from the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value. Linked terms open the glossary or the relevant explainer.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
Export notes
Landed-cost, import-duty, and per-market pricing data for this model lives on electricvehiclehub.net — see the full export profile there.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ Battery chemistry, drive architecture & charging interface
- ✓ Certification & HS code classification
- ≈ 40HQ packing (length-graded estimate)
- ≈ Fields marked N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value
Data source: China EV Mart catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-22 · Verification: unverifiable
Specifications
| Brand | CHERY |
| Body type | SUV |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Family / nameplate | Explore 06 |
| Currency | USD |
| Price basis | China ex-factory reference price |
| Price (ex-factory) | $16,650 |
| Range (CLTC) | 120 km |
| Battery | 18.3 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Length | 4501 mm |
| Width | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2672 mm |
| Curb weight | 1775 kg |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
| HS code | 870340 |
| Data tier | Tier 1 |
| Verification status | unverifiable |
Chery Explore 06 C-DM (starting at $16,650) is a SUV from CHERY.
- Range: 120.0 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 18.3 kWh
Overview
Chery’s Chery Explore 06 C-DM is an front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid electric SUV. This SUV plug-in hybrid electric is positioned as a value-segment import, from $16,650 ex-factory. Specification highlights are a 18 kWh battery, LFP chemistry, and a CLTC-rated range of 120 km. For the SUV plug-in hybrid electric, Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff — the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +30.1% over base (about $21,662 landed). This SUV plug-in hybrid electric is positioned for families and commercial fleet operators seeking low landed cost.
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