Yet another new hybrid is proving it can easily go beyond its claimed range. Jaecoo Philippines’ first hybrid offering, the J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System), has officially been range-verified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) after driving 1,488.8 kilometers on a full tank of fuel and on a single full charge.
The Jaecoo J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) is powered by a gasoline engine, electric motor and battery, capable of achieving a global claimed range of up to 1,200 kilometers. Its dual sources of power combine to produce 340 horsepower and 525 Newton-meters of torque.
Verification test
The efficiency run was monitored by the AAP, the country’s biggest and most prestigious auto club. Like with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, the AAP regularly conducts efficiency runts to verify the efficiency of fully electric and hybrid vehicles. For this test, manufacturers typically select routes that favor flat and fuel-efficient conditions, Jaecoo Philippines opted for a more challenging and realistic approach, testing it across diverse terrains including urban roads, highways, as well as steep climbs and descents, to prove its efficiency in everyday driving scenarios.
Two J7 SHS units underwent the four-day-long verification range test. They ran on full tanks of fuel and fully charged batteries and hit speeds of 80-100-kph on highways and 40-60-kph in city and provincial roads. Following the Northern Loop Route, the vehicles took off in Biñan, Laguna in full EV mode. The vehicles then transitioned to using the hybrid mode while cruising through the Ilocos Region, Cagayan, Aurora, and Nueva Ecija before arriving at a gasoline station along the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
The units also faced intense road conditions, including climbing 200-kilometers of steep ascents and downhill routes, terrains typically avoided in eco runs due to their effect on fuel consumption. This makes the J7 SHS’ verified efficiency all the more remarkable, demonstrating that its fuel economy can easily withstand real-world conditions.
Throughout the efficiency activity, the J7 SHS returned average fuel consumption of 24.4 km/L. Notably, one unit achieved 1,488.8 km, while the other reached 1,480.1 km, highlighting its exceptional consistency in fuel efficiency. With remaining ranges of 44 km and 24 km, respectively, these figures prove the J7 SHS’ capabilities and reliability across diverse terrains.
“The J7 SHS’ AAP Verification Range highlights its superior range and performance in the world of hybrid models. This achievement amplifies our ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable automotive technologies aimed to improve the driving experience of modern drivers by setting new and world-class standards for hybrid vehicles,” said Marco Chen, OMODA and JAECOO Motor Philippines’ Country Director.
Interested buyers may inquire about the model via the social media pages of the dealerships in U.N. Avenue, Manila; Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Alabang, Muntinlupa City; Marcos Highway, Pasig City. They may also check the model out at its first dealership store at the G-Mall, Cebu City.