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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. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| 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 |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $16,650 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| 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 |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 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.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| 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 |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $16,650 |
| Standard import duty | $1,665 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $3,480 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $28,395 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chery Explore 06 C-DM (this model) | 18.3 kWh | 2672 mm | N/A | $16,650 |
| Geely Galaxy M7 | 29.8 kWh | 2785 mm | N/A | $16,640 |
| BYD Sealion 05 EV | 50.05 kWh | 2720 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $16,590 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 120 km |
| Battery | 18.3 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Length | 4501 mm |
| Width | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2672 mm |
| Curb weight | 1775 kg |
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.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $28,394 | +70.5% |
| France | EU | $28,478 | +71.0% |
| Netherlands | EU | $28,661 | +72.1% |
| Sweden | EU | $29,063 | +74.6% |
| Denmark | EU | $32,493 | +95.2% |
| Spain | EU | $28,371 | +70.4% |
| Italy | EU | $28,694 | +72.3% |
| Belgium | EU | $28,411 | +70.6% |
| Austria | EU | $28,278 | +69.8% |
| Portugal | EU | $28,827 | +73.1% |
| Ireland | EU | $28,827 | +73.1% |
| Poland | EU | $28,682 | +72.3% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $28,228 | +69.5% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $28,062 | +68.5% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $24,768 | +48.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $22,806 | +37.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $24,554 | +47.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $25,872 | +55.4% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $21,662 | +30.1% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $32,222 | +93.5% |
| Australia | Oceania | $24,165 | +45.1% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $24,520 | +47.3% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $22,465 | +34.9% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $23,880 | +43.4% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $32,422 | +94.7% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $26,638 | +60.0% |
| Mexico | North America | $36,021 | +116.3% |
| Canada | North America | $25,588 | +53.7% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $32,868 | +97.4% |
| South Africa | Africa | $30,164 | +81.2% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $16,650 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,665 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,479 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $28,394 |
Premium over base price: +70.5%
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