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Hongqi · 2026BEVBattery Electric

EH7

A 5-metre executive electric sedan at a market-breaking price

The Hongqi EH7 packs a 4.98 m electric sedan with 510 km WLTP range from AED 81,900 at the official dealer — unmatched value in its class.

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410
PLANNED KM
344
HP
7.8s
0-100
180
kW DC

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In detail

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Source: Hongqi official media

A clearer buying decision

Availability and regional dealers

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Your market

Egypt

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Confirmed markets

UAE

Altawkilat (Universal Motors)

Jordan

Akamas Automotive

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Hongqi EH7, as people actually see it

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Technical Specs

Official range
510 km

WLTP

Real Range (Gulf-tested)
410 km
Power
344 HP
Torque
450 Nm
0-100 km/h
7.8 s
Top Speed
190 km/h
Battery Capacity
85 kWh
DC Fast Charging
180 kW
AC Charging
11 kW
Fast-charge time (30–80%)
18 min
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 1,074,400 EGP
VerifiedUpdated July 2026

This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.

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In the Gulf

Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)

Gulf Pros

  • Official dealer price from AED 81,900 — cheapest in the 5 m class
  • 510 km WLTP — several Dubai ↔ Abu Dhabi round trips
  • Standard Apple CarPlay + Android Auto

Watch out for

  • NCM battery — needs more heat care than LFP
  • Hongqi EV service network still small outside the UAE

What sets it apart

Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.

A 22,500 rpm e-motor — the industry's fastest-spinning at launch

Rear-wheel steering with variable damping — unexpected agility for a 5 m sedan

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Guide to charging

What to know about charging your Hongqi EH7 in the Gulf.

Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 8 hours from 0 to 100%

Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.

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Fast charging · DC
180 kW
Fast charging in 18 minutes

Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.

Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 335.75 EGP
Full charge at home

An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.

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Before you buy

What would your week with EH7 look like?

Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.

Where would you usually charge?

Indicative home rate for Egypt; adjust to your bill.

Weekly driving
410 km
50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
Energy from charger
94.4 kWh
Equivalent 20–80% sessions
2
Estimated time plugged in
13.5 hours
Weekly energy cost
EGP 170.00
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How is this calculated?

Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 410 km; battery: 85 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.

Practical tips for Gulf drivers

EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.

Summer heat (45-50°C)

Charge during cooler hours and use battery preconditioning if your variant supports it, following the owner manual.

Prayer times and charging

Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.

Ramadan

Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.

Sand and dust

Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.

Cross-border travel

For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.

Insurance and maintenance

Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.

EV Gulf Score

Excellent
Heat range35%69
Charging25%83
Value20%100
Dealer support20%100
How the score works (published formula)

A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.

Real-Range Index

Curated estimate
Strong

Summer real range · 45°C

295–365 km

Typically ~351 km — that's 69% of the 510 km rated range.

Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.

Method & ranking
Battery health
estimated
100%Excellent

This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.

85 kWh
Battery registry — method & reports
The numbers that matter here
At 130 km/h328 km64% of the official figure — 249 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer276 kmHeat Score 69/100 — Strong
10 minutes of charging+95 kmFrom the claimed 18-minute charge
A full charge at home≈ 8.5 hOn a 11 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world

Owner experiences

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After-sales

Agent in the Gulf, not in your market

There is a factory agent in nearby markets — warranty usually does not transfer automatically, and servicing means moving the car. Ask before buying.

Agent in Egypt
None

Official agent in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan

Vehicle warranty
Not published
Battery warranty
Not published

“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.

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Chinese car · China Access

How can you get the Hongqi EH7?

We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.

3
access routes

Observed local availability

Local route observed

Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.

Independent importer

Awaiting local evidence

It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.

Import via EV Gulf

Inspection + freight + registration

We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.

Where have we observed an access route?

UAE
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If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.

Where to buy the EH7

No official Hongqi dealer in Egypt yet — browse the full directory across the Gulf.

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How it stacks up

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Hongqi EH7 vs its rivals

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    GULF RANGE
    410 km
    DC PEAK
    180 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    7.8 s
    POWER
    344 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
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    —
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    —
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    —
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  4. XPeng MONA M03 610 Ultra Long Range MaxXPeng
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China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle

Best fit for the UAE

EVs officially sold in the UAE through an authorised dealer, ranked by the EV Gulf Score: heat range, charging, value and support

  1. Deepal S05 BEV 620Deepal
    Battery68.82 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    470 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    6.48 s
    POWER
    272 hp
    PRICE (AED)
    84,000 AED
  2. XPeng MONA M03 540 Long Range PlusXPeng
    Battery51.8 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    410 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    7.4 s
    POWER
    218 hp
    PRICE (AED)
    78,000 AED
  3. Geely Galaxy E5 530Geely
    Battery60.22 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    400 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    6.9 s
    POWER
    218 hp
    PRICE (AED)
    78,000 AED
  4. MG MG4 437MG
    Battery42.8 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    330 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    —
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    PRICE (AED)
    48,000 AED
  5. Hongqi EH7Hongqi
    Battery85 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    410 km
    DC PEAK
    180 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    7.8 s
    POWER
    344 hp
    PRICE (AED)
    81,500 AED

Starting price converted approximately to AED from KWD; dealers vary · range on the stated test cycle

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