Chery · 2017–present

Chery eQ1

The Chery eQ1 is a battery electric city car that is manufactured by Chinese manufacturer Chery.

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Overview

The eQ1 was originally planned to be called the Chery @ant during the reveal in 2016, but was later given the eQ1 name in line with the Chery eQ. The Chinese nickname was still the "Ant" during the official launch in 2017. Originally code-named the Chery S51 EV, the Chery eQ1 is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor putting out 30 kW (40 hp) and 120 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft). The top speed of the eQ1 is 100 km/h (62 mph). The Chery eQ1 was available as part of the EvCard electric car-sharing service in China as of 2018. The battery capacity has been upgraded since the launch. For the 2019 model year, the stated battery capacity is at least 30.6 kWh, with the latest version reportedly having a 38 kWh battery. The stated NEDC range is 301 kilometres (187 mi). Charging takes 5–7 hours using a 6.6 kW charger, while fast charging from 30% to 80% takes 30–50 minutes. 2023 (facelift). On 28 October 2023 Chery launched an updated version of the Little Ant in China called the New Edition, which is sold alongside the previous version, marketed as the Classic Edition. The update was first previewed in April 2023 during Auto Shanghai as the Ant Q, while the production version kept the Little Ant name and was rebranded under the QQ product series. Changes to the exterior include a new a new front clip that lacks a grille, a 'floating roof' paint design, black-painted 15-inch wheels, and updated badging, while the dimensions remain unchanged and the headlights and lower front air intake are retained. The chassis is now made fully of aluminium. The interior features two-tone seating and steering wheel upholstery, with a digital gauge cluster and a 10.1-inch central infotainment display with Bluetooth and WeChat integration along with a wireless charging pad.

Powertrain

The eQ1 comes standard with a permanent magnet electric motor outputting 36 kW (48 hp; 49 PS) and 95 N⋅m (70 lb⋅ft) of torque. Several battery packs are available, including 24.0 kWh LFP, 25.1 kWh LFP, 28.9 kWh NMC, and 29.2 kWh LFP; the first two have a CLTC range rating of 251 kilometres (156 mi), while the latter two are rated at 301 kilometres (187 mi). At launch of the facelift, a higher end powertrain with an upgraded electric motor making 56 kW (75 hp; 76 PS) and 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 40.3 kWh NMC battery pack with a CLTC range rating of 408 kilometres (254 mi) was available. However, this version appears to have been discontinued by 2024. All versions have a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and are capable of DC fast charging, allowing for 30–80% charging time of 40 minutes.

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Specifications

name: Chery eQ1
Manufacturer: Chery
aka: DR 1.0 (Italy), Sportequipe 1 (Italy), Chery iCar (Brazil), MASADA EQ1 (South Korea), Aiqar eQ1 (Armenia, Bolivia, Cambodia, Curaçao, Georgia, Uzbekistan)
Production: 2017–present
Assembly: China
Class: City car (A)
Body style: 3-door hatchback
Layout: Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Related: Chery eQ
Battery: 24.040.3kWh
Electric range: 251-408 km
Wheelbase: 2150 mm
Length: 3200 mm
Width: 1670 mm
Height: 1550 mm
Kerb weight: 975-1275 kg

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Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57738328CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chery_eQ1CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1373884294 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chery_eQ1_20210227.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Evnerd · retrieved 2026-10-01
Manufacturer website (link only) — http://www.cheryev.cn/pc/cn/Product1.htmlLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.