Chery to Launch iCAUR V23 Electric SUV Brand in South Africa

China's Chery to launch iCAUR brand in May in South Africa

Retro looks, electric punch: The all-new iCAUR V23 coming to SA in May 2026 - SME Tech Guru

A new era of motoring is on the horizon, arriving with confidence, distinctive design and a clear electrified focus. The all-new iCAUR V23, from the Chery Group’s adventure-focused electric SUV brand, is set to debut in South Africa in May 2026, bringing competitive pricing, generous standard specification and retro-inspired styling to the local EV market. The V23 marks iCAUR’s first model for South Africa and introduces a different take on the …

Chery to launch iCAUR V23 electric SUV brand in South Africa

Chery plans to launch its iCAUR V23 electric SUV brand in South Africa in May this year as it looks to broaden sales in new markets.

iCAUR V23: SA lineup confirmed

iCAUR South Africa has confirmed the local V23 lineup, which is scheduled to launch in our market in the coming months. Image: iCAUR In July 2025, we reported that Chery’s iCAUR new-energy vehicle (NEV) sub-brand is heading to South Africa, with the Chinese marque scheduled to launch its local operations in 2026. And in January 2026, the company announced its multi-year dealership strategy for SA. The first iCAUR model set to be introduced to ou…