Thinking Beyond Petrol? The JAECOO J7 PHEV SHS Makes the Switch Effortless
We live in an era of petrol price volatility, where frequent trips to the petrol station would be laden with dread were it not for generous government subsidies. But we all know the writing’s on the wall for cheap fuel, with the government’s plan for phasing out blanket subsidies on the cards.
If you’re still driving a traditional ICE car, now is as good a time as ever to consider something different for your next ride.
Enter the JAECOO J7 PHEV: SHS - a plug-in hybrid SUV that's turning heads in Malaysia not just for its looks, but for what it offers under the hood and, more importantly, what it means for your monthly expenses.
Here are three reasons to ditch your traditional ICE car for this PHEV.
1. Super Range, Super Efficiency, Super Savings
The JAECOO J7 PHEV delivers Super Range of up to 1,300 km (NEDC) by pairing its 18.3 kWh battery with a highly efficient petrol engine. To put that into perspective, that is enough to potentially drive from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore and back on a single tank, without stopping to refuel.
With a fully charged battery, the J7 PHEV achieves Super Efficiency with a combined fuel consumption of just 1.0 L/100 km (NEDC). Its pure electric driving range of up to 106 km (NEDC) also means many daily commutes can be completed without using a drop of petrol.
Even when the battery is not regularly charged, the J7 PHEV remains impressively efficient, recording fuel consumption as low as 4.77 L/100 km in charge-sustaining mode. That is significantly lower than a typical conventional C-segment SUV, which can consume anywhere from 9 to 15 L/100 km.
The result is Super Savings: lower fuel costs for daily driving, fewer visits to the petrol station and greater flexibility for longer journeys.
2. Impressive Tech
Completing the J7 PHEV's three "Supers" is Super Power, delivered by JAECOO's advanced Super Hybrid System (SHS).
The system combines a fifth-generation 1.5L TGDI Dedicated Hybrid Engine, an 18.3 kWh battery and a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) to deliver both outstanding efficiency and strong performance.
With a combined output of 347 PS and 525 Nm of torque, the J7 PHEV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds. This gives drivers the responsive power needed for confident overtaking, daily driving and longer journeys, without compromising its Super Range or Super Efficiency.
A major flaw for most PHEVs is that they can only be charged slowly via AC. However, the JAECOO J7 PHEV: SHS offers 40 kW DC fast charging, a first-to-market feature for Malaysia when the vehicle was launched in 2025. DC charging from 30% to 80% takes just 20 minutes, while AC charging over the same range takes three hours at 6.6 kW.
Another rare feature for hybrids is this SUV's Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability with an output of up to 3.3 kW, which lets you use the car's battery to power external appliances like coffee machines, laptops or lights. This comes in handy during camping trips or even emergencies.
3. Unbeatable Value
Available for just RM158,800 (OTR without insurance), the JAECOO J7 PHEV: SHS is roughly priced on par or slightly above most of its traditional ICE SUV rivals.
Think about that. For around the same price, you get a fully loaded C-segment SUV with a next-generation hybrid powertrain, premium interiors, an EV-like driving experience, and bells and whistles such as a 540-degree camera system and Level 2.5 ADAS safety suite that would typically only be available in a significantly higher-priced car.
The JAECOO J7 PHEV: SHS is also locally assembled right here in Shah Alam, which helps keep the price competitive. When you factor in long-term fuel savings in a rapidly escalating cost environment and dwindling fuel subsidies, and a generous warranty package from OMODA & JAECOO Malaysia, this premium hybrid SUV starts to make a lot of sense. Future-proof your wallet now and ditch that ICE car!
Test drive this new plug-in hybrid SUV at your nearest OMODA & JAECOO dealership today.
