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Chery · 2025PHEVPlug-in Hybrid
Tiggo 8 PHEV
7-seat PHEV — established Chery network
7-seat PHEV with strongest Chinese dealer network in Saudi — Tiggo 8 has been Gulf-spec for years.
- 1,105
- PLANNED KM
- 326
- HP
- 8.5s
- 0-100
- 40
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: Chery official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
We separate brand representation from confirmed model availability, so the page never implies an unverified launch.
Your market
Bahrain
Not locally available
Track confirmed markets and request an alert when this changes.
Confirmed markets
Kuwait
Announced — dealer details pending
Saudi Arabia
Sahab United Motors (Al Yemni Group)
UAE
AW Rostamani Automotive
Qatar
Announced — dealer details pending
Official manufacturer video
Luxury in motion
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3Through members' eyes
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV?
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 1,200 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 1,105 km
- Power
- 326 HP
- Torque
- 510 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top Speed
- 200 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 19.27 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 40 kW
- AC Charging
- 7 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- 25 min
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 11,600 BHDto ≈ 14,100 BHD
≈ EstimatedUpdated December 2025
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- AWD dual-motor 326 HP (top)
- Faster DC than BYD
- Al-Jabr KSA 20+ years + Glasco UAE + Al-Mulla KW
Watch out for
- Conservative design
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
3DHT hybrid gearbox — three power sources, 9 drive modes and 11 ratios, a world-first design
40 kW DC charging — a 7-seat PHEV that goes 30% to 80% in twenty minutes
Queen Seat with massage and ventilation plus a Nap Mode
V2L outlet — power your camping appliances straight from the car
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
7 kW
~ 3 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Fast charging · DC
40 kW
Fast charging in 25 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)
≈ 0.59 BHD
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →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.
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.
Battery health
estimated97%Excellent
Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.
19.27 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsA full charge at home≈ 3 hOn a 7 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
Log your experienceAfter-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 Bahrain
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
Official agent in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan
“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.
Your agent & parts in Bahrain
Not verified in this research.
Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: KSA vehicle warranty 6yr/200,000 km; PHEV battery terms per market
Full parts & service guideFrom owners and the community
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest Chery news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
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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?
Kuwait Saudi Arabia UAE Qatar
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 Tiggo 8 PHEV
No official Chery dealer in Bahrain yet — browse the full directory across the Gulf.
All Gulf dealers & distributorsHow it stacks up
Ready spec cards: battery, range, charging and China list price. Share in one tap.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
- Chery Tiggo 8 PHEVCheryBattery19.27 kWh
- COMBINED RANGE
- 1,105 km
- DC PEAK
- 40 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 8.5 s
- POWER
- 326 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Voyah Free+ RWDVoyahBattery43.2 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 240 km
- DC PEAK
- 140 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.8 s
- POWER
- 292 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥219,900
Avatr 07 EREVAvatrBattery39.05 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 840 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- 310 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥219,900
Deepal S07DeepalBattery31.74 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 950 km
- DC PEAK
- 70 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.5 s
- POWER
- 238 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Jetour T2 i-DMJetourBattery43.24 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 150 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- 619 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥224,900
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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