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EREVs easier, cheaper to repair than PHEVs, claims Chinese brand

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First reported by CarExpert · 21 October at 12:52 pm

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The quick read

Chery's iCaur brand claims EREVs are easier and cheaper to repair than PHEVs
iCaur brand is due to launch in Australia in 2027
Extended-range electric vehicles have key advantages over plug-in hybrids
Chery's iCaur brand is a Chinese brand entering the Australian market

For dealers: Australian dealers should prepare for the potential impact of EREVs on their service and repair businesses

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The ADME angle

The arrival of Chery's iCaur brand in 2027 with its claim of EREVs being easier and cheaper to repair than PHEVs will put pressure on existing hybrid models in the Australian market

What it means for service revenue

Dealers who currently rely on servicing PHEVs may see a decline in service revenue if EREVs become more popular, as they require less maintenance and repair

The advantage of EREVs in terms of repair costs could also lead to a shift in consumer preference, with buyers opting for the potentially lower running costs of EREVs over PHEVs

Competitor response and market dynamics

Other manufacturers of PHEVs in the Australian market will need to respond to the claims made by Chery's iCaur brand, potentially by highlighting the benefits of their own models or by developing their own EREV technology

The entry of a new Chinese brand into the Australian market will also increase competition, potentially leading to pricing pressure and changes in market share

Preparing for the future

Dealers can prepare for the potential impact of EREVs by reviewing their service and repair operations and considering how they can adapt to the changing market

One decisive action a dealer could take this week is to research the EREV technology and its potential implications for their business, and to start discussing with their service team how they can prepare for the arrival of EREVs in the Australian market in 2027

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