GAC Trumpchi E9 PHEV 2025 2.0TM Super Fast Charge Vehicle Profile

Three Highlights and Three Caveats

• Fuel consumption in depleted mode is ~6.38L/100km — mid-to-high among PHEVs
• Curb weight ~2,420kg limits agility
• L2 ADAS only, no highway/city NOA functionality

Model Overview

Core Specifications

Ownership Costs

• Vehicle: 3 years or 100,000 km
• First owner lifetime e-powertrain warranty (with exclusions per official terms)
• Engine: Lifetime for first owner

• Full charge (25.6kWh): ~$4.35
• EV mode cost per km: ~$0.026
• Depleted mode at 6.38L/100km, gas $$1.0/L: $$0.064/km

• Charging: ~$260
• Fuel: ~$640
• Maintenance: ~$110
• Insurance: ~$1,500 (est.)
• Total: ~$2,510/year

Competitors Comparison

• Powertrain: E9 is the only 2.0T PHEV in this group at 274kW combined. Sienna is a non-plug-in hybrid, missing NEV policy benefits. Denza D9 and Wey Alpine use 1.5T PHEV.
• Charging speed: E9's 4C ultra-fast charging (8 min 30-80%) is unique. Denza D9 and Alpine need ~30 minutes.
• Space: E9 at 5,212mm is similar to Denza D9 (5,250mm). Alpine (5,045mm) is shorter, Sienna (5,165mm) in the middle.
• ADAS: Alpine leads with Coffee Pilot (254 TOPS) + LiDAR. Denza D9 uses DiPilot + 13 cameras. E9 and Sienna are L2 basic.
• 2nd row comfort: E9's semi-aniline zero-gravity seats with 16-point massage are a unique selling point.

Expert Reviews

1. 2.0T PHEV delivers confident power in all conditions; highway overtaking in depleted mode far better than 1.5T rivals
2. 4C super-fast charging is a genuine game-changer for PHEV MPVs — 8 minutes for 30-80%
3. SDC electromagnetic suspension with 4,000 data samples/second adjusts damping in real-time, delivering premium ride quality
4. Impressive NVH: 270° double-layer acoustic glass + 150 sound treatment points keeps cabin quiet at highway speeds

1. Depleted fuel consumption at 6.38L/100km is mid-to-high for PHEV MPVs
2. Comfort-tuned chassis shows noticeable body roll during aggressive driving
3. L2 ADAS is basic — no auto lane change, no navigation-guided driving, falling behind Alpine and higher-trim Denza D9
4. Third-row space is tighter than expected for adults on longer trips

• City EV range: Spring/Autumn 20-25°C, mixed city+expressway: ~120-130km, ~88-95% of CLTC (source: automotive media)
• Depleted highway: 120km/h cruise, ~7.5-8.5L/100km (source: owner feedback)
• Combined range: Full tank + full charge ~900-1,000km (source: professional media)

Real Owner Reviews

"The second-row zero-gravity seats are incredibly comfortable. My wife keeps the massage on during long trips — says it's better than home massage chairs"

"8 minutes to 80% is faster than my phone charges. Plug in while eating a quick meal and you're good to go"

"Test drove the Denza D9. Above 120km/h the E9 clearly has more punch. The 2.0T makes a real difference here"

"Previously drove an Odyssey. After switching to the E9, the difference in quietness is night and day. No need to raise voices at 120km/h"

"The infotainment can't match the new EV brands. UI smoothness and app ecosystem need improvement"

"Running on depleted battery on highways, I'm seeing about 7.8L/100km, higher than the advertised 6.38"

References

• Global Petrol Prices (2026). Electricity Prices Around the World, USD/kWh. Retrieved from https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/electricity_prices/
• IEA. Global EV Policy Explorer. Retrieved from https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/global-ev-policy-explorer
• GAC Motor Official. Trumpchi E9 Super Fast Charge. Retrieved from https://www.gacmotor.com/e9_sfc_new
• Zhihu. Nearly Perfect 10 MPVs. Retrieved from https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/1898833500964099456
• Yiche. Trumpchi E9 Test Drive Review. Retrieved from https://car.m.yiche.com/chuanqim8phev/pingce
• Sohu Auto. Trumpchi E9 Owner Reviews. Retrieved from https://db.m.auto.sohu.com/model_7072/dianping