Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers

Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers

Design: Cyberpunk Meets Functionality

Exterior: A sloping roofline flows into an electro-hydraulic tailgate that transforms into a 300kg-capacity truck bed. Flush door handles and 21-inch wheels underscore its tech ethos .

Signature “Shape-Shift”: The rear glass retracts, extending cargo space to 2.5m (camping deck) or 3.5m (mobile bedroom)10. Active grille slats optimize aerodynamics (Cd 0.237) .

Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers
Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers

Cyberpunk Meets Functionality

Exterior: A sloping roofline flows into an electro-hydraulic tailgate that transforms into a 300kg-capacity truck bed. Flush door handles and 21-inch wheels underscore its tech ethos .

Signature “Shape-Shift”: The rear glass retracts, extending cargo space to 2.5m (camping deck) or 3.5m (mobile bedroom) . Active grille slats optimize aerodynamics (Cd 0.237) .

Powertrain: Efficiency Without Compromise

Spec Value Real-World Edge
Range-Extender 1.5T Blue Whale RE + E-motor 44.28% thermal efficiency
Motor Power 231kW (314hp) 0-100km/h: 7.1s
Battery 39kWh LFP Pack 800V fast charge (30-80%: 20min)
EV Range 200km WLTC (15kWh/100km in winter)1 Emission-free commutes
Total Range 1190km (RE mode) Shanghai to Beijing sans fuel stops
RE Fuel Economy 5.4L/100km (real-world) Costs 1/3 of gas SUVs

Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers
Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers
Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers
Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers

Interior & Tech: Luxury Ambiance, Growing Pains

Comfort: Ventilated/massaging NAPPA seats, 256-color ambient lighting, and dual-layer glass ensure premium tranquility .

Intelligent Cabin:

Strengths: 28.8-inch AR-HUD + 15.4-inch rotating touchscreen + 12.8-inch co-pilot display; gesture-controlled parking .

Gaps: Snapdragon 8155 chip lags occasionally; limited third-party app support .

Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers
Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers
Changan E07 Range-Extender Review: The Shape-Shifting Companion for Modern Explorers

Brand Innovation: China’s Answer to Scene-Based Design

Changan avoids spec wars with disruptive ingenuity:

5 Mode Flexibility (Sports/SUV/Pickup/Extended/Off-road) covers 90% scenarios;

In-House Tech: Tianzhu AI model + Tianyu RE system break hybrid barriers .

Conclusion: Flawed, Yet Uniquely Liberating

The E07 RE isn’t perfect—its infotainment and details need polish. Yet with 1,190km range, 3.3kW V2L, and a 300kg tailgate, it redefines what one vehicle can do. For explorers who refuse to choose between urban refinement and wild frontiers, it’s the only 25万 ($35k) Swiss Army knife on wheels.