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iCar · 2026BEVBattery Electric
V23
The mini electric G-Class — retro style for the young
A boxy retro design channeling Defender and G-Class vibes in a compact, affordable package. The V23 is a Chinese phenomenon, with iCAUR preparing its UAE launch after the V27's debut.
- 390
- PLANNED KM
- 211
- HP
- TBA
- 0-100
- 104
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: iCAUR official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Jordan
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
UAE
Announced — dealer details pending
Official manufacturer video
Luxury in motion
See the design and road presence in a dedicated film chapter, separate from the official photo gallery.
Captions when available
More official films
1Through members' eyes
iCar V23, 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.
The “first spotter” badge for this model is unclaimed — one person gets it, permanently.
See every unclaimed badgeBuyer question
If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the iCar V23?
Sign in to vote and see the crowdAn EV Gulf guide page — specifications and prices are for research and comparison, not a vehicle sale listing.
Technical Specs
- Official range
- 501 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 390 km
- Power
- 211 HP
- Torque
- 292 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- TBA
- Top Speed
- 140 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 81.76 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 104 kW
- AC Charging
- 6.6 kW
- Fast-charge time (30–80%)
- 30 min
WLTP
Price reference for comparison
A reliable Gulf price reference is not available for this model yet.
An in-app alert the moment a Gulf price appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- Unique styling — no lookalike in its class
- 210 mm clearance, excellent approach/departure angles
- Large 81.76 kWh battery for its size
Watch out for
- Gulf launch expected Sep 2026 — pricing unannounced
- Top speed limited to 140 km/h
- NMC battery — needs more heat care than LFP
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
24 factory mod ports — bolt on roof lights, off-road bumpers and accessories
43° approach, 41° departure and 210 mm clearance — real off-road numbers in a compact body
Exterior 'backpack' box on a side-hinged tailgate — Defender vibes, electric soul
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for iCar V23
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 iCar V23 in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
6.6 kW
~ 13 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
104 kW
Fast charging in 30 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)
≈ 4.711 JOD
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 →What would your week with V23 look like?
Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.
Indicative home rate for Jordan; adjust to your bill.
Weekly driving
410 km50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
- Energy from charger
- 95.5 kWh
- Equivalent 20–80% sessions
- 2
- Estimated time plugged in
- 14.5 hours
- Weekly energy cost
- JOD 9.550
How is this calculated?
Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 390 km; battery: 81.76 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.
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.
EV Gulf Score
49
/ 100
Heat range35%66
Charging25%41
Dealer support20%30
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
66
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
281–347 km
Typically ~333 km — that's 66% of the 501 km rated range.
Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
81.76 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h303 km60% of the official figure — 259 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer244 kmHeat Score 66/100 — Strong
10 minutes of charging+53 kmFrom the claimed 30-minute charge
A full charge at home≈ 13.5 hOn a 6.6 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
No agent on record with us
Our dealer directory covers EV sellers, not every franchise in the market — a blank here means we have not recorded an agent, not that none exists. Confirm before buying, and tell us if you know it.
- Agent in Jordan
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
“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.
From owners and the community
iCar V23 discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest Chery news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the iCar V23?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
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?
UAE
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 V23
No official iCar dealer in Jordan 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.
iCar V23 vs its rivals
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- GULF RANGE
- 390 km
- DC PEAK
- 104 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- 211 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
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- DC PEAK
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- 5.7 s
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- ¥242,800
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- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.45 s
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- CHINA PRICE
- ¥241,800
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- 470 km
- DC PEAK
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- 6.4 s
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- CHINA PRICE
- ¥248,800
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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