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Chery expands Indian market entry plans with new SUV patent filings
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Chery Automobile has expanded its intellectual property presence in India through the filing of design patents for two additional global SUVs - the Lepas L4 EV and the updated Exeed RX plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
Although patent filings do not necessarily confirm a commercial launch, they indicate the company's intention to protect these products in the Indian passenger vehicle market.
The latest filings come as Chery is expected to enter the Indian market through its partnership with JSW Motors, which is preparing to launch a new passenger vehicle brand focused on new-energy vehicles (NEVs). Several Chery-derived models have already been spotted undergoing testing in India, indicating that preparations related to the company's market plans are ongoing.
Chery's patent activity in India
Over the past year, Chery has expanded its portfolio of patented vehicles in India. Models already protected include:
- Jetour T2
- Jaecoo J5
- Jaecoo J7
- Tiggo 7L
- Tiggo V (formerly T1TP)
- Lepas L6
- QQ3 EV
- Exlantix concepts
The addition of the Lepas L4 and Exeed RX increases the company's future product options should it decide to introduce multiple SUVs under the forthcoming JSW Motors brand.
Lepas L4 EV
The newly patented Lepas L4 EV is among the latest products from Chery's electric sub-brand, Lepas. Unveiled globally at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, the SUV has been developed primarily for international markets, with styling influenced by contemporary European design trends.
Powertrain
Global specifications include:
- 67 kWh battery pack
- 150 kW front-mounted electric motor
- Front-wheel-drive configuration
- Claimed driving range of approximately 450 km
In addition to the fully electric version, Chery also offers a plug-in hybrid variant featuring:
- Up to 90 km of pure electric driving range
- Combined output of 205 kW
- Peak torque of 350 Nm
Updated Exeed RX
The second vehicle covered by the patent filing is the updated Exeed RX, Chery's coupe-style SUV, which recently underwent an exterior redesign for global markets.
The facelift introduces:
- Larger cascading front grille
- Connected LED daytime running lights
- C-shaped front bumper elements
- Sharper LED headlamps
- Revised exterior detailing
The same vehicle is marketed under different names depending on the region, including:
- Exeed RX
- Chery Yaoguang C-DM
- Omoda C9
- Esteo RX (Russia)
Plug-in hybrid powertrain
The updated Exeed RX features a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Global specifications include:
- Combined driving range of up to 1,400 km
Battery options:
- 19.5 kWh
- 34.5 kWh
- Pure electric driving range of up to 210 km
- Availability in both two-wheel-drive (2WD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations
Inside, the SUV features a digital cabin centred around a 24.6-inch curved dual-screen setup, integrating two 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and instrumentation functions.
What could this mean for India?
Although design patents are primarily filed to protect intellectual property, Chery's increasing number of India-specific filings suggests a long-term strategy rather than isolated legal formalities.
The company has already established a technology partnership with JSW Motors, which is expected to introduce a range of SUVs based on Chery platforms. Industry reports indicate that the initial products could include SUVs, crossovers and electrified models tailored to Indian consumers.
Given the Indian government's continued push towards vehicle electrification and growing consumer acceptance of hybrid technologies, both the Lepas L4 EV and the Exeed RX PHEV could be considered for a future product line-up if market conditions are favourable.
Analysis
Chery is expanding the range of products it has protected through patent filings in India. Rather than focusing on a single model, the company is securing protection for electric, hybrid and conventional SUVs across multiple sub-brands.
The Lepas L4 could provide JSW Motors with a compact electric SUV offering, while the Exeed RX could serve as a plug-in hybrid option in the SUV segment.
While neither patent filing confirms an imminent launch, Chery's continued patent activity, combined with ongoing product testing and its partnership with JSW Motors, suggests that the company is developing a broader product strategy for the Indian market rather than planning a limited model introduction programme.
Although patent filings do not necessarily confirm a commercial launch, they indicate the company's intention to protect these products in the Indian passenger vehicle market.
The latest filings come as Chery is expected to enter the Indian market through its partnership with JSW Motors, which is preparing to launch a new passenger vehicle brand focused on new-energy vehicles (NEVs). Several Chery-derived models have already been spotted undergoing testing in India, indicating that preparations related to the company's market plans are ongoing.
Chery's patent activity in India
Over the past year, Chery has expanded its portfolio of patented vehicles in India. Models already protected include:
- Jetour T2
- Jaecoo J5
- Jaecoo J7
- Tiggo 7L
- Tiggo V (formerly T1TP)
- Lepas L6
- QQ3 EV
- Exlantix concepts
The addition of the Lepas L4 and Exeed RX increases the company's future product options should it decide to introduce multiple SUVs under the forthcoming JSW Motors brand.
Lepas L4 EV
The newly patented Lepas L4 EV is among the latest products from Chery's electric sub-brand, Lepas. Unveiled globally at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, the SUV has been developed primarily for international markets, with styling influenced by contemporary European design trends.
Powertrain
Global specifications include:
- 67 kWh battery pack
- 150 kW front-mounted electric motor
- Front-wheel-drive configuration
- Claimed driving range of approximately 450 km
In addition to the fully electric version, Chery also offers a plug-in hybrid variant featuring:
- Up to 90 km of pure electric driving range
- Combined output of 205 kW
- Peak torque of 350 Nm
Updated Exeed RX
The second vehicle covered by the patent filing is the updated Exeed RX, Chery's coupe-style SUV, which recently underwent an exterior redesign for global markets.
The facelift introduces:
- Larger cascading front grille
- Connected LED daytime running lights
- C-shaped front bumper elements
- Sharper LED headlamps
- Revised exterior detailing
The same vehicle is marketed under different names depending on the region, including:
- Exeed RX
- Chery Yaoguang C-DM
- Omoda C9
- Esteo RX (Russia)
Plug-in hybrid powertrain
The updated Exeed RX features a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Global specifications include:
- Combined driving range of up to 1,400 km
Battery options:
- 19.5 kWh
- 34.5 kWh
- Pure electric driving range of up to 210 km
- Availability in both two-wheel-drive (2WD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations
Inside, the SUV features a digital cabin centred around a 24.6-inch curved dual-screen setup, integrating two 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and instrumentation functions.
What could this mean for India?
Although design patents are primarily filed to protect intellectual property, Chery's increasing number of India-specific filings suggests a long-term strategy rather than isolated legal formalities.
The company has already established a technology partnership with JSW Motors, which is expected to introduce a range of SUVs based on Chery platforms. Industry reports indicate that the initial products could include SUVs, crossovers and electrified models tailored to Indian consumers.
Given the Indian government's continued push towards vehicle electrification and growing consumer acceptance of hybrid technologies, both the Lepas L4 EV and the Exeed RX PHEV could be considered for a future product line-up if market conditions are favourable.
Analysis
Chery is expanding the range of products it has protected through patent filings in India. Rather than focusing on a single model, the company is securing protection for electric, hybrid and conventional SUVs across multiple sub-brands.
The Lepas L4 could provide JSW Motors with a compact electric SUV offering, while the Exeed RX could serve as a plug-in hybrid option in the SUV segment.
While neither patent filing confirms an imminent launch, Chery's continued patent activity, combined with ongoing product testing and its partnership with JSW Motors, suggests that the company is developing a broader product strategy for the Indian market rather than planning a limited model introduction programme.