What is Chery announcing at the 2026 International Business Summit?

Chery is releasing a new global sustainability plan focused on achieving a zero-carbon future. The plan covers vehicle-to-grid technology, advanced battery platforms, hybrid powertrains, and green synthetic fuel exploration, presented to global partners at the summit running from 24 to 28 April 2026.

What is vehicle-to-grid technology and how does Chery use it?

Vehicle-to-grid technology allows electric vehicles to function as mobile energy storage units. Chery is developing a V2G system that charges vehicles during off-peak hours and enables them to supply power back to the grid during periods of high demand, forming part of what the company calls an intelligent energy ecosystem.

How many countries does Chery operate in?

Chery operates in more than 130 countries and regions, supported by an international network of research, production, and strategic partnerships.

Is Chery developing solid-state batteries?

Yes. Chery is currently developing all-solid-state battery technology with the goal of achieving higher energy density targets. This is described as an active development programme.

What is E-FUEL and why is Chery exploring it?

E-FUEL refers to green synthetic fuel. Chery is exploring this technology as a way to minimise carbon emissions across the full lifecycle of a vehicle. The company describes it as one element of its broader approach to deep decarbonisation alongside electrification.

How has Chery tested its vehicles globally?

Chery has completed over 13 million kilometres of testing across 44 countries and nine major regions. Its global validation programme covers 127 safety tests that the company states exceed international standards by 20%.

What thermal efficiency does Chery claim for its hybrid engine, and how does that compare to the industry?

According to Chery, its KunPeng Power dedicated hybrid engine reaches a thermal efficiency of 48%, which the company describes as approaching significant internal combustion engineering limits. This is Chery's own stated figure and has not been independently certified in the primary source. For context, other Chinese manufacturers including Geely and Dongfeng have also recently claimed thermal efficiency figures at or above 48% for their own hybrid engines, with Geely holding a Guinness-verified record of 48.4% as of April 2026.

How does Chery's vertical integration strategy address carbon tariffs?

Chery's green strategy spans upstream raw materials, core components, and vehicle manufacturing within a vertically integrated industrial chain. The company explicitly frames this structure as a means of maintaining technological independence and addressing international regulatory requirements including carbon tariffs, reducing supply chain exposure to trade policy shifts.

What technology stack is Chery presenting to partners at the summit?

Chery describes its offering as a verified, full-scenario technology stack. This covers KunPeng Power hybrid, BEV, and hydrogen powertrain options; the Rhino Battery platform with full-lifecycle management; ultra-fast charging; V2G grid integration; all-solid-state battery development; and E-FUEL exploration. The 127-test global validation programme across 44 countries underpins the company's performance claims.

Chery vehicle-to-grid EV strategy and zero-carbon roadmap unveiled at 2026 summit

Q: What is the Rhino Battery?

The Rhino Battery is Chery's battery platform, focused on raising industry standards for safety and efficiency. Chery emphasises full-lifecycle battery management, targeting faster charging, longer battery life, and improved charging protocols for international users.

Category: Automotive, Batteries, Market Trends, Power Electronics, Recycling & Second Life, Regulation & Policy, Smart Charging, Sustainability & ESG, Testing & Validation, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

April 24, 2026

Chery branded graphic outlining its new energy technology strategy and vehicle-to-grid EV ecosystem presented at the 2026 International Business Summit.

Chery presented its vehicle-to-grid strategy and zero-carbon technology roadmap to global partners at the 2026 International Business Summit

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Chery is using the 2026 International Business Summit, running from 24 to 28 April, to release a new global sustainability plan built around vehicle-to-grid technology, advanced battery platforms, and a vertically integrated supply chain. The Chinese automaker is targeting a zero-carbon future through integrated industry chain development, presenting its energy transition commitments to partners across its network of more than 130 countries and regions.

Chery vehicle-to-grid technology and smart energy ecosystem

Central to the new strategy is Chery’s development of vehicle-to-grid technology, designed to turn EVs into active participants in load management rather than passive consumers of grid capacity. Under the V2G framework, vehicles charge during off-peak hours and supply power back to the grid during peak demand, forming what Chery describes as an intelligent energy ecosystem.

Alongside V2G, Chery is exploring E-FUEL, or green synthetic fuel, as a pathway to reduce carbon emissions throughout a vehicle’s entire lifecycle. The company also emphasises deep decarbonisation and recyclable materials across its value chain as part of its broader effort to improve global competitiveness while reducing its environmental footprint.

KunPeng Power, Rhino Battery, and the fleet electrification stack

Chery’s KunPeng Power platform now covers hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen energy applications. According to Chery, its dedicated hybrid engine reaches a thermal efficiency of 48%, which the company describes as approaching significant internal combustion engineering limits. The engine is positioned as a solution for regions with varying power infrastructure, where a high-efficiency hybrid option remains relevant alongside pure BEV alternatives.

The Rhino Battery underpins the range with a stated focus on raising industry standards for safety and efficiency. Chery emphasises full-lifecycle battery management across its self-developed charging technology, targeting faster charge times, increased longevity, and improved charging protocols for international users. The company is also currently developing all-solid-state battery technology to achieve higher energy density targets.

To validate performance across varied climates and terrains, Chery has completed over 13 million kilometres of global testing across 44 countries and nine major regions. Its validation programme covers 127 safety tests which, according to the company, exceed international standards by 20%.

Vertical integration as a response to carbon tariffs

Chery’s sustainability plan is structured around vertical integration, spanning upstream raw materials, core components, and vehicle manufacturing. The company frames this approach as both a technological and a regulatory strategy, explicitly citing carbon tariffs among the international compliance requirements it is designed to address.

At the 2026 International Business Summit, Chery aims to deliver what it describes as a verified, full-scenario technology stack to global partners. The summit marks a formal presentation point for the company’s zero-carbon roadmap, with V2G grid integration, advanced battery storage, hydrogen powertrain coverage, and synthetic fuel exploration each forming part of the strategy as it currently stands.

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Chery vehicle-to-grid EV strategy and zero-carbon roadmap unveiled at 2026 summit

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