Omoda C7 shown at ACE 2026 in Malaysia, with 1.6T petrol and 1.5T plug-in hybrid versions open for booking
By Eve
At the paultan.org Auto Car Expo 2026, published on 31 October 2026, the Omoda C7 was displayed at the Omoda and Jaecoo booth, with test drives available. Bookings have been open since August, with estimated prices of RM160k for the petrol (ICE) version and RM180k for the PHEV, both locally assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam. The PHEV pairs a 156 PS 1.5 litre turbo engine with a 204 PS front electric motor for 360 PS and 530 Nm combined, and uses a BYD-sourced 18.3 kWh Blade LFP battery for a 95 km EV-only range and 1,250 km combined range.
Why it matters
A locally assembled PHEV at about RM180k with a 95 km electric range adds to the plug-in vehicles that Malaysian drivers will charge at home, at work and en route. CPOs and site hosts should note the 18.3 kWh battery, which points to AC charging demand rather than DC fast charging.
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- Original title
- “Omoda C7 on display at ACE 2026, test drive available – 1.6T ICE, 1.5T PHEV open for booking, RM160k-180k est”
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- 31 October 2026
- Updated
- 2 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Malaysia
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- Omoda
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