Jaecoo J8 seven-seat plug-in hybrid priced from $68,990 in NZ

Jaecoo's first seven-seater, the 315kW J8 SHS-P plug-in hybrid, arrives this month in a single Summit grade with 169km of claimed electric range.

Richard Edwards November 4, 2026 · 2 min read

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Jaecoo J8 SHS-P seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV driving at sunset

Jaecoo’s first seven-seater, the J8 SHS-P plug-in hybrid, will reach New Zealand dealerships this month in a single Summit grade priced at $68,990 plus on-road costs.

The J8 uses Chery’s Super Hybrid System, pairing a 105kW/215Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with three electric motors: two at the front, rated at 75kW and 90kW, and a 175kW unit driving the rear axle. Combined outputs are 315kW and 580Nm, and drive goes through a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.

Its 34kWh battery gives a claimed 169km of electric range on the NEDC cycle, and Jaecoo quotes a total driving range of up to 1000km. The battery charges at up to 70kW DC.

Jaecoo J8 parked at DC fast chargers — The J8’s 34kWh battery charges at up to 70kW DC.

“Our customers have been asking for a 7-seat SUV and we’re more than happy to meet their demands with the compelling J8 SHS-P,” says Roy Muñoz, chief commercial officer for Omoda Jaecoo Australia and New Zealand. “With a striking design, luxurious interior and advanced hybrid technology, the J8 SHS-P ticks all the right boxes for not just families, but a wide variety of Kiwi buyers.”

Equipment

The Summit grade includes:

20-inch alloy wheels and LED projector headlights
Quilted leather seats, with heating, ventilation and massage up front
Twin 12.3-inch screens and a head-up display
Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
14-speaker Sony audio, including two speakers in the driver’s headrest
Panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade
50W wireless phone charger and a built-in fragrance system
Power tailgate and second-row window shades
360-degree camera and 10 airbags

Jaecoo J8 dashboard with twin 12.3-inch screens and ambient lighting — Twin 12.3-inch screens sit above a row of physical climate controls.

Jaecoo J8 quilted leather second-row seats — The second row slides and reclines.

Boot space is 200 litres with all seven seats in use and 738 litres with the third row folded. Braked towing capacity is 1600kg, or 750kg unbraked.

Jaecoo J8 boot with the third row folded — Boot space rises from 200 to 738 litres with the third row folded.

The J8 comes in Arctic White, Carbon Black, Ocean Blue and Iridium Silver. It has a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, up to seven years of roadside assistance and an eight-year unlimited-kilometre warranty on the high-voltage battery.