Chery unveils new TIGGO models, robots and energy tech at global summit

Chery used its 2026 Global User Summit in Wuhu, China, to unveil the all-new TIGGO 7 and TIGGO X7 and showcase an expanding mobility strategy that spans AI, robotics and energy infrastructure. The event also highlighted future products such as a Level 4 Robotaxi, an eVTOL aircraft and a plan for 20,000 V2G-enabled stations by 2029.

Why it matters: - Chery is signaling that its future is not just about cars, but about a wider mobility and energy ecosystem. - The summit tied family-focused vehicles to autonomous driving, robotics and smart charging, showing where the brand wants to compete next. - The company also outlined infrastructure plans that could matter in markets with weaker electricity networks.

What happened: - Chery held its 2026 Global User Summit in Wuhu, China, under the philosophy “Together. For Family.” - Chery Brand Night featured the global reveals of the all-new TIGGO 7 and TIGGO X7 at the Wuhu Grand Theatre. - Families from around the world joined Chery brand ambassadors Peter Crouch and Edwin van der Sar on stage. - The event also included a branding exhibition for media, customers and the public.

The details: - The new TIGGO models were presented as SUVs designed around the needs of modern family life. - The exhibition included models from Chery’s global lineup, including the all-electric Chery Q hatchback and the Chery Stockman pick-up. - Chery positioned those vehicles around safety, comfort and practical family use. - An AI-powered AiMOGA humanoid robot and a quadruped robot were also on display. - Chery said the robots draw on its global R&D resources, supply chain and mass production capabilities. - Farrell Hsu, managing director at Chery UK, said the summit showed the speed of Chery’s customer-focused technology development and its long-term strategy in AI, robotics and smart energy infrastructure. - Hsu added that Chery’s UK expansion is backed by a new R&D centre at UTAC Millbrook.

Between the lines: - Chery is using the summit to broaden its identity beyond a traditional automaker. - The mix of family branding and advanced technology suggests the company wants to connect emotional appeal with technical credibility. - The presence of robotics, charging systems and autonomous vehicles points to a strategy built around control of the full mobility stack, not just vehicle sales. - The UK message also shows Chery is trying to reassure local buyers that its global engineering work supports its market entry and growth.

What's next: - Chery presented a Robotaxi for global markets with Level 4 autonomy. - The vehicle uses Falcon Pilot intelligent driving technology and supports automated passenger pick-ups, drop-offs and coordinated charging with autonomous mobile charging robots. - Chery said its intelligent driving systems have completed certifications under international regulatory frameworks, including UN/ECE. - The company also showed the Lingxiao J506 passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft. - Chery said the aircraft uses the same core technological foundation as the Robotaxi, targets a top speed above 350 km/h and has a range of more than 1,000 km. - Chery plans to establish 20,000 V2G-enabled stations worldwide by 2029. - The company said the network is meant to support markets with less-developed electricity infrastructure and help accelerate more sustainable transportation. - Chery also showcased Volt-dragon ultra-fast charging and a V2G smart energy demonstration station that combines solar generation, battery storage and megawatt-level charging into a local microgrid. - Chery said its integrated solar, storage and charging solutions have already shown commercial potential in Europe, including at an electric heavy-truck facility in Spain where solar-plus-storage replaced diesel-powered electricity generation and cut operating costs.

The bottom line: - Chery is betting that the next phase of mobility will blend cars, software, robotics and energy systems into one platform. The summit was a public preview of that strategy.