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Chery expands coverage for Rhino batteries, electric motors, and control units in electrified vehicles sold in China
On July 1, 2026, the mandatory standard GB38031-2025, aimed at automotive battery safety, came into effect in China. Shortly after, Chery announced a lifetime warranty for Rhino batteries used in electrified vehicles sold in the country.
The measure applies to the first owner, provided the vehicle is used for non-commercial purposes. The coverage also includes the cars’ electric motors and control units.
According to Chery Automobile, the decision aims to reinforce consumer confidence in new energy vehicles. The initiative comes amid stricter requirements against fire, explosion, and thermal runaway in batteries.
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Chery’s lifetime warranty covers Rhino batteries in electric and hybrid cars
The new coverage applies to electrified vehicles equipped with Rhino batteries in China. Thus, the policy includes fully electric, plug-in hybrid, and extended-range electric models.
Currently, Rhino batteries appear in models from four brands of the group: Chery, Exeed, Jetour, and iCar, also called iCaur.
According to the automaker, if a vehicle sold or in commercialization suffers damage from thermal runaway caused by a traction battery defect, the owner will receive a new car of the same model.
However, the replacement is only valid when there is no human cause involved in the problem.
New Chinese rule raised requirements for automotive batteries
Chery’s decision is linked to the entry into force of the GB38031-2025 standard. According to the company, this is the most stringent standard ever adopted in China for automotive battery safety.
Among the requirements, the battery must not catch fire or explode within two hours after a thermal runaway event.
Additionally, smoke must not enter the passenger compartment within five minutes of the alert being triggered.
The standard also requires resistance to three impacts from a 30-millimeter steel sphere, with energy of 150 joules.
The battery must not ignite or explode after 300 fast charge cycles.
Policy expands commitment initiated by Chery in 2023
The new warranty also expands a previous policy of the automaker. In 2023, Chery had already announced a lifetime warranty for its vehicle line.
Now, however, the focus shifts to the safety of Rhino batteries within electrified systems.
With this, the company attempts to position the battery as a point of trust for consumers interested in electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and extended-range models.
Chery maintains plan for solid-state batteries in 2027
In addition to the new warranty, Chery states that it will continue investing in technologies for electrified vehicles in China.
Among the plans is the large-scale offering of solid-state batteries in 2027.
Meanwhile, the automaker continues developing other types of batteries in cooperation with CATL and Gotion.
According to data from China EV DataTracker cited by the company, Chery’s best-selling model in China in May 2026 was the QQ3 EV electric hatch.
The vehicle had 8,523 units delivered that month. Additionally, the model will also be launched in the global market under the name Chery Q.
Warranty reinforces competition for trust in the electrified vehicle market
The lifetime warranty for Rhino batteries arises at a strategic moment for Chery. After all, safety, durability, and risk of failure are still among the main concerns for those considering buying an electrified vehicle.
With the new Chinese regulation, the automaker starts associating its battery line with more rigorous tests and broader coverage.
Thus, Chery’s promise not only changes the warranty policy. It also reinforces the importance of battery safety in the competition for electric and hybrid car consumers in China.
