Ezz Elarab El Sewedy to Launch Jaecoo J8 PHEV in Egypt on October 26

Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Investments, the local agent for Jaecoo in Egypt, will officially launch the brand on October 26. The event will reveal Jaecoo models, prices. Trim levels for the Egyptian market, headlined by the Jaecoo J8 in two plug-in hybrid versions. The top AWD variant delivers up to 428 horsepower.

Jaecoo J8 PHEV — Hybrid Power Meets SUV Size

The Jaecoo J8 relies in some markets on a plug-in hybrid system combining a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine with a 3-speed hybrid transmission. The front-wheel-drive J8 PHEV produces 367 horsepower and 605 Nm of torque. The J8 PHEV AWD adds three electric motors alongside the gasoline engine, pushing total output to 428 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque.

The J8 belongs to the large SUV segment, offering a hybrid powertrain that pairs gasoline and electric propulsion. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds in the AWD version according to published global specs. Those numbers put it squarely against other large hybrids in the Egyptian market.

Battery, Charging and Dimensions

The AWD version packs a 34.46 kWh battery, supporting AC charging at up to 6.6 kW and DC fast charging at up to 70 kW. These specs give Jaecoo a competitive edge in Egypt's electric and hybrid vehicle market, where demand for plug-in models blending performance and fuel efficiency keeps rising.

Dimensions for the Jaecoo J8 come in at 4820 mm long, 1930 mm wide. 1710 mm tall, with a 2820 mm wheelbase. That footprint gives it a strong road presence and a spacious cabin suited to families shopping for a large SUV. Jaecoo is expected to reveal the rest of its lineup and pricing within days.