Chery Tiggo 9 C-DMOwner's Guide · Chery

Tiggo 9 C-DM Complete Guide

Chery's big flagship: 7 seats, 610 hp, 170 km pure EV and 1,400 km total range — a modern Land Cruiser alternative at nearly half the price.

🔌🔋 Plug-in Hybrid12 commands11 apps4 Gulf tips3 quick tasks8 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2025Reviewed 23 July 202611 min read

Overview

Large Gulf families wanting a 7-seat flagship with high power and low consumption — without Land Cruiser or Lexus pricing.

  • Super Hybrid system with 610 hp and 920 Nm
  • 170 km pure EV — longest in the family-PHEV class
  • DC fast charging — rare among PHEVs
  • 7 seats with massaging, heated and ventilated front seats

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Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM 2026
A car worth knowing

Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM 2026

Range1,200 kmBattery34.46 kWhPower610 HP0–1005.4 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
6.6 kW
~5.5h full charge

The 34.46 kWh LFP pack charges in 5-6 hours at home — one night covers two commute days for most people.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
71 kW
30–80% in 25 min

One of few PHEVs with DC fast charging — 30-80% in ~25 min (manufacturer CN-spec data).

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 0.86 AED
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • LFP pack — tolerates daily full charging and heat better than NMC.
  • 170 km of EV range means most of your weekly driving uses no petrol.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
1031 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
1.104 KWD
monthly: 0.091 KWD · daily: 0.003 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
138.508 KWD/yr
−99%
692.541 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Driving Modes

EV

Pure electric up to 170 km.

Best for
Commuting and city.
Behaviour
Completely silent.

HEV Auto

Smart petrol/electric balance.

Best for
Road trips.
Behaviour
Smooth with the 3DHT.

Save

Preserves battery charge.

Best for
Before city driving.
Behaviour
Temporarily higher fuel use.

Sport

Full 610 hp.

Best for
Overtakes.
Behaviour
Instant strong punch.

Sand/Off-road

AWD torque split for sand.

Best for
Light sand.
Behaviour
Reduced ESC.

Fuel

Tank size
70 L
Combined consumption
5.5 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1400 km
≈ 88.356 AED/tank · 95
  • 1,400 km total — Riyadh to Muscat on nearly one tank.
  • The official 1.4 L/100km assumes a charged battery — uncharged, expect 6-8 L.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

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Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

CarLinko

Verified
Official

Chery's official Super Hybrid app — rare remote control of even windows & sunroof

  • Remote engine start/stop and climate
  • Lock/unlock + remote windows & sunroof
  • Battery %, EV range and fuel at a glance
  • Digital service records and maintenance schedule

Officially launched in the UAE (Apr 2026) for the CSH lineup: Tiggo 7/8/9 and Arrizo 8 PHEV — activate at any Chery showroom. KSA: no documented rollout yet.

iOSAndroidFree

Import Screen Toolkit

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Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

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Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

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Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

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مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Verified
Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

Verified
Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

Verified
Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

Verified
Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery & Range

Battery
34.46 kWh LFP
EV range
170 km
Total range
1,400 km
DC charging
30-80% in ~25 min

Performance

System power
610 hp
Torque
920 Nm
0-100
~5.4 sec
Gearbox
3-speed DHT
Drive
AWD

Dimensions

Length
4,810 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Seats
7
Boot (all seats)
448 L

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

King of long hauls

1,400 km total means Riyadh → Dubai → Al Ain on nearly one tank. Fill the 70 L tank, charge the battery, and go.

Cooling all three rows

A big 7-seat cabin takes longer to cool — run the second-row zone from the start and pre-cool 15 minutes on summer days.

Chery is Gulf-proven

Chery has sold in the Gulf for 15+ years — parts and trained techs are available, unlike brands that arrived yesterday.

Light sand only

AWD and Sand mode handle campsites and tracks, but it's a heavy family SUV without diff locks — serious dunes are not its place.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Smart key fob

Recommended

Keyless entry and start.

Chery app

Remote AC and charge-status control.

Driving Assist

ACC + Lane Keep

L2

Highway semi-autonomous driving.

AEB

Automatic emergency braking.

360° camera

Full surround view.

Blind Spot

Mirror alerts.

Driver monitoring

In-cabin camera watching for drowsiness.

Safety

  • 10 airbags

    Full coverage including a front center airbag.

  • Acoustic glass + reinforced body

    Flagship-grade protection and comfort.

  • Protected LFP pack

    IP68 protection with continuous safety checks.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

A fully electric week

  1. Charge at home every other night
  2. Keep EV mode for the city
  3. 170 km covers two normal commute days

Comfortable family trip

  1. Pre-cool for 15 minutes
  2. Enable front-seat massage
  3. Turn on second-row AC for the kids

Save electricity for the city

  1. Enable Save on the highway
  2. Petrol runs efficiently at speed
  3. Battery saved for arrival traffic

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Money Saver

    A PHEV with DC — exploit it

    Most PHEVs charge AC only. The Tiggo 9 C-DM takes DC in ~25 min — on trips, one coffee stop restores 100+ km of EV range.

  • Comfort

    Massage in traffic

    Riyadh or Dubai traffic? Front-seat massage from the comfort menu — eases back and neck tension after a long day.

  • Gulf-SpecificAdvanced

    Save + EV travel strategy

    Golden travel rule: HEV on highways, Save 100 km before arrival, EV in the city — tangible fuel savings on long Eid road trips.

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Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in UAE

Chery: AW Rostamani | Exeed: Al Ghurair Motors

Chery showrooms Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah/RAK; Exeed launched UAE late 2023 via Al Ghurair.

Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: KSA vehicle warranty 6yr/200,000 km; PHEV battery terms per market

Full parts & service guide

FAQ

  • The PHEV starts around AED 139,900 (Zigwheels, July 2026), with the Tiggo 9 family topping out near AED 172,000.

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Reviewed: 2026-07-23