EV
Battery only.
- Best for
- Daily.
- Behaviour
- Silent.
Family PHEV with the largest Chinese dealer network in Saudi (Naghi 50+ points) — half the price of RAV4 hybrid.
Gulf families wanting affordable PHEV with broad dealer support.
A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.
3 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

19.94 kWh in 4 h.
48 kW — faster than BYD.
See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Battery only.
Smart blend.
Engine charges.
Full power.
Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
One app for Haval and Tank — remote climate, locks and vehicle status
UAE: officially rolled out for Haval H6/Jolion and Tank — activation needs a dealer consent form (~1 week), sign it on delivery day. KSA/Kuwait: ask the dealer.
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
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.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
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.
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
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.
The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping
Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.
Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather
Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.
Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
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.
Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations
Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
Largest Chinese network. Best parts availability.
PHEV inherits same platform.
1100 km combined.
When Gulf firmware applied at dealer.
Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Standard.
Bluetooth.
ACC + Lane Keep.
Braking.
Alert + reverse.
Auto.
Surround.
Top rating.
Front, side, curtain, knee.
Boron steel.
Thermal safety.
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
In HEV mode open the submenu and pick “Force” to set a minimum SOC — the engine holds charge at that level. Best pattern: hold 60–70% on the highway where petrol is efficient, then glide through city traffic in silent EV mode.
Crawl mode holds a steady low speed over rough terrain — you steer while the Tank manages throttle and braking per wheel. Combine with the center + rear diff locks in soft sand: less fatigue, fewer stucks.
Tank Turn brakes the inside rear wheel to pivot the big SUV (5.6 m radius), while the “transparent chassis” camera shows the ground under the car — invaluable on rocks or cresting a dune blind.
The GWM App won't link until Connected Services are activated via a dealer consent form — and it takes ~a week. Sign it on collection day so remote AC is ready before your first hot week.
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Al Naboodah Group
UAE distributor for GWM/Haval/Tank; extensive service network (65+ yr group).
Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: HEV/PHEV battery terms per market; KSA: 6yr/200k km vehicle + 10yr/1M km engine (first owner) + 5yr roadside
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Reviewed: 2026-05-22