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Chery · 2026PHEVPlug-in Hybrid
Tiggo 9 C-DM 106
Chery's flagship at a smarter price — 7 seats and 106 km EV
The entry Tiggo 9 C-DM: an 18.67 kWh LFP pack with 106 km CLTC EV, 381 hp and 7 seats — flagship family luxury at the range's lowest price.
- 80
- PLANNED KM
- 381
- HP
- 8.8s
- 0-100
- 41
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Kuwait
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
UAE
AW Rostamani Automotive
Saudi Arabia
Sahab United Motors (Al Yemni Group)
Official manufacturer video
Luxury in motion
See the design and road presence in a dedicated film chapter, separate from the official photo gallery.
Captions when available
More official films
3Through members' eyes
Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
The “first spotter” badge for this model is unclaimed — one person gets it, permanently.
See every unclaimed badgeBuyer question
If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM?
Sign in to vote and see the crowdAn EV Gulf guide page — specifications and prices are for research and comparison, not a vehicle sale listing.
Technical Specs
- Official range
- 106 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 80 km
- Power
- 381 HP
- Torque
- 610 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Top Speed
- TBA
- Battery Capacity
- 18.67 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 41 kW
- AC Charging
- TBA
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
9,000 KWDto 14,000 KWD
≈ EstimatedUpdated July 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- 7 seats and 381 hp from around KWD 9,000
- LFP battery — better thermal safety in Gulf summers
- Chery's long Gulf presence means parts availability
Watch out for
- DC charging capped at 41 kW — slow next to the 210 trim
- Complex 3DHT — needs specialist servicing
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
CDC magnetic suspension with stepless damping — a 'magic carpet' ride
3DHT hybrid gearbox — three power sources, 9 drive modes and 11 ratios, a world-first design
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM in the Gulf.
Fast charging · DC
41 kW
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
0.467 KWD
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Chery has not published: AC charging power — we show only what is official.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
Battery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
18.67 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsThe Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
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Agent in the Gulf, not in your market
There is a factory agent in nearby markets — warranty usually does not transfer automatically, and servicing means moving the car. Ask before buying.
- Agent in Kuwait
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
Official agent in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
Your agent & parts in Kuwait
Not verified in this research.
Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: KSA vehicle warranty 6yr/200,000 km; PHEV battery terms per market
Full parts & service guideFrom owners and the community
Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest Chery news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
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access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
Awaiting local evidence
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Where have we observed an access route?
UAE Saudi Arabia
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
Where to buy the Tiggo 9 C-DM
No official Chery dealer in Kuwait yet — browse the full directory across the Gulf.
All Gulf dealers & distributorsHow it stacks up
Ready spec cards: battery, range, charging and China list price. Share in one tap.
Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
- Chery Tiggo 9 C-DMCheryBattery18.67 kWh
- COMBINED RANGE
- 80 km
- DC PEAK
- 41 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 8.8 s
- POWER
- 381 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥165,900
XPeng G7 Super EREV 1704 MaxXPengBattery55.8 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 320 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6.9 s
- POWER
- 296 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
BYD Sealion 05 DM-iBYDBattery18.3 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 670 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 8.1 s
- POWER
- 210 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Deepal S05DeepalBattery27.28 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 780 km
- DC PEAK
- 60 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.9 s
- POWER
- 218 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Deepal S07 EREV 300DeepalBattery39.05 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 1,040 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.6 s
- POWER
- 258 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥173,900
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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