Power Wheels Magazine A Notch Above
Hongqi Philippines reinforces its commitment to combining high performance with real-world efficiency as its all-wheel-drive (AWD) battery electric vehicles posted impressive results at the Department of Energy (DOE) Eco Run held on September 24, 2025.
The DOE Eco Run covered a 154.5-kilometer route from Tarlac through Pangasinan to La Union via the
Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Intended to generate credible, real-world energy
efficiency data, the run included a wide mix of internal combustion vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and battery
electric vehicles, with most BEVs running single-motor drivetrains and only a few participating with
dual-motor AWD systems, all under actual highway driving conditions.
Representing Hongqi were its high-powered, dual-motor AWD variants, which featured the highest
horsepower and torque outputs among the vehicles in the run. During the test, the vehicles were driven to
reflect typical highway behavior—accelerating to overtake slower traffic at 100 kph before returning to
cruising speed of 80 kph. Even under these real-world highway conditions, all three vehicles still delivered exceptional energy efficiency results, reflecting Hongqi’s balanced approach to performance
and efficiency.
? EHS7 Flagship AWD – 48.79 km/Lge
? EH7 Flagship AWD – 51.16 km/Lge
? EHS9 Flagship AWD – 40.57 km/Lge
These results are particularly noteworthy given the vehicles’ performance specifications. Both the EHS7
Flagship AWD midsize SUV and EH7 Flagship AWD midsize sedan produce 610 hp (455 kW) and
756 Nm of torque, while the larger EHS9 Flagship AWD full-size SUV delivers 544 hp (405 kW) and
750 Nm of torque. These figures highlight Hongqi’s ability to balance powerful dual-motor AWD
performance with efficient energy consumption.
Although Hongqi’s RWD variants did not participate in the DOE Eco Run, Hongqi Philippines shared their
manufacturer-tested city-driving efficiency results. The EHS7 Executive SUV recorded an impressive
61.4 km/Lge, while the EH7 Executive sedan achieved an even higher 63.5 km/Lge. These RWD variants produce 339 hp (253 kW) and 450 Nm of torque, demonstrating that even with a single motor drivetrain, they deliver both strong performance and high energy efficiency. These figures underscore Hongqi’s emphasis on efficiency across its EV lineup, regardless of drivetrain configuration.
“The DOE Eco Run results reaffirm Hongqi’s commitment to delivering electric vehicles that combine exceptional performance with real-world efficiency,” said Rashid Delgado, President of Hongqi Philippines. “Hongqi’s BEVs demonstrate that high performance and efficiency can go hand in hand. From our dual-motor AWD models to single-motor RWD vehicles, each achieves strong power and notable energy efficiency, reflecting our commitment to engineering excellence and a refined driving experience across the entire lineup.”
With a diverse BEV lineup that ranges from performance-focused AWD trims to highly efficient
single-motor variants, Hongqi Philippines offers electric vehicles that cater to varying customer needs,
whether prioritizing power, efficiency, luxury, or a balance of all three.