Chery plans to establish 20,000 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging stations worldwide by 2029, allowing compatible electric vehicles to return electricity to the grid instead of simply drawing power from it.
The Chinese carmaker outlined the target at its 2026 Global Innovation Conference in Wuhu, where it demonstrated an integrated energy system combining solar generation, battery storage and megawatt-level ultra-fast charging.
Its Volt-dragon charging technology forms part of the system, alongside V2G equipment that enables two-way electricity flow between vehicles and the power grid.
Through V2G, electric vehicles can function as mobile energy storage units, supplying electricity during periods of high demand and helping balance fluctuations in renewable energy generation.
Chery said the technology could be particularly useful in markets with less-developed electricity infrastructure.
The company has already deployed a solar-powered microgrid at an electric heavy-truck facility in Spain, replacing diesel generators and significantly reducing operating costs.
The planned global network forms part of Chery’s wider investment in energy management, artificial intelligence and autonomous mobility.
The company also showcased a Level 4 robotaxi equipped with its Falcon Pilot intelligent driving technology. Designed for fully automated passenger pick-ups and drop-offs, the vehicle can work with autonomous mobile charging robots to manage its charging requirements.
Another exhibit was the Lingxiao J506 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Designed to carry passengers, it targets a top speed exceeding 350 kph and a flying range of more than 1,000km. Chery also displayed its AI-powered AiMOGA humanoid and quadruped robots.
Meanwhile, Chery Brand Night at the summit saw the global unveiling of the new Tiggo 7 and Tiggo X7 SUVs. Other vehicles on display included the fully electric Chery Q hatchback, recently shown at the Paris Motor Show, and the Chery Stockman pick-up.
