The Jaecoo J7 SHS PHEV arrived in South Africa in June 2025 as the second most affordable PHEV in the country at R689,900. The SHS powertrain combines a 1.5T turbopetrol (105 kW / 215 Nm) with a 150 kW electric motor for 255 kW / 525 Nm combined. An 18.3 kWh LFP battery delivers 90 km of pure-electric range; total range is approximately 1,200 km. Claimed fuel consumption is 4.7 L/100 km.

Sold in a single fully-loaded grade including heated and ventilated leather seats, dual-zone climate with refrigerated armrest, full ADAS suite, panoramic sunroof, and a parcel shelf that doubles as a projection screen. Warranty is significantly upgraded to 7-year/200,000 km vehicle, 10-year/unlimited km battery, 10-year/1,000,000 km engine for the first owner.