2025 iCar V23 Cyber Edition

• The 2025 iCar V23 Cyber Edition combines concept-car looks with real off-road specs and fast EV performance.

• Dual motors and 81.8 kWh battery deliver a 0–100 km/h time of 3.5 seconds and up to 500 km of range.

• Priced around $20,399, it’s the most affordable off-road-ready urban EV on the market.

Concept Looks That Made It to Production

The 2025 iCar V23 Cyber Edition doesn’t look like anything else on the road. With its flat, slab-sided surfaces and upright glasshouse, it gives off strong concept-car energy. The proportions are exaggerated on purpose—short overhangs, chunky tires, squared arches. The LED lighting front and rear looks clean but sharp, giving it a hint of futuristic military vehicle mixed with urban streetwear.

There’s nothing delicate about it. It’s compact, yes, but tough. It looks like it could survive a parking garage collapse.

Not Just a Pretty Face: Real Off-Road Specs

Despite the cartoonish exterior, the numbers are serious. This iCar V23 Cyber Edition comes with dual electric motors—155 kW combined (around 211 hp) and 292 Nm of torque. That’s good enough for a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 3.5 seconds. That’s hot-hatch quick, but in a boxy SUV body.

The 81.8 kWh battery gives it a claimed CLTC range of over 500 km. Real-world range will be less, obviously, but still solid for a vehicle in this price class.

Off-road chops? They’re not faked. The Cyber Edition clears 212 mm of ground, can climb steep approach and departure angles (43° and 41°), and even wade through water up to 600 mm deep. This isn’t just styling—it can handle itself when the road disappears.

Cabin Design That Skews Young

Inside, it’s digital, expressive, and designed for a younger crowd. Expect large displays, ambient lighting, and materials that favor clean lines over luxury flourishes. The squared-off steering wheel, floating center screen, and simplified layout reflect the vibe: minimal, but with attitude.

It’s not trying to compete with Mercedes interiors—it’s going after users who want an electric vehicle that feels like a gadget, not a salon. That includes app-connected features, drive modes, and an L2+ driver assistance suite that covers adaptive cruise, automated parking, and more.

Price, Rivals, and Market Niche

And here’s the kicker: all of this, including the AWD and 500 km range, starts at just $20,399 (FOB pricing). That’s for the top-spec iCar V23 Cyber Edition. Even the RWD trims come in below $15k. There’s no direct rival at this price. Tesla doesn’t do rugged compact EVs. BYD’s off-roaders are luxury-focused. Rivian’s closest product is still a year away and likely double the cost.

The iCar V23 Cyber Edition is carving out its own weird little niche—and doing it convincingly.

Technical Specification

Performance

• Rear-wheel drive version: 136 hp (100 kW), 180 Nm torque, 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
• All-wheel drive (Cyber Edition): 211 hp (155 kW), 292 Nm torque, 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds

Body Measurements

• Length: 4,220 mm (166.1 in)
• Width: 1,915 mm (75.4 in)
• Height: 1,845 mm (72.6 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,730 mm (107.5 in)
• Curb weight: 2,084–2,199 kg (4,594–4,848 lb), depending on configuration

Powertrain

• RWD: Rear-mounted single electric motor with single-speed gearbox
• AWD: Dual-motor setup (front and rear) with single-speed gearbox

Battery options:

• LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate): 50.6 kWh and 69.8 kWh (RWD trims)
• Ternary lithium (NMC): 81.8 kWh (AWD Cyber Edition)

Capacities & Capabilities

• Estimated range (CLTC):
• RWD: ~400 km (approx. 250 miles)
• AWD: ~500 km (approx. 310 miles)
• Ground clearance (AWD): ~212 mm
• Approach angle: ~43°
• Departure angle: ~41°
• Wading depth: ~600 mm
• Wheel options: 19-inch and 21-inch
• Driver assistance: L2+ level ADAS, including adaptive cruise control and auto parking

Price

• RWD Youth Edition: approx. USD $14,830
• RWD Advanced Edition: approx. USD $16,222
• AWD High-End Cyber Edition: approx. USD $20,399

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