2025 iCar V23 S 4WD
By Lorenzo Bianchi July 17, 2025
The 2025 iCAR V23 S 4WD revives rugged, off-road styling with a sharp electric AWD setup and up to 500 km CLTC range.
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At around USD 20,400, it undercuts rivals while adding real-world G-Wagen and Defender flair.
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Features include off-road angles near 43°, useful ground clearance and a side-hinged “backpack” box—details that hint at real adventure potential.
When the 2025 iCAR V23 S 4WD shows up in press images, it’s loud in its boxy way. Tall, squared-off greenhouse. Heavy flares. Sturdy stance. This is no soft crossover—it’s got real presence. The retro-inspired cylindrical LEDs and wide 4.22 m body bring unmistakable G-Wagen energy without ever seeming like a gimmick.
Rugged Proportions & Design Details
The stance is compact-yet-muscular. At 1,845 mm tall and with a 2,730 mm wheelbase, it feels balanced. Wheel-arch extensions are honest, not decorative. Look closer—there’s a quirky side-opening rear “backpack” storage hatch. Clever. And ground clearance is about 212 mm, topped off with 43° approach and 41° departure angles—looks like it wants dirt, not just pavement.
Dual‑Motor Performance & Range
Underneath, it’s dual-motor AWD: 155 kW (211 hp) and 292 Nm torque. That punch gets it to 100 km/h in a brisk 3.5 seconds. Impressive for a lifted compact. The big 81.8 kWh battery lets it claim around 500 km (CLTC) between charges . Fast charging: about half an hour for an 80% top-up—quick enough to stay nimble.
Inside: Practical Meets Clean
Interior shots aren’t out yet, but earlier models show a simple layout—angular center stack, big touchscreen, physical climate controls. Think utility with a digital edge. And with the backpack box, clever storage seems front of mind.
Competitive Context: Undercutting the Field
At about USD 20,399, the iCar V23 S 4WD significantly undercuts similarly sized EVs like small Austro-Korean rivals or the Geely Galaxy E5—without losing off-road flair. It nods at Land Rover and Jimny DNA, yet keeps sticker shock low.
Technical Specification
Performance
Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version: 136 hp (100 kW), 180 Nm torque — 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
All-wheel-drive (AWD) 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: 2,735 mm (107.5 in)
Curb Weight:
RWD base model: 1,630 kg
Mid-level RWD: 1,710 kg
AWD Cyber Edition: 1,825 kg
Powertrain
RWD: Single rear-mounted electric motor, single-speed gearbox
AWD Cyber Edition: Dual motors (front and rear), single-speed gearbox
Capacities & Range
Battery Options:
47.28 kWh LFP battery – ~301 km range (CLTC)
59.93 kWh LFP battery – ~401 km range (CLTC)
81.76 kWh NMC battery – ~501 km range (CLTC)
Charging:
Fast charging: 30–80% in approx. 30 minutes
Slow charging: 10.5 to 14 hours depending on battery size
Off-Road Capabilities (AWD version):
Ground clearance: 212 mm
Approach angle: 43°
Departure angle: 41°
Maximum wading depth: 600 mm
Price
RWD Youth Edition (47 kWh): approx. US $14,830
RWD Advanced Edition (60 kWh): approx. US $16,222
AWD High-End Cyber Edition (82 kWh): approx. US $20,399