2025 Changan Auto Hunter RE EV

• Changan’s 2025 Hunter RE EV offers 1,031 km of total range, with 180 km of pure electric driving.

• Dual-motor 4x4 setup produces 268 hp and 470 Nm, paired with a 2.0L turbocharged range extender.

• Competes directly with BYD Shark 6 DMO but undercuts it on price while offering longer range.

Design: Solid Stance With Everyday Usability

This isn’t your typical high-concept electric pickup. The Hunter RE EV looks like a proper workhorse, just dressed in more modern skin. The grille is bold, the proportions are squared-off, and it sits tall enough (220 mm ground clearance) to suggest it’s ready for more than just the school run.

At 5,380 mm long with nearly 2 meters of width, the Hunter’s got serious road presence. But it’s not bloated. Just utilitarian in a way that feels grounded.

Powertrain: Electric Where It Matters, Range When You Need It

What sets the 2025 Changan Auto Hunter RE EV apart is its hybrid architecture — technically, it’s an EREV (extended-range EV). There’s a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine that works purely as a generator, backing up the dual-motor 4x4 electric setup.

Together, the system makes 268 hp and 470 Nm of torque. Not a dragstrip destroyer, but quick enough for a mid-size truck with off-road in its brief. The real number here is range: 180 km of electric-only range, and a full 1,031 km total when the range extender kicks in. That’s more than most people will ever need in a day — or three.

Cabin and Features: Purposeful and Modern

Inside, it’s not flashy, but there’s enough tech to remind you this isn’t a bare-bones ute. A 12.3-inch touchscreen sits front and center, flanked by a 7.5-inch digital instrument cluster. It’s clean, functional, and doesn’t try too hard.

Seats five. Feels roomy. And for the price, the interior strikes a decent balance between comfort and durability. Nothing screams premium, but it won’t feel out of place in 2025’s EV landscape either.

Where It Lands in the Market

Here’s where things get interesting. Pricing in the Philippines puts the 4x2 version at ₱1.699 million and the fully loaded 4x4 Knight at ₱1.970 million. That undercuts a lot of plug-in rivals, including BYD’s Shark 6 DMO, while offering more electric range.

Changan’s going after a growing crowd of buyers who want an electric truck — but not one that requires daily charging or sacrifices utility.

The 2025 Changan Auto Hunter RE EV doesn’t shout. It just quietly checks boxes. Capable range? Check. Real 4x4? Check. Looks like a truck? Also check.

It’s one of those vehicles that might not grab headlines, but it’s probably going to make a lot of sense for buyers who need to get the job done — and want to do it without stressing about charging every night.

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