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The most powerful REEV in segment — 510 hp, 0-100 in 4.4 sec, air suspension, official Dongfeng dealer support in Saudi.

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🔋⛽ Range-Extended EV17 commands11 apps6 Gulf tips3 quick tasks8 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2025 · first launched 2022Reviewed 22 May 202612 min read

Overview

Gulf families wanting strong performance + plush ride + local official warranty.

  • REEV: 230 km EV + 900 km petrol = 1130 km
  • AWD dual-motor 510 HP + 720 Nm
  • Adaptive air suspension + active dampers
  • Official Saudi dealer via Al-Yemni Motors
  • EuroNCAP 5 stars — internationally tested

Watch the car

A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.

EV Gulf Video HubA dedicated video for every guide car

Watch the Voyah Free

1 OEM video + an EV Gulf spec film

Range1,357 km
Battery43 kWh
Power482 HP
0–1004.5 s
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EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
6.6 kW
~7h full charge

43 kWh in 7 h.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
100 kW
10–80% in 30 min

100 kW peak.

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 1.073 SAR
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • Voyah Free sold in Norway + Europe — proven hot/cold.
  • Pre-condition from Voyah app before DC.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
832 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
1.673 KWD
monthly: 0.138 KWD · daily: 0.005 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
137.94 KWD/yr
−99%
689.698 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Range Extender

Pure-electric range
195 km
Gulf real-world · 230 km CLTC
Total range
1130 km
battery + extender
Engine
Dongfeng C15TDR — 1.5T turbo — generator only
Series — never drives wheels

When does it activate?

Below 15% SoC or full-power demand.

Driver control

EV / Hybrid / Battery Charge.

Why REEV makes sense in the Gulf

1130 km combined + tow cabin trailers easily with 720 Nm torque.

Driving Modes

EV

Battery only.

Best for
Daily.
Behaviour
Silent.

Hybrid

Smart blend.

Best for
Travel.
Behaviour
Smooth.

Battery Charge

Engine refills battery to 70%+.

Best for
Before city without chargers.
Behaviour
Higher temp use.

Off-road

Raises suspension 30mm + locks AWD.

Best for
Packed sand and beach.
Behaviour
Auto-returns above 80 km/h.

Fuel

Tank size
60 L
Combined consumption
6.8 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1130 km
≈ 76.797 SAR/tank · 95
  • 95 octane.
  • Air suspension compressor warranty: 5 years.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

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Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.

Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

Import Screen Toolkit

Verified
Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

Verified
Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

Verified
Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

CarModApps + MagicBox

Verified
Third-party

An app store of 100+ screen-adapted apps for Li Auto and Zeekr — installed from a laptop or the MagicBox dongle

  • Apps re-scaled for the car displays (nav, video, music)
  • Installs on all three Li Auto screens incl. the rear
  • Re-install support after OTA updates

The de-facto standard in the Russian Li Auto community (Russian UI). Gulf owners can replicate the same result free via plain ADB (adb install -g) — the service just adds convenience and a curated catalog.

Car ScreenFrom ~$90/3 months · 7-day trialWebsite

EV Gulf charging map

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

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EV Gulf trip planner

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Verified
Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

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Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

Verified
Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

Verified
Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 1,860+ charging points

  • Map of Green Charger points across Dubai; check live availability in the app
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is optional: guests can start via QR in Guest Mode and pay directly.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · AED 0.70/kWh AC or AED 1.20/kWh DC + VAT for registered accountsWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery

Size
43 kWh CATL
EV range
230 km CLTC
Combined
1130 km

Performance

Power
510 HP
Torque
720 Nm
0-100
4.4 sec
Drivetrain
AWD dual-motor

Dimensions

Length
4905 mm
Weight
2380 kg
Seats
5

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

Tested for Gulf

Officially sold in KSA — Gulf-spec firmware tuned.

UHP tires for summer

510 hp + 720 Nm on standard tires wears fast at 50°C. Use UHP all-season.

Off-road raises suspension

+30 mm — useful on packed sand and beach.

Air suspension swallows bumps

Best ride quality in REEV segment.

3 service centers in Saudi

Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam. 7-year warranty.

Best REEV for families

Optional twin captain row 2, 720 Nm for towing cabins.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Voyah app

Recommended

Bluetooth + UWB.

NFC card

Tap on B-pillar.

Huawei wallet

Add Voyah as NFC key.

Backup fob

Traditional fallback.

Driving Assist

Voyah Pilot L2+

L2+

ACC + lane centering + auto lane change.

AEB front + rear

Multi-direction emergency braking.

Blind Spot Detection

Mirror alerts.

Door Open Warning

Alert if cyclist approaches when opening door.

Auto Park + Remote Park

Auto + remote park from app.

Driver Monitor

Cabin camera detects fatigue.

Safety

  • EuroNCAP 5 stars

    Top European rating 2022.

  • C-NCAP 5 stars

    Top Chinese rating.

  • 8 airbags

    Front, side, curtain, center.

  • Aluminum + UHSS

    1500 MPa hot-formed.

  • IP67 battery

    CATL NCM with liquid cooling.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Lift suspension for desert

  1. Drive Settings → Suspension → 'Off-road'
  2. +30 mm ground clearance
  3. Or say: 'Raise suspension'
  4. Auto-returns above 80 km/h

Pre-condition from app

  1. Voyah app → Vehicle → Climate
  2. Pre-condition → 5/10/15 min
  3. RE doesn't fire if SoC > 25%

Trip-energy strategy

  1. Navigation → enter destination > 400 km
  2. System asks: Petrol-priority or Battery-priority
  3. Choose Petrol to save battery for arrival city

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Get the master account transferred BEFORE the car ships

    The Voyah app binds to a Chinese number. Have the exporter transfer the account or authorize your number before shipping, with the language switched to English — far harder after Gulf arrival.

  • Hidden FeatureAdvanced

    The engineering menu password changes daily — here's the algorithm

    Voyah Free/Dreamer engineering menus use a date-based password rotating at midnight Beijing time (derived by column-wise addition of the year + month/day digits). Static fallbacks like “hellovoyah” work on some firmware or no-SIM units. The owners' community posts the daily code on Telegram, and there's an open-source generator on GitHub. Importers use it for language and region settings.

  • Hidden FeatureAdvanced

    Open the full Android settings on the Voyah head unit via ADB

    The infotainment runs Android — the full hidden Settings app launches via an ADB command. From there importers fix the default Chinese timezone, force-stop Chinese preloaded apps, and manage sideloaded APKs.

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Voyah Free vs Voyah Dream?

Agent & parts

Against its rivals

Voyah Free vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

  1. Voyah FreeVoyah
    Battery43 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    960 km
    DC PEAK
    100 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    4.5 s
    POWER
    482 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  2. AITO M5AITO
    Battery42 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    1,080 km
    DC PEAK
    73 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    7.1 s
    POWER
    272 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  3. AITO M7 EREV Max AWDAITO
    Battery53.4 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    1,220 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    4.8 s
    POWER
    533 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥319,800
  4. MHERO 2MHERO
    Battery50.4 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    1,300 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    —
    POWER
    677 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥319,900
  5. Denza N8LDenza
    Battery75.26 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    950 km
    DC PEAK
    110 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3 s
    POWER
    751 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —

China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle

FAQ

  • Free: 5-seat mid-size SUV. Dream: 7-seat luxury MPV (Alphard rival). Different cars entirely.

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Reviewed: 2026-05-22