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JAECOO 7 vs 8: which fits your family?
Five seats, seven seats or a six-seat cabin? Start with the people and luggage you carry, then compare the two JAECOO plug-in hybrids.
Your quick guide
- Seat choice: JAECOO 7 has five seats; JAECOO 8 Luxury has seven and Executive has six.
- Plug-in hybrid prices: JAECOO 7 Luxury SHS-P from £35,170 OTR; JAECOO 8 Luxury from £45,500.
- Electric range: up to 56 miles WLTP in JAECOO 7 SHS-P and 83 miles in JAECOO 8.
A bigger family SUV, or an easier everyday fit?
JAECOO 7 and JAECOO 8 both combine a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with plug-in hybrid technology. The JAECOO 7 SHS-P drives the front wheels; JAECOO 8 adds all-wheel drive and a third seating row. Here we compare the two Luxury plug-in hybrids so the price and seating differences are clear.
- JAECOO 8’s extra WLTP electric range
- 27 miles
- JAECOO 8’s extra body length
- 320mm
- Luxury plug-in hybrid price gap
- £10,330
JAECOO 7 Luxury SHS-P
- Starting UK price
- £35,170 OTR
- Seats / drive
- 5 / front-wheel drive
- WLTP electric range
- Up to 56 miles
- Boot / maximum luggage space
- 500 / 1,265 litres
- Body length / width excluding mirrors
- 4,500 / 1,865mm
- Maximum braked towing
- 1,500kg
JAECOO 8 Luxury SHS-P
- Starting UK price
- £45,500 OTR
- Seats / drive
- 7 / all-wheel drive
- WLTP electric range
- Up to 83 miles
- Boot: seven / five seats in use
- 200 / 738 litres
- Body length / width excluding mirrors
- 4,820 / 1,930mm
- Maximum braked towing
- 1,600kg
Prices and specifications from JAECOO 7 UK and JAECOO 8 UK, checked 8 October 2026. OTR prices exclude optional extras and retailer offers. Range varies with weather, speed, load and charging. Towing also depends on the car’s permitted loading and trailer requirements.
Five-seat plug-in hybrid
JAECOO 7: five seats and a smaller footprint
If five seats cover your normal week, JAECOO 7 gives you a 500-litre boot without needing to fold away a third row. Its shorter and narrower body is worth considering for a tight driveway, local parking or a smaller garage.
Luxury SHS-P combines a 14.8-inch central display with features including a panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel and Sony audio. Try the parking camera, seating position and phone connection during your visit instead of choosing only from the specification list.
Up to 56 miles of WLTP electric range can support a useful share of regular local driving if you charge. JAECOO quotes DC charging from 30% to 80% in around 20 minutes on a suitable 40kW charger.
There is also a self-charging JAECOO 7 SHS-H for buyers whose charging arrangements favour that route. Our JAECOO 7 powertrain guide explains the wider choice.
Official UK information: JAECOO 7 specification.
Seven-seat Luxury or six-seat Executive
JAECOO 8: a third row and longer electric range
JAECOO 8 Luxury is the seven-seat version, described by the manufacturer as a 5+2 layout. Fold its third row and the boot grows from 200 to 738 litres, giving the larger car a different balance of passenger and luggage space.
The 34.46kWh battery provides up to 83 miles of WLTP electric range. DC charging is rated up to 70kW, with a manufacturer estimate of around 20 minutes from 30% to 80%. At home, JAECOO lists 6.6kW AC charging and approximately 5.5 hours from empty to full under suitable conditions.
All-wheel drive and adaptive suspension are standard. The quoted 428PS output is another difference, although the most useful comparison for family buyers is often the seating access, ride and storage on a familiar test route.
Executive, from £47,500 OTR, has six seats. Its individual second-row seats add reclining and massage functions. It is a separate layout to consider for passenger comfort, rather than a seven-seat Luxury with more equipment.
Official UK information: JAECOO 8 UK specification.
Look beyond the seat count
Bring the things that normally travel with you. Check the buggy or dog crate, child-seat installation, third-row access and the space left for bags once your passengers are seated. Ask the team to confirm which demonstrators can be compared on the same visit.
The same headline warranty
Both models carry a seven-year or 100,000-mile vehicle warranty and eight-year or 100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty, whichever limit arrives first. The applicable terms include maintenance requirements, exclusions and component conditions. Read JAECOO’s UK warranty information.
For either plug-in hybrid, make charging part of the buying discussion. Your electricity tariff and charging routine determine the cost of those electric miles; the published WLTP range is a comparison figure, not a guaranteed daily result.
Your questions answered
Does JAECOO 7 have seven seats?
No. JAECOO 7 seats five. JAECOO 8 Luxury has seven seats, while Executive has six.
How much more is JAECOO 8 Luxury than JAECOO 7 SHS-P?
The current UK starting OTR prices are £45,500 and £35,170 respectively, a £10,330 difference before options and offers.
Which has the larger boot?
With five seats in use, JAECOO 8 has 738 litres against JAECOO 7’s 500 litres. With all seven JAECOO 8 Luxury seats in use, there are 200 litres.
Which has more electric range?
JAECOO 8 has up to 83 miles WLTP, against up to 56 miles for JAECOO 7 SHS-P. Actual range varies with conditions and driving.
Are both plug-in hybrids all-wheel drive?
No. JAECOO 7 SHS-P is front-wheel drive. JAECOO 8 SHS-P is all-wheel drive.
Can I compare the seating layouts at Invicta?
Contact your local team to check available Luxury and Executive vehicles and arrange a viewing or test drive. Specific demonstrators vary by showroom.
Discover JAECOO at Invicta Motors
Our JAECOO teams serve Ashford, Barnet, Bolton, Maidstone, Preston and Thanet through our Ramsgate showroom. Tell the team how many seats you need and which plug-in hybrid you would like to try.
Keep exploring: Why JAECOO 7 is popular · JAECOO 8 desert drive.
Sources: JAECOO 7 UK · JAECOO 8 UK · First UK JAECOO 8 deliveries · JAECOO warranty.
UK information checked 8 October 2026. Confirm equipment, demonstrators and offers with your showroom. Charging times depend on the charger and battery conditions.
