PHEV Perdana Di IRRA 2025, Jaecool J8 SHS ARDIS Proves Resilience As A Zero Car

Jaecool J8 SHS ARDIS Becomes A Zero Car At IRRA 2025. (Photo: Jaecoo)

JAKARTA - Jaecool J8 SHS ARDIS is trusted to be the Zero Car and become the first PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) model to lead the early track before the participants enter the main Indonesia Rally Raid Adventure (IRRA) 2025 route.

The car was tortured from the starting point in Majalengka and the end point in Indramayu, West Java. The units presented have been modified rally standards such as the Goodyear Wrangler RT tires, suspension kit lifts, mudflap, and livery numbered '0'.

Throughout the IRRA, the participants traveled more than 400 kilometers of asphalt and soil mixed routes across three districts, Majalengka Sumedang Indramayu, which is known for the challenges of dry soil contours, hills, and small river lines. Behind its elegant appearance, the character of 'Monster in Suit' from J8 SHS ARDIS is increasingly visible when this unit crosses the extreme IRRA route as the opening vehicle.

Jaecoo Indonesia's Business Unit Director, Jim Ma, expressed his pride for the company's participation in this event, which emphasized the essence of Monster in Suit in J8.

"I'm very happy to be able to come along the road until I arrived at Majalengka on Monday. J8 SHS ARDIS had the opportunity to prove the resilience of our electrification technology on the extreme IRRA 2025 track, including the performance of a combination of EV and hybrid power designed for real conditions in Indonesia," he said, in a statement to the media, Monday, December 8.

AXCR racer, Rindra Pradipta who drove the Zero Car, also emphasized the performance of J8 SHS ARDIS on the IRRA field, and was impressed with the high performance offered.

"As a driver for the Zero Car, I am very impressed with the high performance of J8 SHS ARDIS. Even though it is used in standard conditions, this car has very large energy and is able to go through various obstacles, ranging from bumpy lanes to muddy roads," he said.

Positive impressions came from the Taliban's Universal Car, Chupong Chaiwan. He admitted that he was very impressed with the work of the ARDIS system on Jaecoo. When passing through the expanse of concentrated mud that is notoriously difficult to pass, ARDIS is able to read the surface conditions in precision and adjust the distribution of traction quickly.

"Thanks to the combination of a strong standard suspension and ARDIS intelligence, Jaecoo managed to keep going without significant obstacles, until he was finally able to reach the finish line with a consistent performance," said Chupong.