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JAC Refine RF8 PHEV: hybrid minivan with over 1300 km range

30.07.2026 01:13 1 min 2 sources
k.sina.com.cn ZHO + 1 more
JAC Refine RF8 PHEV: hybrid minivan with over 1300 km range
Original source: k.sina.com.cn

In Brief

The JAC Refine RF8 PHEV hybrid minivan has been tested: electric range 252 km, total range over 1300 km. Fuel consumption with depleted battery is 5.85 L/100 km (according to another source, 5.4 L/100 km).

Chinese automaker JAC has introduced the hybrid minivan Refine RF8 PHEV. It is powered by a 1.5TDHE + 3DHT powertrain. According to one source, the total range exceeded 1300 km, with an electric range of 252 km. Another source states a claimed total range of up to 1250 km. Fuel consumption with a depleted battery is reported as 5.85 L/100 km by one source and 5.4 L/100 km by another.

The third row seats have a depth of 517 mm and a backrest adjustment of up to 125 degrees. The vehicle features voice control based on StarFire AI and an AR projection display. Test drives confirm the minivan is suitable for family trips and travel.

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JAC Refine RF8 PHEV: test drive of hybrid minivan

20.06.2026 k.sina.com.cn ZHO Original source

Test drive of JAC Refine RF8 PHEV: claimed range up to 1250 km

20.05.2026 cj.sina.cn ZHO Original source

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