PakWheels evaluated the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 in everyday Pakistani conditions, covering about 1,800 km over more than a month. The compact battery-electric hatchback is brought to Pakistan by Q Autos; Kaiyi is a Chery sub-brand. Its introductory price is PKR 4,690,000, subject to booking tier, and the review positions it mainly as an urban runabout rather than a long-distance car.
The 28.08 kWh battery has a stated NEDC range of 300 km, but the test found 200–220 km per charge on normal city routes, mostly with one occupant. A 7 kW home charger takes roughly four to four-and-a-quarter hours for a full charge, while a DC fast charger can take the battery from 30% to 80% in about 40 minutes. The review cautions that highway driving at sustained speeds above 100 km/h raises energy use, and commercial charging at PKR 100–150 per unit can erode the cost advantage. At a home electricity rate of PKR 50 per unit, it estimates PKR 7 per kilometre, compared with PKR 14–15 for a Suzuki Alto; solar or off-peak charging could bring the EV figure to about PKR 3 per kilometre.
The tester found the ride composed over routine city bumps and praised the quiet cabin, 360-degree camera, TPMS, stability control and one-touch operation for all four windows. Drawbacks include no front armrest, light-colored trim that needs regular cleaning, a range estimate that does not adjust dynamically and no spare wheel. Q Autos has 3S outlets in Lahore and Karachi and plans wider coverage. The vehicle warranty is five years or 150,000 km; the battery, motor and core electronics are covered for eight years or 150,000 km.