Introduced to the Chinese market in the third quarter of 2021, it was designed alongside Italdesign Giugiaro. It was showcased first as a concept car during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. The vehicle is based on Dongfeng's Electric Smart Secure Architecture (ESSA) platform, which offers multiple premium features such as adaptive suspension and driving assistance functions.
Voyah offered a high-performance limited-edition model called the Voyah Free DNA, which features higher power output and exterior modifications.
The second generation, sometimes marketed as the Voyah Free+, was introduced in July 2025 and features significant integration of Huaweiinfotainment and ADAS systems and is available exclusively in a range extender electric powertrain.[1]
The Voyah Free was initially showcased as the Voyah i-Free Concept during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show in September 2020 by Voyah, a NEV brand under Dongfeng Motor.[2] The production Free was co-designed with Italdesign Giugiaro.[3] On 18 December 2020, Voyah officially launched its first model, the Free. This vehicle is offered in two power configurations: extended range and pure electric. The NEDC comprehensive cruising range stands at 860 kilometres (530mi) for the extended range model and 500 kilometres (310mi) for the pure electric variant.[4]
The Voyah Free is constructed on Dongfeng's Electric Smart Secure Architecture (ESSA) platform.[5] Its suspension system combines front double wishbones and rear multi-links, utilising all-aluminum subframes and connecting rods for chassis components. High-end models feature air suspension, automatically lowering during the transition to high-energy driving mode, with collaborative efforts from companies Bosch and Nio Inc.[6][4]
Equipped with L2 advanced automatic driving assistance functions, the Voyah Free incorporates three millimeter wave radars as sensing hardware. Additionally, the vehicle features 9 cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars to facilitate driving assistance functions, including full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic braking, 360° panoramic imaging, and blind-spot monitoring. Additionally, an active night vision system, effective within 150 metres (490ft) in front, identifies pedestrians and animals.[4]Series production began in late January 2021.[7]
Rear view
Voyah Free 2023 (facelift)
Rear view
Specifications
The Voyah Free interior as the pre-facelift (left) and facelift (right)
Power in the extended range version comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder range extender and 500kW (671hp; 680PS) from electric motors. The range extender is the Dongfeng C15TDR series engine with a thermal efficiency of 41.07% with a rated power of 60kW (80hp; 82PS) and peak power of 80kW (107hp; 109PS). The NEDC comprehensive cruising range of the extended-range model is 860 kilometres (530mi). The combined maximum power of the extended-range model is 500kW (671hp; 680PS) and the peak torque is 1,000N⋅m (738lb⋅ft), total rated power of the electric motors is equal to the maximum 30 minute power and is 174kW (233hp; 237PS). The 0–100km/h (0–62mph) acceleration takes 4.6 seconds for the range-extended model, and the maximum speed is 200km/h (120mph).[4]
In the all-electric variant, the battery capacity is 88kWh or 106.4/106.7 (the net capacity is 100kWh) in the Long Range model.[citation needed] The NEDC comprehensive cruising range is 500 kilometres (310mi), and 0–100km/h (0–62mph) acceleration takes 4.8 seconds. The Voyah Free 4WD model is equipped with a front and rear motor with a combined maximum power of 510kW (684hp; 693PS) and peak torque of 1,040N⋅m (767lb⋅ft).[4]
The electric model was discontinued in August 2023, leaving the extended-range model as the only available option.
Voyah Free DNA
Voyah Free DNA is a limited-edition model based on the Voyah Free featuring even higher performance numbers and a special body kit. The Voyah Free DNA achieves higher performance than the regular 4WD model, with a 0–100km/h (0–62mph) acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. It is equipped with a dual motor all-wheel drive system with a comprehensive maximum power of 510kW (684hp; 693PS) and a peak torque of 1,040N⋅m (767lb⋅ft), total rated power of the electric motors is equal to the maximum 30 minute power and is 178kW (239hp; 242PS). The top speed of the Voyah Free DNA is 200km/h (120mph), and the braking distance from 100–0km/h (62–0mph) is 33.8 metres (111ft; 37.0yd).[8]
The second generation Voyah Free, initially marketed as the Voyah Free+ (stylized as FREE+), was first revealed at Auto Shanghai 2025.
The exterior uses the 'City Light and Shadow Aesthetics' design language, and the length and width have grown 10mm (0.39in), while the wheelbase is 5mm (0.20in) longer. It will receive Huawei's ADS 4 Advanced driver-assistance system and will use Harmony Space 5 for its infotainment system.[11]
The interior features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster supplemented by a 29-inch AR-HUD and a 15.6-inch 2K central infotainment touchscreen, along with a rear control touchscreen for rear passengers, all of which run on Huawei's HarmonySpace 5 cockpit system. All seats have heating and ventilation functions, and the front passenger seat can recline up to 163° and has a four-way adjustable legrest, while the rear seatbacks can recline up to 39°. The center console has 50-watt active cooled wireless charging pads and has a 7L (0.25cuft) refrigerator located in the rear which can be set between −6–50°C (21–122°F). It has a 22-speaker Huawei Sound system and a 1.78m2 (19.2sqft) panoramic sunroof. It has a 590L (21cuft) rear cargo area, which expands to 1,450L (51cuft) with the rear seats folded down.[12][13]
The Free+ is one of the first to be equipped with a Huawei's ADS 4.0 system, which has a 29-sensor suite including one 192-line LiDAR, three 4D mmWave radars, 2 conventional mmWave radars, 11 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. It enables ADAS functions such as L2 semiautonomous assisted driving in highway and urban conditions and automatic emergency braking from up to 130km/h (81mph).[12][13]
Powertrain
It is available exclusively with a range extender electric powertrain, which uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four petrol engine generator which outputs 127hp (95kW; 129PS) and is not mechanically connected to the wheels, combined with an LFP battery chosen for increased safety with a capacity of 43.2kWh. Rear-wheel drive variants use a 215kW (288hp; 292PS) motor and have 318km (198mi) of CLTC electric range. Dual-motor models add an additional 135kW (181hp; 184PS) motor to the front wheels for a total of 350kW (469hp; 476PS) for a range rating of 259km (161mi). The battery is capable of 3C charging, allowing it to recharge from 20–80% in 20minutes.[11][12][14][13]
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