Jaecoo J7 SHS vs KGM Actyon

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Actyon opens at $44,500. That makes the Jaecoo J7 SHS the more affordable entry point by $510.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $48,389 and $48,950 respectively.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The KGM Actyon, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $10,590 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Actyon gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the KGM Actyon. The KGM Actyon counters with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets synthetic leather upholstery while the KGM Actyon offers leather.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 255kW and 525Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The KGM Actyon responds with a Turbo GDi making 120kW and 280Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 240mm shorter than the KGM Actyon at 4,740mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Actyon generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 668L in the KGM Actyon, giving the KGM Actyon a 328L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Actyon leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $48/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon. That is a $2,118 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $48 (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs $2,166 (KGM Actyon). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $2,118 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Actyon). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.