iCAUR 03T vs Exeed ET REEV: Two REEV SUVs, Two Very Different Personalities

Dubai: Range-extended electric SUVs are having a moment in the UAE, and these two are leading very different charges. The iCAUR 03T already has a few rivals chasing it in this segment, but the Exeed ET REEV might be the most direct one yet. 

Here's how they actually compare.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Which one is quicker? Both hit 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds, the Exeed ET REEV in 4.8 seconds with 345kW on tap, against the iCAUR 03T's 315kW combined output.
  
  
• Which one costs less to get into? The iCAUR 03T starts from AED 134,999, undercutting the Exeed ET REEV's AED 149,999 starting price by AED 15,000.
  
  

Exterior Design: Rugged Off-Roader vs Sculpted Efficiency

The 03T leans hard into a rugged, adventure-ready look, with signature LED lighting and purposeful body contours built for a strong road presence. The ET REEV takes a more aerodynamic, sculpted approach instead, its bodywork shaped around efficiency as much as style, which fits its focus on stretching every drop of fuel into extra range.

Feature	iCAUR 03T	Exeed ET REEV
Design direction	Rugged, adventure-ready SUV styling	Sculpted, aerodynamic-focused body
Lighting	Signature LED lighting	LED automatic headlights”
Body focus	Off-road presence and stability	Efficiency-driven aerodynamics

Interior and Comfort: Well-Equipped vs Genuinely Plush

The 03T's Luxury trim, which we've already broken down in full, brings a 9.2-inch driver cluster, a 15.6-inch central display, and an 8-speaker sound system into a cabin built around comfort rather than showing off. 

The ET REEV goes further upmarket, using Grade 5A eco-friendly materials including bio-nylon and genuine wood trim, with 12-way zero-pressure seats offering massage, heating, ventilation, and a 120-degree recline across a genuinely spacious 3.45m³ cabin.

Feature	iCAUR 03T	Exeed ET REEV
Driver display	9.2-inch digital cluster	Not specified
Central display	15.6-inch touchscreen	15.6-inch central control screen
Seat comfort	Ventilated, heated front seats	12-way, massage, heating, ventilation, 120° recline
Cabin materials	Not specified	Bio-nylon, organosilicon, genuine wood trim
Audio system	8 speakers	23-speaker system, 2,880W peak output
Cabin space	Not specified	3.45m³

Performance and Powertrain: Both Quick, Different Priorities

The 03T's dual-motor REEV setup splits 315kW across a 130kW front motor and 185kW rear motor, backed by a 34.31kWh battery and a 1.5T range extender for a combined range iCAUR now lists at over 1,200km. 

The ET REEV counters with 345kW and 634Nm of torque, its own REEV system rated at 44.5% thermal efficiency, converting each litre of fuel into 3.7kWh of electricity for a combined range of 1,140km.

Spec	iCAUR 03T	Exeed ET REEV
Combined power	315kW (130kW front, 185kW rear)	345kW
Max torque	505Nm	634Nm
0-100 km/h	5.5 seconds	4.8 seconds
Battery	34.31 kWh	40kwh
Combined range	Over 1,200km (per official site)	1,140km
Fast charging (30-80%)	20 minutes	Not specified
Drive type	Dual-Motor AWD	Intelligent AWD with torque vectoring

Safety and Smart Features

Both SUVs lean heavily on driver-assistance tech to back up their capability. The 03T's V27 safety architecture pairs a reinforced body with adaptive cruise, lane keeping, and lane centring, plus a 540-degree camera system. The ET REEV holds a five-star C-NCAP rating, backed by AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Lane-Keeping Assist, and a Driver Monitoring System.

Feature	iCAUR 03T	Exeed ET REEV
Safety rating	Not specified	5-star C-NCAP
Driver assistance	ACC, Lane Keeping, Lane Centring (L2 ADAS)	Adaptive High Beam, Lane-Keeping Assist, Driver Monitoring
Collision protection	AEB, Front Collision Warning	AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection
Camera system	540-degree panoramic view	Not specified
Suspension tech	FSD Adaptive Damping Suspension	Intelligent Air Suspension + CDC damping

Colours and Warranty

If personalisation matters to you, the 03T actually comes in six distinct shades, from Emerald Green to Sahara Yellow. The ET REEV backs its price with a notably longer warranty package, 7 years or 200,000km on the vehicle and 8 years or 160,000km on the battery.

Feature	iCAUR 03T	Exeed ET REEV
Colour options	6 shades (Emerald Green, Obsidian Black, Moonstone White, Glacier Silver, Basalt Grey, Sahara Yellow)	Single-colour body
Vehicle warranty	Not specified	7 years / 200,000km
Battery warranty	Not specified	8 years / 160,000km

Pricing

Model	Starting Price (UAE)
iCAUR 03T	AED 127,999 (inclusive of VAT)
Exeed ET REEV	AED 149,999

Our Take

As someone who's gone through both in detail, here's the honest read. The iCAUR 03T makes the stronger case for buyers who want rugged off-road styling and genuine value, it's AED 15,000 cheaper and still brings a proper AWD REEV system to the table. 

The Exeed ET REEV pulls ahead for buyers chasing outright luxury, with a noticeably richer cabin, a 23-speaker sound system, and a longer warranty to back it all up. If your budget is the deciding factor, go 03T; if cabin comfort and after-sales peace of mind matter more, the ET REEV earns its higher price tag.

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