Chery, JAC and Dongfeng EV parts in Costa Rica

Chery, JAC and Dongfeng put a lot of Costa Ricans in their first electric car. The JAC e-JS1 became a common city car, the Dongfeng Box and Nammi 01 came in as budget options, and the Chery eQ7 and iCAR 03 are showing up more and more with families. The first ones now have a few years on them and are starting to need tires, brakes or a 12V battery. Here's what wears out, what we can bring in and what to send us.

Which Chery, JAC and Dongfeng EVs are sold in Costa Rica?

All three brands sell several electric models here and keep updating them. These are some of the most common:

Brand	EV models seen in Costa Rica	Useful note when ordering parts
Chery	eQ7, iCAR 03, Chery Q	The iCAR 03 comes in single-motor and 4x4 versions
JAC	e-JS1, e-JS4	The e-JS4 got an updated version: confirm which one you have
Dongfeng	Box, Nammi 01, Mage EV, Friday, Rich 6 EV	The same car may have another name in other countries

The name that matters is the one on your car's papers and, above all, the VIN. The same model can change name, battery or equipment depending on the year and the country.

Which parts wear out most on these EVs?

The same as on any EV driving our roads: tires, brakes, suspension and small parts.

• Tires. An EV is heavier and delivers its torque instantly, so tires wear sooner. The load index has to be respected.
• Brake pads and rotors. Pads last longer thanks to regenerative braking, but rotors rust from little use. We explain it in electric car brakes.
• Shocks, bushings and ball joints. The battery's weight, potholes and speed bumps wear them out.
• 12V battery. If it runs flat, the car won't turn on even with a full main battery.
• Wipers, cabin filter and bulbs. Sun, dust and rain wear them down.
• Charging cable or adapter. They get damaged by daily use or a knock.

Can these parts be found in the US?

Not all of them. Chery, JAC and Dongfeng don't sell cars under their own names in the US, so there are no dealers there with original parts. What you can find are parts that depend on measurements or have compatible equivalents.

Part	Available?	What to confirm
Tires	Yes, normally	Size, load and speed index on the sidewall
12V battery	Often	Dimensions, type, amperage and terminal position
Wipers, bulbs	Almost always	Size or the number on the old part
Pads, rotors, shocks	Often	Model, trim, year and photos of the old part
Charging adapters and cables	Yes, depending on the connector	Connector type on the car and on the charger
Modules, body panels, high-voltage parts	Case by case, or no	Part number; we don't handle high-voltage parts

If a part can't be sourced reliably, we tell you before charging anything. We don't keep stock: we import each part to order, and it usually arrives in 1 to 3 weeks.

Which charging connector do these cars use?

It depends on the model and year. Some Chinese EVs come with the Chinese GB/T connector and others with Type 2 and CCS2. Before buying a cable or adapter, look at your car's charging port and the one on the charger you use. We explain it in our guide to the Chinese EV charging adapter.

What should I send to get a quote?

The most important thing is the 17-character VIN, found on the windshield, the door frame and the title. To quote accurately, send us:

1. The full VIN, or a photo of where it appears.
2. The make, model and exact trim, as written on your papers.
3. The year of the car.
4. A photo of the old part, especially any number or label on it.
5. For tires, a photo of the sidewall showing the size.

What shouldn't I replace myself?

Anything high-voltage: the main battery, the orange cables, the motor or the onboard charger. That's work for a shop that specializes in EVs. Wipers, the cabin filter and simple bulbs you can change yourself with care, and for everything else, let your mechanic confirm the fault before you buy the part.

In short

On a Chery, JAC or Dongfeng EV, what wears out most is tires, brakes, suspension, the 12V battery and small parts, and many of them can be imported. Model-specific parts we check one by one. For other brands, read our guide to Chinese electric car parts, and if charging is the question, the one on the charging adapter. When you're ready, request your free quote: we give you a price in colones with freight, duties and IVA included.

Frequently asked questions

Can you get original Chery, JAC or Dongfeng parts?

Sometimes, through suppliers outside the dealer network. Many wear parts are available as compatible alternatives; if the only option isn't one we trust, we tell you before charging.

Do you sell main batteries for these cars?

No. The high-voltage battery is a job for the dealer or a specialist shop. We do quote the 12V battery.

How long does a part take to arrive?

Usually 1 to 3 weeks. If the part is hard to find, we say so in the quote.

How do I pay for the part?

You pay a 50% deposit by card or SINPE Móvil when you accept the quote, and the rest when you receive the part.