With the first local deliveries due to commence later this month, Chery Australia has launched its first electric car locally. Priced from $42,990 plus on-road costs, the Chery Omoda E5 is based on the company’s Omoda 5 small SUV but uses an electric motor making 150kW/340Nm that gets its power from a 61.1kWh LFP battery instead for up to 430km of range (WLTP).
Lewis Lu, CEO, Chery Australia stated “We’re thrilled to introduce our first electric vehicle, a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainability. We’re proud to offer a vehicle that not only delivers outstanding performance and range but also helps reduce our carbon footprint.”
“This launch is a significant milestone in our journey towards a greener and more sustainable future.”
Sitting on the same platform as the regular Omoda 5, the Chery Omoda E5 uses a 61.1kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery for up to 430km of claimed range on the WLTP cycle. That battery feeds a 150kW/340Nm electric motor, which drives the front wheels. The claimed 0-100km/h time for the Omoda E5 is 7.6 seconds, making it the most powerful Omoda 5 variant on sale.
According to Chery, the Omoda E5’s battery can be charged at up to 80kW on a DC fast charger for a 30 – 80 per cent charge in as little as 28 minutes. AC charging at up to 9.9kW is also available.
Compared to the regular Omoda 5, the Chery Omoda E5 features revised front styling – including the charging port located in the grille – with new alloy wheels, roof rails and an extra rear spoiler. The first 350 units of the Omoda E5 will also wear ‘OMODA’ badging, as it’s branded in other right-hand drive markets like the UK, but later examples will revert to Chery badging like the regular Omoda 5. Under the bonnet of the Omoda E5 is also a front boot.
Inside the Omoda E5 is more different to the regular Omoda 5, with a revised dashboard layout that incorporates larger 12.3-inch displays that replace the Omoda 5’s smaller 10.25-inch units. The gear shifter is now a stalk on the right-hand side of the steering wheel, with the indicators and lights now located on the same left-hand stalk as the wiper controls.
Omoda E5 BX standard equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare wheel
- Dusk-sensing automatic LED exterior lighting
- Rain-sensing automatic wipers
- Keyless entry and start
- Heated and auto-folding mirrors
- Silver roof rails
- Fabric upholstery with synthetic leather bolsters
- 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Six-speaker Sony sound system
- 5x USB ports
- 50-watt wireless phone charger
Omoda E5 safety equipment:
- Seven airbags
- Auto emergency braking (AEB)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assistance
- Adaptive lane guidance
- Auto high beam
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (with braking)
- Door open warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver attention monitoring
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
Omoda E5 EX adds over BX:
- 360-degree camera
- Sunroof
- Synethic leather steering wheel and seat trim
- 6-way driver and 4-way front passenger electric seat adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Eight-speaker Sony sound system
- Power tailgate
- Ambient interior lighting
- Scrolling rear LED indicators
- Rear privacy lass with acoustic front door glass
- Puddle lamps
Omoda E5 colour range:
- Titan Green
- Lunar White (+$500)
- Saturn Silver (+$500)
- Space Black (+$500)
- Martian Red (+$500)
- Titan Green with a black roof (+$600, EX only)
- Lunar White with a black roof (+$1,100, EX only)
Omoda E5 pricing (plus on-road costs):
- BX: $42,990
- EX: $45,990
The Chery Omoda E5 is now on sale in Australia, with local deliveries due to commence soon. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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