Chery is gearing up to broaden its Omoda 5 sub-compact SUV range in Australia with the introduction of an all-electric variant called the Omoda E5. This model is set to roll into showrooms by the middle of the year. While detailed local specifications have yet to be announced, Chery has revealed that the Omoda E5 will be equipped with a single electric motor generating 150 kW (201 hp) and 340 Nm of torque.
Although the size of the crossover’s
battery pack has not been disclosed, it is expected to deliver an efficiency of
15.5 kWh/100 km over the combined cycle, providing a WLTP range of up to 430 km. Overseas models come with a 61 kWh battery pack. The crossover is
capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 a. Two versions of
Chery’s rival to the MG ZS EV will be offered, the Standard and the Premium.
While the different features of these models haven’t been confirmed, we do know
the Omoda E5 will be offered with a 12.3-inch curved infotainment display, a
panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, “and a wealth of exterior and
interior color options.”
Visually, the Omoda E5 closely resembles
its combustion-powered counterpart, with the main difference being the absence
of a gaping-wide grille. Instead, it features a large flap that opens to reveal
the charging port. While prices have not yet been announced, it’s expected that
the electric version will come at a premium compared to the ICE model, which
starts at AU$ 32,990 (US$ 21,300) and tops out at AU$ 35,990 (US$ 23,300).
