Verdict
For RM1,000 less, the locally assembled Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is the quicker and better-equipped choice: 208 hp, 288 Nm, 7.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 130 kW DC charging and a 480-litre boot make a tangible difference in daily use. Its 402 km quoted range trails the Aion Y Plus’ 430 km, however, and the Aion’s 63.2 kWh battery, 2,750 mm wheelbase and eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty retain clear appeal. The J5 EV also costs RM20 more in annual road tax.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want the longer 430 km quoted range, larger 63.2 kWh battery and longer 2,750 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you want faster charging, stronger performance, a larger boot and substantially more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800
- Motor output: Aion Y Plus 201 hp and 225 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp and 288 Nm
- Acceleration: Aion Y Plus 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV in 7.7 seconds
- Battery and range: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh and 430 km; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 58.9 kWh and 402 km
- Charging: Aion Y Plus 6.6 kW AC and 80 kW DC; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC
- Cargo and wheelbase: Aion Y Plus 405 litres and 2,750 mm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 480 litres and 2,620 mm
Y Plus
- 430 km quoted range from a 63.2 kWh battery
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty
- Slower 80 kW DC and 6.6 kW AC charging versus 130 kW and 11 kW
- Less power and torque at 201 hp and 225 Nm versus 208 hp and 288 Nm
- Lacks the J5 EV’s blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
J5 EV
- 130 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging
- Quicker 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 480-litre boot
- Blind-spot monitoring, multi-collision braking and full-speed adaptive cruise control
- Shorter 402 km quoted range and smaller 58.9 kWh battery
- RM180 annual road tax versus RM160
- Shorter seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty
What the Y Plus has over the J5 EV
What the J5 EV has over the Y Plus
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Y Plus's wheelbase is 130 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the J5 EV: 480 litres against 405.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,800 | RM118,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM180 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,225/mo | RM1,215/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,363 | RM3,337✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,306 | RM1,302✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.53 | RM6.51✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,143 | RM24,093✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 9.6 hours | 5.4 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | 30 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 288 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 63.2 kWh✓ | 58.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | 130 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Multi-Collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Entry and Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Aion Y Plus or Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is the stronger all-round equipment choice, with quicker acceleration, faster AC and DC charging, a larger boot and far more active safety systems. Choose the Aion Y Plus for its 430 km quoted range, larger battery and longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs RM118,800, which is RM1,000 less than the RM119,800 Aion Y Plus.
Which EV charges faster?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV charges faster on both current types: 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC, against the Aion Y Plus’ 6.6 kW AC and 80 kW DC.
How long does charging take?
The Y Plus's 63.2 kWh battery takes about 9.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 80 kW peak. The J5 EV's 58.9 kWh battery takes about 5.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The J5 EV is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Y Plus is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.