Verdict
The RM17,000 gap buys the Sealion 7 a larger 71.8-kWh battery, 520 km of range, 110-kW DC charging and substantially more cabin footprint: its wheelbase is 2,930 mm against 2,630 mm. It also brings 500 litres of boot space, 9 airbags and ventilated front seats. The Omoda E5 is not slow, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds versus 7.3 seconds, while its 9.9-kW AC charging is quicker than the BYD’s 7 kW. For long intercity runs and family load-carrying, the BYD has the clearer advantage; the Chery makes the stronger budget case with a longer vehicle warranty.
The Sealion 7 Performance (RM203,800) sits above every Omoda E5 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you need 520 km range, a 500-litre boot and the extra rear-cabin potential of its 2,930-mm wheelbase.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if a lower entry price, faster 9.9-kW AC charging and a seven-year vehicle warranty matter more than range and space.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800.
- Battery and range: BYD 71.8 kWh and 520 km; Chery 61 kWh and 430 km.
- Charging: BYD supports 7 kW AC and 110 kW DC; Chery supports 9.9 kW AC and 80 kW DC.
- Size and boot: BYD has a 2,930-mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot; Chery has a 2,630-mm wheelbase and 378-litre boot.
- Performance: BYD makes 228 hp and 380 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Chery makes 201 hp and 340 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
- Safety and warranty: BYD has 9 airbags and a six-year vehicle warranty; Chery has 6 airbags and a seven-year vehicle warranty.
Sealion 7
- 520 km range from a 71.8-kWh battery.
- 500-litre boot and 2,930-mm wheelbase.
- Nine airbags, ventilated front seats and a head-up display.
- Costs RM17,000 more.
- 7-kW AC charging trails the Chery’s 9.9 kW.
- Six-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter.
Omoda E5
- RM146,800 entry price.
- 9.9-kW AC charging and a seven-year vehicle warranty.
- Marginally quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 430 km range is 90 km behind the BYD.
- 378-litre boot is 122 litres smaller.
- Six airbags versus the BYD’s nine.
What the Sealion 7 has over the Omoda E5
What the Omoda E5 has over the Sealion 7
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Sealion 7's wheelbase is 300 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Sealion 7 is 95 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Sealion 7: 500 litres against 378.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM163,800 | RM146,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220 | RM160✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,670/mo | RM1,500/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,507 | RM4,065✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,227✓ | RM1,261 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.13✓ | RM6.30 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM29,768 | RM27,426✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 10.3 hours | 6.2 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 45 min✓ | 55 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 228 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh✓ | 61 kWh |
| EV Range | 520 km✓ | 430 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 9.9 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW✓ | 80 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Chery |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 172 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,424 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,630 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 378 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 18 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vent |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty |
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 BYD Sealion 7 or Chery Omoda E5 better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is better for longer trips and family duties, with 520 km range, a 500-litre boot and a 2,930-mm wheelbase. The Chery Omoda E5 is the lower-cost choice and has quicker AC charging.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM17,000 more than the Chery Omoda E5: RM163,800 against RM146,800.
Which one charges faster?
The Sealion 7 has the higher DC charging rate at 110 kW versus 80 kW. The Omoda E5 is faster on AC charging at 9.9 kW versus 7 kW.
How long does charging take?
The Sealion 7's 71.8 kWh battery takes about 10.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 110 kW peak. The Omoda E5's 61.0 kWh battery takes about 6.2 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.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Omoda E5 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Sealion 7 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.
Which has the better warranty?
The Omoda E5 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 6 years for the Sealion 7. Sealion 7: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty. Omoda E5: 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty.