Verdict
The RM17,000 step from the RM146,800 Chery Omoda E5 to the RM163,800 BYD Sealion 7 buys a 71.8-kWh battery, 520 km range and 110-kW DC charging, against 61 kWh, 430 km and 80 kW. It is also a substantially larger SUV, with a 2,930-mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot versus 2,630 mm and 378 litres. The Omoda counters with a marginally quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time, faster 9.9-kW AC charging and a seven-year vehicle warranty. Choose based on space and longer-distance EV use, not acceleration.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you need 520 km of range, a 500-litre boot and faster 110-kW DC charging.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if saving RM17,000, gaining 9.9-kW AC charging and a seven-year vehicle warranty matter more than range and size.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800.
- Battery and range: BYD Sealion 7 71.8 kWh and 520 km; Chery Omoda E5 61 kWh and 430 km.
- Charging: BYD Sealion 7 7-kW AC and 110-kW DC; Chery Omoda E5 9.9-kW AC and 80-kW DC.
- Size and boot: BYD Sealion 7 has a 2,930-mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot; Chery Omoda E5 2,630 mm and 378 litres.
- Performance: BYD Sealion 7 makes 228 hp and 380 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Chery Omoda E5 makes 201 hp and 340 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
- Warranty: BYD Sealion 7 has a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty; Chery Omoda E5 has seven years/150,000 km.
Sealion 7
- 90 km more claimed EV range.
- 110-kW DC charging and 500-litre boot.
- Driver centre airbag, head-up display and ventilated front seats.
- Costs RM17,000 more.
- Its 7-kW AC charging rate trails the Omoda E5's 9.9 kW.
- Vehicle warranty is one year shorter.
Omoda E5
- RM17,000 lower purchase price.
- 9.9-kW AC charging and seven-year vehicle warranty.
- Marginally quicker 0-100 km/h time of 7.2 seconds.
- 430-km range is 90 km short of the Sealion 7.
- 80-kW DC charging is slower than 110 kW.
- Smaller 378-litre boot and 2,630-mm wheelbase.
| 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✓ |
| 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 |
| 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag | 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.
Used Sealion 7 & Omoda E5 for sale
Sealion 7 vs Omoda E5 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Chery Omoda E5 better?
The Sealion 7 is better for range, DC charging and luggage capacity: 520 km, 110 kW and 500 litres. The Omoda E5 is the cheaper choice at RM146,800 and gets faster 9.9-kW AC charging plus a seven-year vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM163,800 and the Chery Omoda E5 costs RM146,800, so the difference is RM17,000.
Which one charges faster?
The Sealion 7 charges faster on DC at 110 kW versus 80 kW. The Omoda E5 is faster on AC charging at 9.9 kW versus 7 kW. Both have 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load capability.