Chery Omoda E5 vs Honda e:N1
Verdict
The Chery Omoda E5 is the stronger numbers car here. It costs RM3,100 less than the Honda e:N1 yet gets the same 201 hp front-drive single-motor layout, a quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time, a higher 172 km/h top speed and 430 km of range against 410 km. It is also bigger outside and has a 378-litre boot versus 344 litres. The Honda claws back ground with an 8-year warranty to the Chery’s 7, but on paper the Omoda E5 gives Malaysian EV buyers more usable metal and range for less money.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want the longer range, bigger boot and quicker acceleration for less money.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if the 8-year warranty and slightly more compact body matter more than range and outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Honda e:N1 RM149,900
- Range: Chery Omoda E5 430 km; Honda e:N1 410 km
- 0-100 km/h: Chery Omoda E5 7.2 s; Honda e:N1 7.7 s
- Top speed: Chery Omoda E5 172 km/h; Honda e:N1 160 km/h
- Boot space: Chery Omoda E5 378 L; Honda e:N1 344 L
- Warranty: Chery Omoda E5 7 years; Honda e:N1 8 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 146,800✓ | RM 149,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 172 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 61.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 430 km✓ | 410 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,607 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L✓ | 344 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 8✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 160 |
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.
Omoda E5
- Lower price by RM3,100
- Longer 430 km range
- Bigger 378-litre boot
- Shorter 7-year warranty
- Larger footprint than the Honda
- Same 201 hp output as the e:N1
e:N1
- Longer 8-year warranty
- More compact at 4,380 mm long and 1,790 mm wide
- Matches the Chery’s 201 hp output
- Shorter 410 km range
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 344-litre boot
Omoda E5 vs e:N1 FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Honda e:N1 better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is the better numbers buy, with more range, a larger boot, quicker acceleration and a lower price. The Honda e:N1 fights back mainly with its longer 8-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Omoda E5 is RM3,100 cheaper than the Honda e:N1, at RM146,800 versus RM149,900.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Chery Omoda E5 has the longer range at 430 km, compared with 410 km for the Honda e:N1. That is a 20 km advantage for the Chery.