Verdict
At RM146,800, the Chery Omoda E5 costs RM3,100 less than the Honda e:N1 yet brings 340 Nm, a 430 km rated range and a 378-litre boot. Its 80 kW DC rate also narrowly beats the Honda’s 78 kW. The e:N1 counters with faster 11 kW AC charging, a head-up display and longer 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. For Malaysian buyers who prioritise usable space, performance and V2L, the Omoda E5 has the clearer on-paper case; the Honda’s extra outlay is chiefly for its equipment and warranty advantages.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want lower entry cost, 30 Nm more torque, 20 km more rated range, a larger boot and 3.3 kW V2L.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if you value 11 kW AC charging, a head-up display and an 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Honda e:N1 RM149,900.
- Motor torque: Chery Omoda E5 340 Nm; Honda e:N1 310 Nm.
- Rated range: Chery Omoda E5 430 km; Honda e:N1 410 km.
- Charging: Chery Omoda E5 9.9 kW AC and 80 kW DC; Honda e:N1 11 kW AC and 78 kW DC.
- Boot space: Chery Omoda E5 378 litres; Honda e:N1 344 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: Chery Omoda E5 7 years/150,000 km; Honda e:N1 8 years/160,000 km.
Omoda E5
- RM3,100 lower price with 430 km rated range.
- 340 Nm and a 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 378-litre boot, multi-link rear suspension and 3.3 kW V2L.
- 9.9 kW AC charging trails the e:N1's 11 kW.
- 7-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than 8 years/160,000 km.
- No head-up display.
e:N1
- 11 kW AC charging and a head-up display.
- 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty.
- Wireless charger and rear-seat centre armrest.
- RM3,100 higher price.
- 310 Nm, 410 km range and 344-litre boot trail the Omoda E5.
- 78 kW DC charging is 2 kW lower, and it has torsion-beam rear suspension.
What the Omoda E5 has over the e:N1
What the e:N1 has over the Omoda E5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Omoda E5 is 40 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Omoda E5: 378 litres against 344.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM149,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM160 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,500/mo✓ | RM1,530/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,065✓ | RM4,145 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,261 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.30 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM27,426 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.2 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 410 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW✓ | 78 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | — | 1,662 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 344 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 15.1" Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| 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 | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery 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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Omoda E5 vs e:N1 FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Honda e:N1 better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is the stronger choice on price, torque, rated range, boot space and DC charging. Choose the Honda e:N1 instead if its 11 kW AC charging, head-up display and longer vehicle warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda e:N1 costs RM3,100 more than the Chery Omoda E5: RM149,900 versus RM146,800.
Which one charges faster?
The Honda e:N1 is faster on AC charging at 11 kW versus 9.9 kW. The Chery Omoda E5 is faster on DC charging at 80 kW versus 78 kW.
How long does charging take?
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 e:N1 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.