Verdict
At RM146,800, the Chery Omoda E5 costs RM8,000 more than the RM138,800 Omoda Jaecoo J7, but brings a 61-kWh battery, 430 km EV range and a 201 hp/340 Nm motor for a 7.2-second 0-100 km/h run. That is the choice for a Malaysian buyer able to charge. The J7 counters with a larger C-segment body, a 412-litre boot versus 378 litres, seven airbags and a full-size spare, while its 194 hp, 290 Nm 1.6-litre turbo reaches 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds. Both get adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you can charge regularly and want 430 km of electric range, V2L and much quicker acceleration.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if you want to spend less on a roomier SUV with a bigger boot, seven airbags and a full-size spare.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM138,800.
- Powertrain: E5 has a 201 hp, 340 Nm electric motor; J7 has a 194 hp, 290 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Acceleration: E5 does 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds; J7 takes 9.2 seconds.
- Length and boot: E5 is 4,424 mm long with 378 litres; J7 is 4,500 mm long with 412 litres.
- Safety: E5 has six airbags and front-seat reminders; J7 has seven airbags and reminders for all seats.
- Wheels and spare: E5 gets 18-inch wheels and a tyre repair kit; J7 gets 19-inch wheels and a full-size spare.
Omoda E5
- 430 km range from a 61-kWh battery
- 201 hp and 340 Nm; 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 3.3 kW V2L and eight-year/160,000 km battery and drive-unit warranty
- Costs RM8,000 more.
- 378-litre boot is 34 litres smaller.
- Six airbags and front-only seatbelt reminders trail the J7's seven airbags and all-seat reminders.
J7
- RM8,000 lower purchase price
- 412-litre boot, 2,672 mm wheelbase and full-size spare
- Seven airbags, head-up display and two wireless chargers
- Its 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.0 seconds slower.
- The 1.6-litre turbo petrol drivetrain cannot match the E5's 430 km electric range or 3.3 kW V2L function.
What the J7 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.
Boot space favours the J7: 412 litres against 378.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800 | RM138,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,500/mo | RM1,415/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,065 | RM3,888✓ |
| Fuel or 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 | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 194 hp |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 77 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Dual-clutch Gearbox |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 412 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Cooper Evolution CTT |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" 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) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| 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 outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 14.8-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Sony Sound System, Apple CarPlay and 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 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 | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). 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 November 2026.
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Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Omoda Jaecoo J7 better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is better for regular charging, EV range and performance. The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is better for buyers prioritising a lower entry price, more boot space, a full-size spare and an extra airbag.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Omoda E5 is RM8,000 more expensive than the Omoda Jaecoo J7: RM146,800 versus RM138,800.
Can the Chery Omoda E5 power external devices?
Yes. The Chery Omoda E5 has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability, alongside 9.9 kW AC charging and 80 kW DC charging.
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.