Chery Omoda E5 vs smart #1
Verdict
The Chery Omoda E5 is the sensible buy at RM146,800 against RM169,000: it costs RM22,200 less, goes 430 km versus 315 km, carries a larger 61.0 kWh battery and gets RM160 yearly road tax instead of RM260. The smart #1 fights back with the stronger motor, 268 hp against 201 hp, a quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a bigger 411-litre boot despite being shorter. For most Malaysian EV buyers, the Chery’s range and warranty edge matter more; the smart is quicker on paper.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want the lower price, 430 km range and seven-year warranty more than extra acceleration.
Pick the smart #1 if you want 268 hp, rear-wheel drive and the bigger 411-litre boot, and can live with 315 km range.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; smart #1 RM169,000
- Range and battery: Chery Omoda E5 430 km/61.0 kWh; smart #1 315 km/49.0 kWh
- Power and drive: Chery Omoda E5 201 hp/front-wheel drive; smart #1 268 hp/rear-wheel drive
- Performance: Chery Omoda E5 0-100 km/h in 7.2 s/top speed 172 km/h; smart #1 6.7 s/180 km/h
- Size and boot: Chery Omoda E5 4,424 mm long/378 L; smart #1 4,270 mm long/411 L
- Warranty and road tax: Chery Omoda E5 7 years/RM160; smart #1 4 years/RM260
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 146,800✓ | RM 169,000 |
| 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 | 268 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 6.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 172 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 61.0 kWh✓ | 49.0 kWh |
| EV range | 430 km✓ | 315 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L | 411 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 260 |
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
- 430 km EV range
- 61.0 kWh battery
- Seven-year warranty and RM160 yearly road tax
- Slower 7.2-second 0-100 km/h
- Smaller 378-litre boot
- Six airbags versus seven in the smart #1
#1
- 268 hp single-motor output
- Rear-wheel drive
- 411-litre boot
- 315 km EV range
- 49.0 kWh battery
- Costs RM22,200 more
Omoda E5 vs #1 FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or smart #1 better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is the better fit for most buyers because it is cheaper, goes 430 km versus 315 km and has a seven-year warranty. Choose the smart #1 if you want stronger performance and rear-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 costs RM22,200 more: RM169,000 versus RM146,800 for the Chery Omoda E5.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Chery Omoda E5. Its 61.0 kWh battery gives 430 km, while the smart #1 has a 49.0 kWh battery and 315 km range.