Verdict
The Chery Omoda E5 is RM12,000 cheaper at RM146,800, with a lower RM160 annual road tax and a longer seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty. Its 61 kWh battery still delivers 430 km of range, just 10 km behind the Zeekr X. But the Zeekr’s extra spend brings a 335 hp, 373 Nm rear motor, a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 200 kW DC charging, versus 201 hp, 340 Nm, 7.2 seconds and 80 kW. For drivers doing frequent long-distance charging stops, that is a meaningful gap.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if RM146,800 pricing, RM160 road tax and seven-year vehicle warranty matter more than outright pace and rapid DC charging.
Pick the Zeekr X if you want 335 hp performance, 200 kW DC charging and more cabin-focused equipment for the RM12,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Motor output: Chery Omoda E5 201 hp and 340 Nm; Zeekr X 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Chery Omoda E5 7.2 seconds; Zeekr X 5.3 seconds.
- DC charging: Chery Omoda E5 80 kW; Zeekr X 200 kW.
- Wheelbase and boot: Chery Omoda E5 2,630 mm and 378 litres; Zeekr X 2,750 mm and 404 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: Chery Omoda E5 seven years/150,000 km; Zeekr X five years/150,000 km.
Omoda E5
- RM12,000 lower purchase price and RM235 lower annual road tax.
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.
- Automatic LED projector headlamps with auto high beam, plus front foglamps.
- 80 kW DC charging is far below the Zeekr X’s 200 kW.
- 201 hp and 340 Nm trail the Zeekr X’s 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- Shorter 2,630 mm wheelbase and smaller 378-litre boot.
X
- 335 hp rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
- 200 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging.
- 404-litre boot, head-up display, auto parking and ventilated memory front seats.
- Costs RM12,000 more and annual road tax is RM395 versus RM160.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is two years shorter.
- No front foglamps or sunroof shade listed.
What the Omoda E5 has over the X
What the X 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 X's wheelbase is 120 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM158,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM395 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,500/mo✓ | RM1,620/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,065✓ | RM4,377 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,261✓ | RM1,333 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.30✓ | RM6.66 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM27,426✓ | RM30,523 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.2 hours | 6.0 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | 25 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | 373 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | 66 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 430 km | 440 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 404 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Paddle 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) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee 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 | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| 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 AC Vent | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To 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 | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| 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✓ | 5 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 X FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Zeekr X better?
The Zeekr X is the more capable car on performance, charging and equipment: 335 hp, 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h and 200 kW DC charging. The Omoda E5 is the better budget-conscious choice, costing RM12,000 less with a longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr X costs RM158,800, which is RM12,000 more than the RM146,800 Chery Omoda E5. Its annual road tax is also RM395, compared with RM160 for the Omoda E5.
Which has the better range and charging?
The Zeekr X has the longer quoted range by 10 km, at 440 km versus 430 km. It also charges much faster on DC power at 200 kW, against the Omoda E5’s 80 kW; AC charging is 11 kW versus 9.9 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. The X's 66.0 kWh battery takes about 6.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 200 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Omoda E5 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the X 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.