Verdict
At RM119,740, the iCaur 03 costs RM940 more than the RM118,800 Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV. The iCaur answers with a 65.69-kWh battery and 426 km range, plus a roomier 2,715-mm wheelbase, but it is no quicker: 181 hp sends it to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. The J5 EV’s 208 hp and 288 Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, while its 11-kW AC and 130-kW DC charging rates matter on Malaysian public chargers. Its 480-litre boot is useful too.
Pick the iCaur 03 if you want the longer 426 km range, rear-wheel drive and a 2,715-mm wheelbase.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if quicker performance, faster AC/DC charging and a larger boot matter more than maximum range.
Key differences
- Price: iCaur 03 RM119,740; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800.
- Motor output: iCaur 03 181 hp and 220 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp and 288 Nm.
- Battery and range: iCaur 03 65.69 kWh and 426 km; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 58.9 kWh and 402 km.
- Charging: iCaur 03 6.6 kW AC and 80 kW DC; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC.
- Performance: iCaur 03 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and 150 km/h; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 7.7 seconds and 175 km/h.
- Space: iCaur 03 has a 2,715-mm wheelbase and 450-litre boot; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has a 2,620-mm wheelbase and 480-litre boot.
03
- 65.69-kWh battery with 426 km range.
- Longer 2,715-mm wheelbase and rear-wheel drive.
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and 12-speaker Infinity audio.
- Slower 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 7.7 seconds.
- Slower 6.6-kW AC and 80-kW DC charging versus 11 kW and 130 kW.
- 450-litre boot is 30 litres smaller.
J5 EV
- 208 hp and 288 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds.
- 11-kW AC and 130-kW DC charging.
- 19 Level 2+ ADAS functions and a 540-degree HD surround-view camera.
- 402 km range from its 58.9-kWh battery, against 426 km from 65.69 kWh.
- Shorter 2,620-mm wheelbase than the iCaur’s 2,715 mm.
- 13.2-inch touchscreen, eight speakers and no listed navigation versus a 15.6-inch screen, 12 speakers and navigation.
What the 03 has over the J5 EV
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 03's wheelbase is 95 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The 03 is 50 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the J5 EV: 480 litres against 450.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,740 | RM118,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM140✓ | RM180 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,220/mo | RM1,215/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,361 | RM3,337✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,370 | RM1,302✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.85 | RM6.51✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,356 | RM24,093✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 10.0 hours | 5.4 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | 30 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 220 Nm | 288 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 65.69 kWh✓ | 58.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 426 km✓ | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | 130 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.2 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 175 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,406 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,775 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 on outer two rear seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Multi-Collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Ventilation | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Entry and Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | Power battery 10-yr/200,000 km; drive unit and HV components 10-yr/200,000 km; one-to-one battery replacement below 60% health | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km |
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.
Used 03 & J5 EV for sale
Our reviews & guides
iCaur 03
03 vs J5 EV FAQ
Is the iCaur 03 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is the stronger all-round choice for performance and charging, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and taking up to 130 kW DC. Choose the iCaur 03 if its 426 km range and longer wheelbase are your priorities.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur 03 costs RM940 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV.
Which EV charges faster?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV charges faster on both AC and DC: 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC, versus the iCaur 03’s 6.6 kW AC and 80 kW DC.
How long does charging take?
The 03's 65.7 kWh battery takes about 10.0 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 J5 EV's 58.9 kWh battery takes about 5.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.