Verdict
The RM10,000 gap is modest, but it buys the smart #5 a 100-kWh battery, 590 km range and 400-kW DC charging against the JAC T9 EV’s 88 kWh, 340 km and 88 kW. That is a major advantage for Malaysian interstate EV use. The #5 is also quicker at 6.5 seconds to 100 km/h and brings far more driver assistance. The T9 EV answers with AWD, 516 Nm and pickup practicality, plus a six-year/200,000-km warranty. Choose it only if the load-bed format and all-wheel drive matter more than charging speed and range.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if you need a five-seat electric pickup with AWD, 516 Nm and a lower RM199,888 entry price.
Pick the smart #5 if you want 590 km range, 400-kW DC charging, stronger acceleration and a much fuller safety and convenience kit.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 EV RM199,888; smart #5 RM209,800.
- Range and battery: JAC T9 EV 340 km and 88 kWh; smart #5 590 km and 100 kWh.
- DC and AC charging: JAC T9 EV 88 kW and 11 kW; smart #5 400 kW and 22 kW.
- Performance: JAC T9 EV 288 hp, 516 Nm and 8.4 seconds; smart #5 358 hp, 373 Nm and 6.5 seconds.
- Driveline and body: JAC T9 EV AWD pickup; smart #5 RWD SUV.
- Road tax: JAC T9 EV RM305 per year; smart #5 RM455 per year.
T9 EV
- RM10,000 lower purchase price and RM150 lower annual road tax.
- AWD with 516 Nm of motor torque.
- Six-year/200,000-km warranty and full-size spare tyre.
- 340 km range versus the smart #5’s 590 km.
- 88-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging versus 400 kW and 22 kW.
- Lacks the smart #5’s autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera.
#5
- 590 km range from a 100-kWh battery.
- 400-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging.
- Autonomous braking front and rear, blind-spot monitoring, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Costs RM10,000 more and has RM455 annual road tax versus RM305.
- Rear-wheel drive and 373 Nm versus the T9 EV’s AWD and 516 Nm.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty versus six years for the T9 EV.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM199,888✓ | RM209,800 |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM455 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | 358 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 516 Nm✓ | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 88 kWh | 100 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 340 km | 590 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 88 kW | 400 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,260 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 630 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser 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 Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 6-Year/200,000 km Warranty for Battery | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components 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.
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T9 EV vs #5 FAQ
Is the JAC T9 EV or smart #5 better?
The smart #5 is the better EV for most buyers: it has 590 km range, 400-kW DC charging, 358 hp and a broader safety suite. The JAC T9 EV is the better choice only when an AWD pickup body and full-size spare tyre are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 costs RM209,800, RM10,000 more than the RM199,888 JAC T9 EV. Its annual road tax is also RM455, compared with RM305 for the JAC.
Which one charges faster for long-distance travel?
The smart #5 is decisively faster: its 400-kW DC charging rate is 312 kW higher than the JAC T9 EV’s 88 kW, while its 22-kW AC rate doubles the JAC’s 11 kW.