Chery Malaysia is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle (EV), the Omoda E5 electric sports utility vehicle (e-SUV), in March. The official debut is expected to occur sometime before or during the Ramadan period, pending the model’s launch plans.
This announcement came during the introduction of the Chery Eco Run 2024 event, scheduled for January 7 at Dataran Wawasan Putrajaya. The run, available in 5km and 10km categories, is organized by Jom Run and aims to attract over 3,000 participants.
Key features of the Omoda E5 include:
- Blade lithium iron phosphate battery with a 61kWh capacity
- Power consumption of 14.5/100km
- Single flat wire three-in-one motor with a two-wheel drive (2WD) setup, delivering 201hp and 340Nm of torque
- 7.6 seconds century sprint record
- Range of 430km with low energy consumption (15 kWh/100 km)
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology with a 3.3kW external discharge capability
- 30-80% battery charge in 30 minutes through 80 kW/h DC fast charging technology (AC charging at 9.9 kW/h)
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with seventeen functions, including blind-spot monitoring, reverse warning, and automatic emergency braking
The Omoda E5 boasts a cross-styling design for its exterior, offering a streamlined body and a futuristic front face. It is expected to be available in at least seven exterior colours and three interior colour-matching design choices.
The anticipated pricing for the Omoda E5 ranges from RM150,000 to RM160,000, positioning it competitively in the Malaysian EV market.