Earlier this year, the Omoda 5 EV made its initial appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show, but not much has been discussed about it since. At the Qatar event, Chery disclosed that the vehicle comes equipped with a standard 61 kWh battery, powering a front-wheel-drive electric motor with 204 hp.
The gasoline Omoda 5 SUV is not known for its speed, so it's not shocking that the electric version isn't a speed demon either. However, it can accelerate to 100 km/h in a decent 7.6 seconds and boasts a reported range of 450 km. The electric SUV is compatible with 110 kW DC quick charging, allowing it to recharge from 0-80% in just 30 minutes.
There are a few design differences that set the Omoda 5 EV apart from its gasoline version. The most noticeable changes are at the front, where the large grille from the gasoline model has been replaced by a painted surface featuring sleek lines. The lower grille of the Omoda 5 EV is also distinct and includes vertical slats. The LED headlights have been slightly modified, Omoda branding has been enlarged, and the main headlamp clusters have been reshaped.
Chery Omoda 5 EV
Some tweaks have also been applied to the rear of the vehicle. For instance, the rear spoiler has been slightly altered, and Chery branding now appears on the light bar. With an electric powertrain, the need for a standard exhaust system has been eliminated, replaced by a simple black bumper.
The Omoda 5 EV's introduction follows closely on the heels of Chery's announcement that the Omoda lineup would be coming to Europe in both electric and gasoline variants. The internal combustion engine (ICE) model comes with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 200 hp and 290 Nm of torque.
Chery has yet to reveal pricing for the electric Omoda 5, but the brand confirmed earlier this year that the petrol version would be priced from just £24,000 (27,645 euros) in the UK. That makes it one of the cheapest cars in its segment, but the EV is likely to cost significantly more, at around £45,000 (51,845 euros).
Source: Chery
