Omoda E5 first drive review - 61kWh of battery for under $48k!

In the first video drive in New Zealand Australia, we give our early take on the Omoda E5. Can a sharp price put this electric SUV from Chinese-giant Chery ahead of the competition from BYD and MG?
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[@joelkeane8740]

Best review I've seen on the E5 so far. Thanks 😊

[@EVsBeyond]

Wow, thanks!

[@ObiePaddles]

Looks really good value. Cheaper than the great MGZSEV we had and loved.

[@EVsBeyond]

Absolutely

[@ArtSawce]

Is $31000 in my country worth it for this car?

[@UDKUntukDikenang]

It is beyond expectation.

[@EVsBeyond]

Certainly the build quality is.

[@henryvienayoko603]

@@EVsBeyond indeed

[@lalalili7036]

What is the name of this color?

[@findinggspots6441]

Wow, A spare tyre! Props to them!

[@EVsBeyond]

Now who remembers how to use one!

[@siyuanzuo3750]

First to comment 🎉. Thanks for the video, does it have 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and seat position memory? Is it one-pedal drive? TIA

[@EVsBeyond]

Six way on the EX model. The regen is very strong at the highest setting.

[@siyuanzuo3750]

@@EVsBeyond that’s good to know! Does the car fully stop when you let go of the accelerator pedal without applying the brake?

[@steakikan]

@@siyuanzuo3750 Nope, it doesn't have one pedal driving mode and it also doesn't have seat memory

[@siyuanzuo3750]

@@steakikan thanks! Still a pretty competitive package

[@gregb1599]

Odd they use drum rear brakes

[@bocahungu8874]

How much is it in australia?

[@EVsBeyond]

Chery Australia have yet to confirm E5 pricing.

[@keylatoys]

Njirrrr full black keren banget di banding unit di Indonesia

[@phiiz3r]

Anyone know what its V2L max output is?

[@EVsBeyond]

They have not yet officially confirmed V2L capability. It is in the infotainment system settings, and we tried our BYD adaptor, but it did not work.

[@steakikan]

3.3kW here in Indonesia's model, the adapter given has 2 prong

[@SpartanCR65]

Actually it can reach up to 470km of range being conservative

[@steakikan]

It seems to have a newer motor too TZ210 vs TZ200 on Atto3, probably a little bit more efficient but the torque steer is very apparent due to FWD. If only it was RWD like MG could be a potential class killer machine. Spec wise they seem to be on conservative side with many local reviewer could reach 0-100km/h at less than 7s fresh but there are some issue with BQ, BMS and ECU especially with the early buyer having hardware version 1.0.0. Wireless Carplay also hard to connect but once connected it is pretty stable.

[@EVsBeyond]

At slow speeds maybe?

[@steakikan]

@@EVsBeyond using Eco+ mode some did reach 470km and at 0% the aircon still works but left around 10-20km only

[@SpartanCR65]

@@EVsBeyond that was from a test made with 2 adults not going over 110kmh mainly... granted the last strech of that test was driving at town speed to reach 0%

[@sieghart132]

The 2nd row is pretty cramped

[@cool-eye3674]

What a shame. Cars with this sort of specs do not sell well in China, at this price. Lack of enough competition outside China is to blame. The Omada sub-brand is pretty much a cash cow designated for overseas markets.

[@paul._david]

No app is really disappointing.

[@steakikan]

there supposed to be apps soon, called carlinko but not sure if it adds additional subscription service

[@alanhowemusic2457]

Yet another Chinese electric car manufacturer. So we have GWM Great Wall Motors, BYD Build Your Dreams and others. What’s happening to AMERICA and European electric car manufacturers?

[@jimgraham6722]

They have departed stage right

[@OakmanNZ]

God that interior is pretty awful.

[@EVsBeyond]

Works really well in real life.

[@solarflaresss]

Look alot better than Tesla Model 3 or Y

[@carlishiggins]

obesity

[@EVsBeyond]

The car isn’t that heavy…

[@ArtSawce]

​@@EVsBeyondhis mom is