Chery Omoda E5 now open for booking, RM160,000 estimated price

THE much anticipated Chery Omoda E5 is now officially open for booking ahead of its official launch scheduled in March.

Those interested can take a closer look at the pure electric crossover at Chery showrooms nationwide.

With an estimated price of RM160,000, the Omoda E5 features a single electric motor on the front axle generating 201 hp and 340 Nm of torque.

It also comes with a 61 kWh lithium iron phosphate blade battery that offers a driving range of up to 430 km according to the WLTP cycle.

For charging, the Omoda E5 supports 9.9 kW AC charging and DC charging at a capacity of up to 80 kW, the latter capable of replenishing the battery from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.

On the inside, it boasts a 24.6-inch curved 2K high-definition screen which utilises Qualcomm chip for seamless human-vehicle interaction. Also included is the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function.

Chery Malaysia claims the Omoda E5 has also excelled the Water Crossing Test and the Bottom Scraping Test, proving its capability to overcome various obstacles and ensuring a safer driving experience.