Jaecoo J5 EV vs Chery E5
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Jaecoo J5 EV starts at $36,990 (MRLP · before on-roads) and the Chery E5 at $38,990 (Drive-away). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. For range, the Chery E5 goes further: 430 km WLTP against 402 km. The Chery E5 is cheaper to run: about $3.95 per 100 km charging at home against $4.12. The Jaecoo J5 EV charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 130 kW. Owners rate the Jaecoo J5 EV 6.8/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $36,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $38,990 Drive-away |
| Highest price | Not yet verified One priced variant | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 402 km | 430 km |
| Largest battery | 58.9 kWh | 61.1 kWh |
| Max power | 155 kW | 150 kW |
| Max torque | 288 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.6 s |
| Max DC charging | 130 kW | 80 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Energy use | 14.7 kWh/100 km | 14.1 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.12 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $3.95 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 480 L | 480 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 8 years / unlimited km | 7 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Fastest DC charging: 130 kW
- Most powerful: 155 kW
- Longest WLTP range: 430 km
- Cheapest to run: $3.95 per 100 km
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 7.6 s
- Biggest battery: 61.1 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Jaecoo J5 EV | Chery E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.12 per 100 km | $3.95 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.23 per 100 km | $3.10 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $11.02 per 100 km | $10.57 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.