Chery E5 vs GAC Aion V

The Chery E5 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the GAC Aion V opens at $42,590. That makes the Chery E5 the more affordable entry point by $4,600.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,789 and $46,849 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Chery E5 and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion V packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Chery E5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 7 in the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V adds a 360-degree camera that the Chery E5 misses.

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Sony audio that you will not find on the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, panoramic roof and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 510km. DC fast charging peaks at 60kW (Chery E5) vs 180kW (GAC Aion V).

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 181mm shorter than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the Chery E5 and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the GAC Aion V a 27L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery E5) vs 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion V). The GAC Aion V has longer coverage.