Chery E5 vs Jaecoo J5

The Chery E5 starts from $35,150 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J5 opens at $35,990. That makes the Chery E5 the more affordable entry point by $840.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $37,990 for the Chery E5 and $36,990 for the Jaecoo J5.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J5 gets a 13.2-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 counters with wireless charging, ventilated seats and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery E5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Jaecoo J5 offers synthetic leather (pet-friendly).

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 Jaecoo J5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery E5 is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 402km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Chery E5) vs 130kW (Jaecoo J5).

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 44mm longer than the Jaecoo J5 at 4,380mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Chery E5 and 384L in the Jaecoo J5, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 84L 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 / 999,999km (Jaecoo J5). The Jaecoo J5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —8yr (Jaecoo J5).