Chery E5 vs Jaecoo J5

The Chery E5 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J5 opens at $36,990. That makes the Jaecoo J5 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $40,689 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 Jaecoo J5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J5 packs more ADAS features with 6 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 Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Chery E5 misses.

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

The Chery E5 stands out with Sony audio that you will not find on 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.

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 real-world sprint, 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 60kW (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 400L in the Chery E5 and 480L in the Jaecoo J5, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 80L 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.