Chery E5 vs MG IM5
Two electric cars go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Chery E5 scores higher, 79 vs 75
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 5 Sep 2026, price 14 Oct 2026
Chery E5
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$34,550
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 155kW
- Energy use
- 13.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Top CarSorted Score, 79 vs 75
Chery Australia offer: 0.7% finance, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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MG IM5
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$55,450
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 217kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 457L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Offer ends | 21 December 2026
Offer from Chery Australia, checked 9 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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Chery E5: we're still completing kerb weight, ground clearance and braked towing.
MG IM5: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h, turning circle and energy consumption.
Blank cells below mean we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$34,550est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$55,450est. RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Chery E5 Ultimate
$34,550
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$37,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $153 a week in repayments ($37,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
MG IM5 Premium 75 RWD
$55,450
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 14 Oct 2026
$60,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by MG Australia
About $259 a week in repayments ($60,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Chery E5 starts $20,900 lower on RRP.
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), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$153/wk(≈$661/mo)
Estimate on the Chery E5 at $37,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery E5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Chery E5 at 5 stars (2022) and the MG IM5 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery E5 and 89% for the MG IM5, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG IM5, against 5 on 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 MG IM5.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Chery E5 and 10 on the MG IM5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Chery E5
- REC-006696 · published 13 Aug 2026Due to a software issue, the vehicle’s Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may not activate.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
MG IM5
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
58.9kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
75kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 153kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 153kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG IM5 gets a 26.3-inch display. 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 MG IM5. The MG IM5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L 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 MG IM5 offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
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 7.6 seconds.
The MG IM5 responds with a Electric making 217kW and 450Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels.
The MG IM5 has the clear power advantage at 217kW vs 155kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 75kWh (MG IM5), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 490km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Chery E5) vs 153kW (MG IM5).
Space & Comfort
The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 507mm shorter than the MG IM5 at 4,931mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG IM5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 300L in the Chery E5 and 457L in the MG IM5, giving the MG IM5 a 157L advantage.
The Chery E5 turns in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG IM5's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery E5) and 7 years / Unlimited (MG IM5). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery E5), no data (MG IM5).
Where each one leads
The Chery E5: the lower starting price ($34,550 against $55,450).
The MG IM5: more power (217kW against 155kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (457L against 300L).
The Verdict
Chery E5 scores higher, 79 vs 75
The Chery E5 scores 79 to the MG IM5's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (MG IM5 ahead by 11 points), value (Chery E5 ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the Chery E5, 457L in the MG IM5.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$153/wk(≈$661/mo)
Estimate on the Chery E5 at $37,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery E5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery E5 and MG IM5?
The Chery E5 is the cheapest at $34,550 before on-road costs. That undercuts the MG IM5 by $20,900.
Which has the longest driving range?
The MG IM5 has the most range at 490km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The MG IM5 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 153kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Chery E5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022) and MG IM5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The MG IM5 has the largest boot at 457L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The MG IM5 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Chery E5 has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The MG IM5 makes the most power at 217kW.
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