Chery offers $6000 off Omoda E5 SUV

CHERY Australia has announced a significant New Year bonus on its Omoda E5 all-electric SUV range effective immediately. The $6000 bonus will apply to all Omoda E5 variants, reducing the starting price of the BX grade to just $36,990 plus on-road costs.

The price cut makes the Chery Omoda E5 the most affordable electric SUV in the Australian market.

As a rival for the likes of the BYD Atto 3 (from $44,999), Hyundai Kona Electric (from $54,000), Kia Niro EV (from $66,590) and MG ZS EV long-range (from $46,990), the Chery Omoda E5 is offered in two trim grades – BX and EX – both configurations offering a 430km WLTP driving range, 150kW/340Nm front-drive motor, and 61.1kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.

DC fast charging is available at speeds up to 80kW, meaning a 30-80 per cent recharging time of 28 minutes, with single-phase AC charging available at up to 6.6kW and three-phase AC charging at up to 9.9kW.

Chery says the Omoda E5 offers buyers a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.6 seconds.

The entry BX grade includes 18-inch alloy wheels (with full-size spare), cloth upholstery, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, sat nav, and a six-speaker Sony audio system with digital radio reception (DAB+).

Infotainment and instrumentation screens measure 12.3 inches on the diagonal and are complemented by ‘hard’ buttons on the centre console.

Safety tech includes adaptive cruise control, AEB, auto high beam, blind spot monitoring, driver monitoring, lane keeping assistance, rear cross-traffic assist, seven airbags, traffic sign recognition, and more.

The high-trim EX grade adds a 360-degree camera system, eight-speaker sound system, power adjustable and heated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, LED ambient cabin lighting, a powered tailgate, puddle lights, an electric tilt and slide sunroof, and synthetic leather upholstery.

Five exterior colours are offered, including Lunar White, Martian Red, Saturn Silver, Space Black, and Titan Green. The latter is the only no-cost option with all other hues attracting a $500 surcharge.

The Chery Omoda E5 measures 4424mm in length, 1830mm in width, 1588mm in height and with a 2610mm wheelbase. It tips the scale at 1776kg (kerb), offers seating for five, and between 300 and 1079 litres of cargo space depending on seating configuration. The rear seats split fold in a 60:40 configuration.

Chery backs the Omoda 5 with a generous seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty including roadside assistance and capped-price servicing. The high-voltage battery is warranted for eight years.

Service intervals are pegged at 12 months or 20,000km. Service pricing is listed at $1586 (total) for the duration of the capped-price servicing program.

“At Chery, we are committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy by making electric vehicles more affordable for everyone, and easing the burden for consumers in these tough economic times” said Chery Australia chief executive officer Lewis Lu.

“A key focus for Chery in 2025 will be building our New Energy vehicle credentials, and this is just the beginning of an exciting year ahead, with several new model launches to come.”

2025 Chery Omoda E5 pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs, available while stocks last.