CHERY E5
COMPACT SUV
WATT MATTERS?
The E5 is a straightforward challenge to the idea that electric family SUVs must be expensive. Chery puts a useful claimed range into a familiar shape at a sharp Australian price.
THE BASICS
The MY26 E5 Ultimate is a five-seat, front-wheel-drive electric SUV with a 58.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and 155 kW motor. Its Australian specification sheet lists 430 km on the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) combined cycle.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $37,990 drive-away · MY26 E5 Ultimate · Manufacturer announced $37,990 drive-away for the sole MY26 Ultimate grade. Confirm current stock, options and final local quote; no expiry established.
- Battery
- 58.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not stated
- Claimed range
- 430 km WLTP combined; 505 km NEDC is a separate test cycle
- Charging
- 6.6 kW single-phase AC; 10.3 kW three-phase AC. DC 30-80% approximately 30 minutes using a 130 kW charging station; vehicle peak acceptance not separately stated.
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Power
- 155 kW; 288 Nm
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- Vehicle: 7 years / unlimited km. Battery: 8 years / unlimited km.
- Boot space
- 300 L VDA up to cargo cover with rear seats upright
- Energy consumption
- 13.2 kWh/100 km NEDC; not WLTP consumption
- Comfort
- Five seats; powered front seats; heated front and rear outboard seats; heated steering wheel; heat pump.
- Technology
- Dual 12.3-inch displays; eight-speaker Sony audio; surround-view camera.
Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-17..
Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | E5 Ultimate |
|---|---|
| Price | From $37,990 drive-awayManufacturer announced $37,990 drive-away for the sole MY26 Ultimate grade. Confirm current stock, options and final local quote; no expiry established. |
| Battery | 58.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not stated |
| Claimed range | 430 km WLTP combined; 505 km NEDC is a separate test cycle |
| Power | 155 kW; 288 Nm |
| Charging | 6.6 kW single-phase AC; 10.3 kW three-phase AC. DC 30-80% approximately 30 minutes using a 130 kW charging station; vehicle peak acceptance not separately stated. |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 |
| Warranty | Vehicle: 7 years / unlimited km. Battery: 8 years / unlimited km. |
| Boot space | 300 L VDA up to cargo cover with rear seats upright |
| Energy consumption | 13.2 kWh/100 km NEDC; not WLTP consumption |
| Comfort | Five seats; powered front seats; heated front and rear outboard seats; heated steering wheel; heat pump. |
| Technology | Dual 12.3-inch displays; eight-speaker Sony audio; surround-view camera. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
For value-focused buyers, the E5 deserves a proper comparison with better-known alternatives. Price is its strongest opening argument; everyday refinement and ownership support need to complete the case.
GO FURTHER
MANUFACTURER WEBSITEFor the configurator, local stock and a written quote.