Verdict
The Chery Omoda E5 is the more rounded Malaysian buy at RM146,800, undercutting the Renault Zoe by RM18,200 while supplying 201 hp, 340 Nm and a 61 kWh battery for 430 km of range. Its 80 kW DC charging, 3.3 kW V2L function and 378-litre boot suit longer trips and family duty better. The Zoe counters with much faster 22 kW AC charging and a lower RM50 annual road tax, but its 108 hp motor, 50 kW DC limit and 395 km range leave it short on paper.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want more range, much stronger motor output and substantially fuller safety and cabin equipment for less money.
Pick the Renault Zoe if 22 kW AC charging and RM50 annual road tax matter more than performance, space and DC charging speed.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Renault Zoe RM165,000.
- Motor output: Chery Omoda E5 201 hp and 340 Nm; Renault Zoe 108 hp and 225 Nm.
- Battery and range: Chery Omoda E5 61 kWh and 430 km; Renault Zoe 52.0 kWh and 395 km.
- Charging: Chery Omoda E5 9.9 kW AC and 80 kW DC; Renault Zoe 22.0 kW AC and 50 kW DC.
- Size and boot: Chery Omoda E5 4,424 mm long with 378 litres; Renault Zoe 4,087 mm with 338 litres.
- Safety: Chery Omoda E5 has six airbags; Renault Zoe has four airbags.
Omoda E5
- 430 km range from a 61 kWh battery.
- 201 hp, 340 Nm and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 7.2 seconds.
- 80 kW DC charging, 3.3 kW V2L and a 360-degree camera.
- 9.9 kW AC charging is far below the Zoe's 22 kW.
- RM160 annual road tax is higher than the Zoe's RM50.
Zoe
- 22 kW AC charging rate.
- RM50 annual road tax.
- More compact 4,087 mm hatchback body.
- 50 kW DC charging is slower than the Omoda E5's 80 kW.
- 108 hp and 225 Nm trail the Omoda E5's 201 hp and 340 Nm.
- No autonomous braking system, blind spot information system or reverse camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM165,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 225 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh✓ | 52.0 kWh |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 395 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | 22.0 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW✓ | 50.0 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | — | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | Renault |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,502 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 338 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental ContiEcoContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Omoda E5 & Zoe for sale
Omoda E5 vs Zoe FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Renault Zoe better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is the better all-round choice. It costs RM18,200 less, has 430 km versus 395 km of range, 201 hp versus 108 hp, 80 kW DC charging and more safety equipment. Choose the Zoe chiefly for 22 kW AC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Omoda E5 costs RM146,800 and the Renault Zoe costs RM165,000, so the Zoe is RM18,200 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
It depends on the charger. The Renault Zoe is faster on AC at 22 kW against 9.9 kW, while the Chery Omoda E5 is faster on DC at 80 kW against 50 kW.
