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    Chery Jaecoo J5 EV

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    Range

    up to

    402

    km

    0-100 km/hr

    as fast as

    7.7

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    Price

    MSRP

    $

    $36k – 42k

    Description:

    The Jaecoo J5 EV is a compact, boxy five-seat electric SUV from Chery’s Jaecoo brand, sold as the Jaecoo E5 in the UK and also offered with petrol and hybrid engines in some markets. It isn’t sold in Canada yet: Chery told Reuters in October 2026 that it’s preparing a Canadian brand launch for early 2027, without naming models. The specs below are for the European version and may change for Canada.

    Specifications:

    Trim Levels:Jaecoo J5 EV
    Est. Price (CAD)36,000 – 42,000
    Range (km)402
    Battery (kWh)60.9
    Power (kW)155
    0-100km/hr (sec)7.7
    Top speed (km/hr)175
    Torque (Nm)288
    Charge time (Level 3)34m
    Charge time (Level 2)9h 24m

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    Range, Battery, and Charging of the Jaecoo J5 EV:

    • Range is rated at up to 402 km on the WLTP cycle, with combined consumption of 16.5 kWh/100 km.
    • A 60.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery powers the front-wheel-drive J5 EV.
    • DC fast charging peaks at 130 kW, and a charge from 10% to 80% takes about 34 minutes.
    • A full Level 2 charge from empty takes an estimated 9 hours and 24 minutes on a 7.2 kW home charger.
    • Efficiency is good in city and suburban driving, and cold weather cuts the range of any EV.

    Powertrain and Performance of the Jaecoo J5 EV:

    • A single front motor makes 155 kW and 288 Nm of torque.
    • 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.7 seconds and top speed is 175 km/h, and it’s brisk enough for overtaking and hills.
    • The regenerative braking is jerky at low speeds, and its lowest setting is the smoothest.
    • The steering is light and offers little feel, and opinions on the ride are split, from firm on broken roads to less settled at speed.

    Technology and Features of the Jaecoo J5 EV:

    • Australian test cars had a large central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    • A 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control with lane centring were fitted to test cars.
    • A driver-monitoring system watches the driver’s attention.
    • Test cars also had a ventilated wireless phone charger, heated and ventilated front seats, a power tailgate and a panoramic roof.
    • Physical switches remain for the windows and mirrors, but most other controls, including the audio volume, run through the touchscreen.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Possibly, but it isn't confirmed for Canada yet. Omoda & Jaecoo's Canadian website says the brands are coming without naming any models, and Chery told Reuters in October 2026 that it's preparing a Canadian brand launch for early 2027. Jaecoo E5 prototypes have been spotted in Ontario, but Canadian specs aren't confirmed. Our guide to Chinese EVs in Canada tracks which brands and models are expected.
    Not federally if Canadian J5 EVs are built in China, because EVAP excludes China-built vehicles, and Manitoba's rebate excludes China-made EVs bought after March 19, 2025. Quebec's Roulez vert, the only other provincial purchase rebate, ends on December 31, 2026, before the early-2027 launch Chery has targeted for Canada.
    They're names for the same compact Jaecoo SUV in different markets and powertrains. The battery-electric version is called the J5 EV in Australia, the Jaecoo E5 in the UK and the Jaecoo 5 EV in Europe, while petrol and hybrid versions are sold as the J5 or Jaecoo 5. This page covers the electric version, and Chery hasn't said which versions Canada would get.
    The European version is rated at up to 402 km on the WLTP cycle, with combined consumption of 16.5 kWh/100 km. Efficiency is good in city and suburban driving. Cold weather reduces the range of any EV, so expect less in a Canadian winter.
    In Europe, DC fast charging peaks at 130 kW, and a charge from 10% to 80% takes about 34 minutes. A full Level 2 charge from empty takes an estimated 9 hours and 24 minutes on a 7.2 kW home charger, although the European onboard charger accepts up to 11 kW on three-phase power, which Canadian homes don't have. Chery hasn't confirmed charging specs for Canada. To plan home charging, try the EV charging cost calculator.
    The European version uses a 60.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a single front motor making 155 kW and 288 Nm. That's enough for 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h, and it's brisk for overtaking and hills. Canadian specs haven't been announced.
    It's a five-seater, 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall, on a 2,620 mm wheelbase. Cargo space is 384 L behind the rear seats and 1,284 L with them folded, and there's a small frunk under the bonnet. Headroom is good for the size, though rear knee room is tight for taller adults.
    It's easy to drive and park in town, with a high, upright seating position and brisk acceleration. The regenerative braking is jerky at low speeds, with its lowest setting the smoothest, and the steering is light with little feel. Opinions on the ride and cabin noise are mixed.
    Australian test cars had a large central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, heated and ventilated front seats and a ventilated wireless phone charger. The adaptive cruise control with lane centring works well, though the driver-monitoring system is chatty. Canadian equipment hasn't been announced, and there are no North American crash-test ratings yet.
    Both are compact Chery Group electric SUVs with a 155 kW front motor, 288 Nm of torque and an LFP battery: 60.9 kWh in the J5 EV and 61 kWh in the Omoda E5. In Europe the Omoda E5 is rated at up to 430 km WLTP against 402 km for the J5 EV, and it's a little quicker from 0 to 100 km/h (7.2 vs 7.7 seconds). The boxier J5 EV has slightly more cargo space behind the rear seats (384 L vs 370 L) and a higher listed towing capacity (1,250 kg vs 750 kg). Neither is sold in Canada yet.

    Pros & Cons

    Pros:

    Australian test cars came with a large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, a power tailgate, a panoramic roof and heated and ventilated front seats, a generous list for the class.
    The upright, squared-off design looks more like a traditional SUV than most small EVs.
    Cargo space is 384 L behind the rear seats and 1,284 L with them folded, and a small frunk adds extra storage, while headroom is good and the rear floor is flat.
    A shelf under the centre console, a deep armrest bin and hidden storage behind the screen add useful space.
    The 155 kW front motor gets the J5 EV from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, quick enough for overtaking, and it's efficient in town.
    Real switches for the windows and mirrors and a column-mounted gear selector keep key functions easy to reach.
    The adaptive cruise control with lane centring works well, and the other driver aids are mostly unintrusive.

    Cons:

    The regenerative braking is abrupt at low speeds, which makes smooth creeping in traffic hard, and its lowest setting works best.
    The steering offers little feel even in its heavier modes, and opinions on the ride differ, from firm on broken roads to less settled at speed.
    Most functions are buried in the touchscreen menus, and there's no physical volume knob.
    Rear passengers get a single air vent and a single USB-A port.
    The driver-monitoring system is chatty, and the Australian J5 EV comes with a tire repair kit instead of a spare.

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