2026 Jaecoo J5 EV price and specs: Small SUV undercuts rivals by thousands

There’s yet another small electric SUV in town, this time in the form of the Jaecoo J5 EV.

Based on the same platform as the Chery E5, the J5 EV will arrive in a single trim level priced at $35,888 before on-road costs, or $36,990 drive-away for the first 1000 people to place an order.

As such, it will compete with other affordable compact EVs including the Leapmotor B10, BYD Atto 2, Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona Electric, Zeekr X, and MG S5 EV, all of which are dearer than the Jaecoo.

However, the J5 EV isn’t the cheapest electric SUV on the market, as that title remains with the smaller Atto 2 ($31,990 before on-road costs).

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Like the related E5, the J5 EV features a single electric motor mounted on the front axle. Both generate 155kW, although the J5 EV (288Nm) is down on torque compared to its cousin (340Nm). Power comes from a 58.9kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.

Omoda Jaecoo claims an electric range figure of 402km on the WLTP cycle, as well as energy consumption of 14.3kWh/100km. A 30-80 per cent charge on a DC fast-charger takes a claimed 28 minutes.

Jaecoo is promoting the J5 EV as a pet- and child-friendly vehicle, attributing that label to unique interior upholstery finished in a durable silicone coating.

The J5 range will expand further in 2026 with the launch of turbo-petrol and hybrid variants, both of which will sit below the electric version in Jaecoo’s lineup.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

The Jaecoo J5 EV features a detuned version of the same single-motor, front-wheel drive electric powertrain found in the related Chery E5.

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

Jaecoo backs the J5 EV with an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty that also extends to the high-voltage battery.

Maintenance is required every 12 months or 20,000km, with eight years of capped-price servicing available at a cost of $1520.

Owners can also access free roadside assistance for up to eight years, provided they service their vehicle within the Jaecoo dealer network.

Safety

The J5 has not yet been safety tested by Australian authority ANCAP, although Jaecoo is confident in an eventual five-star rating for its baby electric SUV.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• 7 airbags
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera
• Surround-view camera
• Forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning
• Adaptive cruise control
• Traffic jam assist
• Integrated cruise assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear collision warning
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Driver monitoring
• Hill descent control

Standard Equipment

The J5 EV will be offered in a single well-equipped trim level from launch.

The Jaecoo J5 EV comes with the following standard equipment:

• 18-inch ‘aero’ alloy wheels in Continental tyres
• Projector LED headlights
• Intelligent high beam control
• Rain sensing wipers
• Electric folding side mirrors
• Glass roof with powered sunshade
• Power tailgate
• Synthetic leather upholstery (pet-friendly)
• ‘Premium’ steering wheel
• 6-way powered driver’s seat
• 6-way powered passenger seat
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Dual-zone climate control
• Multi-colour ambient lighting
• 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 8.9-inch digital instrument cluster
• 8-speaker sound system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Intelligent voice command
• USB-A and USB-C outlets
• 50W wireless charging pad
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality

Options

Jaecoo is offering a vast array of accessories for the new J5 EV, with a particular focus on pet owners.

The list of accessories includes:

• Pet bowl – $30
• Foldable pet carrier – $95
• Submarine pet carrier – $155
• Cat scratcher – $45
• Pet collar – $30
• Retractable leash – $55
• Trunk pet carrier – $110
• Trunk pet mat – $85
• Karaoke set – $165

Colours

The standard paint finish for the Jaecoo J5 EV is Stone Grey.

The following ‘premium’ colours are available at an additional cost:

• Arctic White
• Carbon Black
• Stormy Blue

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