Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM3,100-cheaper Chery Omoda E5 brings a 61 kWh battery, 430 km range, 340 Nm and a 7.2-second 0-100 km/h claim. It is also roomier on paper, with a 378-litre boot and a multi-link rear suspension. The Honda e:N1 counters with 11 kW AC charging, a head-up display and an eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. But its 410 km range, 310 Nm and 344-litre boot leave it asking more for less day-to-day EV hardware.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want lower purchase cost, 430 km range, stronger 340 Nm output and more cabin practicality.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if an 11 kW AC charger, head-up display and longer eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty matter more than range and price.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Honda e:N1 RM149,900
- EV range: Chery Omoda E5 430 km; Honda e:N1 410 km
- Motor torque: Chery Omoda E5 340 Nm; Honda e:N1 310 Nm
- AC charging: Chery Omoda E5 9.9 kW; Honda e:N1 11 kW
- Boot space: Chery Omoda E5 378 litres; Honda e:N1 344 litres
- Vehicle warranty: Chery Omoda E5 seven years/150,000 km; Honda e:N1 eight years/160,000 km
Omoda E5
- 430 km EV range and 61 kWh battery
- 340 Nm and 7.2-second 0-100 km/h claim
- 378-litre boot, multi-link rear suspension and 3.3 kW V2L
- 9.9 kW AC charging versus the e:N1's 11 kW
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty versus eight years/160,000 km
- No head-up display
e:N1
- 11 kW AC charging
- Head-up display and wireless charger
- Eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty
- Costs RM3,100 more
- 410 km range versus 430 km
- 310 Nm and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h versus 340 Nm and 7.2 seconds
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM149,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 410 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW✓ | 78 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,607 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,662 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 344 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| 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) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 15.1" Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & e:N1 for sale
Omoda E5 vs e:N1 FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Honda e:N1 better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is the stronger buy on the stated figures: it costs less, goes 20 km farther, has 30 Nm more torque and carries 34 litres more luggage. Choose the Honda e:N1 for its 11 kW AC charging, HUD and longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Honda e:N1 costs RM3,100 more than the Chery Omoda E5: RM149,900 against RM146,800.
Which one charges faster at home or an AC public charger?
The Honda e:N1 has the higher AC charging rate at 11 kW, compared with 9.9 kW for the Chery Omoda E5. The Omoda E5 has the slight DC-rate edge, at 80 kW against 78 kW.
