Verdict
The Chery Omoda E5 costs RM146,800, RM3,100 less than the Honda e:N1, yet brings a 61 kWh battery, 430 km range and 340 Nm against the Honda’s 410 km and 310 Nm. Its 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 378-litre boot and 3.3 kW V2L output make it the more versatile Malaysian daily driver. The e:N1 counters with an 11 kW AC charger, head-up display and longer eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. But the Honda’s 78 kW DC ceiling and warning-only lane-keeping assist concede useful ground.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want more range, torque, boot space and V2L for RM3,100 less.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if an 11 kW AC charging rate, head-up display and eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty matter more than outright range.
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
- 0-100 km/h: Chery Omoda E5 7.2 seconds; Honda e:N1 7.7 seconds
- Boot space: Chery Omoda E5 378 litres; Honda e:N1 344 litres
- AC/DC charging: Chery Omoda E5 9.9 kW/80 kW; Honda e:N1 11 kW/78 kW
Omoda E5
- 430 km EV range and 61 kWh battery
- 340 Nm and 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 3.3 kW V2L and 378-litre boot
- 9.9 kW AC charging is lower than the e:N1’s 11 kW
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than eight years/160,000 km
- No head-up display
e:N1
- 11 kW AC charging
- Head-up display
- Eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty
- 410 km range is 20 km shorter
- 310 Nm and 7.7-second sprint trail the Omoda E5
- 78 kW DC charging and no V2L
| 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 | ||
| 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 numbers: it costs less, reaches 430 km versus 410 km, produces 340 Nm versus 310 Nm and has a 378-litre boot. 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 versus RM146,800.
Which EV charges faster?
The Honda e:N1 charges faster on AC at 11 kW versus 9.9 kW. The Chery Omoda E5 has the higher DC charging rate, at 80 kW versus 78 kW, and adds 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability.
