New Omoda 5 EV: electric version of Chinese SUV revealed
October 16, 2023 by Jamie Edkins
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Omoda will be making its UK debut later this year, and it’s just announced specs for the 5 EV. Read on for all you need to know.
- New Omoda 5 EV revealed
- Electric version of the C5 SUV
- Slightly tweaked styling
- Up to 280 miles of range
- 204hp electric motor
- On sale in March 2024
This is the new Omoda 5 EV. This Chinese brand is a newcomer to the UK, and it already revealed the petrol-powered C5 in early 2023.
This all-electric version will provide an alternative to other electric SUVs such as the Volvo XC40 Recharge and Kia Niro EV when it goes on sale in 2024.
New Omoda 5 EV design
The petrol-powered Omoda C5 was revealed earlier this year, and the 5 EV shares a lot of its design with that car. The key differences here are at the front, as you can see in the image below.
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With no engine under the bonnet needing cooling, the new 5 EV has a smoothed-off grille which makes it look less cluttered, a bit like a teenager who’s just had their braces off. There’s also a new trim strip across the bonnet with the Omoda branding emblazoned across it.
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The side profile is exactly the same as the petrol-powered C5, meaning you get a sporty-looking sloping roofline. This car is around the same size as a Toyota C-HR, and the rear quarter looks similar to that car with the massive spoiler and muscular haunches.
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It’s a similar story at the back of the car, where the Omoda 5 EV has the same full-width light bar as its fuel-burning equivalent. There are no fake exhaust surrounds on this car though, and the lower bumper design appears to be less fussy.
New Omoda 5 EV motors and batteries
The petrol-powered Omoda C5 is launching in the UK with a 1.6-litre petrol engine, something which is not exactly cutting-edge these days. This all-electric version is much more on trend, and it offers a decent amount of range.
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The 5 EV is fitted with a 61kWh battery, giving it 280 miles of range. That’s almost 20 miles more than the BYD Atto 3 can manage, however it falls around 40 miles short of the new Hyundai Kona Electric. A 0-80% charge will also take around 30 minutes from a 110kW fast charger.
Powering the front wheels is a 204hp electric motor, and 0-60mph is dealt with in 7.6 seconds. That’s 0.2 of a second quicker than the 196hp petrol C5, but it’s not quite as brisk as the BYD Atto 3.
New Omoda 5 EV price and release date
The new Omoda 5 EV will start appearing in UK showrooms in March 2024, a few months after the petrol version.
There’s no word on pricing just yet, however you can expect this electric SUV to fetch similar money to the BYD Atto 3. Expect a figure of around £35,000.
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