The Chery E5 is one of the more affordable electric SUVs on sale in Australia, but does the driving experience match the price? We spent a week with the 2026 Chery E5 Ultimate, priced at $37,990 drive-away, with a 58.9kWh LFP battery, 430km WLTP range and a 155kW front-mounted electric motor.
We look at the E5’s real-world driving experience, ride and handling, regenerative braking, interior, technology, practicality, charging and overall value, including some of the areas where it feels less polished than newer EV rivals. With an expected update in the near future for the Chery E5, is the current model a genuine bargain, or are the compromises too hard to ignore? Let us know what you think.
Key specs:
- -$37,990 drive-away
- – 58.9kWh LFP battery
- – 430km WLTP range
- – 155kW / 288Nm
- – Front-wheel drive
- – Up to 10.3kW AC charging / 130kW DC charging
- – 7-year unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty
- – 8-year unlimited kilometre battery warranty
