Chinese auto giant Chery launched its second electric car in the Australian market in December last year, the J5 EV based on the Omoda Jaecoo sub-brand. The new car quickly became popular after its release, with 1000 orders in just a few weeks.
now, with a very competitive all-inclusive landing price of a $36,990, the order volume of this tough-looking J5 EV has exceeded 2000 units. To celebrate this milestone, the concession has been extended until the end of April. It is reported that the offer was initially limited to the first 1000 orders and was only extended to 2000 vehicles last month.
According to Ou Mengda Jetku, the extension of the attractive landing price discount is aimed at helping more Australians buy an affordable family electric SUV under the current pressure of high fuel prices. "Reaching 2000 orders in just three months is an extraordinary achievement and a clear reflection of the Jaecoo J5 EV's deep connection with Australian consumers," said Roy Munoz, Chief Commercial Officer of Omenda Jico. "We are seeing a growing demand from drivers for high-end configurations, intelligent electric technology and excellent value. In view of this strong momentum, and considering that many Australians are still facing continued fuel price pressure, we have decided to extend the current J5 EV listing offer until the end of April to give more customers the opportunity to realize the electric mobility transformation."
In terms of power, the J5 EV is equipped with a front 155 kW motor with a peak torque of 288 Nm. Its 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 7.7 seconds, which is quite good for a medium-sized pure electric SUV. The car is equipped with 58.9 kW-hour lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, WLTP comprehensive cruising range of up to 402 kilometers, and support external discharge function.
In the interior, the vehicle is equipped with a large 13.2-inch vertical screen that can control functions such as air conditioning, digital broadcasting and vehicle settings. The wireless version of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard configurations, which are convenient for users to realize seamless interconnection of mobile phones. In the minimalist cockpit, there is also a 50-watt wireless charging board under the screen.
The new J5 comes standard with a number of active safety configurations, including: * 7 airbags * Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB) * Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) * Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) * Forward Collision Warning (FCW).
As Chery's sub-brand with a more hardcore style and lifestyle, JJ5 uses pet-friendly synthetic leather seats made of special silicon-based materials. The material makes the seat antibacterial, wear-resistant and easy to clean. In addition, Jaecoo J5 EV will also provide an 8-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, 8-year capped price maintenance service, and 8-year unlimited mileage battery pack warranty.
We have recently tested the new J5 EV. Judging from the price below 37000 Australian dollars, this is an excellent product with balanced product strength. Similar fuel car competitors with similar functions can easily sell for more than A $40000 (excluding on-road fees). Counting additional costs such as travel expenses, the price of J5 is at least 20% cheaper, which will help more drivers complete the transition to electric vehicles for the first time.