Chery E5 updated for MY27 as current $37,990 drive-away offer lapses

MY27 update announced by Chery Australia

Chery Motor Australia has announced an updated Model Year 2027 version of its E5 electric SUV, adding comfort, technology and convenience features across the cabin and exterior. According to the manufacturer, the driver's seat gains four-way lumbar support, massage and ventilation, the front passenger seat moves from four-way to six-way power adjustment with ventilation added, the central infotainment display grows from 12.3 inches to 15.6 inches, and the E5 gains an electrically operated charging-port cover, an active grille shutter and an automatic-dimming rear-view mirror. ⁴

Chery Motor Australia states that further details, including updated pricing and availability, will be announced closer to the vehicle's arrival in dealerships. The MY27 E5 was showcased for the first time at Everything Electric at Sydney Olympic Park between 18 and 20 September. Independent reporting by CarExpert, syndicated by 7NEWS, notes Chery has yet to confirm MY27 pricing and availability, or whether the current $37,990 drive-away price will change. ⁴⁵⁶

Exterior styling and carryover equipment

CarExpert and 7NEWS report the MY27 E5 brings revised exterior styling, including an active front grille shutter and redesigned front and rear bumpers for a cleaner, simpler look, plus the electrically operated charging-port cover replacing the existing manual version. Overseas, Chery describes the more aggressive front end as an example of 'Robo Shark design'. The updated equipment is already standard on E5s sold in markets such as Thailand and has been revealed for Brazil, with the SUV primarily an export model for the Chinese automaker. ⁵⁶

According to CarExpert's and 7NEWS's reporting, carryover equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, synthetic-leather seat upholstery, dual-zone climate control and an eight-speaker audio system. Chery Motor Australia's MY27 feature list also includes wired plus wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Intelligent Voice Command ('Hello Chery'), heated front seats, a premium steering wheel and a full suite of advanced driver-assistance systems. ⁴⁵⁶

Unchanged powertrain and claimed range

There are no announced changes to the E5's front-mounted electric motor, which CarExpert and 7NEWS report continues to produce 155kW and 288Nm, with Chery continuing to claim 430km of WLTP range from a single charge. Chery Motor Australia's own MY27 announcement likewise states the E5 is powered by a single electric motor producing 155kW and 288Nm, with a driving range of up to 430km (WLTP). ⁴⁵⁶

Supporting specification detail compiled by CarExpert's showroom data (powered by JATO Dynamics) lists the MY26 E5 with a 58.9kWh battery, front-wheel drive, a single-speed automatic transmission, 6.6kW maximum AC charging and 80kW maximum DC fast charging, and a gross vehicle mass of 2,246kg. CarExpert's sponsored feature describes the same 58.9kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack but cites a 130kW maximum DC charging rate, quoting Chery's claim of a 30 to 80 per cent top-up in less than half an hour; the two published figures differ and remain unreconciled. ²³

Current pricing, the April offer and market positioning

In April 2026 Chery Australia announced the MY26 E5 Ultimate is available from $37,990 drive-away, positioning it as one of the most attainable electric SUVs in the Australian market. Chief operating officer Lucas Harris said the pricing strengthened the brand's position in the growing EV segment. The E5 Ultimate is the only variant for the MY26 model year and is available to order through Chery's national dealer network. ¹

Offer conditions published alongside the promotion state the $37,990 drive-away price applies to the MY26 E5 Ultimate with no optional extras, for new stock vehicles ordered and delivered by participating dealers between 8 April 2026 and 30 June 2026 while stocks last, and is not available to fleet, government or rental buyers, with Chery Motor Australia reserving the right to modify, extend or withdraw the offer. CarExpert's showroom listing continues to show the 2026 E5 Ultimate from $37,990 drive-away (a Sydney-basis drive-away figure that excludes CTP insurance, dealer delivery fees and optional extras, and may vary by state or territory). ⁷²

For context, CarExpert and 7NEWS report the E5 — currently the only electric vehicle in Chery Australia showrooms — costs less than the updated BYD Atto 3, which starts at $41,990 before on-road costs; the MG S5 EV, priced from $42,990 drive-away; and the Geely EX5, which starts at $41,990 before on-road costs. CarExpert's sponsored feature also lists the closely related Jaecoo J5 BEV at $36,990 drive-away and the GWM Ora 5 Ultra flagship at $36,990 drive-away, with the Leapmotor B10 Style entry variant at $38,990 drive-away. ⁵⁶³

Safety rating and ownership terms

CarExpert reports the E5 holds a five-star ANCAP safety rating and comes with a full suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot detection, driver attention monitoring, rear cross-traffic braking and door-opening warning, plus seven airbags including a centre airbag. CarExpert's showroom data lists the generation as on sale in Australia since late 2024, launched as the Chery Omoda E5. ³⁵²

On ownership, CarExpert's sponsored feature states Chery provides a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with free roadside assistance if the vehicle is maintained within its dealer network, with the battery pack guaranteed for an additional year. Scheduled service intervals are 12 months or 20,000km, and a capped-price service plan totals $1,901.34 over the first seven services (seven years or 140,000km). CarExpert's independent showroom data confirms the seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and 12-month service interval. ³²

Ownership feedback and driving character

CarExpert's sponsored feature describes the E5's performance as seamless, with smooth acceleration at any speed and regenerative braking that avoids abrupt head toss, making it feel more like a conventional family runabout, though the steering is described as light and lifeless and road noise filters into the cabin on rough surfaces. In a separate verified owner review published by CarExpert, a 2026 E5 Ultimate owner reported no reliability issues or warranty claims, praised the spacious interior, sharp acceleration and customisable safety-alert volumes, and highlighted the 360-degree camera, while noting noisy brakes on hill starts, modest heating performance and no companion phone app. ³⁸