Chery Australia has revealed pricing and specifications for the 2026 model year version of its E5 electric small SUV. Pricing starts at $37,990 driveaway, which is $1000 more than MY25 versions, but Chery has culled the former entry-level Urban model. The earlier top-spec Ultimate is the only version available but is now $3000 less expensive than before.

The price gap has further sharpened the value equation for the E5, which is one of Australia’s most affordable electric SUVs. Using a 58.9kWh LFP battery, the E5 offers a WLTP-rated range of 430km (505km on the more lenient NEDC cycle) and its battery can be charged at up to 130kW for a claimed 30 to 80 per cent charge time of 30 minutes. Powering the E5 is a 155kW/288Nm front-mounted electric motor.

There have been no other changes to the E5 line-up, and the remaining Ultimate model is quite well equipped with features such as a sunroof, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless phone charging, a suite of safety features like adaptive cruise control and traffic jam plus – rarely for an electric vehicle – a full-size spare wheel.

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Lucas Harris, Chery Australia COO, said the new pricing strengthens the brand’s position in the rapidly growing EV segment. “The MY26 E5 represents our commitment to making electric vehicles more accessible to more Australians. At $37,990 driveaway, the E5 delivers exceptional value in a practical SUV package, without asking customers to compromise on features, safety or technology.”

2026 Chery E5 pricing (driveaway):

  • Ultimate: $37,990

2026 Chery E5 Ultimate standard features:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare wheel
  • Dusk-sensing automatic LED exterior lighting
  • Rain-sensing automatic wipers
  • Roof rails
  • Heated/auto-folding mirrors
  • Power tailgate
  • Rear privacy/acoustic front glass
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 6-way driver/4-way front passenger electric seat adjustment
  • Heated front and outboard rear seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents
  • Heated synthetic leather steering wheel
  • Colour-selectable LED cabin ambient lighting
  • 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio
  • 4x USB ports
  • 50W wireless phone charger
  • Eight-speaker Sony sound system
  • Anti-theft alarm
  • 7x airbags
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Lane keeping assistance
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (with braking)
  • Door open warning
  • Rear collision warning
  • Speed limit information
  • Driver attention monitoring
  • Auto high beam
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • 360-degree camera