First CKD Chery Omoda E5 EV rolls off Kulim production plant

Chery Auto Malaysia celebrates a new milestone as the first locally assembled (CKD) Chery Omoda E5 EV has rolled of the Kulim production line. The Chery Omoda E5 is a fully electric version of the Omoda 5 and the fully electric car is currently sold at a price of RM146,818, on-the-road, without insurance.

The Chery Omoda E5 was first launched in Malaysia in March 2024, albeit as a fully imported (CBU) model from China. It was launched in a single variant only which is driven by a single-motor front-wheel drive (FWD) setup. Less than a year since its introduction as a CBU model, the Omoda E5 is now proudly locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia.

Chery Auto Malaysia President, Leo Chen said, “With today’s roll-off, of Chery’s first CKD unit of the OMODA E5 is a testament to our dedication to innovation, quality, and our commitment to the Malaysian market.”

“By assembling our cars locally, it not only allows us to provide more competitive pricing but also signifies Chery’s long-term commitment in Malaysia, fostering job creation and skill development within the local workforce.”

Present during the ceremony to commemorate the first CKD Chery Omoda E5 was Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, YB Liew Chin Tong. Liew noted that Malaysia could look to China as a source of inspiration, knowledge and valuable insights in advancing its own EV industry.

He said, “By leveraging China’s advanced technology especially in the automotive sector, we can accelerate our transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system. Knowledge transfer between Malaysians and Chery’s counterparts in China will empower our local talent further and ensure that Malaysia remains at the forefront of automotive innovation.”

With its FWD single motor setup, the Chery Omoda E5 puts out 150 kW (204 PS) and 340 Nm. It also gets a 61 kWh battery capacity that enables a WLTP range of 430 km. AC charging can be done at a maximum rate of 9.9 kW while DC charging can be done at a maximum rate of 80 kW. With the latter it supposedly only takes 28 minutes to charge the battery from 30% to 80% state of charge (SoC).

Source: Chery Malaysia