Chery E5 now $37,990 driveaway as brand trims line-up to one sharp variant

Chery Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the MY26 E5 with the electric small SUV now available in a single Ultimate variant priced from $37,990 driveaway.

The previous entry-level Urban model has been cut from the range, but buyers aren't missing out. The Ultimate was the top-spec model before, and it's now $3000 cheaper than it was.

Chery E5 price and specifications

The E5 uses a front-mounted electric motor and draws power from a lithium iron phosphate battery. Chery claims a WLTP range of 430km, with a full 30-to-80 per cent DC charge taking around 30 minutes at up to 130kW.

Equipment on the Ultimate is generous for the price point. Standard kit includes a sunroof, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, dual 12.3-inch displays, 360-degree cameras, a Sony sound system and a full suite of active safety tech. One standout feature in the EV segment: a full-size spare wheel.

Standard features include:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with full-size spare
• Dual 12.3-inch displays (driver and infotainment)
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 50W wireless phone charging
• Eight-speaker Sony sound system
• Sunroof
• Heated front and outboard rear seats
• Dual-zone climate control
• 360-degree camera
• Autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and traffic jam assist
• Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert with braking
• 7 airbags

No changes have been made to the powertrain or hardware. This is purely a pricing and line-up adjustment.

At $37,990 driveaway, the E5 undercuts most EV competitors in the small SUV space and now arrives with no confusion about which variant to buy.