Jaecoo E5 2025 review
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Overview
Jaecoo is Chery's answer to Land Rover — a Chinese brand with deliberately rugged styling — and the E5 is its first electric car for Britain. Priced from just £27,505, it dramatically undercuts the Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona Electric while offering similar size and range. If value is your priority, little else comes close.
The recipe is simple: one powertrain, done well enough. A 61.1kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery drives a 204bhp front motor for a 7.7-second 0-62mph time and up to 248 miles of WLTP range. Charging is the weak link at just 80kW DC, meaning a 30–80% top-up takes 27 minutes — fine for overnight home charging, less ideal for frequent long trips.
Equipment is where the E5 embarrasses pricier rivals: a 13.2-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 540-degree panoramic camera, vehicle-to-load power output and even a pet mode that keeps the cabin cool for dogs. The 480-litre boot is usefully large for the class.
A seven-year/100,000-mile warranty sweetens the deal, and first UK deliveries began in late 2025. The driving experience lacks the polish of the best rivals, but as affordable electric family transport, the E5 resets expectations of what £27k buys.
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UK price from: £27,505
Specifications
| Battery | 61.1 kWh (lithium-iron-phosphate) |
| Power | 204bhp |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 seconds |
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 248 miles |
| Charging (DC max) | 80 kW; 30-80% in 27 minutes |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Boot space | 480 litres (1,180 litres seats folded) |
| Seats | 5 |
Features
- 61.1kWh LFP battery; 80kW DC rapid charging
- Up to 248 miles of WLTP range
- 204bhp front motor; 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds
- 13.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 540-degree panoramic camera system
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) external power output
- 480-litre boot expanding to 1,180 litres
- Seven-year/100,000-mile warranty
Common parts & prices
| Part | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin pollen filter | £19.99 | Replace every 2 years; check the correct size for RHD cars |
| Front wiper blade set | £27.99 | Flat aero blades; pattern parts widely available |
| Front brake pads (set) | £64.99 | Genuine-spec pads; regen keeps wear low |
| Front brake discs (pair) | £89.99 | Vented discs; inspect yearly |
| 12V auxiliary battery | £129.99 | AGM type; essential for the car's electronics |
| Rubber boot liner | £34.99 | Moulded liner protects the 480-litre boot |
Pros
- Unbeatable value — thousands less than rivals
- Huge standard equipment list
- Big boot and clever storage for the class
- Long warranty brings confidence in a new brand
Cons
- Only 80kW charging — slow for long trips
- Ride gets jittery at motorway speeds
- Power delivery can feel unrefined
- New brand with unproven residuals
