Chery says that its new released J5 electric SUV has helped its Omoda Jaecoo sub brand grow very fast reaching one million global sales, worlswide in just three years.
The J5 reached the Australian market late last year and has already received 4,000 orders in a matter of months.
Now, at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, Omoda Jaecoo, announced the 1 million global sales milestone, and said that its biggest growth in the coming year will come from NEVs, mostly electric but also hybrid.
At the Beijing Auto Show, the brand unveiled a selection of its new models, including a young buyer-focused Omoda 4, a bigger Jaecoo 7, 8 as PHEV variants, and Super Hybrid System-equipped Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 5. Jaecoo also announced plans to expand its AI-driven navigation and Valet Parking Driver (VPD) features.
launched in December 2025, the J5 quickly secured its first 2,000 orders by March 2026 at its aggressive $36,990 driveaway price.
Then, with spikes in fuel prices, it quickly gained another 2,000 orders, with just 1,200 of these delivered until the end of March.
Powering the J5 EV is a front-mounted 155 kW motor that produces 288 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, which is quite respectable for an electric mid-size SUV.
The J5 claims up to 402 km of WLTP range, powered by a 58.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Vehicle-to-load is also available.
Inside, there is a 13.2-inch vertical screen that controls things such as air conditioning, digital radio and vehicle settings.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard for those wanting seamless smartphone integration, and there is also a 50 W wireless charger, which sits just under the screen inside the minimalist cabin.
Jaecoo is Chery’s more rugged, lifestyle-oriented sub-brand, and the J5 features a pet-friendly synthetic leather made from a special silicone-based material. This material makes the car seats antibacterial, wear-resistant, and easier to clean.
The Jaecoo J5 EV also comes with a quite long 8-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, 8 years of capped-priced servicing, and an 8-year, unlimited-kilometre battery pack warranty.
We extensively tested the J5 EV earlier this year and found it to be a well-rounded package given what it delivers at an under $37,000 price point. Similar ICE rivals with these features are easily above $40,000, before on-road costs, and that’s saying something.
Overall, the J5 EV offers good features at a lower price compared to similar petrol cars. With more models coming and expansion plans in 2026, the brand is expected to grow further and may soon become one of the top-selling EVs.
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