Video Summary
-The Omoda E5 is an attempt by Chinese state-owned car manufacturer Cherry to break into the UK market.- The car's starting price is £33,500, undercutting rivals like the VW ID3 and Kona Electric by £1,500.
- It has a decent looking exterior, but the interior is more impressive than the exterior.
- There is a design fault with the charging flap, which can make the frunk useless.
- The boot space is limited, but the car has a full-size wheel and tire in the back.
- The steering is light and the driving position is quite good.
- The stated range is 260 miles, but the range is likely to be 100 miles less in the real world.
- The car is fine for what it is, which is an inexpensive, well-equipped electric vehicle.
- The Omoda E5's team test score is 17/30; the look is lacking, but it drives okay for its price.
- Sixty UK dealers have signed up to add Omoda franchises, so servicing the E5 shouldn't be an issue.
