Jaecoo's J5 budget EV-SUV is on the way to New Zealand: tell your dog

David Linklater

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Jaecoo J5 is pure-electric and FWD (despite the 4x4 look).

Jaecoo J5 is pure-electric and FWD (despite the 4x4 look).

  • Budget BEV offers 155kW and 402km range.
  • SUV styling themes, with apologies to Range Rover.
  • Doggo-appropriate silicone upholstery and accessories.

Jaecoo claims its new J5 pure-electric SUV is the first vehicle on the market with a "pet friendly" interior, including upholstery made from a special silicone-based material and a range of themed accessories including a dog carrier.

Jaecoo J5.
Single model offers 155kW and 402km range.

Based on the platform of the Omoda E5 (both are part of the Chery group of brands), the J5 is a compact-SUV that embraces the brand's SUV-themed styling ethos. Like the J7 petrol and hybrid models, it boasts a bit of a mini-Range-Rover look.

Pricing is yet to be announced, but it's due late this month and is likely to be a budget proposition - a rival for the likes of the BYD Atto 2.

It's coming in just one specification, with a 155kW/288Nm single motor and front-drive. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds and can travel up to 402km on a charge (WLTP).

Standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, power tailgate, vehicle to load (V2L) functionality, 360-degree around-view monitor and a 50W wireless phone charger (wireless phone projection is also standard).

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