Chery Omoda E5 passes ANCAP and NCAP crash tests with flying colours

Chery Omoda E5 passes ANCAP and NCAP crash tests with flying colours

KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric variant of the Chery Omoda 5, the E5, recently proved its safety credentials by grabbing a 5-star rating in ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Programme) and NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) crash results. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much does the Chery Omoda E5 cost?

    The Chery Omoda E5 is priced at 146,800.
  • Is the Chery Omoda E5 safe?

    Yes, the Chery Omoda E5 is a safe vehicle with a 5-star ANCAP and NCAP safety rating.
  • What is the range of the Chery Omoda E5?

    Equipped with a 61-kWh battery pack, the Chery Omoda E5 offers a WLTP-claimed driving range of 430 km.
  • The safety rating of the EV mirrors the rating awarded to the ICE-powered version in 2022. ANCAP conducted additional validation tests and safety evaluations, including frontal offset and oblique pole crash tests to assess the EV’s overall safety performance and the integrity of its high-voltage battery.

    Chery Omoda E5 Photo from Chery

    Category

    ANCAP score

    NCAP score

    Adult Occupant Protection

    87%

    87%

    Child Occupant Protection

    88%

    87%

    Safety Assist 

    83%

    88%

    “This five-star rating for the Omoda E5 will be a welcome addition to the shopping lists of consumers and fleets in the market for a five-star EV,” said ANCAP CEO, Carla Hoorweg.

    Launched in Malaysia in March this year, the Chery Omoda E5 comes in a sole variant priced at RM 146,800. The local assembly of the EV recently began at the Inokom plant.

    Chery Omoda E5 Photo from Chery

    Speaking of the Omoda E5 safety features, the EV is equipped with the latest-gen Advanced Driver Assistance System 2.5 (ADAS 2.5) system. The pack comprises a total of 17 functions, integrating advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and connectivity features. This establishes a new standard for advanced driver assistance systems in the EV market. 

    The list is as follows - 

    • Front Collision Warning (FCW)
    • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
    • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
    • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
    • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    • Multi Collision Brake (MCB)
    • Traffic Jam Assistant (TJA)
    • Door Open Warning (DOW)
    • Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB)
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    • Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA)
    • Blind-spot Detection (BSD)
    • Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
    • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
    • Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
    • Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
    • Driving Monitoring System (DMS)
    • Departure Reminder
    Chery Omoda E5 Photo from Chery

    During the crash test, “AEB accurately identifies targets over a broad speed range and responds swiftly to mitigate collision risks, setting a benchmark in active safety performance.”

    Adding to the safety are ergonomically engineered child seat interfaces and advanced airbag systems, which precisely calibrate deployment timing and coverage and offer maximum protection for children.

    “With the announcement of the five-star rating for the OMODA E5, our consumers can be rest assured and confident of driving home a stylish EV, equipped with the latest technologies and top-tier safety features,” said Michael Chew, Vice President of Chery Malaysia.

    Also read: Chery claims world's first GWh-scale Solid-State Battery production line

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