OMODA-JAECOO Australia has received over 1000 orders for its newly announced Jaecoo J5 EV following the opening of the books just last week.
The Chinese importer says the milestone reflects growing consumer demand for accessibly priced, well-equipped electric SUVs, and positions the J5 EV as one of the fastest growing new electric vehicle nameplates to enter the market this year.
“The response to the Jaecoo J5 has exceed our expectations,” said Omoda-Jaecoo chief commercial officer Roy Munoz.
“Hitting 1000 orders so quickly shows Australians are moving fast when an EV delivers the right mix of modern design, advanced technology, and outstanding value.
“We are seeing customers act early to secure their place in the queue.”
Mr Munoz says the J5 EV is built for everyday Australia, with up to 402km of driving range and a DC fast charging time of just 28 minutes.
Equipment highlights include 18-inch alloy wheels shod with Continental tyres, a powered tailgate, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, remote start with climate control memory, LED exterior lighting, acoustic glass for the front doors, dual-zone climate control, synthetic leather upholstery over heated and ventilated front seats, and a 50-watt wireless device charging pad.
Infotainment features include an 8.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, the latter including eight-speaker audio, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, ‘Hello Jaecoo’ voice control, and a 360-degree camera system.
Under the bonnet, the J5 utilises a single electric motor producing 155kW/288Nm and driving the front wheels. Jaecoo quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.7 seconds while having an energy consumption figure of 143Wh per kilometre.
The model features as standard seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, emergency lane keeping, forward collision warning, and many more among its standard safety suite.
As elsewhere in the Jaecoo range, the J5 will be backed by the importer’s eight-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and included high-voltage battery coverage and capped-price servicing plan.
The model is now available to order with a premium-paint inclusive driveaway price of $36,990 – but only for a limited time.
“With growing interest and limited launch allocation remaining, we encourage customers who want the J5 at launch value to act sooner rather than later,” added Mr Munoz.