Summary
The Jaecoo E5 is a compact all-electric SUV and the battery-powered twin of the Jaecoo 5, which arrived on Uk roads in Autumn 2025.
The E5 is Jaecoo’s answer to the Ford Puma Gen-E, Jeep Avenger Electric and Volvo EX30, and like its petrol-powered counterpart, the electric crossover has picked up widespread reviewer praise for its value-for-money.
Electifying.com’s Ginny Buckley argues that where the E5 excells in in the finance department. “It’s so much cheaper than its rivals, even before you factor in the equipment.” Beyond the price, she adds that the Jaecoo is “ultimately, a pretty average car” which is “big enough and practical enough, and it drives just fine, but other have better range and faster charging.”
Parker’s Ryan Gilmore agrees, explaining that the E5 “may not be perfect, but it’s competent – and cleverly tailored to buyers who prioritise value and equipment over outright polish.”
While the small SUV doesn’t stand out for its performance, practicality or interior quality and comfort, it is competent in all those areas, and combined with the car’s attractive price tag, Which EV?’s Tim Barnes-Clay concludes that the E5 is “sure to be popular, like its larger petrol powered Jaecoo 7 sibling.”
As of January 2026, the Jaecoo E5 holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 67%. Beyond the car’s middling review scores, this overall rating is bolstered by positive running cost and warranty evaluations.
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E5 highlights
- Spacious and practical interior
- Attractively priced and well-equipped as standard
- Intuitive infotainment system…
E5 lowlights
- Slow DC charging speeds
- Rather dull driving experience
- …which you are heavily reliant on
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £27,505 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“The Jaecoo E5 is an affordable electric car with good range and a practical cabin, but slow DC charging makes it a poor choice for long drives.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
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Carwow
Darren Cassey
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Range overview (including petrol 5)
Score: 7 / 10
“With the E5’s extra weight we felt it rode a little more firmly (than the 5), and was more susceptible to roll in corners.”
Author: Sean Keywood
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Car
Score: 6 / 10
“There are better small electric EVs around than the Jaecoo E5. They offer better refinement, longer ranges and even undercut the car on price, but none can offer the sheer list of premium features for the price. It’s a magpie approach to selling a car, but I can see it working, especially as the rest of the car is competent.”
Author: Ryan Gilmore
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“The Jaecoo E5 is, ultimately, a pretty average car. It’s big enough and practical enough, and it drives just fine, but other have better range and faster charging. Where the E5 excels is in the financial incentives. It’s so much cheaper than its rivals, even before you factor in the equipment.”
Author: Ginny Buckley
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Fleetworld
Model reviewed: Luxury
“Decent battery range, plenty of equipment and a cabin that’s as well built as any in this class means you might suspect the Jaecoo E5 is going to be pricey. It’s not. In Luxury trim as here, it’s notably cheaper than a Škoda Elroq or Kia EV3 to lease, which means you don’t need a new pair of specs to see the appeal of E5 to fleet drivers.”
Author: Al Suttie
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Honest John
Score: 6 / 10
“Aggressively priced, the Jaecoo E5 is a proper alternative to more established rivals. With a decent interior, good boot size and useable range, it’ll tick a lot of boxes for many buyers.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“There are certainly more refined electric SUVs out there than the Jaecoo E5, but don’t let that be a dealbreaker. There are models than can go further on a charge, and models that cost less money, but nothing can do both against the E5. Also, none offer quite so many high-end features for this price.”
Author: Ryan Gilmore
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Which EV?
Score: 8.3 / 10
“Range Rover-a-like looks and decent sense of quality mean the Jaecoo E5 punches above its price. Although range and performance are nothing to get too excited about, they’re decent enough for the money, making this a great-value small electric SUV. It’s sure to be popular, like its larger petrol powered Jaecoo 7 sibling.”
Author: Tim Barnes-Clay
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of January 2026, the Jaecoo E5 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2026, the Jaecoo E5 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the E5 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 248 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3.7 m/KWh | D |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 34 | D |
The Jaecoo E5 is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s average battery range of 248 miles is competitive in the small SUV class, though its insurance premiums are predicted to be higher than the category average. We don’t yet have maintenance and servicing cost data for this model.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of January 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Jaecoo E5 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the E5, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Jaecoo E5
| Overall rating | A | 98% |
| New car warranty duration | 7 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Jaecoo’s new car warranty is better than average, and better than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the E5.
The duration is a class-leading seven years, with a limit of 100,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, this electric crossover has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
Warranty on a used Jaecoo E5
- If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Jaecoo E5 from an official Jaecoo dealership, you will get the remainder of its original seven-year/100,000-mile warranty.
- If you are buying a used Jaecoo E5 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used Jaecoo E5 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Jaecoo E5
As of January 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Jaecoo E5. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Jaecoo dealer.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at a new or used Jaecoo E5, you might also be interested in these alternatives
Alfa Romeo Junior | BMW iX1 | Citroën ë-C3 Aircross | DS 3 E-Tense | Fiat 600e | Ford Puma Gen-E | Hyundai Kona Electric | Jeep Avenger | Kia EV3 | Kia Niro EV | Mazda MX-30 | Mercedes-Benz EQA | Mini Aceman | Peugeot e-2008 | Smart #3 | Vauxhall Mokka Electric | Volvo EX30 | Volvo EX40
More information
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