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Executive Overview & Vehicle Identity
- Segment: B/C-Segment Compact Electric SUV / Crossover
- Platform Architecture: High-Rigidity Dedicated Electric Unibody Architecture (35,900 Nm/deg Torsional Rigidity)
- Drivetrain Configuration: Front-Motor, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Assembly / Origin: Locally Assembled / CKD (Malaysia)
- Trim Level: Single Comprehensive Specification (FWD)
- Official Pricing (Effective 2 September 2026):
- Peninsular Malaysia: RM 118,092 (Selling Price) / RM 118,800 (On-The-Road without Insurance)
- East Malaysia: RM 121,092 (Selling Price) / RM 121,560 (On-The-Road without Insurance)
- Factory Warranty Coverage:
- Vehicle Warranty: 7 Years / 150,000 km
- High-Voltage Component & Battery Warranty: 8 Years / 200,000 km
JAECOO J5 EV DOSSIER OVERVIEW
- Propulsion: Front-Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (155 kW / 211 PS / 288 Nm)
- Traction Battery: 58.9 kWh CATL Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Pack
- Range & Efficiency: 402 km (WLTP) / 461 km (NEDC) on a single charge
- Fast-Charging: 130 kW DC Fast-Charging (30% to 80% SoC in 28 minutes) + 11 kW AC Onboard Charger
- Chassis & Hardware: Independent Rear Suspension, One-Box Integrated Braking, 174 mm Ground Clearance, 450 mm Wading Depth
- Cabin & Utility: 13.2-inch 2K Central Screen, 1.45 m² Panoramic Roof, 35L Frunk + 480L Boot, Built-in Pet & Camping Modes (3.3 kW V2L)
1. Electric Drive Unit (EDU) & Propulsion Architecture
The Jaecoo J5 EV is driven by a front-axle permanent magnet synchronous electric motor engineered for instant linear torque delivery and urban-to-highway efficiency.
Propulsion Flow: 58.9 kWh CATL LFP Pack -> High-Voltage Inverter -> Front Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (155 kW / 288 Nm) -> Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox -> Front-Wheel Drive
- Motor Configuration: Single front-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM)
- Drivetrain Layout: Front-Motor, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Peak Power Output: 155 kW (211 PS / 208 hp)
- Peak Torque Output: 288 Nm (212.4 lb-ft) instant torque
- Transmission Type: Single-Speed Fixed-Ratio Reduction Gearbox with a column-mounted electronic gear shifter
- Energy Recuperation: 3 adjustable regenerative energy recovery modes integrated with Adaptive Brake Response
2. High-Voltage Battery & Charging Kinematics
The high-voltage energy storage system is supplied by CATL, utilizing Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry for thermal resilience, safety, and long cyclic life.
- Traction Battery Capacity: 58.9 kWh
- Cell Chemistry / Supplier: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) engineered by CATL
- Certified Driving Range:
- WLTP Combined Standard:402 km
- NEDC Cycle:461 km
- WLTP Combined Standard:402 km
- DC Fast-Charging:
- Peak DC Power Rate: 130 kW (CCS2 interface)
- DC Charge Duration: 30% to 80% SoC in 28 minutes
- Port Convenience: Powered EV charging cap with integrated charging port illumination
- AC Charging:
- Onboard AC Charger: 11 kW 3-Phase AC (Type 2 interface)
- AC Charge Duration: 10% to 100% full charge in 7.0 hours
- Bi-Directional Power: Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability supplying up to 3.3 kW of external power for appliances and outdoor gear
3. Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Dynamics
Built on a unibody platform delivering 35,900 Nm/deg of torsional rigidity, the J5 EV combines independent rear suspension with an integrated electro-hydraulic brake-by-wire system.
| Subsystem | Engineering Specification |
| Platform Structure | High-rigidity steel unibody with 35,900 Nm/deg torsional stiffness |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson Strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Rear Suspension with multi-link geometry and isolated subframe mounting |
| Braking Architecture | One-Box Integrated Brake System with Adaptive Brake Response |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc Brakes with floating calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc Brakes with integrated Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) and Auto-Hold |
| Steering System | Electric Power Steering (EPS) with 2 selectable resistance modes |
| Active Aerodynamics | Smart Active Grille Shutter (AGS) (electronically opens/closes for cooling vs aero efficiency) |
| Wheel Fitment | 18-inch Aerodynamic Two-Tone Alloy Wheels |
| Factory Tire Spec | 235/55 R18 (includes temporary tire repair kit) |
| Off-Road Clearances | Ground Clearance: 174 mm |
4. Dimensions, Weights & Spatial Packaging
◄──────────────────── 4,380 mm (Length) ────────────────────►
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ▲
│ [35L Frunk] [5-Seater / 1.45m² Moonroof] [480L Boot]│ │ 1,650 mm
└──────┬────┬───────────────────────────────────┬────┬───────┘ ▼
│ │◄─────── 2,620 mm (Wheelbase) ────►│ │
- Overall Length: 4,380 mm
- Overall Width: 1,860 mm
- Overall Height: 1,650 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,620 mm
- Track Width (Front / Rear): 1,580 mm / 1,590 mm
- Ground Clearance: 174 mm
- Maximum Wading Depth: 450 mm
- Cargo Volumes:
- Front Trunk (Frunk): 35 Litres underhood storage compartment
- Rear Boot Capacity:480 Litres
- Acoustic Packaging:Class-leading double-glazed acoustic front windows
- Roof Architecture: 1.45 m² Panoramic Glass Roof with integrated power sunshade
5. Standard Equipment, ADAS Suite & Cockpit Electronics
The J5 EV comes equipped with 19 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functions, smart connected telematics, and specialized outdoor/lifestyle modes as standard equipment.
Active Safety: 19-Function Level 2+ ADAS Suite
- Lane Keeping & Centering Suite:
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELK)
- Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Pre-Collision & Active Braking Suite:
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Multi-Collision Braking (MCB)
- Evasive Steering Assist (ESA)
- Intelligent Cruise & Speed Management:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Front Vehicle Departure Alert (DAI)
- Active Speed Limiter (ASL)
- Blind-Spot & Cross-Traffic Protection:
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Braking (RCTB)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
Passive Safety & Vehicle Protection
- Airbag System: 6 SRS Airbags (Front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
- Camera System: 540-Degree HD Panoramic Camera System (360-degree surround view + transparent underbody chassis view)
- Chassis Electronics: ABS, EBD, BAS, BOS, TCS, EBA, Roll Stability Control (RSC), Hill-Start Assist (HSA), and Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Sensors & Security: Front and rear parking sensors, indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ISOFIX rear child seat mounts, mechanical child safety locks, engine immobilizer, and anti-theft body alarm
Cockpit Displays & Connected Tech
- Central Display:13.2-inch 2K High-Resolution Touchscreen
- Instrument Cluster: 8.0-inch Full Digital LCD Instrument Cluster
- Smartphone Connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity
- Voice Control: Offline Intelligent Voice Command
- Audio Transducers: 8-Speaker High-Fidelity Audio System
- Device Power:50W Ventilated Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad
- T-Box Telematics & App Control: Remote vehicle locking/unlocking, real-time vehicle monitoring, remote climate pre-conditioning, and scheduled charging management
Lifestyle & Cabin Comfort Innovations
- Pet Mode: Keeps the cabin climate regulated while parked, displays an external dashboard message reassuring passers-by that the pet is safe, and features TÜV-certified pet-safe leatherette with 99.9% antibacterial protection and scratch-resistant surfaces.
- Camping Mode: Maintains continuous climate control and powers external appliances via 3.3 kW V2L without requiring an auxiliary generator.
- In-Car Karaoke Mode: Integrated audio mixer application turning the cabin into an entertainment stage.
- Seating Comfort: TÜV-certified leatherette seats; 6-way power-adjustable and ventilated driver seat, 4-way power-adjustable and ventilated front passenger seat.
- Climate Management: Dual-zone automatic climate control with automatic defogging and second-row dual air vents.
- Exterior & Convenience: Projector headlamps with integrated slim LED DRLs, iconic LED taillights, heated power-folding exterior mirrors with memory, power tailgate with remote key operation, and PEPS keyless entry.
- Signature Exterior Colors: Alpine Green, Carbon Crystal Black, Fjord Grey.
6. Performance, Benchmarking & Certified Efficiency
Calculated Engineering Metrics
- Power-to-Displacement Ratio: 2.63 PS per kWh battery capacity
- Torque-to-Power Ratio: 1.85 Nm per kW
- Charging Replenishment Velocity: Adds ~200 km of range in 28 minutes on a 130 kW DC fast-charging terminal
Certified Efficiency Standards
- Certified Driving Range (WLTP Combined):402 km
- Certified Driving Range (NEDC):461 km
- Theoretical Energy Consumption (WLTP): ~14.65 kWh / 100 km
7. Comparative Segment Matrix: Compact Electric SUVs
| Engineering Parameter | Jaecoo J5 EV (FWD) | BYD Atto 3 (Extended Range) | Chery Omoda E5 | MG S5 EV LUX (CKD) |
| Selling Price (Peninsular) | RM 118,092 (OTR RM 118,800) | ~RM 133,000 | ~RM 146,800 | RM 116,900 (OTR RM 117,528) |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Peak Power Output | 155 kW (211 PS) | 150 kW (204 PS) | 150 kW (204 PS) | 151 kW (203 PS) |
| Peak Torque Output | 288 Nm | 310 Nm | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Battery Type / Maker | 58.9 kWh LFP (CATL) | 60.48 kWh Blade LFP (BYD) | 61.0 kWh LFP (BYD Blade) | 62.0 kWh LFP |
| WLTP Driving Range | 402 km | 420 km | 430 km | 446 km |
| Peak DC Fast-Charging | 130 kW | 88 kW | 80 kW | 150 kW |
| Onboard AC Charger | 11 kW (3-Phase) | 7 kW (Single-Phase) | 9.9 kW (3-Phase) | 7 kW (Single-Phase) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-Link | Independent Multi-Link | Multi-Link Independent | 5-Link Independent |
| Torsional Rigidity | 35,900 Nm/deg | ~30,000 Nm/deg | ~28,000 Nm/deg | ~31,000 Nm/deg |
| Central Touchscreen | 13.2-inch 2K Display | 15.6-inch Rotating Display | 12.3-inch Curved Screen | 12.8-inch Display |
| Front Trunk (Frunk) | 35 Litres | None (0 L) | None (0 L) | None (0 L) |
| Rear Boot Capacity | 480 Litres | 440 Litres | 380 Litres | 453 Litres |
| Specialized Modes | Pet, Camping & Karaoke | V2L only | V2L only | V2L only |
| Warranty Package | 7-Yr Vehicle / 8-Yr Battery | 6-Yr Vehicle / 8-Yr Battery | 7-Yr Vehicle / 8-Yr Battery | 7-Yr Vehicle / 8-Yr Battery |
