Jaecoo Australia has confirmed that the 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV will arrive in Australian dealerships in January 2026. It will be offered in one fully equipped variant only at a special, limited-time drive-away price of AU$36,990 for the first 1000 buyers.
On this, the CCO, OMODA JAECOO AUS & NZ, Roy Munoz, said: “Kicking off with the BEV variant, it will be a compelling choice in an increasingly competitive EV market. No other vehicle currently offers a pet-friendly interior and a large selection of accessories, which range from a dog carrier to a waterproof cargo mat, and even a karaoke machine.”
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV pricing and launch
| Model | Price |
| Jaecoo J5 EV MY26 | AU$36,990* (drive away); AU$35,990 (before on-roads) |
*Jaecoo Australia is offering this special driveaway price for the first 1000 buyers only, with a free premium paint option.
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV powertrain details
| Specification | Jaecoo J5 EV |
|---|---|
| Battery | 58.9kWh (LFP) |
| Power | 155kW |
| Torque | 288Nm |
| Drive | FWD |
| Range | 402km (WLTP) |
| Energy consumption | 143Wh/km |
| AC charging port (Type 2) | 6.6kW Single Phase AC; 10.3kW Three Phase AC |
| DC charging port (CCS 2) | 130kW max |
| DC charging time | 30–80% in 28 minutes |
| Acceleration | 0–100km/h in 7.7 seconds |
| Unbraked towing | 750kg |
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2026 Jaecoo J5 EV interior and features
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Jaecoo J5 EV interior shots
The Jaecoo J5 EV has a minimalist and practical cabin design. A highlighted feature of the J5 EV is its pet-friendly synthetic leather made from a silicone-based material. It is antibacterial, wear-resistant, and easy to clean, making it suitable for owners who travel with pets. Here is a list of interior features of the MY26 Jaecoo J5 EV:
- 8.88″ LCD driver instrument cluster
- 13.2″ LCD infotainment touchscreen
- 50W wireless charger
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired and wireless)
- 8 speaker sound system (4x speakers, 4x tweeters)
- Voice control system (Hello Jaecoo)
- 6-way powered driver’s seat
- 6-way powered passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 4 cup holders (2x front 2x rear)
- Split fold rear seats (60:40)
- Second row centre armrest (folding)
- Dual-zone automatic AC
- Rear passenger air vents
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- LED luggage area light
- Colour selectable ambient light (dashboard + front doors)
- Remote start with air conditioning memory
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV dimensions and exterior
| Dimensions | Jaecoo J5 EV |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,380mm |
| Width | 1,860mm |
| Height | 1,650mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620mm |
| Luggage capacity | 480L (up to roof); 384L (up to cargo cover);35L (under bonnet) |
| Tare mass (TM) | 1,710kg |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 2,185kg |
The all-new Jaecoo J5 EV has a rugged and adventurous look. Design features include a full-width rear lightbar with Jaecoo lettering, an EV-specific front grille, slim headlights, a sloping roofline, and alloy wheels.
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Jaecoo J5 EV exterior shots
The standard paint colour is Stone Grey, and the optional premium colours (at extra cost) include Arctic White, Carbon Black, and Stormy Blue. Here is a list of standard exterior features of the MY26 Jaecoo J5 EV:
- Active air flaps (front grille)
- Roof rails
- Rear roof spoiler
- 18-inch “aero” alloy wheels with Continental tyres
- Projector-type DRLs headlights
- Automatic headlights with “Follow Me Home” function
- Headlight height adjustment (infotainment screen)
- Rear fog light
- Intelligent high beam control (IHC)
- Hidden rear wiper
- Power-adjustable and heated outside mirrors
- Glass roof with powered sunshade
- Acoustic glass front doors
- Rear window demister
- Power tailgate
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV standard safety equipment
The Jaecoo J5 EV comes with 7 airbags and a full range of advanced safety systems. Here is a list of the standard safety equipment of the MY26 Jaecoo J5 EV:
- Brake Override System (BOS)
- ISOFIX anchors (2 positions)
- Top tether anchors (3 positions)
- Forward collision warning (FCW)
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Emergency lane keeping (ELK)
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
- Blind spot detection (BSD)
- Rear collision warning (RCW)
- Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)
- Rear cross traffic braking (RCTB)
- Speed limit information function (SLIF)
- Driver monitoring system (DMS)
- Anti-Theft immobiliser and alarm
- 2 proximity keys
- Auto locking (walk away)
- 360-degree camera
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV accessories
This 5-seat compact SUV is also being marketed as a pet-friendly SUV with a silicon-based leather seat material that is antibacterial, wear-resistant, and easy to clean. The Jaecoo J5 offers many pet-friendly accessories or merchandise, such as:
- Pet bowl ($30)
- Foldable pet carrier ($95)
- Submarine pet carrier ($155)
- Cat scratcher ($45)
- Pet collar ($30)
- Retractable leash ($55)
- Trunk pet carrier ($110)
- Trunk pet mat ($85)
- Karaoke set ($165)
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV warranty and servicing
Jaecoo offers these warranty benefits for the J5 EV:
- 8-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty
- 8-year unlimited-kilometre battery warranty
- 8 years of capped-price servicing
- 8-year roadside assistance (1st year free, then chargeable)
What’s next for the Jaecoo J5 EV in Australia?
The 2026 J5 EV is based on the same platform as the Chery E5 and is set to become one of the cheapest small electric SUVs in Australia. Later on in the year, Jaecoo will also introduce turbo-petrol and hybrid versions, which will be positioned below the J5 EV in the lineup.
The compact J5 electric SUV will compete with small electric SUVs such as the BYD Atto 2, Leapmotor B10, MG S5 EV, Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Zeekr X. Here BYD Atto 2 is the cheapest with prices starting from AU$31,990 (drive away), while all others are costlier than the J5 EV, with Zeekr X being the priciest in this list.
In Australia, the 2026 J5 EV will mark the Omoda Jaecoo’s fourth model launch, following the Jaecoo J7, J8, and the Omoda 9.
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