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Jaecoo J5

The Jaecoo J5 is a fully electric medium SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in February 2026. It's sold as a single variant, the EV, priced at $42,990, making it the second most affordable electric medium SUV on sale in New Zealand.

WLTP range is 402 km, from a 60.9 kWh battery.

Jaecoo J5 EV (2026)

Jaecoo J5 EVJaecoo J5 EV
Range (WLTP)402 km
Battery size60.9 kWh
Power155 kW
0–100 km/h7.7 s
Price from$42,990

Performance

0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Total power
155 kW
Torque
288 Nm
Top speed
175 km/h
Drive
FWD

Range & Efficiency

WLTP range
402 km
WLTP consumption
165 Wh/km
Highway range
314 km
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Battery & Charging

Battery

Battery (nominal)
60.9 kWh
Battery (usable)
58.9 kWh
Battery type
LFP
Architecture
400 V
V2L
Power3.3 kW
Exterior

DC fast charging

DC charging
130 kW
10–80% charge
40 min
Range per 10 min
55–70 km

AC charging

AC charging
10.3 kW
Home charging cost
$3.14/100 km

per 100km · 19¢/kWh

Compare full running cost vs petrol vehicle

Dimensions & Weight

Length
4380 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1650 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Weight
1710 kg
Shape
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Safety Rating
5 starsVSRR

Storage & Towing

Boot space
480 L
Boot space (max)
1180 L
Frunk
—
Towing (braked)
750 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Jaecoo J5 Review

Cross-shopping?

Here are some other EVs, like the Jaecoo J5 EV, that might be worth a look.

Medium SUVFWD
GWM Ora 5 Ultra
GWM Ora 5 Ultra

Cheaper, similar size and tow rating, more range and far stronger sales.

RANGE

435 km

POWER

150 kW

PRICE

$39,990

Details
Medium SUVFWD
BYD Atto 3 Superior
BYD Atto 3 Superior

Best-selling rival, pricier but similar range, bigger boot, same 750 kg tow.

RANGE

420 km

POWER

150 kW

PRICE

$49,990

Details
Medium SUVFWD
Forthing Taikon Luxury
Forthing Taikon Luxury

Same price, bigger boot and 1500 kg towing, similar range.

RANGE

400 km

POWER

150 kW

PRICE

$42,990

Details
Medium SUVRWD
Leapmotor B10 Life
Leapmotor B10 Life

Same price, longer body and more power, but less range and no towing.

RANGE

361 km

POWER

160 kW

PRICE

$42,990

Details
HatchbackRWD
MG 4 Essence (MY26)
MG 4 Essence (MY26)

Popular hatch, slightly pricier, 50 km more range, but lower tow rating.

RANGE

452 km

POWER

140 kW

PRICE

$44,990

Details

How many Jaecoo J5 have been sold in NZ?

There have been 543 registered to date (all NZ new).

Jaecoo J5 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)
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