Jaecoo E5 (2025 onwards) | Expert Rating

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.

Key specifications

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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

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

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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