The 2026 Chery FX Electric is a compact crossover SUV sold in Israel, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia under the Chery FX name, while the identical car wears the Omoda E5 badge across Europe, the UK, and most of Southeast Asia, and the Chery E5 badge in Australia and Indonesia. It rides on the same platform as the gasoline Chery Tiggo 5x High Energy sold in China, but the battery-electric version is not offered in the Chinese domestic market at all — it is built specifically for Chery’s international Omoda export program. In Israel it is sold through Chery’s official importer and competes as a value-tech alternative to the Hyundai Kona Electric and MG4, leaning on a 430 km WLTP range and a well-equipped cabin for its class. Four trims are offered locally, all sharing the same single front motor and 61.1 kWh battery, with pricing starting from $50,300 for the base Sense trim.
Performance & Specs
The Chery FX Electric uses a single front-mounted motor producing 150 kW (204 PS, 201 hp) and 340 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels only — there is no AWD option on this generation. Chery quotes 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 172 km/h, figures that are consistent across every trim since the powertrain does not change. Official energy consumption is rated at 155 Wh/km (15.5 kWh/100 km), and the car rides on 215/55 R18 tyres across the range. Ride quality is tuned for comfort over sportiness, in keeping with the FX Electric’s positioning as a practical family crossover rather than a performance model.
| Powertrain | Single-motor FWD BEV |
|---|---|
| Power | 150 kW (204 PS / 201 hp) |
| Torque | 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s |
| Battery | 61.1 kWh LFP |
| Range | 430 km (WLTP) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Battery-electric (BEV) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 150 kW (204 PS / 201 hp) |
| ACCELERATION | 7.6 s (0-100 km/h) |
| TOP SPEED | 172 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD, single motor |
| BATTERY | 61.1 kWh LFP |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 430 km (WLTP) |
| COMBINED RANGE | — (BEV) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,424 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg |
At 4,424 mm long and 1,830 mm wide, the FX Electric sits squarely in the compact crossover class, close in footprint to a Hyundai Kona Electric or BYD Atto 3. The coupe-like roofline that slopes toward the tailgate does eat slightly into headroom for taller rear passengers, but the 2,630 mm wheelbase keeps legroom reasonable for the segment. Boot space is rated at 380 litres with the rear seats up, expanding to 1,075 litres with the 60:40 split rear bench folded flat. Select trims add a small front trunk of up to 19 litres, useful for charging cables rather than luggage.
| LENGTH | 4,424 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,830 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,588 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,630 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 380 L (1,075 L seats folded) |
| FRUNK | Up to 19 L (select trims) |
Charging & Battery
The FX Electric uses a 61.1 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a chemistry choice Chery favors for its durability and reduced reliance on nickel and cobalt. AC charging tops out at 9.9 kW on a home or public Type 2 charger, giving a full charge overnight. On a DC fast charger, Chery’s own global technical spec sheet lists a peak of 80 kW with a 30-80% top-up in about 28 minutes; Israeli importer materials for the local Sense/Comfort/Noble lineup instead quote a faster 110 kW peak with a 10-80% charge in around 40 minutes — the two figures aren’t directly comparable (different charge windows and possibly a region-specific charging curve), so treat 80 kW as the confirmed baseline and the higher Israeli figure as a locally-quoted best case pending independent verification. The battery carries an 8-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Chery’s export markets.
| BATTERY | 61.1 kWh LFP |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 9.9 kW |
| DC FAST CHARGING | Up to 80 kW (Israel-market materials cite up to 110 kW) |
| DC 30-80% TIME | ≈28 min (Chery global spec) |
Design & Interior
The FX Electric shares its coupe-crossover silhouette with the gasoline Chery FX, but the EV gets its own front end: a smooth, sealed X-shaped panel where the grille would normally sit, flanked by narrow split headlights, since there’s no engine to cool the same way. A thin light bar runs across the tailgate between angular LED clusters, with the OMODA script badge centered above the license plate on export markets. Inside, the dashboard is dominated by twin 12.3-inch curved displays merged under a single glass panel — one for the driver’s instruments, one for infotainment — ahead of a leather-wrapped steering wheel with the brand’s round badge. A column-mounted gear selector frees up center console space for a wireless phone charging pad and storage. Upper trims add ventilated leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting strips that run along the dash and doors.
Technology & Features
The dual-screen cockpit supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so most buyers won’t need to rely on the native infotainment software for navigation or music. A Sony-branded speaker system is available on upper trims, alongside a 50W wireless phone charging pad. The 540-degree camera system stitches together a top-down view for parking in tight Israeli city streets, and the digital instrument cluster displays real-time range, charge state, and regenerative braking status. All trims get keyless entry and remote start as standard, features the Sense TT trim in particular has leaned on to become the best-selling FX Electric configuration in Israel.
Safety & ADAS
The FX Electric carries a 5-star safety rating in Israel and comes with a Level 2 driver assistance suite as standard across the range, built around five radar sensors, five cameras, and eight ultrasonic sensors. The system includes Lane Centering Assist and Traffic Jam Assist, which keep the car centered in its lane and manage speed in stop-and-go traffic, along with forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. As with any Level 2 system, the driver is required to keep hands on the wheel and stay attentive — this is a driver-assistance suite, not a self-driving one.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Centering) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC, LKA, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, 540° camera |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sense | 201 hp | 340 Nm | 7.6s | 172 km/h | FWD | 61.1 kWh | 430 km | — | $50,300 | Base trim: dual 12.3″ screens, keyless entry, 18″ alloys |
| Sense TT | 201 hp | 340 Nm | 7.6s | 172 km/h | FWD | 61.1 kWh | 430 km | — | $52,645 | Adds black-roof two-tone option; Israel’s best-selling FX Electric trim |
| Comfort | 201 hp | 340 Nm | 7.6s | 172 km/h | FWD | 61.1 kWh | 430 km | — | $54,600 | Adds wireless phone charging and heated rear seats |
| Noble TT | 201 hp | 340 Nm | 7.6s | 172 km/h | FWD | 61.1 kWh | 430 km | — | $57,600 | Range-topping trim: panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, Sony audio |
Pricing & Availability
The Chery FX Electric went on sale in Israel in January 2024 through Chery’s official Israeli importer, following the gasoline FX’s 2023 local debut. Four trims are currently listed for the 2026 model year: Sense from ₪151,990 ($50,300), Sense TT from ₪158,990 ($52,645), Comfort from ₪164,990 ($54,600), and Noble TT from ₪173,990 ($57,600), all using the same 61.1 kWh battery and 201 hp motor. The same car is sold in Europe and the UK as the Omoda E5, where UK list prices start from around £33,055 (roughly $42,000), and in Australia as the Chery E5, priced from about AU$32,450 (roughly $21,400). The gap between Israel’s pricing and other export markets largely reflects Israel’s purchase tax structure on imported vehicles rather than a different specification.
How It Compares
On raw specs, the FX Electric’s 201 hp motor and 430 km range sit right in the middle of this compact-EV pack — the BYD Yuan Plus/Atto 3 matches its power almost exactly, the Sealion 05 slightly out-ranges and out-powers it, and the XPeng Mona L03 trades some power for extra range. The number that stands out is price: our catalog figures for the BYD and XPeng rivals reflect their China/global market positioning, which lands $25,000-$30,000 below what the FX Electric costs in Israel. That gap isn’t a spec difference — it’s Israel’s vehicle purchase tax on imports, and it shows up clearly when the same Chery hardware, badged Omoda E5, sells for closer to $21,000-$42,000 in Australia and the UK. A shopper cross-referencing this car against its direct rivals should treat the Israeli sticker price as a local-market number, not a reflection of what the platform is actually worth globally.
- 430 km WLTP range and a 61.1 kWh LFP battery are strong for a compact crossover, backed by an 8-year/unlimited-km battery warranty
- Well-equipped even at the base Sense trim — dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Level 2 ADAS are standard
- 5-star safety rating with a genuinely broad sensor suite (5 radar, 5 camera, 8 ultrasonic) for the price class
- Israeli pricing runs well above what the same hardware costs in China-catalog rivals or even in Australia and the UK, due to local purchase tax rather than added equipment
- DC fast-charging figures are inconsistent between Chery’s own global spec sheet (80 kW) and Israeli importer materials (110 kW), so real-world charge times need independent confirmation
The Chery FX Electric is a genuinely competent compact EV crossover on paper — a 430 km range, a durable LFP battery, and a tech-forward cabin with real driver-assistance hardware, not just badges on a spec sheet. It suits a buyer who wants a well-equipped, no-drama family EV and doesn’t need class-leading performance or an AWD option. The catch is entirely about where you buy it: in Israel, purchase tax pushes the price well past what the identical car costs in Australia or the UK, let alone what similarly-specced Chinese rivals sell for in their home market. Judged purely as a product, it’s solid; judged as an Israeli-market purchase, shoppers should weigh that tax-inflated price against the Sense TT trim’s strong local sales record before assuming it’s the best value in its class.
