The OMODA 5 EV Knight 155kW 61kWh SUV 5DR Auto (frequently marketed in the UK as the OMODA E5) is an all-electric, front-wheel-drive crossover manufactured by the Chinese automotive giant Chery. The "Knight" trim serves as the highly-specified entry point to the electric range.Performance & Battery Specifications. Powertrain: Single electric motor producing 155kW (approximately 211 bhp) and 340 Nm of torque.Battery Capacity: 61 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) "Blade" battery.Electric Range: Official WLTP combined range of 257 to 267 miles per charge, with real-world driving yielding roughly 205 miles.Acceleration: Achieves 0–62 mph in 7.2 seconds with a top speed of 107 mph.Charging Speeds: Capped at a maximum DC fast-charging speed of 80kW, allowing a 30% to 80% top-up in 28 minutes. Standard 7kW home AC charging completes a 0–100% cycle in roughly 11 hours.
Knight Trim Key Features :The Knight trim is notable for providing an extensive suite of premium features as standard equipment, positioning it aggressively against European rivals:Infotainment & Displays: Dual 12.25-inch curved screens (one driver cluster and one central control display) featuring wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a 50W mobile phone wireless charging pad.Interior Comfort: Synthetic leather and cloth upholstery, heated front seats, a leather steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control.Safety & Driver Aids: Fully equipped with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and prevention, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front/rear collision warning, and front/rear parking sensors.Utility: Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, which allows the car's battery to power external electrical appliances via a port in the boot.Practicality: Five doors, 380-litre boot space, 60/40 flat-folding second-row seats, and a high SUV driving position.
Warranty: Covered by a generous 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty, alongside a separate 8-year/100,000-mile warranty specifically for the EV traction battery.Safety Rating: The vehicle architecture holds a full five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Practicality: Offers 380 litres of boot space, with 60/40 folding rear seats, and is noted to be very spacious and comfortable for passengers.
