THE much anticipated Chery Omoda E5 is now officially open for booking ahead of its official launch scheduled in March.

Those interested can take a closer look at the pure electric crossover at Chery showrooms nationwide.

With an estimated price of RM160,000, the Omoda E5 features a single electric motor on the front axle generating 201 hp and 340 Nm of torque.

It also comes with a 61 kWh lithium iron phosphate blade battery that offers a driving range of up to 430 km according to the WLTP cycle.

For charging, the Omoda E5 supports 9.9 kW AC charging and DC charging at a capacity of up to 80 kW, the latter capable of replenishing the battery from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.

On the inside, it boasts a 24.6-inch curved 2K high-definition screen which utilises Qualcomm chip for seamless human-vehicle interaction. Also included is the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function.

Chery Malaysia claims the Omoda E5 has also excelled the Water Crossing Test and the Bottom Scraping Test, proving its capability to overcome various obstacles and ensuring a safer driving experience.