Omoda 5 EV, a new electric SUV for the Spanish market launched in 2024, possible pricing complications for the BYD Atto 3.

The new Omoda 5 EV will arrive in Spain in the first half of 2024. The 100% electric version of the Omoda compact SUV will appear in dealerships with a range of more than 400 kilometers and a price that will put important competitors such as the BYD Atto 3 in a difficult position.

Omoda is preparing to start selling electric cars in Spain. The young car brand created by Chinese giant Chery Automobile has officially announced the launch of the new Omoda 5 EV in the Spanish market. The 100% electric version of the gasoline-powered Omoda 5 will arrive in our territory earlier than expected. A few weeks ago, the main features of the new Omoda 5 were confirmed, which will go on sale later this year at a price below 30,000 euros. Now it's time''learn the first details about its electric version, which should play a leading role and put models such as the BYD Atto 3, Volkswagen ID.4 and DFSK Seres 3 in a difficult position.

The new Omoda 5 EV will arrive in Spanish dealerships in 2024.

The design of the new Omoda 5 EV.

A quick glance at the images illustrating this article is enough to discover the features of the new Omoda 5 EV. The electric version is different from the thermal model. Especially if you pay attention to the front end. As expected, it has a closed grille. The battery charging inlet is at the front in the center position. Narrow LED headlights add to the elegance of the exterior. The car is also equipped with 17-inch (optional 18-inch) wheels with''aerodynamic design for improved efficiency. The rear end design is quite similar to the gasoline version of the Omoda 5.

The range of the new Omoda 5 EV.

The focus is on the drive system. Which is logical, as this is a battery electric vehicle. It will be able to drive more than 400 kilometers on a single charge. The brand estimates the driving range of the Omoda 5 EV to be around 450 kilometers as per the WLTP cycle after final certification. The Omoda 5 EV is an electric SUV with more than 400 kilometers of range. It will cost less than 40,000 euros. Omoda has not provided many technical details about the 100% electric version of its current SUV, besides,''that it will be prepared for standard AC charging (11kW) and DC fast charging. The specifications of the versions that will arrive on our market will be confirmed at a later date.

The release date and prices of the new Omoda 5 EV.

When will it hit the market? Omoda has confirmed that the first electric SUV to be offered on the Spanish market will arrive in the first quarter of 2024. Pricing for the new Omoda 5 EV is currently unknown. However, the brand has confirmed that it will be available for less than 40,000 euros. The price will include battery ownership, and it will be eligible for a discount in the form of available subsidies on purchase. The Omoda 5 EV range will be extended with a base level version that will reduce the initial price significantly.''This version is expected to have a range of around 350 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle.

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