Overview
The Omoda E5 is NexGen's dedicated electric compact SUV for Pakistan, and it arrives as a one-grade proposition: Lux at PKR 8,990,000 ex-factory, before freight, taxes and registration. Booking is roughly 20% (PKR 1,798,000), pay orders go to NexGen Auto Pvt Ltd, and delivery is quoted at about 2 months. The single-trim approach keeps the decision simple — you either want a 204 HP, 61.0 kWh electric crossover at this money or you don't. Against the BYD Atto 3, the obvious yardstick here, the E5 answers with a much larger cabin screen and taller SUV packaging rather than badge familiarity.
Exterior
At 4424 × 1830 × 1558 mm on a 2630 mm wheelbase, the E5 is a genuinely compact SUV rather than a jacked-up hatch, and its 180 mm of ground clearance matters more on Pakistani speed breakers than any styling detail. A closed EV nose, auto-on LED headlamps, an LED light bar and 18-inch aero alloys on 215/55 R18 rubber give it presence without turning gimmicky. Seven colours are listed, from Lunar White and Space Black through Titan Green and Martian Red — a wider palette than most single-trim launches bother with. One practical warning: there is no spare tyre.
Interior
Five seats, a 380-litre boot and a 1735 kg kerb weight mark this out as a family runabout rather than a load-lugger; the boot is honest for the class but nothing to brag about. Because there is no lesser grade to strip things out of, leather upholstery with powered adjustment, heated front seats, dual-zone climate with rear vents and wireless charging all come as standard. A panoramic roof and a fully digital cluster lift the ambience well past what PKR 8.99 million usually buys.
Infotainment
The dashboard is built around a 15.6-inch central touchscreen — among the largest at this price — carrying navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and voice control. Nearly everything lives inside that screen, so it defines the cabin's whole character; buyers who want physical climate knobs should sit in one before signing.
Electric powertrain
A single front-mounted motor makes 204 HP and 340 Nm through a 1-speed automatic, driving the front wheels to a capped 180 km/h. That torque arrives instantly and is more than enough for city overtakes, though 1735 kg and front drive make the E5 quick rather than sporty. MacPherson struts up front, a multi-link rear, ventilated front discs and a 5.5 m turning radius complete a setup clearly tuned for easy urban use.
Safety
Six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability and traction control, TPMS and ISOFIX anchors form the base. Omoda then adds autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind-spot detection and a 360° camera — an ADAS list that costs considerably more on a comparable petrol SUV here. The drive battery is covered for 8 years / 160,000 km.
Mileage
There is no km/l figure to quote. The 61.0 kWh LFP pack is rated at a claimed 430 km, and LFP chemistry is the more heat-tolerant choice for a Pakistani summer. Expect real-world range under that claim once motorway speeds and constant AC are in play. A full AC charge takes about 9 hours, which fits overnight home charging; DC fast charging is supported, but public fast chargers remain thin outside the big cities, so the E5 suits a household that can charge where it parks.
Variants
- Lux — PKR 8,990,000, the only grade on the Pakistan sheet: 204 HP front-drive electric, 61.0 kWh pack, 18-inch alloys, 15.6-inch screen, panoramic roof, 360° camera, heated leather seats and the full ADAS suite. Booking PKR 1,798,000, delivery about 2 months.
Alternatives
Smaller BYD electric crossover: BYD Atto 2. Electric hatchback for less money: MG 4. Range-extender compact SUV if charging access worries you: Deepal S05. Petrol crossover from the sibling brand: Jaecoo J5. Dongfeng city EV: Dongfeng Box.
