Chery E5 BX
0/5 (0)
$42,990
Kia EV3 Air
0/5 (0)
$46,990

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

E5 BX
Overview
EV3 Air
2024 - Present
Year
2024
61.1
Engine
58.3
Power
Electric
Fuel
Electric
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

E5 BX
Specification
EV3 Air
61.1
Battery Capacity
58.3
61.1
Battery Capacity Gross
58.3
LFP
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
430 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
436 km (WLTP)
15.5
Energy Consumption
150
Power
150
340
Torque
283
7.6
0–100 km/h
7.5
172
Top Speed
170
9.9
AC Charging Power
11
80
DC Fast Charging Power
128
Type-2
AC Connector
Type-2
Ccs2
DC Connector
Ccs2
30–80% in 28 min
DC Charging
10–80% in 29 min
V2L
Yes
V2L Output
3.6
One-Pedal Driving
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
50 W
Wireless Charging
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
215 / 55 R18
Tyre Size
215 / 60 R17
18
Wheel Size
17
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated Disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Electric Power Steering
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
7
Number of Airbags
7
750
Towing Capacity
500
Turning Circle
10.4

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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E5 BX
Dimension
EV3 Air
4424
Length
4300
1830
Width
1850
1588
Height
1560
2610
Wheelbase
2680
Ground Clearance
140
1776
Kerb Weight
300
Boot Space
460
1079
Boot Space (Seats Folded)
1251
Frunk Space
25

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

E5 BX
Feature
EV3 Air
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

E5 BX
Feature
EV3 Air
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

E5 BX
Feature
EV3 Air
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

E5 BX
Feature
EV3 Air
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

E5 BX
Feature
EV3 Air
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

E5 BX
Feature
EV3 Air
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Electric vehicle features

E5 BX
Feature
EV3 Air
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Chery E5 BX

Pros

  • +430 km WLTP range
  • +Strong standard safety
  • +Fast 80 kW DC charging
  • +Full-size spare wheel
  • +Competitive entry price

Cons

  • Modest 80 kW DC peak
  • No powered tailgate
  • No powered sunroof
  • Smaller 300 L boot
  • Front-wheel drive only

Kia EV3 Air

Pros

  • +Lowest EV3 entry price
  • +150kW electric motor
  • +V2L interior and exterior power
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety
  • +Practical 460L boot

Cons

  • Air grade also has a separate Long Range version
  • Front-wheel drive only
  • No AWD option
  • DC charging below 150kW
  • Real-world range varies

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Kia EV3 Air

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Kia EV3 Air

Leads this comparison on best for practicality / space with a score of 58.

Our Recommendation

Choose Chery E5 BX if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Kia EV3 Air if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Kia EV3 Air leads on value and Kia EV3 Air leads on practicality.

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