Which is cheaper to charge, the BYD Atto 3 or the Chery Omoda E5?

Charging cost depends mainly on battery capacity and the electricity rate used, not on the brand. Because the two have similar battery capacities, the cost to charge from 20% to 80% is similar, and the small gap can swing either way depending on whether you charge at home or on DC fast charging. For exact side-by-side figures in Indonesia, use the comparison tool on this site.

Which one charges faster?

On DC fast charging the Chery Omoda E5 is generally quicker: its DC peak power is higher and held steadily through the mid-range, so a 10% to 80% session finishes sooner. The BYD Atto 3 has a more modest DC peak, so its fast sessions run a little longer, though it leads on broad charger compatibility. On home AC charging the two are close, with the Omoda E5 a touch quicker. Exact charging times are on this site's comparison tool and per-car pages.

Which one has more range?

Both sit in the same range class with no dramatic gap, but they are measured on different test standards (the Atto 3 on NEDC, the Omoda E5 on the stricter WLTP), so comparing raw brochure numbers can mislead. A fair range comparison is best made on realistic-range estimates, whose side-by-side figures are available in the comparison tool and on the per-car pages.

BYD Atto 3 vs Chery Omoda E5: EV Comparison in Indonesia

The BYD Atto 3 and the Chery Omoda E5 are two of the most cross-shopped family electric vehicles (battery electric vehicle / BEV) in Indonesia, both competitively priced B/C-segment SUVs. For a family the decider is usually not a brochure number but how comfortable the car is to live with day to day: cabin space, efficiency, and a charging rhythm that fits your routine. This guide weighs the two qualitatively from a family-use perspective. The exact figures (cost, time, and realistic range side by side) are on this site's comparison tool and per-car pages.

By mht-dev, Frontend Engineer & Creator

A frontend engineer who bought a first electric car in March 2026 and built EV Charge Calculator while working out the real cost of charging it, writing every guide from an everyday new EV owner's perspective.

Two family SUVs for everyday use

The Atto 3 and Omoda E5 target the same family: a buyer who wants a roomy, practical electric SUV for the school run, errands, and weekend trips without stepping up to a premium price. Both are pure BEVs (not hybrids), so they run entirely on electricity and never need petrol. Because both sit on a 400V architecture with near-overlapping market positioning, the real differences surface in everyday things: efficiency, cabin practicality, and charging character.

One thing that matters to families: both use an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery. This chemistry is robust, tolerates routine full charges to 100% without undue worry, and tends to age gracefully, meaning less fuss and friendlier long-term ownership costs in Indonesia. The practical upshot: the battery-care rules are identical for both, so you needn't change your charging habits switching between them.

Charging speed

For a family SUV that occasionally ventures out of town, DC fast-charging speed decides how long you wait at a rest stop. This is where the Chery Omoda E5 actually has the edge: its DC peak power is higher and held steadily through the mid-range, so a top-up from nearly empty to most of the battery at a fast-charging station finishes sooner. The BYD Atto 3 has a more modest DC peak, so its fast-charging sessions tend to run a little longer for the same span. The Atto 3's strength lies more in its broad charger compatibility and reputation for dependability across public stations than in peak speed.

At home the story is near-level and more relevant for most families: both use modest onboard AC chargers, with the Omoda E5 a touch stronger on the AC side. For an owner who parks in the garage every night, the DC speed difference is barely felt: plug in at night, full by morning, on either car. The DC gap only shows on the long trips you rarely take.

Range, efficiency, and practicality

As family SUVs, both offer ample claimed range for daily and weekend needs, with no dramatic gap between them. What families should note: the two measure range on different test standards (the Atto 3 uses the NEDC cycle while the Omoda E5 uses the stricter WLTP cycle), so comparing raw brochure numbers can mislead. Both are optimistic versus reality, so real-world range on Indonesia roads (traffic, air-conditioning on, a full load) will sit below the claim.

That is why, for a family, a fair comparison should lean on realistic-range estimates and cost per charge rather than the raw claim. This site lays both out side by side with realistic-range figures already discounted from each manufacturer's claim according to its own test standard, the most honest way to judge which is genuinely more efficient in daily use.

Which one suits your family?

Both are mature family electric SUVs, so there is no wrong choice. Based on the direction of their specs: pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you occasionally travel far and want shorter DC fast-charging sessions, plus a slightly quicker home AC charge. Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you value BYD's proven SUV package with a wide service network and mostly charge at home, where the DC speed difference is barely relevant. Because both use LFP batteries, long-term battery-care cost is equal and not a differentiator.

To close the decision with real numbers, this site provides a comparison tool prefilled with the BYD Atto 3 Superior and the Chery Omoda E5 Pure side by side, a per-car page for each, and a charging cost calculator that works it out with your own electricity tariff and battery percentage.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to charge, the BYD Atto 3 or the Chery Omoda E5?: Charging cost depends mainly on battery capacity and the electricity rate used, not on the brand. Because the two have similar battery capacities, the cost to charge from 20% to 80% is similar, and the small gap can swing either way depending on whether you charge at home or on DC fast charging. For exact side-by-side figures in Indonesia, use the comparison tool on this site.
Which one charges faster?: On DC fast charging the Chery Omoda E5 is generally quicker: its DC peak power is higher and held steadily through the mid-range, so a 10% to 80% session finishes sooner. The BYD Atto 3 has a more modest DC peak, so its fast sessions run a little longer, though it leads on broad charger compatibility. On home AC charging the two are close, with the Omoda E5 a touch quicker. Exact charging times are on this site's comparison tool and per-car pages.
Which one has more range?: Both sit in the same range class with no dramatic gap, but they are measured on different test standards (the Atto 3 on NEDC, the Omoda E5 on the stricter WLTP), so comparing raw brochure numbers can mislead. A fair range comparison is best made on realistic-range estimates, whose side-by-side figures are available in the comparison tool and on the per-car pages.