Two Omoda E5 vehicles underwent the certification process following the test parameters:

• 100 percent battery charge
• Use standard OEM equipment
• Tire pressures set to 42 PSI
• Speed range of 60 to 100 km/h
• 3 passengers aboard
• 10 kilograms of load

While the vehicles were set to the maximum energy-saving mode with the highest regenerative braking settings activated, passengers were able to adjust the AC temperature and blower setting according to their preference to simulate a realistic environment for vehicle use. Other accessories such as headlamps, wipers and infotainment system were also used according to passenger preference while adaptive cruise control was activated for both cars.

Furthermore, the Omoda E5s maintained a cruising speed of 80 km/h and reached a maximum speed of 90 km/h when necessary during the nearly 13-hour long drive across six destinations, including Shell Mampalasan, NLEX Balagtas, Petron TPLEX NB, Clean Beach Coffee, Poro Point Lighthouse, and Shell TPLEX Rosario.

By the end of the run, the first vehicle had a final battery state of charge of 2 percent with an estimated remaining range of 8 kilometers, resulting in a total range capability of 442.7 kilometers. Meanwhile, the second vehicle had a remaining range of 28 kilometers with a 7 percent battery state of charge, achieving a total distance of 428.8 kilometers.

Measured based on the odometer/tripmeter readings plus the remaining range distance, the test vehicles recorded an average of 435 kilometers, exceeding the car’s 430 kilometers published range.

Omoda E5 is the fully electric version of the Omoda 5 crossover. For Marco Chen, Country Director of Omoda Philippines, the vehicle’s certification is a testament to the brand’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the automotive industry.

“The AAP certification proves that Omoda E5 is indeed about style and efficiency. We engineered our electric vehicles to be capable of handling long drives on a full battery while keeping the driver and passengers comfortable throughout the entire ride. This certification is proof of Omoda’s automotive engineering DNA: the Art in Motion, which boasts smart innovations, eco-friendly features, and distinctly modern aesthetics,” said Chen.