Omoda E5 vs smart #1
How the Omoda E5 and the smart #1 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Omoda E5 | smart #1 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 267 mi | 273 mi |
| Usable battery | 60.7 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 14.1 kWh/100 km | 16.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Omoda E5 | smart #1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 177 mi | 181 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 254 mi | 260 mi |
| Highway | 208 mi | 213 mi |
| City | 288 mi | 295 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- smart #1
- Further in winter
- smart #1
- More efficient
- Omoda E5
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Omoda E5 or the smart #1?
- On the EPA rating the Omoda E5 is rated 267 mi and the smart #1 273 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 177 mi from the Omoda E5 and 181 mi from the smart #1.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.