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Omoda E5 vs Smart #1
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Omoda E5 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the Smart #1 counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Omoda E5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Omoda E5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Omoda
6.2
Smart
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeOmoda
Omoda
3.7
Smart
1.9
Family
Omoda
5.7
Smart
5.4
Too close to call
ChargingOmoda
Omoda
4.4
Smart
2.9
Cost Per MileOmoda
Omoda
4.1
Smart
1.9
City Driving
Omoda
6.4
Smart
6
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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Omoda E5
Smart #1
Length
Omoda E54,424mm
Smart #14,270mm-154mm
Width
Omoda E51,830mm
Smart #11,822mm-8mm
Height
Omoda E51,588mm-48mm
Smart #11,636mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Omoda E5Knight | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm | 1,822 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,025 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m (better) | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare | 578 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
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How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Omoda E5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart #1
- At 4,270 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Omoda E5 Knight |  Smart #1 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.42m | 4.27m-154mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.82m-8mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.02m |
| Height | 1.59m | 1.64m+48mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.63m | 2.75m+120mm |
| Ground Clearance | 147mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L (better) | 313L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1075L (better) | 976L |
| Frunk | Not available | 15L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m (better) | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,710kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 267 mi (better) | 193 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 130kW | 130kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,065 | £29,960 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2023+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Omoda E5Knight | Smart #1Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 267 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 194 miles (better) | 133 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 28 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 130 kW | 130 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | 160 Wh/km (better) | 181 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 60 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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Omoda E5
Knight
Smart #1
Pure
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Omoda E5
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Omoda E5 Knight
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Smart #1 Pure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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Buying options
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Omoda E5
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Smart #1
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Live used listings
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Omoda E5
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Smart #1
- £23,9992024Car360View
- £23,7712024Car360View
- £22,9002024EV ExpertsView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Omoda E5 worth the extra £3,105 over the Smart #1?
The Omoda E5 costs £3,105 more than the Smart #1. For that premium it adds 74 miles more WLTP range, 67 litres more boot space and lower energy use, 160 versus 181 Wh/km. The Smart #1 is not just cheaper - it also offers 45 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Omoda E5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #1?
The Smart #1 is £3,105 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Smart #1 comes out roughly £2,985 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Omoda E5 and Smart #1 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 194 miles for the Omoda E5 and 133 miles for the Smart #1 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Omoda E5 goes roughly 62 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #1?
The two are within 8 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 578 mm of total clearance for the Smart #1 and about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Omoda E5 or the Smart #1?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Omoda E5 and 90% for the Smart #1. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .