The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) has officially verified the fuel efficiency and electric driving range of Omoda & Jaecoo models in real-world driving scenarios. Held from July 31 to August 1, 2025, AAP’s fuel economy test confirms high efficiency and extended range scores for Omoda & Jaecoo’s gas-powered and electric models.
The Chinese carmaker was tasked with fielding three test units: the JACOO J7 SHS, OMODA C5, and the OMODA E5 electric vehicle (EV). Unlike laboratory tests, the AAP program used a full driving route under actual Philippine road conditions.
The vehicles travelled at controlled speeds of 60 to 90 km/h on highways and slower speeds on provincial roads, while strictly following traffic rules. Each unit carried two passengers and two full weekend bags, with the air conditioning set at 23 degrees Celsius, simulating typical Filipino road trips.
The AAP efficiency test drive for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and Omoda C5 began at a fuel station in Biñan, Laguna, with several planned stops along the way. These included a refuel in Victoria, Tarlac, a meal break in San Juan, La Union, and an overnight stay in San Fernando, La Union. In addition, the drive concluded with another meal stop in Angeles, Pampanga, before heading back to the flag-off point in Biñan.
To maximize the Omoda E5’s electric driving range, AAP plotted the same route traveled by the Jaecoo J7 SHS and the Omoda C5, but only up to San Fernando, La Union. There, the route went through different roads in La Union. The Omoda E5’s tests ended at a charging station in Rosario, La Union.
Omoda & Jaecoo shared that the efficiency test drive faced challenges, including heavy traffic congestion in various areas, as well as intermittent bouts of strong winds and heavy rain.
Despite the challenges, the Jaecoo J7 SHS posted a commendable fuel efficiency record of 23.168 km/l, measured over a 625.2 km run. The Omoda C5, meanwhile, achieved a fuel efficiency of 14.464 km/l over a demanding 623 km route. As for the Omoda E5, the EV achieved a verified 449 km on a single full charge, surpassing its advertised 430 km range and its previous AAP-verified result of 442.7 km.
“The Jaecoo J7 SHS has unequivocally showcased its exceptional capability for long-distance travel with truly outstanding fuel efficiency, a critical and transformative factor for Filipino families and adventurers,” shared Fritz Gerald De Ocampo, Marketing Manager, Omoda & Jaeco Philippines. “Furthermore, the Omoda E5’s performance significantly exceeded expectations, establishing a new benchmark for electric range under demanding conditions,” he added.
