EV Chery C5 HybridWhat does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?
Driving 250 km a week, the Chery C5 Hybrid Urban uses about $28.58 of petrol a week in South Australia and $30.17 in ACT, at this week's average prices. Over 5 years it costs about $42,516 to own, and 3 of the 94 EVs we track work out cheaper.
What would it cost you in fuel?
Chery C5 Hybrid fuel costs by state
Chery C5 Hybrid Urban, using each capital's average unleaded price for the week to 21 October 2026. *Per year assumes 15,000 km.
| State | Petrol | Per week | Per year* | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $2.39 | $29.25 | $1,755 | $122 |
| Victoria | $2.36 | $28.93 | $1,736 | $120 |
| Queensland | $2.37 | $29.08 | $1,745 | $121 |
| South Australia | $2.33 | $28.58 | $1,715 | $119 |
| WA | $2.35 | $28.81 | $1,729 | $120 |
| Tasmania | $2.46 | $30.11 | $1,807 | $125 |
| ACT | $2.46 | $30.17 | $1,810 | $126 |
| NT | $2.45 | $30.02 | $1,801 | $125 |
What a Chery C5 Hybrid costs to own over 5 years
250 km a week in NSW at $2.39 a litre of petrol. Scheduled service every 12 months or 15,000 km, about $350 a visit. Warranty: 7 yrs / unlimited km.
| Variant | Fuel use | On the road* | Fuel / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 4.9 L/100 km | $31,990 | $1,521 | $350 | $234 | $42,516 |
| Ultimate | 4.9 L/100 km | $34,990 | $1,521 | $350 | $234 | $45,516 |
Cost to own = price (plus about $4,000 on-road costs where the price is before on-roads) + a home wallbox for EVs (about $2,000, one-off) + charging or fuel + scheduled servicing + tyres. It leaves out insurance, registration and resale value, which vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly. Resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
The Chery C5 Hybrid against EVs
The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the Chery C5 Hybrid Urban at $42,516. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.
| EV | Charging / week | 5-year total | vs this hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYDAtto 1 Essential | $14.54 | $37,424 | −$5,092 |
| LeapmotorB03X Style | $12.75 | $38,741 | −$3,775 |
| GeelyEX2 Complete | $14.91 | $39,802 | −$2,714 |
| MGMG4 Urban 43 | $15.47 | $42,753 | +$237 |
| BYDDolphin Essential | $14.91 | $43,522 | +$1,006 |
| GACAion UT Premium | $15.38 | $45,439 | +$2,923 |
| JaecooJ5 EV Track | $13.41 | $45,593 | +$3,077 |
| BYDAtto 2 Dynamic | $16.04 | $46,031 | +$3,515 |
Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals
Common questions
How much is a Chery C5 Hybrid in Australia?
The Chery C5 Hybrid starts from $31,990 drive-away (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much fuel does a Chery C5 Hybrid use?
Its claimed fuel use is 4.9 L/100 km. Driving 250 km a week that's about $28.58 to $30.17 of petrol a week, depending on your state.
Is a Chery C5 Hybrid cheaper to run than an EV?
Per week, an EV charged at home usually costs much less to run. Counting the purchase price, a home charger, servicing and tyres over 5 years, 3 of the 94 EVs we track cost less to own than the Chery C5 Hybrid, led by the BYD Atto 1.
Do you need to plug in a Chery C5 Hybrid?
No. The Chery C5 Hybrid is a regular hybrid. It charges its small battery itself while you drive and refuels at any petrol station.
Other hybrids
How we work it out
Weekly cost is the car's claimed energy use (kWh per 100 km) × your distance × your electricity price. "Per week" figures on this site assume 250 km a week with 90% of charging at home. Petrol comparisons use the fuel use and price you choose. Prices are list prices at October 2026 and change often; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default or regulated flat rates from the AER Default Market Offer (NSW, SE QLD, SA), Victorian Default Offer, Aurora Energy (TAS), Jacana Energy (NT), Synergy (WA) and ActewAGL (ACT).
- Public charging: Sydney survey of Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla and BP Pulse prices, July 2026.
- Car specs and prices: manufacturer figures as published by CarExpert, AEVA EV fact sheets, Drive and EV Central's car guide. Some prices are the publisher's estimates; check with a dealer.
- Servicing: published capped-price schedules (BYD Sealion 7, BYD Seal, Geely EX5, Jaecoo J5 EV, Kia EV5, Zeekr 7X). Tesla has no fixed service schedule and CarExpert's EV servicing comparison. Where a model's pricing isn't published yet we use the brand's nearest model and mark it as an estimate.
- Tyres: RACV puts EV tyre life at 20,000–40,000 km; replacement set prices from Gridly's 2026 EV tyre cost guide.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC average retail unleaded and diesel prices in each capital city, 21 October 2026 (ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring).
- Plug-in hybrids: prices, battery sizes and claimed electric range from CarExpert, Cars24, Zecar and The Beep. Real-world electric range is taken as 80% of the claim; plug-ins charged at home each night are assumed to do up to 85% of driving on electricity. Petrol use with a flat battery is our estimate from reviews where makers don't publish one.
- Diesel utes and SUVs: claimed combined fuel use and prices from CarExpert, 4X4 Australia and CarSauce. The HiLux automatic, Prado and Mazda CX-60 D50e are 48-volt mild-hybrid diesels; their small battery assists the engine but can't drive the car on its own.
- Petrol mild hybrids (Suzuki Swift Hybrid, Mazda CX-60 G40e): claimed fuel use and prices from CarExpert.
- Hybrids: claimed fuel use, prices and capped-price servicing as published by CarExpert and CarsGuide. Petrol and hybrid tyres usually last 40,000–60,000 km (RACV); we use 50,000 km.
- Home chargers: typically $1,000–$3,000 installed, about $2,000 typical (What's the Damage, October 2026).
- Novated lease rules: PwC summary of the May 2026 FBT changes.