JAECOO vs Lepas: which is better?
As of 2026, neither JAECOO nor Lepas is better outright — it depends on what you value. JAECOO is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿589,000 (฿180,900 below Lepas), while Lepas goes furthest on a charge at 510 km, 49 km more than its rival, and JAECOO offers the wider choice with 7 models. For the lowest entry price choose JAECOO; for the longest range choose Lepas.
JAECOO and Lepas are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. JAECOO fields 7 models, priced from ฿589,000 up to ฿1,249,000 (average ฿896,143). Lepas fields 2 models, priced from ฿769,900 up to ฿829,000 (average ฿799,450).
On entry price, JAECOO is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿180,900 below Lepas. Lepas costs more to get into, but the range picture is different — see below.
For driving range, Lepas offers the longer maximum at 510 km, 49 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 342 km for JAECOO and 510 km for Lepas. On straight-line pace, JAECOO posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 6.5s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into JAECOO is the 5 EV Long Range Dynamic at ฿589,000 (461 km, 59 kWh), while Lepas opens with the L6 Comfort at ฿769,900 (510 km, 65 kWh). If outright range matters most, the JAECOO 5 EV Long Range Dynamic reaches 461 km and the Lepas L6 Comfort reaches 510 km. At the top of each range, the JAECOO 6 EV Long Range 4WD is the flagship at ฿1,249,000 versus the Lepas L6 Premium at ฿829,000.
In terms of choice, JAECOO gives buyers the broader line-up with 7 models to pick from. JAECOO covers SUV body styles, while Lepas covers SUV. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose JAECOO to spend less getting in, or Lepas for the longest range on a single charge.
Both brands offer SUV body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. JAECOO's prices span ฿660,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿59,100 for Lepas — the wider ladder gives JAECOO more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing JAECOO against Lepas, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | JAECOO | Lepas |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 7 | 2 |
| Starting price | ฿589,000 | ฿769,900 |
| Top price | ฿1,249,000 | ฿829,000 |
| Average price | ฿896,143 | ฿799,450 |
| Max range | 461 km | 510 km |
| Average range | 342 km | 510 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 6.5s | 7.9s |
| Body types | SUV | SUV |
Bottom line: JAECOO wins on entry price and Lepas wins on range in this JAECOO vs Lepas match-up.