Omoda 5 GPS tracking, free and private
Know where your Omoda 5 is at any moment - without the manufacturer's cloud and without a subscription. A spare Android phone plus the free SpySat app is all it takes.
| Model year | 2025 - present (UK sales from 2024) |
|---|---|
| Body | compact 5-door crossover SUV |
| Petrol | 1.6 TGDI, 147 PS, 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive |
| Self-charging hybrid | 1.5 turbo + e-motors, ~204-224 PS, 1.83 kWh battery, FWD |
| Electric (Omoda 5 EV) | ~204-211 PS, ~61 kWh LFP, DC fast charge up to 130 kW |
| Electric range | up to ~267 miles (WLTP, EV) |
| Dimensions | 4373-4447 x 1824-1830 x 1588 mm, wheelbase 2610-2630 mm |
| Boot | 370-380 litres (seats up), up to ~1075 litres folded |
| UK price | from about GBP 24,040 (petrol) to GBP 33,065 (EV) |
| Built in | China (Wuhu); also Indonesia / Malaysia, Spain (planned) |
About the Omoda 5
The Omoda 5 is the model that introduced Chery's export sub-brand Omoda to Europe. Omoda was spun out of Chery in 2022 for buyers outside China and is the sister marque to Jaecoo; the 5 is its compact, sharply styled five-door crossover, aimed at younger urban drivers and priced to undercut the established European names.
It is unusual in offering three very different powertrains: a 1.6-litre turbo petrol, a self-charging full hybrid that needs no plug and returns strong real-world economy, and a fully electric version with a roughly 61 kWh LFP battery and 130 kW DC charging. Equipment is generous even on entry trims, with large twin screens, wireless smartphone connectivity and a full suite of driver aids, backed by a seven-year warranty.
As with any modern connected Chinese car, the maker's services reach back to its own cloud and log your trips by default. If you would rather own that data yourself, an independent phone-based layer is the answer - see Private by design below.
Where to mount a tracking phone in the Omoda 5
- Under-floor boot compartment - a shallow well under the load floor; a compact phone fits discreetly.
- Under the front passenger seat - flat, dry and close to the USB ports.
- Centre console tray - easy to reach for battery swaps, hidden when closed.
- Power - use the USB-A/C ports or the 12 V socket; avoid tapping the high-voltage system on the EV.
- Signal - keep a hand's width from the seat rails; a glass roof passes GPS fine.
Private by design - no manufacturer cloud, no foreign servers
Modern cars, and especially most Chinese EVs, are permanently connected: the maker's own app knows where your Omoda is and routes that data through its cloud, very often on the other side of the world. Our approach is the opposite. Tracking runs entirely on a phone you own, and your location history lives in your own SpySat account. We do not pass it to the car maker's servers and we do not send it to any foreign - including Chinese - data centre. You decide who can see where your car is.
- Independent - works without the manufacturer's app, SIM or subscription.
- Owner-controlled - the location history belongs to your account, not to a vendor.
- No third-country routing - nothing is relayed through foreign (incl. Chinese) clouds.
- Switchable - delete an endpoint and the data stream stops instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track an Omoda 5 without the Omoda app?
Yes. Our solution never touches Omoda's connected services - a spare Android phone with the SpySat app is entirely independent of the manufacturer's platform and SIM.
Does this send my location to Chinese servers?
No. The SpySat app and our platform keep your location history in your own account. We do not relay it to the car maker's cloud or to any foreign, including Chinese, data centre.
Does it work on the electric Omoda 5 EV?
Yes. The kit is identical for petrol, hybrid and EV versions - the phone runs on its own battery or a standard USB/12 V feed, so it never touches the car's high-voltage system.
Where is the best hidden spot in an Omoda 5?
The under-floor compartment in the boot is the best all-round hiding place; the area under the front passenger seat is the best alternative near power.
How much does it cost to run?
The app and platform are free. Your only cost is the phone's data - a cheap prepaid SIM is enough. There is no subscription and no hardware to buy.
Will it work while the car is parked at an airport for a week?
Yes. Keep the phone on charge from the car's 12 V socket or a power bank, enable battery care, and you keep a live position and full history the whole time.
Can I track more than one vehicle on one account?
Yes. One free account holds as many device endpoints as you like - an Omoda 5, a second family car and a van - each with its own name and PIN.
Is it legal to track my own Omoda 5?
You can track a vehicle you own or are authorised to use. Be transparent with anyone who shares the car; used that way it is a normal, legitimate owner tool.
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Quick start
The short version: put a spare Android phone in the car, run the SpySat app, give the device a name and PIN, and watch it live on the map. The full step-by-step guide - with screenshots - lives on one page so we never repeat it on every model: