3 Months with the Jaecoo 5 BEV - It’s Been in the Garage for Weeks 😬

After 3 months of owning the Jaecoo 5 BEV, my experience hasn’t quite gone to plan… Just 3 days into ownership, the automatic boot failed — and since mid-April 2026, the car has been stuck in the garage awaiting repairs. After multiple visits to my local dealership, it’s now with a larger dealer further from home due to limited parts availability and technical knowledge. In this video, I go through: What went wrong with the automatic boot The ongoing repair situation (including possible ECU replacement) The challenges of owning a brand-new EV model With the Jaecoo 5 still in its early release phase, it’s clear there are some teething problems — and hopefully future firmware updates will address some of these issues. If you’re considering this car or already own one, this is a real-world ownership update you won’t want to miss.