Geely's electrifying comeback: Sharply priced EX5 SUV hits Australia
Geely returns to Australia with big plans and a sharply priced all-electric EX5 mid-size SUV.
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- How much will the EX5 cost?
- What is the EX5's range and capacity?
- What safety tech and features does the EX5 have?
Fifteen years after its first unsuccessful foray into the Australian market, Chinese car maker Geely is back with the competitively priced EX5 mid-sized SUV spearheading its offer.
The EX5 is the first in what is expected to be a range of new models from the Chinese automotive heavyweight which also lists Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Lotus, Smart, and Proton Cars among its vehicle brands.
In the years since West Australian car importer John Hughes first sought to establish Geely here, the brand has grown into an industry giant, with Geely Automotive Holdings sales reaching 2.79 million units worldwide in 2023, and with 35% of those being New Energy Vehicles.
Another significant difference in Geely’s second coming is that this is a factory-backed effort, with the car maker launching with 22 dealerships Australia-wide, including five in Queensland, and announcing plans to rapidly grow that to more than 100 dealerships in the coming years.
How much will the EX5 cost?
Leading the charge for Geely 2.0 is the new EX5, a battery-electric powered midsize SUV that starts at a highly competitive $40,990 (RRP) for the entry-level Complete, or $44.9990 (RRP) for the better-equipped Inspire.
That pricing undercuts rivals including the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7, Leapmotor C10 and Deepal S07, and Geely has further sweetened the pot with a special package of launch extras available on cars ordered before 30 April 2025.
The launch deal includes one-year complimentary public charging, free 7kW home charger (excluding installation), three years complimentary scheduled servicing, an upgrade to premium paint, and a 3.88% comparison rate on finance.
What is the EX5’s range and charging capacity?
Beyond its keen pricing, the Toyota RAV4-sized EX5 looks to have a competitive technical package, with a 60.22kWh lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery providing a WLTP range of 430km for the Complete and 410km for the Inspire.
Both variants feature the same powertrain with the range difference coming down to the Inspire running lower-profile 19-inch wheels and tyres.
Drive comes from a single electric motor powering the front wheels and delivering claimed outputs of 160kW/320Nm, with other notable features including 11kW AC and 100kW DC fast-charging ability, plus vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with a discharge rate of up to 3.3 kW.
What safety tech and features does the EX5 have?
Standard safety equipment on both the Complete and Inspire includes:
- Seven airbags
- Surround-view monitor
- Rear parking sensors
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Front and rear cross-traffic alerts
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign information
- Lane-keep assist
- Door-open warning
- Blind-spot detection
- Driver fatigue monitor.
Elsewhere, both EX5 variants also boast:
- Automatic LED headlights
- An active grille shutter
- Roof rails
- Automatic flush-fit door handles
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated and folding side mirrors
- Heated and power-adjustable driver and passenger front seats
- Keyless entry and start
- 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with satellite navigation and digital radio
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster.
Additionally, the EX5 Inspire adds 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/50 tyres, powered tailgate, front parking sensors, interior ambient lighting, cooled front seats with massage function, and a 16-speaker sound system
Geely’s warranty is also a highly competitive one, with seven-year/unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, and eight-year/unlimited-kilometre high-voltage battery warranty.
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