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A mid-sized SUV electric vehicle.
14 July 2025
Written by Wheels magazine
The Geely EX5 is an electric vehicle built for comfort, technology and efficiency.
Australian pricing for the new Geely EX5 was announced earlier in 2025, with the entry-level Complete priced from $40,990 plus on-road costs, or from $42,707.45 drive away – undercutting its main rivals like the Leapmotor C10, Kia EV5 and Tesla Model Y. The higher spec Inspire model is priced at $44,990 (from $46,707.45 drive away).
Sitting on Geely’s new ‘GEA’ platform, the EX5 is powered by a front-mounted 160kW/320Nm electric motor that draws power from a 60.22kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack.
The claimed WLTP-rated driving range is 430km for the Complete and 410km for the up-spec Inspire model.
Geely claims that the EX5 will be able to travel up to 430km of range on the WLTP cycle, and charge as high as 100kW on a DC fast charger for a 30 to 80 percent charge in 20 minutes, or 11kW using an AC charger. The EX5 also features vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-vehicle charging at up to 3.3kW and 6kW respectively.
The EX5 measures 4,615mm long, 1,901mm wide, 1,670mm tall and rides on a 2,750mm-long wheelbase, making it identical in length to Kia’s EV5. The claimed bootspace is 410 litres with the seats up and 1,877L with the rear seats folded.
For the price, the standard features list on the Geely EX5 is impressive. Keyless entry and push button start, leather steering wheel with ‘anti-virus technology’, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats and automatic climate control with rear air vents.
In the front, the driver’s seat can be electronically adjusted six ways and the front passenger’s seat, four ways.
Centre of the dash is a 15.4-inch touchscreen with inbuilt connected services, while the drive benefits from a 10.2-inch digital driver’s display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker sound system, 15W wireless phone charger, FM/DAB+ digital radio, satellite navigation with live traffic and four USB ports are also part of the offering.
The higher spec Inspire model adds ventilated and massaging front seats with driver’s memory, front passenger electric foot rest, 256-colour ambient lighting, 13.4-inch head-up display and 1,000-watt 16-speaker sound system.
The rear cabin features door pockets, a central armrest with cupholders, air vents on the pillars, two USB-C ports in the back of the front seats, a massive sliding tub that’s climate controlled in the GT-Line and map pockets on the back of the seats.
The rear seats also recline and there are three top tether points and two ISOFIX points for child seats.
The boot of the EV5 measures 513 litres with the seats up, and 1,714L with the rear seats folded.
While those aren’t class-leading numbers, the EV5’s clever features impress with a large under-floor section, ample storage on each side, grooves to store the boot floor higher and even removable hooks that can be positioned at various points throughout the boot. The seats fold completely flat, and there’s also a 67L front boot as well.
The new EV5 includes latest-gen safety tech and driver assistance systems, including seven airbags (including a front centre unit, auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and intersection assistance, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, lane keeping assistance with lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (with braking), driver attention monitoring with lead vehicle departure alert, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, tyre pressure monitoring and more
The EV5 was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2024 with scores of 88 per cent in adult occupancy protection, 86 per cent in child occupant protection, 74 per cent in vulnerable road user protection and 82 per cent in safety assist.
The Geely EX5 Complete comes with 18-inch alloy wheels (and tyre repair kit), dusk-sensing automatic LED exterior lighting, rain-sensing automatic wipers, roof rails, heated and power-folding mirrors and rear privacy glass.
Go up a level to the Inspire model and add larger 19-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate and front parking sensors.
A full range of the latest rive assist safety tech is included, including seven airbags (including a front central unit), autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane keeping assistance with lane departure warning, auto high beam, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, and front and rear cross-traffic alert (rear with braking).
The system also includes evasive manoeuvre assist, driver attention monitoring, adaptive cruise control, low-speed front and rear auto braking, door open warning, rear parking sensors and 360-degree camera.
The battery is covered by a seven-year/150,000km warranty.
Geely offers a 7-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for the vehicle itself. The high-voltage battery is covered by an 8-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Roadside assistance is included for up to 7 years if you service your vehicle with Geely.
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