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Geely has aggressively positioned the EX5 electric car below all-electric Chinese rivals, just-confirmed RRPs show, as well as hybrid versions of big-name family SUVs.
The price of the 2025 Geely EX5 electric car has leaked – and has subsequently been confirmed by the Chinese brand – positioning as the most affordable mid-size electric SUV in Australia.
Starting at $43,490 before on-road costs for the entry-level Complete, the EX5 undercuts other Chinese EVs including the Deepal S07 (from $53,900) and Leapmotor C10 (from $45,888).
Geely's all-electric EX5 Complete is also more affordable than hybrid versions of popular family SUVs, such as the Hyundai Tucson (from $45,100) and Kia Sportage (from $45,950), but slightly more expensive than Australia’s best-selling Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (from $42,260).
Buyers can also opt for the top-spec Inspire, priced from $47,490 before on-roads, which is still positioned below Chinese-built rivals like the Kia EV5 (from $56,770) and incoming facelifted Tesla Model Y (from $63,400 for the Launch Series edition).
BYD offers its newly-introduced Atto 3 Essential at $39,990, and the Premium at $44,990. The Atto 3 is officially classified by car-industry scorekeepers as a mid-size SUV like the Geely, but it is a much smaller vehicle that is generally considered a small SUV.
These prices are much cheaper than the estimates of $49,000 and $55,000 published by Geely for the two variants. It is possible these forecasts were drive-away prices, rather than before on-road costs as initially thought.
Measuring 4615mm long, 1901mm wide, 1670mm tall and with a 2750mm wheelbase, the Geely EX5 is smaller than the Tesla Model Y, but similar to a Hyundai Tucson or Toyota RAV4.
As such, the EX5 claims boot space of 302 litres with all seats in place, expanding to 1877L with the seats folded.
As previously reported, both versions of the EX5 come equipped with a single 160kW/320Nm electric motor that drives the front wheels.
Both also feature a 60.22kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, with the Complete WLTP-rated for 430km of driving range, while the Inspire falls to 410km.
The EX5 can also accept a claimed 100kW when DC fast charging, allowing a 30 to 80 per cent top-up in 20 minutes according to the brand, and it features vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality to charge appliances on the go.
Standard features across both EX5 variants include LED exterior lighting, flush-fitting door handles, rear privacy glass, power-adjustable and heated front seats, and a wireless smartphone charger.
Inside, owners will also find a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as a 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with in-built satellite navigation, but no functionality for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Advanced safety features are also democratised across the EX5 line-up, with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a surround-view monitor, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign information, blind-spot monitoring, and a driver fatigue monitor all standard.
The top-spec Inspire adds a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, front parking sensors (in addition to rear), a 13.4-inch head-up display, cooled front seats, and a 16-speaker sound system.
The 2025 Geely EX5 is due to arrive in Australian showrooms in March.
2025 Geely EX5 price in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2025 Geely EX5 Complete standard features:
2025 Geely EX5 Inspire (over Complete):
Tung Nguyen has been in the automotive journalism industry for over a decade, cutting his teeth at various publications before finding himself at Drive in 2024. With experience in news, feature, review, and advice writing, as well as video presentation skills, Tung is a do-it-all content creator. Tung’s love of cars first started as a child watching Transformers on Saturday mornings, as well as countless hours on PlayStation’s Gran Turismo, meaning his dream car is a Nissan GT-R, with a Liberty Walk widebody kit, of course.
