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Geely’s namesake brand has confirmed it’ll launch a third model to its line-up in Australia during 2026.
The Chinese carmaker is set to introduce the EX2 small electric hatchback in the second half of 2026.
Measuring in at 4135mm long, 1805mm wide and 1580mm tall with a 2650mm wheelbase, this will be a rival to the likes of the BYD Atto 1, GWM Ora and MG4.
At this stage Geely Auto Australia hasn’t detailed the EX2’s line-up, pricing or specifications. This will come closer to its launch.
However, the segment Geely aims to compete in with the EX2 is home to some of the cheapest EVs currently in Australia. This title currently goes to the BYD Atto 1 which starts at $23,990 before on-road costs. In China the two rivals are priced very close together.
Geely has also historically been competitive in terms of asking price in Australia. The EX5 electric mid-size SUV currently starts at $40,990 before on-road costs, whereas the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV currently starts at $37,490 before on-road costs.
The Geely EX2, known as the Xingyuan in its domestic market, it’s currently claimed to be the best-selling car in China. Geely claims over 400,000 examples have been sold in the 12 months since its launch.
The EX2 is based on the same Geely Intelligent Electric Architecture (GEA) as the existing EX5 and Starray EM-i SUVs. Compared to these two front-wheel drive SUVs however, the EX2 is rear-wheel drive.
Globally the EX2 is offered with two electric motor and battery configurations.
The entry-level model’s rear-mounted electric motor produces 58kW of power and is fed by a 30.1kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, offering a claimed range up to 310km, according to lenient CLTC testing.
A more powerful 85kW rear-mounted electric motor is also available with a larger 40.2kWh LFP battery, offering up to 410km of CLTC claimed range.
There are a wide range of exterior paint colours available globally, including some pastel ones inspired by ice cream flavours.
Standard equipment in other markets, depending on the trim level, includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system, interior ambient lighting, synthetic leather upholstery and heated front seats.
With the rear seats upright there’s claimed to be 375L of boot space which can expand out to 1320L with them folded.
Geely as a standalone brand has now been in Australia for almost 12 months. It launched the Tesla Model Y-rivaling EX5 in March, then the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid-rivaling Starray EM-i in September.
From a sales perspective, Geely has sold a total of 3770 examples of the EX5 until the end of November. This has outsold the likes of the BYD Atto 3 (3592 sales), Deepal S07 (244 sales) and Leapmotor C10 (566 sales), though it’s far from the Tesla Model Y (20,241 sales) which is still by far the best-selling EV in Australia.
