Geely has confirmed Australian features for its upcoming EX5 mid-size electric SUV.
Set to arrive in customer hands in the first half of 2025, the EX5 is set to go head-to-head with Chinese rivals in an increasingly competitive electric mid-size space with pricing pitched at that of mid- to high-spec combustion SUVs from mainstream brands.
Arriving in two grades, the EX5 scores the larger of two batteries available internationally. The 60.22kWh lithium-ion unit, using LFP chemistry, grants it up to 430km of WLTP driving range.
The two EX5 trim levels include base ‘Complete’ and top-spec ‘Inspire’, both of which are powered by a 160kW/320Nm front-mounted electric motor.
The base Complete grade comes equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, synthetic leather interior trim, six-way power adjust for the driver’s seat and four-way power adjust for the passenger — both heated — a 10.2-inch digital dash cluster and 15.4-inch central multimedia touchscreen, a 15W wireless phone charger, online connectivity and over-the-air updates with built-in navigation, a six-speaker sound system, keyless entry and start with flush doorhandles, dual-zone climate and an N95 cabin filter.
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The top-spec Inspire adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade, a powered tailgate, front parking sensors, illuminated sunvisor mirrors, RGB interior ambient lighting, six-way power adjust with profile memory options for the front two positions, ventilation for the front seats, a 16-speaker premium audio system, and a 13.4-inch head-up display.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is not available presently, although the brand says the car is capable of supporting CarPlay and Android Auto in a wireless capacity. It expects the key connectivity tech to become available via an imminent over-the-air update.
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There are five exterior colours in the EX5 range, including white, black, grey, silver and green, with either a black interior, or an alternate light grey interior as an option on the top-spec Inspire.
The EX5 is capable of supporting vehicle-to-load dispensing power at a rate of 3.3kW from its front driver’s-side mounted charging port, or up to 6.0kW in vehicle-to-vehicle charging mode, however a V2L connector will be sold as a separate accessory and not included.
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Additionally, the EX5 can charge at a maximum rate of 100kW on DC, or 11kW on a slow AC connector. It has a rated energy efficiency of 15.8kWh/100km in the base Complete.
While prices are yet to be locked in, the brand’s representatives tell us they are targeting at late $40,000 to mid-$50,000 range for the EX5, which would pit it against the smaller but more affordable BYD Atto 3 (from $39,990) and roughly equivalent Leapmotor C10 (from $45,888 before on-roads), while seemingly undercutting the entry-level Tesla Model Y (from $55,900 before on-roads).
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The EX5 is yet to be rated by ANCAP, but both grades score the complete array of active safety equipment as well as seven airbags.
Ownership terms are yet to be determined, but Geely will offer the EX5 via a traditional multi-franchise dealer and service model, although it is promising competitive ownership terms, which are expected to be revealed at the EX5’s imminent launch. A pre-order offer has the brand providing three years of free servicing and one year of public charging with the EX5.
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The brand would not yet be drawn on what was next as part of its Australian arrival plans, although internationally it earmarked a small hatchback (think GWM Ora) and the E8 sedan (think Tesla Model S) as part of its global expansion plans.