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Electric car buyers in Australia are facing a new concern.There are demands for increased responsibilities for car manufacturers to correctly state how long EV batteries should last, according to a report from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA). The report warns that buyers could face a “wave of litigation” when EV batteries need replacement outside of warranty as their cost could exceed the vehicle’s remaining value.One particular dealer said Chinese-built cars are “not holding their charge” or are “blowing up on fire”.The report suggests manufacturers should be required to define acceptable battery thresholds or disclose the expected degradation of a unit. Most batteries carry an eight-year or 160,000km manufacturer warranty, but dealers are looking for greater clarity on what this means.The new initiative would require manufacturers to provide clear indicators of acceptable battery performance.A battery would be considered to be performing at an acceptable level if it has at least 70 per cent of its total capacity remaining after more than eight years, for example. The EV driving range debate continues to rage on and it remains a substantial roadblock for buyers considering switching from petrol- and diesel-powered cars. Many EVs now boast more than 500km of driving range, but people have also started to recognise that most journeys do not require significant amounts of driving. The convenience and accessibility to home and public charging have also increased the convenience of EVs. Reported driving range figures on a particular car can vary greatly depending on the testing cycle used. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) is viewed as the most accurate standard available. Its testing figures often come in noticeably lower than the older New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) and the even more generous China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC).As much as these systems do their best to mirror real-world driving, they can never be truly accurate because of the different ways people use their cars.Consumers often experience range anxiety or disappointment when EVs fail to achieve the range advertised in brochures, according to AADA. AADA has put forward a series of reforms for the Australian Consumer Law to adopt, but it remains to be seen whether any of these will make their way into legislation. 

A camouflaged prototype version of what appears to be the XPeng G9L has been spotted in Melbourne.Only one photo of this spied prototype was captured and it shows the rear of the vehicle. It’s clearly an SUV and the ‘EV’ badge on the license plate indicates that it has an electrified powertrain.The XPeng G9L hasn’t been revealed yet globally and it will be a long-wheelbase version of the existing G9, which dates back to 2021.According to a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing from earlier this year, the G9L measures in at 5120mm long, 1999mm wide and 1795mm tall, with a 3100mm wheelbase. This makes it 100mm longer than the Kia EV9.Compared to the regular G9, the G9L has a slightly different tailgate cutout and a rear LED light bar. It’s more in line with the larger GX.Globally the G9L will be available with battery electric (BEV) and range-extender (REEV) powertrains. It’s unclear which will be coming to Australia.The G9L BEV is available with single- or dual-electric motor set-ups. Power outputs are yet to be determined.The G9L REEV, on the other hand, will feature a 1.5-litre petrol engine that acts purely as a generator to top up the battery pack. Power outputs are yet to be determined.At this stage no battery or range details have been confirmed.No interior imagery or details have been confirmed yet, so it's unclear whether the G9L offers three rows of seating. The standard G9 only offers two rows.XPeng’s previous distributor in Australia, TrueEV, confirmed the G9L would launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.Given XPeng now has a factory-backed operation locally, it’s unclear whether this launch timing is still accurate.On XPeng’s new Australian website, the only new vehicle besides the updated G6 that currently features is the X9 people mover.This spied G9L isn’t the only recent camouflaged XPeng prototype to be spied in Australia. Examples of the Mona L03 ‘coupe’ SUV and the forthcoming L05 SUV were spied in Victoria.It’s understood that the former is due to launch in Australia in 2027, while the latter is still undergoing validation testing for the Australian market.

Until the late 1970s, when a car’s fuel needle began to slip towards empty, Aussies were still pulling into a service station to receive just that… service.An attendant would approach the driver’s window and ask how much fuel a customer wanted, the most common reply being, fill ‘er up!That helpful person duly filled the car, checked the oil and water, cleaned the windscreen, received the appropriate amount of cash, brought back the change and waved a happy motorist on their way.But then, the dominance of that wholesome exchange was blown away by the arrival of self-service petrol stations.All of a sudden the forecourt attendant was unceremoniously kicked to the kerb and a ripple of nervous trauma passed through the broader populace.The onus was on drivers to pull up and fill the car themselves. Second nature now, a revolution then.And with the rising popularity of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) we’re facing a similarly unsettling scenario with the switch from the familiar petrol bowser to intimidating charge pylons.No hose and nozzle, rather a thick cable and bulky connector plug. No panel operator to process your purchase, you’re on your own with a smartphone app or swipe card to get the job done.And arguably an even bigger shift is the ability to top up your car at home and/or where you work. It’s still unfamiliar territory for many, so for the EV curious worried about the process of charging an electric vehicle, never fear CarsGuide is here with a pre-flight checklist to help you get to grips with the brave new world of public or home charging. The first thing we’d recommend is a subtle mindset shift. Don’t think of an EV as you would a car powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE). Think of it more like your phone; a case of top-up rather than fill-up.The current crop of high-voltage lithium-ion EV drive batteries respond best to being kept between 20 and 80 per cent charged.Keeping that 20 per cent minimum in mind is helpful because driving an EV until the battery is close to depletion means you run the risk of failing to proceed before you can reach a charge point. Who needs the strain of pushing into the range anxiety zone?That mid-range charge band reduces the heat stress on a pack’s individual cells, which can accelerate chemical degradation and impact the battery’s effectiveness and longevity.To that end, DC fast-charging slows to a snail’s pace once the battery hits 80 per cent, anyway. So, better to save time and unplug at that point.That’s why so many car manufacturers quote a 10-80 or 20-80 per cent DC charge time for the EVs they’re hoping to land in your driveway. If you need every last kilometre of potential range for a road trip, by all means go to 100 percent on DC, but best not to make it a habit.If you’d like to dig deeper into the characteristics of different EV battery types, and there are several, we’ve got you covered here.But what about those two letters - DC, not to mention their related cousins - AC?If you were paying more attention than I was in high school physics you’ll know they stand for Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC).Without getting into the weeds on the differences, the main things you need to know are DC is high-voltage while AC is generally lower output as found in typical household three-pin outlets.  And rechargeable EV batteries can only store DC electricity, which means they need an onboard charger to convert AC to DC. It’s a long way to the top if you want to charge a car.Home or work charging is by far the most common means of juicing up an electric vehicle with AC the dominant form.The highest output you’ll find in a home charger currently in Australia is 22kW, which matches the AC capacity of the Porsche Taycan, its Audi e-tron GT corporate sibling and several others.This will require a three-phase upgrade, as will a slightly lesser 11kW charger, which is why many EV owners opt for a 7.2kW (single-phase) set-up. You’ll still need a registered sparky for the installation and charge times will be longer but you don’t run into the heat-related issues fast-DC charging brings, plus there’s less fuss and expense. And if you have solar and a storage battery, you're laughing.Or, simplest of all, use an adaptor cable that plugs straight into house power. Charging takes an age but that might be fine for you.There are a multitude of home wallbox-style chargers available. Even that massive hardware chain with the local primary school sausage sizzle out the front has multiple options available.You may have also noted council-provided AC chargers on a nearby telegraph pole. Free to use, they will range from 7.2 to 22kW output.The Australian Federal Government, as well as several state governments continue to invest in EV charging infrastructure, so the number of public chargers is set to continue growing steadily in years to come.  And it’s worth noting an EV can only take in as much energy as its AC/DC convertor will allow. Plug 22kW AC into a 7.2kW car and your maximum charge rate is… 7.2kW.When it comes to plugging in, that’s the process. Open the flap to the EV’s charge port, push the cable into the connector and press go on your charging device of choice.Only a few years ago there was VHS vs Betamax (for younger readers, they were competing video tape formats) style confusion over Type 2 and CHAdeMO connectors.Happily, the Type 2 style appears to have won the arm wrestle, which keeps things simple at home or when using a public charger.The car will indicate its battery’s state of charge as the electricity goes in, as will a readout on the charging cable, wall box or public pylon.Keep an eye on the number if you’re fast-charging but you can set-and-forget for a low-output overnight AC charge (potentially taking advantage of off-peak energy rates in the process). Simply switch off and uncouple when you’ve reached your desired level.To give you an example on time and charge rates, the pure-electric Renault Megane E-Tech is fitted with a 60kWh (kilowatt hour) lithium-ion battery, which Renault says will charge from 15-80 per cent, on a 130kW DC fast charger, in around 30 minutes.Switch to AC and the Megane’s 7.4kW capacity means you’re looking at a little over nine hours for a full (0-100 per cent) charge.   Using domestic 10-amp, single-phase power the wait time is 30.5 hours for a full charge.PHEVs are quicker to charge given their smaller batteries and ICE power onboard.   If you want to fast charge on a public DC pylon from providers like Chargefox and Evie Charging, one of the motoring clubs like RACV or NRMA or the Tesla Supercharger network, here’s how it goes.For reference, DC EV charge pylons in Australia will typically range from 50kW to 350kW output with a handful of 400kW Ampol Amplify sites now in place. Best to start by downloading the relevant app and setting up an account for the option that works best for you.Once that’s in place, using Evie as an example, the app has a location map showing where your nearest charging site is, how many plugs are available, $/kWh (dollars per kilowatt hour) rate, the maximum power of the charger and more.As you would at home, extract the (in this case, hefty) cable from the pylon, open the car’s charge port door and plug in. The pylon readout screen will tell you a connection has been made and encourage you to press start.A swipe card to use on the pylon’s payment mat is another option to get things underway.Once the charge has started the pylon will keep you updated on the rate of charge and the battery filling up can be monitored in the same way you would at home.Press stop when you’re ready, the charge will subside and the machine will allow you to take out the connector cable and replace the plug. Job done.And if you’re wondering how much it costs to charge your EV at home versus a public outlet, we’re recently done the arithmetic here.That’s about it. Good luck on your EV charging adventure.Drop questions in the comments section below. And EV old-hands, feel free to add your two bob’s worth in the comments, as well.

Many electric vehicles (EVs) are ridiculously rapid from a standstill but offer no emotion beyond being electric and fast in a straight line.However, one particular feature altered my perspective on this and how I engage with sporty EVs.This is the fake gear shifter. I experienced it for the first time in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N back in 2024 and felt so overwhelmed with all of the other new tech and customisation in the car that I didn’t get to properly test it out.However, I was recently handed the keys to an Ioniq 6 N and finally sunk my teeth into the simulated gear shifting, which Hyundai calls N e-Shift.Getting the boring stuff out of the way first, it essentially simulates an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It’ll replicate slight jerks when shifting gears and if you take control using the paddle shifters, it can bounce off the rev limiter.There are also numerous sound profiles you can select from, but my personal favourite is the classic one that simulates a combustion engine.It sounds comical when written down, but experiencing this first hand does dramatically change how you engage with the car.Rather than just planting the accelerator and silently getting to the speed limit, you get auditory and physical feedback that brings a smile to my face every time.It’s so thrilling watching the rev counter go up and to hear the ‘engine’ getting louder. Then it reaches the next level when it snaps into the next gear.It’s even fun just cruising around with the mode on as it’ll shuffle through the gears.One of the few things that get old in the Hyundai version of this technology is the idle sound. It can be a little drony, which grates after a while.I can see the irony in how these sensations mirror what’s already offered in internal combustion-powered sports cars, but every sporty EV needs a feature like this.Beyond Hyundai, a number of other carmakers already have technology that’s similar to this.Dodge introduced the so-called ‘Fratzonic Chambered’ exhaust on the electric Charger Daytona, which uses speakers and vibration motors to create a note that comes out of an exhaust pipe.Additionally, Porsche is now introducing simulated gear shifts and engine sounds in the Taycan and the new Cayenne Electric. The German carmaker had previously been against introducing this tech.

Another luxe Chinese SUV has the Range Rover in its sights. The IM LS9 Hyper is a high-end six-seater SUV from the MG-owning SAIC Motor, launching in the coming days. The LS9 Hyper is the high-performance grade of the standard flagship large SUV from IM, which has already been on sale in China for some time.IM (short for Intelligence in Motion) serves as a premium arm of MG in Australia with only hybrid and fully electric products.Currently it only sells the IM5 sedan and IM6 mid-size SUV Down Under, both as EVs.It seems unlikely the LS9 Hyper is an immediate prospect for Australia, as the flagship SUV is yet to be confirmed for our market.MG Australia's previous CEO Peter Ciao told CarsGuide all IM models are part of its global strategy, so there is potential for the LS9 in some form in the future. The brand has confirmed it will be expanding its IM range in Australia over the course of 2026.The LS9 Hyper joins the BYD Great Tang and GWM Wey V9X on a growing list of lavish large SUVs from Chinese brands.It is dimensionally similar to a long-wheelbase full-size Range Rover.It measures up at 5279mm long, 2000mm wide, 1806mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 3160mm.The car is powered by a range-extender hybrid set-up in line with many of its rivals. It consists of a 1.5-litre turbo-engine responsible for charging its lithium-ion battery, producing 114kW, and three electric motors.The front motor produces 160kW, while the two rear-mounted motors produce 195kW each, combining for a 550kW total.It is expected to be able to accelerate from 0-100km/h in around three seconds.The car rides on a monocoque chassis so it is tuned for comfort and driving dynamics rather than the more off-road focus of some of its contemporaries.It boasts both all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering to further enhance handling and manoeuvrability. The car is set out in a plush 2-2-2 configuration and the interior features a combined 27.1-inch digital driver display and central touchscreen as well as a 15.6-inch passenger display.The current LS9 starts from 346,900 yuan, which is roughly A$73,000, but expect a decent bump on that price for this range-topping Hyper variant.Stay tuned for more on the roll-out of IM products under the MG banner in Australia soon.

Suzuki has a new electric Kei Car on the horizon and it’s reportedly likely to go global.As reported by Autocar, this new electric Kei Car from the Japanese carmaker is set to launch in the UK in 2027.It’ll reportedly be priced from under £20,000 (~A$38,400) in the UK and will rival the Honda Super-One, along with the BYD Atto 1, Renault Twingo, Hyundai Inster and Renault 5 E-Tech, among others.At this stage it’s unclear whether this new Suzuki electric Kei Car will come to Australia, but right-hand drive production gives a local launch a head start.It’s likely this car will be a production version of the Vision e-Sky concept, which was revealed at the 2025 Tokyo motor show.The concept has a tall hatchback look and measures in at 3395mm long, 1475mm wide and 1625mm tall.No other details have been confirmed yet, but with this type of vehicle a 30kWh battery and around 200km of WLTP-claimed range is typical.Beyond the forthcoming Honda Super-One, no other electric Kei Car is not currently available in Australia.Mitsubishi did launch the i-MiEV in Australia in 2010 and it was one of the first electric vehicles (EVs) available locally. It was a modified version of the Mitsubishi i petrol-powered Kei Car.The Japanese carmaker also explored the possibility of introducing the eK X electric Kei Car, but it didn’t follow through as the changes required for Australian Design Rules (ADRs) would make it hard to retain an affordable price tag. It also would likely struggle to achieve a five-star ANCAP safety rating.Beyond the Japan-only e Every electric Kei-sized van, Suzuki currently only offers one other electric vehicle (EV), the e Vitara. It launched earlier this year and is a rival to the likes of the BYD Atto 2, Leapmotor B10, MG S5 EV and Jaecoo J5 EV. Front- and all-wheel drive variants are on offer and pricing starts at $46,990 drive-away.The Japanese carmaker is reportedly going to launch a third EV in 2029. It will likely sit between the e Vitara and the production version of the Vision e-Sky concept.“It most definitely won't be an electric Swift,” said Suzuki Great Britain and Ireland Director Automobile David Kateley to Autocar.No other details about this second forthcoming EV have been confirmed yet.

Key details of XPeng’s ongoing legal troubles in Australia have been exposed. The brand is currently defending allegations of breaching its agreement with estranged Australian distributor True EV.The Federal Court of Australia has emphatically denied True EV’s interlocutory injunction application to prevent XPeng from establishing a factory-backed operation in Australia.True EV was seeking to restrain XPeng from distributing or servicing cars, accessories and parts under its own name in Australia.The trial will get underway in October with run time estimates ranging from five to 15 days. “The result is that XPeng’s brand and entry into the Australian market for electronic vehicles appears to be in a state of considerable dysfunction,” justice Jackman said. “There is no cogent basis to indicate that this state of affairs will change if True EV remains XPeng’s exclusive distributor.”True EV failed to make the first of two security costs payments for the proceedings totalling $1,256,860 that was due to be paid by 31 May 2026 on time.The brand attempted to make a grand entrance into the Australian market, including the acquisition of a standout showroom situated near Sydney Airport. Such theatrics flattered to deceive, with delayed launches and limited sales defining a turbulent Australian introduction.Court documents have revealed XPeng gave True EV notice to terminate its exclusive distributor rights and install a new operation on 1 January 2026. “XPeng has formed the view that the sales and service network will function much better with XPeng Motors Australia Pty Limited also distributing XPeng vehicles,” an excerpt from the contract stated in the judgment read.The notice stated that this request did not terminate True EV’s right to distribute XPeng vehicles.The distribution arm of True EV went into external administration in March 2026. A spokesperson for the distributor told CarsGuide earlier this year this concerned appointed receivers from financiers Helios for 197 cars. The company remains in external administration, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).XPeng appointed True EV as its exclusive distributor in 2024 for a five-year period, with the prospect of a further extension. True EV commenced legal proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against XPeng in March.True EV claims XPeng’s decision to change the distribution model constitutes early termination and is thus compensable. It further claims it is entitled to a reasonable opportunity to make a return on its investment. XPeng exposed key details of its relationship with True EV in its submissions relating to the defunct interlocutory injunction. The brand said True EV has ordered relatively few vehicles and only a modest fraction of the order targets. True EV has been largely unable to place and proceed with orders on the payment terms specified in the distributor agreement. True EV ordered and paid for less than a third of the obligatory orders targets.It has sought to deal with this by pressuring XPeng to process orders on payment terms requiring XPeng to bear payments risks not required of it under the contract.True EV has not proceeded with any new vehicle order in over 12 months, according to XPeng.XPeng also stated it could have lost up to $14.5 million in Australian operation set-up costs if the interlocutory injunction were to be enforced. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported earlier this month customers who purchased XPeng cars earlier this year haven't received $5000 cashback offers promised by the True EV operation.XPeng Australia is pushing on in the meantime with the launch of an updated version of its G6 electric mid-size SUV.CarsGuide has contacted True EV for comment, but has yet to receive a response.A spokesperson for XPeng Australia said the brand is committed to resolving issues affecting customers who purchased XPeng vehicles through True EV. "We recognise the frustration and inconvenience this has caused and are committed to putting things right," they said."That’s why we have established a dedicated customer-care channel and a review process which has already resolved some customer issues and is expediting others."

A new Chinese electric commercial van brand has launched in Australia and its first model is a rival to the likes of Ford E-Transit Custom, Farizon Supervan and LDV eDeliver 7, among others.Cavan is a sub-brand of Foton globally but in Australia it’s being distributed by a different company, meaning a different dealer and service network. Foton is distributed by Inchcape in Australia.There are three versions of the Cavan C1 at launch with differing wheelbase lengths and heights. There is also a promotional pricing offer on all trim levels.The entry-level C1 is $44,990 drive-away, the C1 Plus is $47,990 drive-away and the C1 Max $48,990 drive-away.It’s unclear what the pricing will change to after the promotional offer ends.For now this firmly makes the Cavan C1 the most affordable electric van in Australia. This title was previously held by the Farizon V7E.It’s even more affordable than many diesel-powered vans like the LDV Deliver 7, Hyundai Staria Load, Fiat Scudo, Peugeot Expert and Toyota HiAce, among others.All versions of the C1 are powered by a single, front-mounted electric motor that produces 125kW and 210Nm. Top speed is 120km/h.The electric motor in the entry-level C1 is fed by a 50.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack sourced from CATL. This allows for a claimed range of up to 270km, according to lenient WLTC testing.Both the C1 Plus and C1 Max have a larger 66.7kWh lithium ion battery pack sourced from CATL. Claimed range is up to 325km and 333km, respectively, according to lenient WLTC testing.The entry-level C1 measures in at 4885mm long, 1810mm wide and 1960mm tall, with a 3100mm wheelbase. It offers 6.6 cubic metres of cargo volume and has a 1000kg payload.The C1 Plus is 300mm longer at 5185mm long and has a 3400mm wheelbase. It offers 7.4 cubic metres of cargo volume and has a 1200kg payload.The top-spec C1 Max is the same length but has a 200mm higher roof. It’s 2160mm tall. It offers 8.4 cubic metres of cargo volume and has a 1200kg payload.All versions of the C1 have a three-seat bench, dual sliding side doors, as well as rear barn doors.There are LED headlights, 16-inch wheels with hub caps, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.8-inch touchscreen multimedia system, climate control, exterior and interior vehicle-to-load (V2L) ports, as well as a heated driver’s seat.On the safety front there are two airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, as well as a surround-view camera.Cavan Australia offers differing warranty durations depending on the component type. The body and chassis is covered for up to three years or 100,000km, the electric motor and controller is covered for up to five years or 200,000km, and the high-voltage battery is covered for up to eight years or 400,000km.Logbook servicing is free for up to three years or 100,000km. There’s also three years of complimentary roadside assistance.As it currently stands, there is only one Cavan dealer in Australia. It’s located in Mitcham, which is in Melbourne’s east.

Tesla is trying to provide better value for Model Y and Model 3 drivers in Australia.The brand has introduced guaranteed future value loans for new cars.This allows prospective buyers to lock in a guaranteed minimum future value to reduce monthly repayments.Customers can choose to pay a predetermined amount to keep the car or upgrade to a new model at the end of the loan period.Tesla said this will minimise the unexpected depreciation usually attached when selling a previously new car.New cars depreciate by a significant portion of the purchase price over the first few years of ownership, generally, and EVs have attracted a higher rate of depreciation than other cars.Tesla said that by deferring a portion of the car’s cost to the guaranteed future value, monthly payments will be cheaper than traditional loans.The car must be well looked after and comply with wear and tear guidelines, as well as meet the agreed kilometre usage in order to be eligible for the deal.Car leasing company Driva is facilitating the scheme, with the initiative being extended to rideshare later this month.The Tesla Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan are both eligible for the deal.The Model Y starts from $58,900, before on-road costs, with prices ranging up to $89,400 for the Performance grade.Meanwhile, the Model 3 starts from $54,900, but the top grade costs a minimum of $80,900.The Model Y was the best-selling car in Australia in June, producing the best sales month since the Holden Commodore in the early 2000s.Tesla introduced a six-seater variant of the SUV earlier this year, the Model Y L, which it said has been a strong seller.Electric vehicles sales continue to increase in Australia in light of their increased affordability and skyrocketing fuel prices.

Geely’s new model roll-out in Australia continues to gather pace with the formal introduction of the Chinese maker’s pure-electric EX2 city car, priced and specified to challenge the recently introduced BYD Atto 1.Offered in two grades, the Complete at $26,490, before on-road costs and Inspire at $30,990 before on-roads, the new five-door hatch is scheduled to arrive in dealerships late this month.The Complete is powered by a rear-mounted 60kW/150Nm electric motor fed by a 35.3kWh LFP battery for a relatively modest WLTP range of 252km, while the Inspire ups motor outputs to 85kW/150Nm with a 47.1kWh LFP battery extending range to 345km (WLTP). Maximum DC charging speed is 60kW for the Complete and 80kW on the Inspire with AC rated at 6.0kW for both.Geely has already claimed the EX2 as the world’s best selling small EV and China’s top-seller domestically in 2025 and said a pre-release dealer roadshow has been “generating significant expressions of interest and pre-orders” here.Underpinned by the same Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform as the Geely EX5 EV SUV and larger Starray EM-i PHEV SUV, the EX2 is just over 4.1m long, 1.8m wide and a bit less than 1.6m tall with a 2650mm wheelbase.Suspension is a strut front, multi-link rear set-up tuned “in collaboration with Geely Technology Europe (formerly Lotus Tech Innovation Centre GmbH) to better meet the preferences of European and Australian drivers.”So, not a specific Aussie calibration, but Geely is keen to emphasise the multi-link rear end’s superiority over the torsion beam arrangement more commonly found in this type of compact car. Turning circle is a usefully tight 9.9 metres.The EX2’s compact dimensions put it in light EV territory with the BYD Atto 1 (from $23,990), while taking pot shots at small EVs like the BYD Dolphin (from $29,990) and GAC Aion UT (from $31,990) - all prices before on-road costs.  Both grades feature a 14.6-inch central multimedia touchscreen (with built-in nav), an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and power front seats as well as LED head and tail-lights, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.Audio is a four-speaker system and the 16-inch wheels are steel on the Complete, with a six-speaker stereo, alloy rims, a power tailgate, wireless phone charging, heated front seats and 256-colour ambient lighting added to the top-spec Inspire.Geely Connected Services will be active from August for the Geely EX2, with access included for 24 months and an updated Geely App will provide remote access to functions including door and window control, climate control, vehicle status and scheduled charging.Able to seat five, the EX2’s compact power unit makes room for a generous 375-litre boot, plus there’s a 70L frunk, 28L of under-seat storage and a 10L ‘drawer-style’ glove box.Despite the car’s diminutive size active (crash-avoidance) safety includes Auto Emergency Braking (AEB), front and rear collision warning, front and rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, driver monitoring, adaptive cruise control, Auto Lane Change Assist (ALC) and more with a 360-degree camera view standard on the Inspire.An EX2 limited time launch package (July 12 to August 31, 2026) includes a finance offer, free 7.0kW home EV charger and premium paint upgrade.2027 Geely EX2 pricing