Geely EX5 News

BYD has continued its strong safety record in Australia with a five-star ANCAP rating for the electric Sealion 7 SUV, while newcomer Geely has also achieved top marks for its new EX5.The latest result means BYD’s entire Australian line-up, which includes the plug-in hybrid Shark 6, Sealion 6 and electric Seal, Dolphin and Atto 3 models, now carries the benchmark safety score.ANCAP, Australia’s peak vehicle safety testing body, noted the Sealion 7’s strong safety performance across all four key categories.Most notable was its performance in Child Occupant Protection, with the Sealion 7 achieving full marks in the frontal offset and side impact tests using six-year-old and 10-year-old dummies.Full marks were awarded in Adult Occupant Protection tests, such as the side impact, oblique pole and far side impact tests.ANCAP noted “weak” chest protection for the rear adult passenger’s chest in the full width test, suggesting improvements on future cars are needed.High scores were also awarded for the Sealion 7’s performance in autonomous emergency braking (AEB) tests with a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist, and other vehicles, contributing to strong scores for the Vulnerable Road User Protection and Safety Assist categories.The Geely EX5 was commended for its ability to avoid incidents in tests on its advanced driver assist systems, particularly in the lane support and car-to-motorcyle tests, where it received full marks.Physical crash testing also saw strong results, with full marks awarded in the side impact, whiplash and far side tests.ANCAP noted several welds around the car’s A-pillar became detached in the frontal offset test, causing a deduction in points. However, more severe testing didn’t cause any further structural damage.As with the Sealion 7, the EX5 performed strongly in Child Occupant Protection tests using six-year-old and 10-year-old dummies, while protection of the rear adult passenger’s chest was similarly rated as “weak” in the full width frontal test.Overall, ANCAP CEO Carla Hoorweg said it was refreshing to see electric vehicles performing strongly in crash testing.“As electrified vehicles continue to advance technologically, it’s encouraging to see equal investment in safety, ensuring that innovation and the protection of drivers, passengers and families go hand in hand,” said Hoorweg.On the Geely EX5’s performance, Hoorweg added: “Geely has made a confident entrance into the Australian and New Zealand markets with the Geely EX5, landing a five-star result right out of the gate.“The Geely EX5 delivers good overall safety performance and sets a benchmark for Geely’s local presence.”Both the BYD Sealion 7 and Geely EX5 are shaping up as two of the Tesla Model Y's biggest rivals in Australia to date, with each brand offloading 730 and 188 units as of March 2025, respectively, since their arrivals on the Australian market earlier this year.Check out the full details of both the BYD Sealion 7 and Geely EX5’s safety tests on the ANCAP website.

Chinese auto giant Geely has made a statement with the pricing of the EX5 in Australia, with the brand coming under even the boldest predictions in an effort to attract customers to the new electric mid-size SUV.

A new electric car price war is brewing. In the past few months several new sharply priced mid-size electric SUVs have lobbed onto the Australian market.

Chinese auto giant Geely might only be about to launch its first model here, but the brand has some mighty big aspirations, targeting a spot in Australia's top 10 automotive brands.Geely is the parent company of Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr and Lotus, but said it won't be combining the figures from all five brands to hit its lofty target. Instead, it said it will get there all by itself.Based on last year's results, that would mean Geely would need to sell in excess of 40,000 vehicles, with GWM (42,782), Nissan (45,284) and Isuzu (48,172) finishing tenth, ninth and eighth respectively.That's the word from local Geely CEO Li Lei, who – at the launch of the EX5 electric SUV – told CarsGuide that a top 10 finish was " very normal" for Geely."As a Chinese brand, there are always ambitious targets. We are moving very fast, and of course I have my KPIs. But the most important thing for me is to take care of our customers and partners," Mr Lei said."Geely is one of the leading OEM in the world, so to become the top 10 is something very normal to us. We are focusing on the customers, and that will bring a good result."Geely is a massive and mainstream brand. It's a volume brand."First to arrive will be the EX5, with preview drives now complete. The electric mid-size electric SUV will arrive in two trim levels, the Complete and the Inspire, and while pricing specifics are yet to be confirmed, the brand has said the range will span $49k to $55k.Both are a single motor, front-wheel drive setup, good for 160kW and 320Nm. They both also share Geely’s “Short Blade Battery” – a 60.22kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate unit, which is enough to deliver between 410kms and 430kms of range.The brand has yet to detail what models might follow the EX5, but has access to a range of EVs and plug-in hybrids globally.

Chinese auto giant Geely has revealed that it has extensively tested its new electric EX5 SUV in Australia to develop suspension for local conditions ahead of the vehicle’s launch this year.The revelation is an insight into just how serious the car manufacturer is taking its brand launch in Australia with the EX5 being its first model to come here.Head of Geely Auto Australia Li Lei said the company has an understanding of what Australian consumers want in a vehicle.“Geely is extremely proud of the work the Australian team has done to make the Geely EX5 fit-for-purpose for the local market,” he said. “We now have a great understanding of what Australian car consumers need in a vehicle, how they use it and what features they love,” said Lei. “We wanted to ensure the car offered a great experience for Australians and these adjustments will deliver a smoother ride over rough surfaces, improved stability for long-distance journeys, and the durability to handle variable loads — all while maintaining the comfort, confidence and reliability consumers expect." Car makers such as Ford and Toyota have calibrated suspension for Australian conditions for decades and the use of local engineering teams to ensure vehicles are adapted to our varying roads has been one of the secrets to the success of brands such as Kia and Hyundai. Geely doing the same signals the car maker is gearing up to be competitive against these brands.The EX5 could be the sharpest weapon in Geely’s armoury, too. At 4615mm long the EX5 is the same size as Toyota’s RAV4 and with a similar price tag, expected to be between $49,000-$55,000. The difference is that the EX5 is electric while the RAV4 is a petrol-hybrid.Not only will that allow the EX5 to compete with the RAV4 and other combustion powered mid-sized SUVs such as the Kia Sportage and Subaru Forester, but it will also be able to rival electric SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y and Leapmotor C10.  “The beauty of this car is that it can compete. It’s an SUV, we’re not compartmentalising ourselves into the battery electric vehicle (BEV) space. We’re expecting people from legacy brands to come and look at this vehicle as well,” a Geely spokesperson told CarsGuide recently.The EX5 will offer a front mounted motor producing 160kW and 320Nm, and offer a range of up to 430km.Australia has seen electric vehicles become more mainstream over the past two years. Chinese brands such as BYD, MG, Leapmotor, Deepal, Zeekr, Smart have warmed the local market up to new names and tech and won over many Australians, priming the market for Geely, which is expected to  make a major impact on our automotive landscape.  

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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.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.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.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).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.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.

Geely is gearing up to launch its first electric car in Australia. 

It's official: Geely has announced its arrival into the Australian market, starting with an electric mid-size SUV.