How much is the Geely EX5 in Australia?

The EX5 Complete is $41,990 and the Inspire $45,990 before on-road costs, as of October 2026. Both rose $1,000 in March 2026 when the bigger battery arrived. CarExpert estimates the Complete at roughly $45,000 to $46,000 drive-away in Sydney. Dealers do discount, particularly on demonstrators and outgoing stock.

What is the range of the Geely EX5?

WLTP range is 475 km for the Complete and 450 km for the Inspire, from a 68.39 kWh LFP battery. The Inspire goes less far because of its larger 19-inch wheels and extra weight. At 110 km/h with air conditioning running, plan on roughly 355 to 405 km in the Complete.

Does the Geely EX5 have V2L and can it tow?

It has V2L as standard, rated at 3.3 kW, enough for a kettle or camping gear, plus 6 kW vehicle-to-vehicle charging. It can't tow. Cars on sale now are rated at zero kilograms. A 750 kg braked variant has been filed with the federal regulator, but Geely hasn't priced or dated it.

What warranty does the Geely EX5 have?

Private buyers get seven years with unlimited kilometres on the car and eight years with unlimited kilometres on the battery, which Geely repairs or replaces if capacity drops below 70 percent. Commercial use, including rideshare, is capped at 150,000 km. Roadside assist extends to seven years with Geely servicing.

Geely EX5 Review Australia 2026

Q: Is the Geely EX5 safe?

Yes. ANCAP awarded it five stars in 2025, with 86 percent for adult occupant protection, 87 percent for child occupants, 83 percent for vulnerable road users and 85 percent for safety assist. ANCAP noted some welds at the A-pillar base came loose in the frontal offset test.

The Geely EX5 costs $41,990 for the Complete and $45,990 for the Inspire before on-road costs, as of October 2026. Geely EX5 review Australia verdict: it’s the best-value family electric SUV on sale, with a 475 km WLTP range, a five-star ANCAP rating and a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty for less than a base Tesla Model 3. The catches are a soft, floaty ride, fiddly software and driver-assist systems that nag. Buy the Inspire if you can stretch to it.

Buyers have noticed. The EX5 sold 12,745 units in the first nine months of 2026, and in September it was the third best-selling electric car in Australia behind the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 (VFACTS and EV Council data compiled by The Driven, October 2026). Geely opened its 100th Australian dealership in October 2026, only 18 months after launching here with 22.

This review draws on Geely Australia’s specifications, the ANCAP report, road tests from CarExpert, The Driven and Zecar, and what owners report after living with the car. It answers the questions shoppers keep asking. Is the cheaper Complete enough? How does it stack up against a Model 3? And is Geely’s near-zero finance deal as good as it looks? For the wider market, start at our electric vehicles hub.

Geely EX5 review Australia: prices and specs

Two grades are sold, both front-wheel drive with the same 160 kW motor and 68.39 kWh battery. The battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in Geely’s Short Blade format. LFP is a lithium-ion chemistry that tolerates daily charging to 100 percent and has a long cycle life, trading away a little energy density.

Spec	Complete	Inspire
Price (before on-roads)	$41,990	$45,990
Battery	68.39 kWh LFP	68.39 kWh LFP
WLTP range	475 km	450 km
WLTP consumption	16.0 kWh/100 km	16.9 kWh/100 km
Power / torque	160 kW / 320 Nm	160 kW / 320 Nm
0-100 km/h	7.4 sec	7.6 sec
Max DC charging	100 kW	100 kW
DC 30-80%	~20 min	~20 min
On-board AC charger	11 kW, three phase	11 kW, three phase
V2L / V2V	3.3 kW / 6 kW	3.3 kW / 6 kW
Wheels	18-inch	19-inch
Ground clearance	148 mm	168 mm
Boot (above floor + underfloor)	302 L + 108 L	302 L + 108 L
Braked towing	Not rated	Not rated

Sources: Geely Australia EX5, read October 2026; CarExpert pricing and specifications (2 March 2026); V2L and V2V from CarExpert’s review (August 2026); towing from Zecar (September 2026).

The current car is the March 2026 update, which swapped the original 60.22 kWh battery for the 68.39 kWh pack. Range rose by 45 km on the Complete and 40 km on the Inspire, and prices rose $1,000. The heavier battery cost some pace: the Complete’s 0-100 km/h time went from 6.9 to 7.4 seconds. Dealer stock is now badged MY27, and CarExpert lists it at the same prices and specifications.

Both grades sit far below the $91,661 threshold for the ATO’s electric car FBT exemption for 2026-27, so either works on a novated lease.

Complete or Inspire: which to buy

Owners overwhelmingly say spend the extra $4,000 on the Inspire. It’s the most consistent piece of advice in buyer discussions about this car, and the equipment list backs it up.

The Complete isn’t bare. It has heated front seats, a 15.4-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heat pump for the climate control, rear air vents, and V2L. The Inspire adds a 13.4-inch head-up display, ventilated front seats with a six-mode massage function, a power leg rest for the front passenger, a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, front parking sensors, and a 16-speaker, 1,000-watt sound system in place of six speakers.

The head-up display matters more than it sounds. Some taller owners report that the steering wheel blocks part of the small instrument screen, so the speed reading on the HUD becomes the main one they use. Sit in a Complete at your normal driving position before you sign.

The Complete does have two genuine advantages. It goes 25 km further on the WLTP test because of its smaller wheels and lower weight, and it’s a little quicker. If range per dollar is the whole brief, it’s the better buy. For most families, the Inspire’s comfort features are worth more than 25 km.

Range and running costs

The EX5 covers about 355 to 405 km at highway speed in the Complete, and close to its WLTP figure around town. Most families will charge once or twice a week.

CarExpert’s August 2026 test of the Inspire returned 15.6 kWh per 100 km, slightly better than the official figure. Drive recorded 14.1 kWh per 100 km in a mostly urban week. At 110 km/h with air conditioning on, EVs typically deliver 75 to 85 percent of their WLTP range.

Driving	Complete	Inspire
WLTP claim	475 km	450 km
Highway at 110 km/h (75-85%)	~355-405 km	~340-380 km
CarExpert test consumption (Aug 2026)	Not tested	15.6 kWh/100 km
Suburban driving	Close to WLTP	Close to WLTP

Running costs are low. At 30 cents per kWh and the official consumption figures, the Complete costs about $4.80 per 100 km and the Inspire about $5.07. Over 15,000 km a year, that’s roughly $720 and $760. Charge on an overnight EV tariff and you can roughly halve those numbers. Our EV charging cost calculator works it out for your tariff.

Charging at home and on the road

Charging is the EX5’s middling point. A 100 kW DC peak is adequate rather than quick, and Geely quotes about 20 minutes for 30 to 80 percent. That makes a road-trip stop a meal break rather than a toilet break. Rivals built on 800-volt platforms, like the XPeng G6, charge several times faster. Our Geely EX5 vs XPeng G6 comparison puts a dollar figure on that gap.

Home charging is better. The on-board charger (OBC) is the part inside the car that converts AC power from your wall into DC for the battery, and it caps how fast any home charger can work. The Australian EX5 has an 11 kW OBC on three-phase power, confirmed on Geely Australia’s site. A Mode 2 portable charging cable is now standard, so you can top up from a powerpoint on day one.

Most homes are single-phase, and a 7 kW wallbox fills the battery overnight. Geely gave away a 7 kW single-phase charger with earlier 2026 offers, which suggests that’s what most buyers install. Our best home EV charger guide covers what to buy.

V2L is standard. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) means the car’s battery can power appliances through an adapter, and the EX5 supplies 3.3 kW, enough for a kettle, a fridge or power tools. That’s a point in its favour against the Model 3, where Tesla’s Powershare adapter costs extra.

What reviewers and owners liked and disliked

Reviewers and owners agree the EX5 is a comfortable, well-finished car for the money with rough software edges. CarExpert called it sensational value in its August 2026 review.

The good. Interior quality is the standout. Owners who have both an EX5 and a Tesla often say the Geely’s cabin feels more upmarket. The cabin is quiet, the rear seats recline and fold flat, and the infotainment screen is quick and sharp. Physical buttons for the front seat adjustment are a small thing buyers notice. Owners with two child seats in the back say the space suits a young family better than a Model 3.

The not so good. CarExpert found the suspension too soft and bouncy on uneven roads, the steering vague, and the front tyres quick to spin under hard acceleration. The driver-assist systems annoy reviewers and owners alike. In CarExpert’s test, speed limit assist misread an off-ramp sign and slowed the car to 60 km/h on a highway. The overspeed chime is hard to silence, and the driver monitoring camera flagged yawns as drowsiness. Most controls live in the touchscreen, including the headlights, with only four physical climate buttons.

Software is the weakness owners mention most. People coming from a Tesla describe the EX5’s interface as clunky by comparison. Several still prefer the Geely overall. The boot is the other compromise. At 302 litres above the floor plus a 108-litre underfloor well, it trails most rivals, and there’s no front boot or spare tyre.

Safety, warranty, servicing and insurance

The EX5 holds a five-star ANCAP rating from 2025, valid until December 2031. It scored 86 percent for adult occupant protection, 87 percent for child occupants, 83 percent for vulnerable road users and 85 percent for safety assist (ANCAP, 2025). ANCAP noted that some welds at the base of the A-pillar came loose in the frontal offset test, and that the child presence detection system scored zero against its requirements.

Geely’s warranty is among the best in the market. Private buyers get seven years with unlimited kilometres on the vehicle and eight years with unlimited kilometres on the battery, with repair or replacement if capacity falls below 70 percent. Commercial and rideshare use is capped at 150,000 km for both. Our EV battery warranty guide compares brands.

Servicing is due every 12 months or 20,000 km. Seven years of capped-price servicing totals $2,052, according to CarExpert (March 2026). Roadside assist starts at 12 months and extends up to seven years if you service with a Geely dealer.

Insurance is a hidden saving. CHOICE’s analysis of January 2026 quotes put Geely as the cheapest new EV brand to insure in Australia, averaging $1,622 a year for comprehensive cover, against $2,985 for Tesla and $2,440 across all new EVs (CHOICE, 2026). Your quote will vary, so get one for each car on your shortlist. Our EV insurance cost guide explains what drives premiums.

Low-rate finance vs a novated lease

Geely’s current deal is 0.68 percent comparison-rate finance with no deposit, on a 36-month term only. Finance must be approved by 30 November 2026 and settled by 8 December, per Geely Australia’s offer terms. The terms exclude balloon payments and fleet, government and rental buyers, and allow a dealer origination fee of up to $1,495.

Near-zero finance is valuable, but a three-year term with no balloon means high repayments. On a $46,000 drive-away Complete, you’d repay close to $1,290 a month before the origination fee. Geely offers novated lease buyers 6 percent off instead on cars delivered in November 2026 through an approved fleet manager, and the two can’t normally be combined.

Which is better depends on your taxable income. Owners in buyer discussions split on this. For salaried buyers in higher tax brackets, the FBT exemption on a novated lease usually saves more than near-zero interest. For lower incomes, or buyers without an employer that offers salary packaging, the 0.68 percent loan is hard to beat. Run both through the novated lease calculator before choosing.

Geely EX5 vs Tesla Model 3 and BYD Atto 3

The EX5 undercuts a base Model 3 by almost $4,000 and matches the Atto 3 Evo Dynamic on price while going further. Watch the price basis below, because all three are quoted before on-road costs.

Model	Price before on-roads (2026)	Body	WLTP range	Warranty (vehicle)
Geely EX5 Complete	$41,990	SUV	475 km	7 yr / unlimited km
Geely EX5 Inspire	$45,990	SUV	450 km	7 yr / unlimited km
Tesla Model 3 RWD	$45,900	Sedan	572 km	4 yr / 80,000 km
BYD Atto 3 Evo Dynamic	$41,990	SUV	420 km	6 yr / 150,000 km
XPeng G6 Standard Range	$51,800	SUV	480 km	7 yr / unlimited km

Prices and specs from manufacturer sites as compiled in our Model 3 review (October 2026), Atto 3 Evo review (September 2026) and EX5 vs G6 comparison (August 2026).

The Model 3 is the obvious cross-shop, and the two cars could hardly be more different. The Tesla is a firm, efficient sedan with class-leading software and the Supercharger network. The EX5 is a soft family SUV with better equipment, more rear space, higher seating and cheaper insurance. Ground clearance also differs. The Model 3 sits low, which bothers some buyers with steep driveways. Read our Tesla Model 3 review for its side of the argument.

Against BYD, the Geely EX5 vs BYD Atto 3 comparison covers the details. The short version: the EX5 has more range and a longer warranty for the same money, and the Atto 3 Evo can tow up to 750 kg. The EV compare tool lines any of these up side by side, and the EX5 Inspire product page has the full spec sheet.

Who should buy the Geely EX5

Buy the EX5 Inspire if you want a comfortable family SUV with premium features, you charge at home, and you mostly drive within 350 km of it. It’s the pick for young families on a budget around $50,000 drive-away.

Consider the Complete if range per dollar matters more than comfort features, and you’ve confirmed the instrument screen is visible from your driving position.

Look elsewhere if you tow, do frequent long-distance trips, or care about sharp handling and polished software. A Model 3 or Model Y suits keen drivers better, an XPeng G6 charges far faster, and the Atto 3 Evo can tow a small trailer. If the 750 kg towing variant matters to you, wait until Geely confirms a price and date.

Geely EX5 Review Australia 2026: Sensational Value, Soft Edges