Geely is poised to make a significant entry into the electric vehicle market with the launch of its 2025 EX5 electric family SUV. This new model, designed to rival the popular Tesla Model Y, will be available in two distinct trims: the Complete and the Inspire. While final pricing details are yet to be released, Geely Australia has indicated that the EX5 will be competitively priced within its segment. The official announcement regarding pricing is anticipated closer to the vehicle's local launch later this month.
The EX5's dimensions place it squarely in competition with other Chinese-built electric SUVs like the Leapmotor C10, Deepal S07, and Kia EV5, as well as the Tesla Model Y. Measuring 4615mm in length, 1901mm in width, and 1670mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2750mm, the EX5 offers ample interior space for families.
The base model, the Complete, comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of standard features. These include 18-inch wheels, energy-efficient LED exterior lighting, an active grille for optimized aerodynamics, convenient roof rails, sleek flush-fitting door handles, rear privacy glass, a wireless smartphone charger, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and automatic wipers. Inside the cabin, occupants will enjoy power-adjustable and heated front seats. The technological centerpiece of the interior is a 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen featuring integrated satellite navigation and continuous connectivity. A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster provides the driver with essential vehicle information.
Safety is a paramount concern for Geely, and the EX5 reflects this with a robust suite of safety features. Both trims come standard with seven airbags, rear parking sensors, a surround-view monitor for enhanced visibility, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) for collision mitigation, hill-descent control for safe navigation on slopes, adaptive cruise control for maintaining a safe following distance, front and rear cross-traffic alerts to prevent accidents at intersections, lane-keep assist to prevent unintentional lane departures, traffic sign information recognition, a door open warning system, lane-change assist, blind-spot monitoring, and a driver fatigue monitor to ensure driver alertness.
The Inspire trim level builds upon the Complete's offerings with a range of premium enhancements. These include a panoramic sunroof, larger 19-inch wheels, a powered tailgate for added convenience, an upgraded surround-view monitor, ambient interior lighting for a more refined atmosphere, cooled front seats for enhanced comfort, driver-seat memory for personalized settings, front parking sensors, massaging front seats for a luxurious experience, a 16-speaker premium sound system for immersive audio, and a 13.4-inch head-up display that projects key information onto the windshield. Both the Complete and Inspire trims support 100kW DC fast charging, significantly reducing charging times, and also feature vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities, allowing the vehicle's battery to power external devices.
Both versions of the EX5 utilize a single electric motor driving the front wheels, producing 214 hp and 320Nm of torque. Power is supplied by a 60.22kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. The Complete trim achieves a slightly longer driving range of 430km, while the Inspire offers 410km on a single charge. There is also a minor performance difference: the Complete accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in a claimed 6.7 seconds, slightly faster than the Inspire's 6.9-second time.
The pricing of the Geely EX5 will be a key factor in its market success. Currently, the Leapmotor C10 is the most affordable competitor in this class, starting at $45,888 before on-road costs. Other competitors include the Deepal S07, priced from $53,900, the Kia EV5, starting at $56,770, and the recently updated Tesla Model Y, which begins at $63,400. Geely’s competitive pricing strategy will be crucial to its ability to capture market share in this increasingly crowded electric SUV segment.