Driving range boost for popular electric SUV

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The Geely EX5 electric medium SUV has been updated for 2026, with a larger 68.4kWh battery — up from 60.2kWh — and $1000 price increase. 

As a result of the larger battery, the Geely EX5’s driving range improves.  The entry Complete is now capable of 475km (up 45km), while the top-spec Inspire musters 450km (up 40km). Both figures are WLTP.

The improvement won’t come for free — each model increases in price by $1000, now starting at $41,990 for Complete and $45,990 for Inspire, before on-road costs.

The updated Geely EX5 is arriving in dealerships now. 

Despite the price increase, the Geely EX5 remains $10,000 cheaper than segment leading midsize EVs such as the Tesla Model Y (from $58,900) and BYD Sealion 7 (from $54,990).

The Model Y RWD features a 60.0kWh battery and 466km driving range, while Sealion 7 Premium features a 82.6kWh battery and 482km range. Both rivals are rear-wheel drive, while EX5 sends an unchanged 160kW/320Nm to its front wheels. 

Aside from a larger battery, the Geely EX5 also picks up a standard-fit cargo blind and Mode 2 EV charging cable for charging the car on a three-pin socket.

The peak DC charge power remains 100kW, though Geely has not confirmed how long it will take to charge the new EX5 from 10-80 percent. It was previously around 35 minutes. 

The introductory EX5 Complete features:

• Cargo blind
• Mode 2 charge cable
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Full LED exterior lighting, auto highbeam
• Rear parking sensors
• Keyless entry
• Tilt and telescope steering wheel
• Wireless charging pad
• 15.4-inch touchscreen with navigation
• 10.2-inch digital driver’s display
• Artificial leather upholstery
• Heated and six-way power-adjust driver’s seat
• Six-speaker sound system

The range topping EX5 Inspire adds:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Power tailgate
• Front parking sensors
• Illuminated vanity mirrors
• 256-colour ambient lighting
• Climate control
• Driver’s seat memory; legrest for front passenger
• Front seat ventilation and massage function
• 1000-watt, 16-speaker sound system
• Heads-up display

Dimensions for the EX5 remain unchanged at 4615mm long, 1901mm wide, and 1670mm tall, driving on a 2750mm wheelbase. 

Geely continues to offer a seven year / unlimited kilometre warranty for its vehicles, with a separate eight year / unlimited kilometre warranty for its high voltage batteries. Up to seven years of roadside assistance is offered provided the vehicle is serviced adequately by a Geely dealership. 

The Geely EX5 generated an impressive 3944 total vehicle sales in 2025, with the model debuting in mid-March. This year, the EX5 has so far shifted 415 units to January, 2026. 

Geely EX5 2026: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Complete: $41,990 (+$1,000)
• Inspire: $45,990 (+$1,000)