Geely EX5 Inspire Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2025 – 2026FBT exemptV2L
- Usable Battery
- 60.2kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 100kW
- 10–80% Time
- 30min
The Geely EX5 Inspire charges at up to 100 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 30 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 9.1 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 60.2 kWh LFP battery.
Geely EX5 Inspire Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 60.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Front) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 9.1 hrs |
| Efficiency | 147 Wh/km |
The Geely EX5 Inspire uses a 60.2 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Geely's advice.
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Geely EX5 Inspire Charging Times
Geely EX5 Inspire Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 100 kW |
How Long Does a Geely EX5 Inspire Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 27.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 16 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 17.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 24 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 9.1 hrs (0 to 100%) | 48 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 5.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 75 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 53 min (10 to 80%) | 81 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 84.3 kW | 30 min (10 to 80%) | 143 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Geely EX5 Inspire
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Geely EX5 Inspire. It charges the battery from empty to full in 9.1 hrs and adds about 48 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Geely EX5 Inspire's full AC speed and charges it in 5.8 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 9.1 hrs | 5.8 hrs |
| Range per hour | 48 km | 75 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Geely EX5 Inspire Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Geely EX5 Inspire normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 27.7 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 9.1 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Geely EX5 Inspire?
A full charge costs $4.21 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $21.07 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $42.14. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $21.07 | $5.15 | $772 | $2,288 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.21 | $1.03 | $154 | $2,906 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $42.14 | $10.29 | $1,544 | $1,516 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $618 a year on charging the Geely EX5 Inspire at home.
Geely EX5 Inspire Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Geely EX5 Inspire ranks 11 of 17 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG G6 RWD Standard Range | $51,800 | 382 | 15 min |
| 2 | XPENG L03 RWD Long Range | $46,900 | 236 | 20 min |
| 2 | XPENG L03 AWD Performance | $54,900 | 236 | 20 min |
| 4 | Mazda CX-6e GT | $53,990 | 194 | 23 min |
| 5 | XPENG L03 RWD Standard Range | $41,900 | 193 | 20 min |
| 11 | Geely EX5 Inspire | $44,990 | 100 | 30 min |
Geely EX5 Inspire 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 320 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 30 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 30 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 4 fast charging stops of about 30 minutes each, 2 hr in total, for a total trip time of about 12 hr.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 30 min | 5 hr 30 min |
| 1,000 km | 4 | 2 hr | 12 hr |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 100 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Geely EX5 Inspire Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 3.3 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Geely EX5 Inspire supports V2L and can power appliances up to 3.3 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
Geely EX5 Inspire Charging FAQ
9.1 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 30 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 100 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 100 kW on DC, adding about 143 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (front).
$4.21 at home on an EV plan, $21.07 on a flat tariff, or $42.14 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 3.3 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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