2026 Geely EX5: Bigger Battery, More Range, Higher Price

The 2026 Geely EX5 arrives with a larger battery, more range, and a modest price increase. Customer deliveries started on 2 March 2026.

The battery grows from 60.2kWh to 68.4kWh. The Complete variant gains 45km of WLTP range, while the Inspire gains 40km. Both variants use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and Geely's Short Blade battery technology, which optimises component layout for cabin space efficiency.

The battery has passed Geely's Devil's Test, covering extreme scenarios including seawater immersion, extreme temperatures, high-frequency underside scraping, 26-tonne overweight rolling, side collision, and open flame exposure.

Price

Both variants are $1000 more expensive than before. The Complete starts at $41,990 and the Inspire at $45,990, both before on-road costs.

Powertrain and Performance

The EX5 keeps its single front-mounted 160kW electric motor with 320Nm of torque. The larger battery adds a small weight penalty, which pushes 0-100km/h times from 6.9 seconds (Complete) and 7.1 seconds (Inspire) to 7.4 and 7.6 seconds respectively. Energy consumption rises slightly too.

Dimensions

The dimensions of the updated Geely EX5 remain the same as the outgoing model.

What is New for 2026

Beyond the battery upgrade, two items are now standard across the range: a cargo blind and a Mode 2 charging cable. Jungle Green, first seen on the Starray EM-i, joins the colour palette as a premium paint option at $600.

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Standard Equipment

There are two trim levels: Complete and Inspire.

EX5 Complete includes:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 Giti tyres
• Tyre pressure monitoring and repair kit
• Automatic LED headlights with auto high-beam
• Active grille shutter
• Privacy glass
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Heat pump
• V2L functionality
• Keyless entry and start
• 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite navigation
• Geely Connected Services, voice assistant, 4G, OTA updates
• Online media streaming and remote vehicle functions
• 6-speaker sound system
• 15W wireless phone charger
• 6-way power driver seat (fully reclining)
• 4-way power passenger seat (fully reclining)
• Heated front seats with memory
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Flat-folding, reclining rear seats
• Customisable drive modes
• Second-row storage drawer
• Cargo blind
• Automatic climate control with rear air vents

EX5 Inspire adds:

• 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/50 Goodyear tyres
• Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
• Power tailgate
• 13.4-inch head-up display
• Ventilated front seats
• Front seat massage (six modes)
• Power leg rest for front passenger
• 16-speaker 1000W sound system
• 256-colour dynamic ambient lighting
• Front parking sensors

Safety

The EX5 holds a five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2025 testing.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking (front and rear)
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Evasive Manoeuvre Assist
• Lane-keep assist and emergency lane-keep assist
• Multi-collision braking
• Occupant detection alert
• Safe exit warning
• Rear parking sensors
• Surround-view camera with 3D view
• Traffic sign recognition
• Front, front-side, curtain and front-centre airbags

The Inspire also adds front parking sensors.

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Colours

Six exterior colours are available. Arctic White is standard. The following are available for an additional $600: Shadow Black, Volcanic Grey, Moonlit Silver, Aquatic Green, and Jungle Green (new for 2026). Both variants come in a black (Midnight) interior. The Inspire also offers a white (Cloud) interior.

Warranty and Servicing

The EX5 is covered by a 7-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an 8-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty. Geely also includes up to 7 years of complimentary roadside assistance. Servicing is required every 12 months or 20,000km.

Service pricing shown is for MY25 vehicles. Geely has not announced changes for MY26.

Sales Context

The EX5 was Geely Auto Australia's first model, with deliveries starting in March 2025. Despite not being on sale for the full year, it recorded 3944 deliveries in 2025, placing it as the fourth best-selling battery electric vehicles for the year. The Starray PHEV joined the lineup later in 2025.

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