Geely EX5 review (UK): price, range, charging, verdict

The Geely EX5 is a five-seat electric family SUV that costs from £31,990 in November 2026, with 255 to 280 miles of WLTP range, a five-star Euro NCAP rating and a long list of standard equipment. It is a good-value buy for a family that charges at home and wants space more than driving fun; UK testers agree it is roomy and comfortable but average on range and dull to drive, and EV Compared has not driven it, so this review rests on published data and those reviews.

Verdict: who should buy the Geely EX5 and who should not

Buy a Geely EX5 if you want a lot of cabin space in an electric SUV for around £32,000, you can charge at home, and most of your driving is commuting, school runs and the odd longer trip. The entry SE is the one to have: What Car? and Auto Express both name it the best buy, it has the longest range of the 60.2 kWh cars at 267 miles, and it still comes with a 360-degree camera, a 15.4-inch touchscreen, keyless entry and wireless phone charging.

Do not buy one if you enjoy driving, because What Car?, Auto Express and the RAC all mark it down for its steering, and Electrifying.com found rivals more fun to drive. It is also the wrong car if you need the most range for your money, if you do many long motorway trips that depend on public rapid chargers, or if you dislike controlling the heated seats and driver assistance settings through a touchscreen.

The EX5 is the car Geely launched its own brand with in the UK, in London on 23 October 2025, and its maker is the Chinese group that Reuters describes as Volvo Cars’ parent. Our guide to Geely in the UK, its owner and its other models covers the brand, its dealers and its plans.

How much is the Geely EX5 in the UK, and which trim should you buy?

The Geely EX5 costs £31,990 for the SE, £33,990 for the Pro, £36,990 for the Max and £38,990 for the Ultra in November 2026, according to Geely UK. Every version has the same 160 kW front motor; the Ultra alone gets a larger battery and faster charging.

Trim	List price (November 2026)	Usable battery	Range (WLTP)	Max DC charging	0 to 62mph	Insurance group	What it adds
SE	£31,990	60.2 kWh	267 miles	120 kW	6.9 seconds	35D	18-inch alloys, 360-degree camera, 15.4-inch touchscreen, online navigation, keyless entry, wireless phone charging
Pro	£33,990	60.2 kWh	258 miles	120 kW	6.9 seconds	35D	19-inch alloys
Max	£36,990	60.2 kWh	255 miles	120 kW	7.1 seconds	36D	Panoramic roof, power tailgate, 16-speaker Flyme sound system, synthetic leather, heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, 13.8-inch head-up display
Ultra	£38,990	68.4 kWh	280 miles	135 kW	7.6 seconds	36D	Larger battery, faster DC charging, 750 kg unbraked towing with an optional tow bar

The Pro is the hardest version to justify. It costs £2,000 more than the SE for larger wheels, and those wheels cut the official range by 9 miles; our explainer on whether bigger wheels reduce electric car range sets out why.

The Max is where the comfort equipment arrives. Auto Express found its 16-speaker sound system impressive. The Ultra makes sense if you regularly need the extra 25 miles of range over the Max and the faster charging, but at £38,990 it is £7,000 more than the SE.

EV Compared’s list price per mile of range figure, the list price divided by the WLTP range, makes the trade-off plain: the SE costs £120 for each mile of official range, the Pro £132, the Ultra £139 and the Max £145. Our methodology explains how we calculate it.

No Geely is listed for the government’s Electric Car Grant, according to GOV.UK, so the list price is the price you pay before any dealer discount.

What equipment and technology does the Geely EX5 have?

Every EX5 has a 15.4-inch central touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital driver display, Geely says, with online navigation and a 360-degree camera on every trim. Driver assistance on all versions includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane change assist, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and a door open warning.

The cabin gets good marks. The RAC calls it a smart, well-equipped interior with a solid, plush feel, and Electrifying.com praises the crisp, responsive screen, the physical rotary controller and voice control that works well.

The complaint is how much runs through that screen. Auto Express found far too many functions go through the slightly fiddly touchscreen, and the RAC notes that opening the sunroof and adjusting the heated seats both need it. What Car? reported Apple CarPlay as standard with Android Auto due later, and Auto Express said Geely promised Android Auto by over-the-air update.

The EX5 also supports vehicle-to-load, so it can power appliances from its battery, Geely says. The front seats fold flat, Auto Express notes, which with the rear seats down turns the car into a makeshift bed.

How does the Geely EX5 drive?

The Geely EX5 drives like a comfortable family car rather than a sporty one. All versions use a single front-mounted motor with 160 kW (218 bhp) and 320 Nm, according to Auto Express, giving 0 to 62mph in 6.9 seconds for the SE and Pro, 7.1 seconds for the Max and 7.6 seconds for the heavier Ultra, with a 109mph top speed.

Geely asked Lotus for advice on the chassis, Auto Express reports, and Electrifying.com describes the suspension as Lotus-tuned. The result is soft. What Car? found it soaks up bumps well at town speeds, but sways on undulating roads at higher speeds and leans noticeably in fast corners. The RAC found it mostly comfortable, with noticeable body roll.

The steering is the common criticism. What Car? found it too light in Normal mode to give real feedback and too heavy in Sport, Auto Express called it pretty lifeless, and the RAC said it lacks connection to the front wheels. Electrifying.com named the Kia EV3, Skoda Elroq and Volvo EX30 as more fun to drive, and noted there is no true one-pedal mode, with regenerative braking resetting to a lighter setting every time you restart.

Motorway refinement is a strength: Auto Express found road and wind noise well controlled.

How far does the Geely EX5 go on a charge?

The Geely EX5 has an official WLTP range of 267 miles for the SE, 258 miles for the Pro, 255 miles for the Max and 280 miles for the Ultra. That puts the 60.2 kWh cars at 4.24 to 4.44 miles per kWh on the WLTP figures, and the 68.4 kWh Ultra at 4.09, on EV Compared’s sums.

Testers rate the range as average for the class. What Car? called it disappointing, with rivals travelling further, and the RAC said it trails the Renault Scenic E-Tech and the long-range versions of the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3. Geely uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Short Blade battery, according to its UK site.

Auto Express saw a predicted range of 205 miles on a Max after a session of performance testing with the heated and massaging seats running, and found the air-conditioning alone used about 5% of the battery. A heat pump is standard, the RAC says, which helps in winter, but range and charging speed both fall in the cold; our guide to why an EV charges more slowly in cold weather explains what to expect.

How long does the Geely EX5 take to charge, and what does it cost?

A 10 to 80% rapid charge takes 28 minutes on a 150 kW-plus charger, according to the RAC, and What Car? quotes the same time on a 160 kW charger; Geely says 30 to 80% takes around 20 minutes. At home, the EX5 takes up to 11 kW on AC, and filling the battery from empty on a 7 kW wallbox takes about 8.6 hours for the 60.2 kWh cars and 9.8 hours for the Ultra, on EV Compared’s sums.

Charging	SE, Pro, Max (60.2 kWh)	Ultra (68.4 kWh)
Maximum AC charging	11 kW	11 kW
7 kW wallbox, empty to full (EV Compared)	about 8.6 hours	about 9.8 hours
Maximum DC charging	120 kW	135 kW
30 to 80% rapid charge	about 20 minutes (Geely, Auto Express)	about 20 minutes (Auto Express)
10 to 80% rapid charge	28 minutes on a 150 kW-plus charger (RAC; What Car? on a 160 kW charger)	about 30 minutes (Electrifying.com)
10 to 80% on a 50 kW charger	59 minutes (RAC)	not published
Full charge at home, 6.5p/kWh (EV Compared)	£3.91	£4.45
Full charge on the price cap, 26.32p/kWh (EV Compared)	£15.84	£18.00
Full charge on a public rapid, 82p/kWh (EV Compared)	£49.36	£56.09

Our method: usable battery capacity multiplied by the price per kWh, ignoring charging losses, with wallbox time based on 7 kW. The home rate is Intelligent Octopus Go’s 6.5p/kWh off-peak price, listed by Best Chargers; the standard rate is Ofgem’s 26.32p/kWh price cap average for October to December 2026; and the rapid rate is Zapmap’s October 2026 average of 82p/kWh.

Electrifying.com found the EX5 can hold its peak rate for longer than some rivals, but called peak rates a little mediocre. If you still need a home charger, Best Chargers covers which wallbox to fit and what installation involves.

What does the Geely EX5 cost to run?

The Geely EX5 is cheap to run if you charge at home: about 1.5p per mile for the SE on a 6.5p/kWh off-peak tariff, on EV Compared’s sums, or about £117 of electricity for 8,000 miles. Public rapid charging costs more than 12 times as much per mile.

Trim	Pence per mile, home (6.5p/kWh)	Pence per mile, price cap (26.32p/kWh)	Pence per mile, public rapid (82p/kWh)	8,000 miles at home	8,000 miles on rapid chargers
SE	1.5p	5.9p	18.5p	£117	£1,479
Pro	1.5p	6.1p	19.1p	£121	£1,531
Max	1.5p	6.2p	19.4p	£123	£1,549
Ultra	1.6p	6.4p	20.0p	£127	£1,603

Per-mile figures divide the cost of a full charge by the WLTP range.

Road tax. Electric cars pay £10 in the first year and £200 a year from the second, according to GOV.UK. The £440 expensive car supplement applies only to electric cars with a list price over £50,000, so no EX5 pays it.

Insurance. The SE and Pro are in group 35D and the Max and Ultra in group 36D, according to Auto Express. Its reviewer called the EX5 quite expensive to insure, and the RAC notes the groups are higher than the Skoda Elroq and fellow Chinese brands Leapmotor and MG.

Company car tax. As a zero-emission car, the EX5 sits in the 4% benefit-in-kind band for 2026 to 2027, according to GOV.UK.

Warranty. The car and its battery are covered for 8 years or 125,000 miles, Geely says, with Auto Express listing a 70% battery capacity guarantee, and Geely adds 4 years of roadside assistance.

How practical is the Geely EX5?

The Geely EX5 is 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, and Auto Express calls it one of the largest cars in its class. Its boot holds 461 litres with the rear seats up and 1,877 litres with them folded.

Rear space is the standout. What Car? found more room in the back than in the Kia EV3, Skoda Elroq and Volkswagen ID.4, and the RAC calls it very spacious for the money, with generous legroom and headroom in the back. What Car? also found a 14-litre storage drawer under the middle rear seat.

The boot is less impressive for a car this size. What Car? measured 410 litres with the floor in its lowest position and 460 litres with the floor removed, and the RAC considers it small for the car’s size. There is no front storage compartment and no ski hatch, and the rear seats split 60/40.

The Ultra can tow 750 kg unbraked with an optional tow bar, Geely says; Geely and Auto Express do not publish a braked towing limit for any EX5.

Is the Geely EX5 safe, and has it been recalled?

Euro NCAP gave the Geely EX5 five stars on 9 April 2025, with 86% for adult occupants, 87% for child occupants, 83% for vulnerable road users and 83% for safety assist. It scored full marks for lane support and for automatic braking for motorcyclists.

The report is not spotless. In the frontal offset test, welds around the base of the windscreen pillar detached and the metal tore, which cost points, and chest protection for the rear passenger in the full-width test was rated weak. Protection for pedestrians struck by the stiff windscreen pillars was poor, and the child presence detection system did not meet Euro NCAP’s requirements.

UK testers find the driver assistance too eager. Electrifying.com found the alerts over-intrusive, beeping constantly, and said that alone would stop its reviewer buying the car, though Geely has promised a software fix. Auto Express found the lane-keep assist not too intrusive but would still switch it off, and the RAC found turning the systems off a faff unless you customise the menus.

DVSA’s vehicle recall checker showed no recalls for the 2025 or 2026 Geely EX5 on 10 November 2026. The car has only been on sale in the UK since Geely’s launch in October 2025, so there is no long-term reliability data yet.

What the testers say

UK reviewers agree that the Geely EX5 offers a lot of space and equipment for the money and that it is comfortable but unexciting to drive. These are the findings of four published reviews, none of them EV Compared’s own.

Auto Express, 3.5 out of 5 (November 2025). Alastair Crooks found the EX5 impressively comfortable, refined on the motorway and one of the largest cars in its class, with aggressive pricing and extensive standard kit. He called the driving experience forgettable, with lifeless steering and weak brake pedal feel, and found the range average and the touchscreen fiddly. He said most rivals drive better, though few beat it on price.

RAC (February 2026). Lawrence Allan called it a large, relatively affordable electric car with space for all the family, marking it highest for practicality and safety. He marked it lowest for ride and handling, citing body roll and vague steering, and criticised complicated menus and a small boot for the car’s size.

What Car? (November 2025). Dan Jones called the EX5 a tempting electric SUV with a competitive price, plenty of standard kit and a family-friendly interior. He found the range disappointing for the class and the boot smaller than some rivals’, and recommended the SE.

Electrifying.com (November 2025). Ginny Buckley called it a lot of car for the money, with a supple, quiet and composed ride over broken roads and generous rear space. She found the driver assistance alerts over-intrusive and the charging speeds a little mediocre, and noted that an MG S5 could be about £150 a month cheaper on a typical three-year finance deal.

How does the Geely EX5 compare with its rivals?

The Geely EX5 sits in the middle of its Chinese-brand rivals on price and range, and has more rear room than the Kia EV3, Skoda Elroq and VW ID.4 according to What Car?, but the Leapmotor B10 goes slightly further for £505 more and several plug-in hybrid SUVs have bigger boots.

Model and version	List price	Range (WLTP)	DC charging	Boot	Seats
Geely Starray EM-i Pro (plug-in hybrid)	£29,990	51 miles electric	30 kW	528 litres	5
Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Aspire (plug-in hybrid)	£29,995	56 miles electric	40 kW	565 litres	5
Geely EX5 SE (electric)	£31,990	267 miles	120 kW	461 litres	5
Omoda 7 SHS-P Knight (plug-in hybrid)	£32,005	56 miles electric	40 kW	590 litres	5
Leapmotor B10 67.1 kWh (electric)	£32,495	270 miles	168 kW	430 litres	not listed
Omoda E5 Knight (electric)	£33,065	267 miles	130 kW	370 litres	5
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Aspire (plug-in hybrid)	£33,545	56 miles electric	40 kW	117 litres	7
Geely EX5 Ultra (electric)	£38,990	280 miles	135 kW	461 litres	5

Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 electric SUV costs £505 more than the EX5 SE, goes 3 miles further on the WLTP test at 270 miles and charges at up to 168 kW, but its boot is smaller at 430 litres. On our list price per mile of range figure the two tie at £120.

Omoda E5. The Omoda E5 electric SUV costs £33,065 with the same 267-mile range as the EX5 SE and 130 kW charging, but its boot is much smaller at 370 litres and it is a shorter car, at 4,424 mm against the EX5’s 4,615 mm. It works out at £124 per mile of range, and about 1.4p per mile at home, on our sums.

Geely Starray EM-i. Geely’s own Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid costs £29,990, £2,000 less than the EX5 SE, and has a bigger 528-litre boot, but it has only 51 miles of electric range before its petrol engine takes over. Choose it if you cannot charge at home or regularly drive long distances in a day.

Chery Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 and Omoda 7. These are plug-in hybrids with 56 miles of electric range and 40 kW charging. The Tiggo 7 at £29,995 and the Omoda 7 at £32,005 have bigger boots than the EX5, at 565 and 590 litres, and the Tiggo 8 at £33,545 has seven seats, with a 117-litre boot when all are in use; our Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 review covers both.

UK testers also measure the EX5 against the Skoda Elroq, Kia EV3, Volkswagen ID.4 and Renault Scenic, which Auto Express, What Car? and the RAC say drive better or go further but, What Car? found, have less rear space. If you want something smaller and cheaper from the same maker, our report on the Geely EX2’s UK prices and range covers Geely’s compact electric car.

Should you buy a Geely EX5?

Yes, if you want a large, comfortable electric family SUV with a long equipment list and an 8-year warranty for about £32,000, you can charge at home, and you care more about rear legroom than about how the car steers. The SE is the best value of the range at £31,990, with 267 miles of WLTP range and electricity at about 1.5p per mile on an off-peak tariff.

No, if you are a keen driver, if you need the most range for your money or rely on public rapid chargers, where a mile costs about 18.5p, or if you want a big boot more than a big back seat, in which case the Omoda 7 or Chery Tiggo 7 plug-in hybrids carry more. Buyers who dislike touchscreen controls should try the menus before signing. EV Compared has not driven the Geely EX5; this verdict rests on Geely’s figures, Euro NCAP’s results and the four UK reviews above.