Geely EX2 UK: prices from £20,990, up to 214 miles of range
The EX2, sold in China as the Xingyuan, starts at £20,990 on the road in Britain with two battery sizes. Here is the full price list, how it compares with the Dacia Spring, BYD Dolphin Surf and Renault 5, and how fast Geely is growing.
Quick answers
- The Geely EX2 costs £20,990 for the Pro, £23,490 for the Max and £25,490 for the Ultra, all quoted on the road.
- The Pro has a 35kWh battery and up to 155 miles of WLTP range; the Max and Ultra have a 47kWh battery, an 85kW motor and up to 214 miles.
- The EX2 is not eligible for the Electric Car Grant, so its prices are before any grant; the Renault 5 from £21,495 includes the full £3,750 grant on larger-battery trims.
- Euro NCAP, which calls the car the E2, gave it five stars under its 2026 protocol in results published on 2 September 2026.
- Geely registered 5,155 cars in September 2026, a 1.47% market share, against 1,085 in August.
- The brand passed 10,000 cumulative UK sales 11 months after it entered the market.
The Geely EX2 goes on sale in Britain from £20,990 on the road, with a larger-battery version offering up to 214 miles of WLTP range from £23,490. Geely registered 5,155 cars in September 2026, its biggest month so far, for a 1.47% market share. For a UK driver shopping for a small electric car, the EX2 adds a third Chinese-built option to a price band that Dacia, BYD and Renault have been fighting over.
Geely EX2 UK prices and trims
Geely announced UK pricing on 16 July 2026 (Geely Auto UK Media). The car is sold in China as the Xingyuan, where it was the best-selling car of 2025 (CAR Magazine). Prices are quoted on the road, and the EX2 is not eligible for the Electric Car Grant, according to Which?.
| Trim | Price (OTR) | Battery | Motor | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | £20,990 | 35kWh | 60kW | Up to 155 miles |
| Max | £23,490 | 47kWh | 85kW | Up to 214 miles |
| Ultra | £25,490 | 47kWh | 85kW | Up to 214 miles |
Specifications are from electrive. The Ultra adds two-tone paint, a 360-degree camera, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless phone charging and a powered tailgate (What Car?).
Which battery should you pick?
The £2,500 step from Pro to Max buys 12kWh more battery, 25kW more power and 59 extra miles of claimed range. For most buyers that is the sensible choice. A 155-mile WLTP figure usually means well under that on a motorway in winter, so the Pro suits a second car that rarely leaves town. The Max gives enough margin for a weekly longer run without a daily charging plan. Our guide to how to choose between small EVs on a budget covers what to ask of a short-range car.
How the EX2 compares with its rivals
| Car | Starting UK price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dacia Spring | Below £12,000 | After a July 2026 price cut (electrive) |
| Geely EX2 Pro | £20,990 | 155 miles, no grant |
| Renault 5 | £21,495 | Evolution, 40kWh, 192 miles, includes grant |
| Renault 5 Techno+ | £23,945 | 52kWh, 252 miles, includes full £3,750 grant |
The BYD Dolphin Surf also starts below the EX2 Pro, but sources we checked disagreed on its exact entry price, so we have not quoted one. Rival prices may have moved since; see our Dacia Spring price report and Renault 5 update for the latest.
On list price the EX2 is not the cheapest. The Pro undercuts the entry Renault 5 by £505 but with 37 miles less claimed range. The Max at £23,490 is almost level with the Renault 5 Techno+ at £23,945, which claims 252 miles, and the Renault price already includes the grant.
How fast is Geely growing in the UK?
Geely only entered the UK in October 2025. It passed 10,000 cumulative UK sales 11 months after launch, having registered 1,085 cars in August and 9,245 from January to August (China EV Home). September then brought 5,155 registrations and a 1.47% share, according to SMMT data in a market of 350,518 cars. The EX2 went on sale in late August, so September was its first full month on sale.
That jump fits a wider pattern. Chinese brands took 23% of UK registrations in September, and we cover the detail in our Chinese brands market share report and the September EV sales record. Geely’s line-up now spans the EX5 electric SUV, the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid and the EX2. For background on the brands, see who the Chinese EV brands are.
How safe is the EX2?
Euro NCAP, which lists the car as the Geely E2, awarded five stars under its 2026 protocol in results published on 2 September 2026. It scored 86% for crash protection, 72% for crash avoidance, 79% for safe driving and 95% for post-crash safety, but flagged inconsistent automatic emergency braking and pedal intrusion. Details are in our Euro NCAP report.
What this means for you
If you want a small electric car for under £25,000 and range matters, test the EX2 Max alongside the BYD Dolphin Surf and Renault 5. The EX2 gets no Electric Car Grant, while rivals such as the Renault 5 quote prices including it, so compare like with like. Check eligible models before you sign.
The Pro is only worth it if your daily mileage is low and the price gap to the Max is the deciding factor. Geely is a new brand here, so also ask about dealer coverage and servicing in your area before ordering.
How we test and where our numbers come from
Range figures are official WLTP combined values taken from manufacturer UK specification pages, with real-world estimates drawn from independent comparative testing. Prices are UK list prices at the time of the latest update. Tax, grant and charging-scheme figures come from GOV.UK and HMRC publications. We re-check every guide when pricing, specification or policy changes. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Geely EX2 cost in the UK?
Prices start at £20,990 for the Pro. The Max is £23,490 and the Ultra is £25,490, all on the road. The EX2 is not eligible for the Electric Car Grant, according to Which?, so there is no grant deduction in those figures.
What is the Geely EX2's range?
The Pro has a 35kWh battery and a 60kW motor, with up to 155 miles of WLTP range. The Max and Ultra have a 47kWh battery and an 85kW motor, with up to 214 miles.
Is the Geely EX2 the cheapest electric car in the UK?
No. The Dacia Spring was cut to below £12,000 in July 2026 (electrive), and the BYD Dolphin Surf starts below the EX2 Pro. The Renault 5 starts at £21,495, but that price includes the Electric Car Grant, which the EX2 does not get.
When can you buy a Geely EX2?
Prices were announced on 16 July 2026. Orders opened on 25 August 2026 and showrooms received the car from late August, so September was its first full month on sale.
Is the Geely EX2 safe?
Euro NCAP, which lists it as the Geely E2, awarded five stars under its 2026 protocol on 2 September 2026, with 79% for Safe Driving. It also flagged inconsistent automatic emergency braking. See our [Euro NCAP report](/news/euro-ncap-2026-chinese-evs-five-stars/).
How many cars has Geely sold in the UK?
Geely registered 5,155 cars in September 2026 for a 1.47% share, according to SMMT data, and passed 10,000 cumulative UK sales 11 months after entering the market.
Sources and further reading
- geelyautoukmedia.comGeely Auto UK MediaPrimary source referenced in this article.
- electrive.comGeely prices new EX2 electric crossover from £20,990 in the UKBattery sizes, motor outputs and WLTP range by trim.
- whatcar.comNew Geely EX2 to offer 214 miles of range for less than £21kUK pricing and range coverage at launch.
- chinaevhome.comGeely Tops 10K Sales in UK 11 Months After Market EntryThe 10,000 cumulative sales milestone, August registrations of 1,085 and the January to August total of 9,245.
- geelyautoukmedia.comGeely Auto UK hits over 1,000 registrations in a month for the first timeGeely UK's own registration milestones.
- carmagazine.co.ukGeely EX2 (2026) review: the best-selling car in China arrives in the UKFirst-drive context on the EX2's Chinese sales.
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