The Geely EX2 electric hatchback was the best-selling passenger car in China in 2025, and its arrival Down Under sees it join the mid-size Geely Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid and EX5 electric SUVs.

While it's the first hatch offered by Geely Australia, it uses the same platform as its showroom siblings, in a five-door, five-seat layout with a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive. It'll take on rivals such as the BYD Dolphin, MG 4 EV Urban and GAC Aion UT.

If you're unfamiliar with Geely, you may know some of the automotive brands it owns, including Volvo, Lotus, Polestar and Zeekr, all of which have a presence in Australia. It also owns a 50:50 stake in Smart, with Mercedes-Benz owning the other half.

Geely launched vehicles under its own factory-backed operation in Australia in 2025, having previously been offered here between 2011 and 2014 through a private importer.

Under its factory-backed operation, Geely now has around 43 dealers across Australia.

The model lineup sees two EX2 grades offered from launch, with the entry-level EX2 Complete offering up to 252km of range on a single charge, while the up-spec EX2 Inspire brings more power, faster charging and a longer claimed range of 345km.

The EX2 may be popular in China, but hatchbacks no longer sell in the huge numbers they once did in Australia. Helping its case is its arrival after EVs achieved record market share locally, with almost one in four new vehicles sold in June being electric.

Yet its case in the hatchback segment is strengthened by pricing that rivals many hybrid and petrol alternatives despite the EX2 being an EV, while also offering competitive driving range, interior space and features such as multi-link rear suspension, designed to improve handling and rear-seat comfort.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

The EX2 is offered with a single-motor powertrain and rear-wheel drive, differing from many of its rivals which have a front-wheel drive configuration, while each of the two model grades features different power outputs and battery sizes.

It uses the same Global Intelligent Electric Architecture (GIEA) as the EX5 and Starray EM-i already sold here, with a 400V electrical architecture, up to 80kW DC fast charging and vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.

It also comes standard with MacPherson-type strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, electric power steering and four drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport and Snow).

Dimensions

The EX2 is a small five-seat hatchback.

The EX2 has both a 'frunk' front-trunk as well as under-seat storage in the second row, and includes a luggage cover for the boot area.

Servicing and Warranty

Geely offers a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, plus an eight-year warranty for the high-voltage battery.

Service pricing has yet to be announced.

Safety

The Geely EX2 has yet to be rated by safety authorities ANCAP and Euro NCAP.

Standard safety equipment across the range includes:

• Seven airbags (front, side, curtain and centre)
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear-view camera
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver fatigue alert
• Evasive Manoeuvre Assist
• Front cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Automatic lane-change assist
• Emergency lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic assist
• Safe exit warning
• Traffic sign information

The EX2 Inspire adds:

• Surround-view monitor with transparent view
• Individual tyre pressure monitoring

Standard Equipment

The Geely EX2 is offered in Complete and Inspire model grades.

The entry-level Complete comes standard with:

• 16-inch steel wheels with covers
• Tyre repair kit
• Automatic LED headlights
• Automatic high-beam
• LED daytime running lights
• Rear LED fog lights
• Rear spoiler
• Hill descent control
• Privacy glass
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
• Keyless entry and start
• Automatic climate control
• 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
• 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Satellite navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Two USB-A ports and one USB-C port
• Geely Connected Services (from August 2026):
• • Voice Assistant
  • 4G network connection
  • Live traffic for satellite navigation
  • Over-the-air updates
  • Geely Application Store
  • Online media streaming
  • Remote vehicle functions
• Four-speaker sound system
• Leatherette upholstery
• Six-way power driver's seat
• Four-way power front passenger seat
• Front centre armrest
• 60:40 split-fold rear seat
• ISOFIX child-seat anchors (outer rear seats)
• Top-tether anchorages

The EX2 Inspire adds:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Contrasting black roof
• Power tailgate
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated front seats
• Six-speaker sound system
• 15W wireless smartphone charger
• Ambient cabin lighting
• Multi-colour ambient lighting

Colours

The EX2 is available in six exterior colours across both model grades, with Moon White as the standard finish. Nebula Beige, Star Silver, Aurora Green, Comet Grey and Nova Pink each cost an additional $600.

The Inspire model also comes standard with a contrasting black roof.

Horizon Grey is the standard interior colour across the range, while Inspire buyers can also choose Skyline White at no additional cost, regardless of exterior colour.

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