Leaked pricing has revealed the upgraded 2026 Geely EX5 Extended Range will cost $1000 more than the outgoing version, bringing a larger battery and improved WLTP driving range to the mid-size electric SUV.
Industry pricing guide Redbook has listed the revised model ahead of official confirmation from Geely Auto Australia.
$1000 price rise confirmed in listings
According to Redbook, the Geely EX5 Extended Range will continue in two grades:
- Complete Extended Range – $41,990 before on-road costs
- Inspire Extended Range – $45,990 before on-road costs
That represents a $1000 increase over the standard-range 60.22kWh variants. Geely Australia has not yet confirmed final pricing or specification details.
Bigger 68.4kWh battery, longer WLTP range
The headline change is a new 68.4kWh battery pack, replacing the outgoing 60.22kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit.
Quoted WLTP driving ranges are:
- 475km – Complete Extended Range
- 450km – Inspire Extended Range
That compares with 430km and 410km respectively in the standard-range versions.
In China, the same battery upgrade lifted the EX5’s claimed range from 530km to 610km under the more lenient CLTC testing standard, roughly aligning with the WLTP gains now listed for Australia.
Value per kilometre improves
Despite the $1000 price increase, the Extended Range Complete improves value when measured against WLTP range.
| Specifications | Complete ER | Inspire ER |
| Price (before on-roads) | $41,990 | $45,990 |
| WLTP Range | 475 km | 450 km |
| Approx. $ per km | ~$88/km | ~$102/km |
By comparison, the outgoing Complete worked out to roughly $95 per kilometre of range.
Performance slightly slower due to weight gain
The larger battery adds approximately 50kg.
Outputs from the single front-mounted electric motor remain unchanged at 160kW and 320Nm.
However, 0–100km/h times are listed as:
- 7.6 seconds (Complete)
- 7.4 seconds (Inspire)
That’s marginally slower than the outgoing model’s 6.9 and 7.1-second claims.
For most buyers in this segment, the additional range is likely to outweigh the slight performance penalty.
Equipment remains largely unchanged
Aside from the larger battery, specifications appear consistent with the current model.
Standard features continue to include:
- LED headlights
- Heated front seats
- 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- Comprehensive active safety suite
The 2026 Geely EX5 Inspire adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Powered tailgate
- Front parking sensors
- Ventilated and massaging front seats\
- 16-speaker audio system
A new Jungle Green exterior colour has also been listed, previously seen on the Geely Starray EM-i.
Charging specifications are expected to carry over, pending official confirmation.
Certification documents foreshadow upgrade
Local certification documents published earlier this week first indicated the 68.39kWh battery would join the Australian line-up.
The existing Geely EX5 launched in March 2025 with a 60.22kWh LFP battery, rated at 430km WLTP (Complete) and 410km (Inspire).
Wheel and tyre specifications appear unchanged:
- Complete – 18-inch wheels with 225/55 tyres
- Inspire – 19-inch wheels with 235/50 tyres and a wider track
Competitive positioning strengthens under $50K
At $41,990 before on-roads, the EX5 Extended Range remains among the most affordable mid-size electric SUVs in Australia.
Key rivals include BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Leapmotor C10 and Deepal S07. While the Atto 3 undercuts it slightly on entry price, its dimensions sit closer to the small SUV class below.
With up to 475 km WLTP range, the Geely EX5 now offers one of the longest driving ranges in the sub-$50,000 electric SUV segment.
Strong early sales momentum
Since local deliveries began in March 2025, Geely Australia has reported 4359 EX5 sales in VFACTS, making it one of the strongest-performing new entrants in the EV SUV space. The Geely EX5 marked Geely’s return to Australia after a brief presence in the early 2010s, this time under direct factory backing.
It now sits alongside Geely-owned brands such as Volvo and Polestar in the local market, as the Chinese manufacturer expands its global footprint.
What remains unconfirmed?
Geely Australia has yet to formally confirm several key details surrounding the 2026 Geely EX5 Extended Range update. Arrival timing for local showrooms remains unclear, and the brand has not verified when customer deliveries are expected to commence.
Final charging specifications have also not been detailed, including whether DC fast-charging speeds or AC charging capacity will change with the larger 68.4kWh battery. It is similarly unknown whether the existing standard-range variants will continue alongside the Extended Range models or be phased out.
Geely has also not indicated whether there will be any revisions to warranty coverage or battery guarantees as part of the update. A formal announcement addressing these points is anticipated in the coming weeks.
Bottom line
With a larger battery, improved WLTP range, and only a modest price rise, the 2026 EX5 Extended Range appears aimed at consolidating Geely’s foothold in Australia’s rapidly growing sub-$50,000 electric SUV segment, rather than redefining it.
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