Geely EX2 passes one million global sales in just two years

Key highlights

• The Geely EX2 reached one million cumulative global sales in October 2026, just 24 months after its international debut.
• Australian buyers can choose between two EX2 variants, priced from $26,490 before on-road costs.
• The rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback competes with the BYD Atto 1, BYD Dolphin and MG4 EV Urban.

Geely’s EX2 electric hatchback has passed one million global sales, reaching the milestone just two years after it first went on sale in October 2024.

Sold as the E2 in some international markets, the small electric car has become one of Geely’s biggest global success stories. The Chinese car maker says it is now selling roughly one EX2 every minute worldwide.

The milestone was reached in early October 2026, exactly 24 months after the model’s launch on 9 October 2024. Geely has also reported a series of sales milestones along the way.

These include 10,000 units in the first 16 days, 200,000 sales in just over 200 days and 600,000 units by its 536th day. The EX2 crossed 800,000 sales in July 2026 before reaching the million-unit mark three months later.

Geely reported 465,775 global sales in 2025 alone. Citing IHS Markit data, the company claims the EX2 was the world’s best-selling car across the A and B segments that year, as well as China’s best-selling car across all segments.

It added another 71,337 sales worldwide in October 2026.

Read more: Geely open to EX2 price cut to take on BYD Atto 1

Australia is among its key markets

The Geely EX2 is now sold in more than 30 markets across Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

Geely says the model has held Australia’s top-selling passenger car position for two consecutive months, although it has not disclosed the Australian sales figures behind that claim.

It has also topped electric vehicle sales rankings in South Africa and Jordan, while finishing among Mexico’s two best-selling battery-electric vehicles in August and September 2026.

For Australian buyers, the EX2’s appeal comes down to its relatively accessible pricing, practical cabin and a rear-wheel-drive layout that is unusual among small electric hatchbacks.

Geely EX2 gets five-star safety and rear-wheel drive

Geely EX2 has also achieved five-star safety ratings under both the 2026 Euro NCAP and 2026 ANCAP testing protocols, becoming one of the first small cars to achieve the result under both programmes.

Its safety equipment includes a reinforced body structure, seven airbags and Geely’s Battery Safety System.

Unlike several affordable electric hatchbacks, the EX2 uses a rear-wheel-drive layout. It also gets multi-link rear suspension and a claimed 4.95-metre turning circle, which should make it easier to manoeuvre in tight urban spaces.

An 11-in-1 electric drive unit helps free up cabin space, with Geely claiming room for five occupants and a 70-litre front boot.

Other features include the Flyme Auto infotainment system and a 540-degree transparent chassis camera view, which gives drivers a view of the area beneath the vehicle.

Geely EX2 Australian pricing and specifications

Geely Australia offers the EX2 in two variants, with different battery sizes, power outputs and driving ranges.

Prices exclude on-road costs.

The Geely EX2 Complete is the more affordable option for urban driving, while the Inspire offers a larger battery, more power and an additional 93km of claimed WLTP range.

How does the Geely EX2 compare with its rivals?

The Geely EX2 competes in Australia’s increasingly crowded affordable EV segment, where the BYD Atto 1, BYD Dolphin and MG4 EV Urban offer alternatives at similar prices.

The BYD Atto 1 Essential starts at $19,990 drive-away under BYD’s current campaign, with a 220km WLTP range and four-seat cabin. Its Premium variant costs $27,990 plus on-road costs and offers a 310km range.

The BYD Dolphin Essential is priced at $28,888 drive-away under the same campaign. It gets a 44.9kWh battery and a claimed 340km WLTP range.

MG’s MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 is priced at $29,990 drive-away, including a $2,000 cashback offer, with a 316km range. The Essence 54 increases that figure to 405km and costs $32,990 drive-away after cashback.

BYD’s advertised campaign pricing applies to eligible retail orders placed between 15 September and 15 December 2026, with delivery required by 31 December 2026. MG’s cashback offer also runs until 31 December 2026.

The Geely EX2 does not lead this group on driving range for the money. However, its rear-wheel-drive configuration, five-star safety rating and five-seat cabin give it a different appeal.

With one million global sales already behind it, the EX2 has established itself as an important model for Geely. Its performance in Australia will show whether that success can translate into sustained demand in one of the country’s most competitive EV price brackets.