Geely EX2: China's Top-Selling EV Arrives in Australia from $26,490

If you've been watching the affordable EV space and waiting for prices to drop further, the Geely EX2 is worth a serious look. China's best-selling electric vehicle in 2025 — with nearly 466,000 units sold — has landed in Australia priced from $26,490 before on-road costs, undercutting the BYD Dolphin ($29,990), MG 4 EV Urban ($31,990) and GAC Aion UT ($31,990).

For Perth buyers doing the daily school run, commuting to the CBD from the outer suburbs, or just fed up with fuel prices at the bowser, that entry point is hard to ignore.

What You Get for the Money

The EX2 comes in two variants. The entry-level **Complete** ($26,490 before on-roads) runs a 60kW/150Nm rear-wheel drive motor paired with a 35.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, with a claimed WLTP range of 252km. That's enough for most Perth metro days without thinking twice, though it won't cut it for a run to Mandurah and back on a single charge if you're pushing it.

Step up to the **Inspire** at $30,990 before on-roads and you get an 85kW motor, a 47.1kWh battery and a claimed 345km of range — more useful if you're heading to the Hills or making regular trips between Perth and Bunbury. The Inspire also supports 80kW DC fast charging versus 60kW on the Complete, which matters if you're relying on public chargers.

Both models are five-door, five-seat hatches measuring 4135mm long on a 2645mm wheelbase — compact enough for tight city parking, but not cramped inside. There's a 375L boot and a 70L frunk up front for extra storage.

Standard kit across both models includes a 14.6-inch touchscreen with built-in sat-nav, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, seven airbags and power-adjustable front seats. The Inspire adds heated seats and steering wheel, a wireless charger, surround-view camera with transparent chassis view, and 16-inch alloys.

One spec point worth flagging: the EX2 uses multi-link rear suspension on both variants, while key rivals like the base Dolphin and MG 4 Urban use a torsion-beam setup. In practice, multi-link generally delivers a more composed ride — relevant if your daily drive involves anything rougher than Stirling Highway.

Who's Behind Geely?

If the Geely name is new to you, the brands they own won't be. Geely's group includes Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and Zeekr, and they're a 50:50 partner with Mercedes-Benz on the Smart brand. They launched in Australia in March 2025 and have already moved nearly 11,000 vehicles locally in the first half of 2026, led by the EX5 SUV.

The EX2 shares its Global Intelligent Electric Architecture (GEA) platform with the Starray EM-i and EX5 — Geely's other models already on sale here. Six Geely-branded models are planned for Australia by 2028.

Early Buyer Bonus

If you order and take delivery between 12 July and 31 August, Geely is throwing in a 7kW home charger and waiving the $600 premium paint surcharge. For WA buyers without easy access to public charging infrastructure outside the metro area, a home charger included in the deal is a genuinely useful incentive rather than a marketing gimmick.

The EX2 Complete starts at $26,490 and the Inspire at $30,990, both before on-road costs. WA buyers will need to add registration, CTP and dealer delivery on top of that.