$26,490. Before on-road costs.
That is the starting price for the Geely EX2 when it hits Australian showrooms later this month. It comes in two trims, offering up to 345 km of driving range. A solid figure for an electric hatch.
The EX2 is no unknown quantity. It was the best-selling electric vehicle all of 2025 in China. Nearly 466,00 units moved through the showroom floor there. Geely wants to bring that momentum here. The price point puts it under significant pressure against established rivals. The BYD Dolphin starts at $29.990. The MG 4 EV Urban is $31.990. So is the GAC Aion UT. Geely is undercutting them. Significantly.
Geely landed in Australia in March 22025 with a distinct lineage. They own Volvo, Zeekr. They have Lotus and Polestar under their wing too. A fifty-fifty stake in Smart sits with Mercedes-Benz. This brand rollout feels calculated. The EX2 is one of six Geely-brained models planned by 2028. It joins the Starray EM-i. Also the mid-size EX5 SUV. All three sit on the same Global Intelligent Electric Architecture. Known as GEA.
The car itself is compact. 4135 mm long. 1805 wide. It rides on a 2646 mm wheelbase. Despite the tight footprint, the turning circle is just 9.9 m. Storage is practical enough. You get a 70-liter front trunk. A 375-liter boot at the rear.
Let us look at the base model, the Complete.
The $26.490 price buys you a rear-wheel drive layout. A point of differentiation against the competitors who often push forward power. The motor produces 60 kW. Torque is 150 Nm. Power comes from a 35.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. WLTP claims put the range at 252 km. Is that enough for your commute? For some it is.
For buyers between July 12 and late August, the deal improves slightly. Geely throws in a 7 kW home charger. No extra cash for premium paint. Standard kit is reasonable. Sixteen-inch steel wheels. LED lights. A massive 14.6-inch screen. An 8.8-inch digital cluster. Four speakers. Connected services via app arrive in August, letting you lock, chill, or schedule charging remotely.
Safety is broad. Seven airbags. Advanced driver assistance includes adaptive cruise and blind-spot monitoring. There is traffic sign recognition too. Multi-link rear suspension separates the EX2 from the entry-level Dolphin and MG4 Urban. They use torsion beams. The multi-link usually wins on comfort and handling, though the torsion beam saves space.
If the range worries you, step up to the Inspire.
Price hits $30.990 before on-roading. You get an 85 kW motor. Still 150 Nm of torque, but now with a bigger 47.1 kWh LFP battery. Range jumps to 345 km per the WLTP figures. Fast charging speeds up to 80 kW DC. The entry level caps out at 60 kW.
The interior gets plush too. Heated seats. A heated steering wheel. Six speakers instead of four. A surround-view camera system shows a transparent chassis view for tight maneuvers.
Color options are tricky. Moon White is the only standard choice. Want Star Silver? Or Nova Pink? Pay extra. The interior stays Horizon Grey unless you pick the Inspire, which offers a Skyline White option at no extra cost.
The market is crowded. FCAI data puts the EX2 in the small car under $45k segment. June sales hit nearly 5000 units there. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid dominated with 1036 sales. The MG 4 came close with 1015. The Hyundai i30 sat at 744. Geely faces a steep climb.
Yet Geely moves fast. Six months in. Two models on sale. Over 10,000 cars sold in Australia. The EX5 leads that pack with 6705 sales alone.
Pricing remains the main story. Can volume follow? Time will tell. The EX2 arrives. The price tag is bold.
