{"id":512935,"date":"2026-03-02T01:39:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/512935\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T01:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:39:13","slug":"geely-australia-updates-2026-ex5-suv-with-enhanced-battery-and-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/512935\/","title":{"rendered":"Geely Australia Updates 2026 EX5 SUV with Enhanced Battery and Range"},"content":{"rendered":"

Geely<\/a> Auto Australia has announced a significant battery and equipment upgrade for its inaugural local model, the Geely EX5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the brand approaches its first anniversary of sales in the Australian market, the updated mid-sized electric SUV is now arriving in showrooms across the country with customer deliveries commencing today.<\/p>\n

The Geely EX5 was a top-five best-selling battery electric vehicle in 2025, with over 4,000 units sold since its March launch.<\/p>\n

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The primary enhancement is a new 68.39kWh “Short Blade” lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, developed as a direct competitor to the BYD<\/a>\u00a0“Long Blade” LFP battery technology.<\/p>\n

This replaces the outgoing 60.22kWh unit, providing an increase of 8.17kWh in total capacity.<\/p>\n

For the entry-level EX5 Complete, the WLTP-rated driving range has increased by 45km to a total of 475km.<\/p>\n

The flagship EX5 Inspire now offers a 450km WLTP range, representing a 40km improvement over the 2025 model.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the battery upgrade, Geely has added a cargo blind and a Mode 2 charging cable as standard equipment across the range.<\/p>\n

A new “Jungle Green” premium paint option has also been added to the colour palette due to popular demand.<\/p>\n

The battery technology has undergone Geely’s rigorous “Devil\u2019s Test” – which includes immersion in corrosive seawater, extreme hot & cold environments, high-frequency scraping from below, 26 tonne overweight rolling, side collision, and exposure to open flames.<\/p>\n

The updated range carries a $1,000 price increase across both variants to account for the larger battery and additional features.<\/p>\n

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All Geely EX5 models continue to be sold with the Geely Care+ aftersales program.<\/p>\n

This includes a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty.<\/p>\n

Owners also receive up to seven years of complimentary roadside assistance through the national dealer network.<\/p>\n

The vehicle retains its five-star ANCAP safety rating, which was awarded following testing in early 2025.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/2026 Geely EX5 PricingEX5 Complete: $41,990 (+$1,000)EX5 Inspire: $45,990 (+$1,000)<\/p>\n

Note: Prices are RRP and exclude on-road costs.<\/p>\n

2026 Geely EX5 Feature HighlightsEX5 CompleteBattery: 68.39kWh LFP (475km WLTP range)Charging: 100kW DC fast charging, 11kW AC chargingWheels: 18-inch alloy wheels with 225\/55 Giti tyresTechnology: 15.4-inch touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital cluster, satellite navigationAudio: 6-speaker sound systemSafety: 360-degree camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keep Assist, AEBComfort: Heated power front seats, V2L support, heat pumpNew for 2026: Cargo blind and Mode 2 charging cable\"\"\/EX5 Inspire (adds over Complete)Range: 450km WLTP (due to larger wheels and weight)Wheels: 19-inch alloy wheels with 235\/50 Goodyear tyresAudio: 16-speaker 1000W premium sound systemComfort: Ventilated and massaging front seats, power leg rest for passengerLuxury: Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, 256-colour ambient lightingConvenience: 13.4-inch head-up display (HUD), power tailgate with hands-free accessNew for 2026: Cargo blind and Mode 2 charging cable<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Geely Auto Australia has announced a significant battery and equipment upgrade for its inaugural local model, the Geely…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":512936,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[64,63,44],"class_list":["post-512935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-australia","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=512935"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512935\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/512936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=512935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=512935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=512935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}