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Geely EX2 Electric SUV Set for July Australia Launch, Priced From A$26,490
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The EX2 Complete uses 16-inch steel wheels, while the Inspire upgrades to 16-inch alloys and adds features such as a contrasting black roof, power tailgate, metallic accents, rain-sensing wipers, vanity lights, ambient lighting (256 colours), a wireless phone charger, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel; Moon White is the no-cost default premium paint.
Australian-delivered EX2s receive a ride-and-handling tune developed with Geely Technology Europe, the company’s European engineering arm formerly known as Lotus Tech Innovation Centre GmbH.
Storage and dimensions are notably generous for its size, with a 70-litre front boot, a 375-litre rear boot, plus interior storage including a 10-litre drawer-style glovebox and around 28 litres under the seats (more than 30 storage areas in total).
Pricing context places the EX2 among affordable EVs, with Complete from $26,490 and Inspire from $30,990 before on-road costs; rivals include BYD Atto 1 Essential from $23,990, MG 4 EV Urban from $31,990 drive-away, and GWM ORA 5 from $33,990 drive-away.
Geely says the EX2 was the world's bestselling small EV and the overall bestselling model in China in 2025, underscoring its commercial pedigree.
Geely has priced its EX2 electric hatchback for Australia, starting from A$26,490 before on-road costs, with showrooms opening later this month, according to 7News. The compact five-door EV was China's best-selling car overall in 2025, and Geely is betting that price tag will shake up the local small EV market.
Two variants are on offer: the entry-level Complete and the higher-spec Inspire from A$30,990. Buyers who order before August 31 get a free 7kW home charger and a premium paint upgrade, reports Torque Cafe.
Two Variants, Two Batteries, Two Price Points
The EX2 Complete uses a 60kW motor and a 35.3kWh LFP battery, good for roughly 252km of WLTP range. The Inspire steps up to an 85kW motor and a 47.1kWh battery delivering about 345km of range. Both motors produce 150Nm of torque and drive the rear wheels, according to Perth Now.
Charging is practical rather than fast. The Complete supports DC fast charging up to 60kW, while the Inspire handles up to 80kW. Both cap AC charging at 6kW. That means a full charge at home on a standard 7kW wallbox takes several hours but is manageable overnight.
Inspire Adds Heated Seats, Alloys and 256-Colour Lighting
The base Complete rides on 16-inch steel wheels and comes with a 14.6-inch central touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital cluster as standard. The Inspire upgrades to 16-inch alloys and layers on a contrasting black roof, power tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a wireless phone charger, and ambient lighting in 256 colours, according to Head Topics.
Moon White is the default no-cost premium paint on both variants. The early-order bonus — a free 7kW home charger plus the premium paint upgrade — applies to purchases made before August 31, though installation of the charger costs extra.
Storage-Packed Cabin and a European Ride Tune
Geely has packed an impressive amount of storage into the EX2's compact body. There is a 70-litre front boot, a 375-litre rear boot, a 10-litre drawer-style glovebox, and around 28 litres of under-seat storage — more than 30 storage areas in total, reports 7News.
Australian-delivered cars also get a unique ride and handling tune. It was co-developed with Geely Technology Europe, the engineering arm formerly known as Lotus Tech Innovation Centre GmbH. That European involvement is meant to give the EX2 a more polished feel on local roads, according to Perth Now.
EX2 Targets Affordable EV Space Dominated by BYD and MG
At A$26,490 before on-road costs, the EX2 Complete undercuts the MG 4 EV Urban at A$31,990 drive-away and the GWM ORA 5 at A$33,990 drive-away. The BYD Atto 1 Essential is cheaper at A$23,990, but Geely is pitching the EX2 as the better-equipped option at its price point, according to SSB Crack.
Geely says the EX2 was not just China's best-selling EV in 2025 — it was the best-selling car of any kind. The brand is using that commercial track record as a trust signal for cautious Australian buyers weighing up a relatively unfamiliar Chinese nameplate against established rivals.
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