A small-sized hatchback looks to be Geely's next Australian model, and it could be one of the most affordable EVs in the country.
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Geely will roll out its affordable EX2 electric hatchbacks across global markets, all but confirming an Australian arrival that could make it one of the local market’s cheapest electric cars.
In the release, Geely states the EX2 “is scheduled to launch in markets across five continents within one year” including right-hand-drive markets like Thailand – making an Australian birth a logical next step for the Chinese brand.
Drive has contacted Geely Australia for confirmation of the EX2’s arrival, including timing.
The EX2 would join the already on-sale EX5 EV and Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid in local showrooms, but as a small-sized hatchback, could be one of the most affordable all-electric models in the country.
That title currently belongs to the BYD Atto 1, which is expected to start around $25,000 before on-road costs, while the GWM Ora ($35,990 drive-away) and MG4 ($37,990) are also priced competitively.
In its home market of China, the EX2 – known as the Xingyuan – is available in two forms – a 58kW output version with a 30.12kWh battery, and an 85kW variant with a 40.16kWh battery.
The international release for the EX2 details only the latter, which drives the rear axle, and claims an 11.8kWh per 100km consumption figure that calculates to an approximate 340km driving range based on the WLTP standard.
Fast charging allows 30-80 per cent recouperation of the battery in 25 minutes, while vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality also present, but Australian specification may differ.
Built on the same GEA platform as the EX5 and Starray EM-i, the EX2 measures 4135mm long, 1805mm wide, 1580mm tall, and with a 2650mm wheelbase – sizing it up against a Mazda 2 hatchback.
Despite the diminutive size, Geely claims the five-seat EX2’s interior space “surpasses expectations in the compact SUV segment” thanks to a flat floor and generous cabin.
There is a front trunk with a 70-litre capacity, while the boot can accommodate a 375-litre load, expandable to 1320L with the rear seats folded flat.
Features include a powered tailgate, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch central touchscreen, 15-watt wireless smartphone charger, 256-colour interior ambient lighting, six-speaker sound system, and 16-inch wheels, but it remains to be seen what is made available in Australian vehicles.
In overseas markets, the EX2 can be configured with five exterior colours and two interior choices.
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Tung Nguyen has been in the automotive journalism industry for over a decade, cutting his teeth at various publications before finding himself at Drive in 2024. With experience in news, feature, review, and advice writing, as well as video presentation skills, Tung is a do-it-all content creator. Tung’s love of cars first started as a child watching Transformers on Saturday mornings, as well as countless hours on PlayStation’s Gran Turismo, meaning his dream car is a Nissan GT-R, with a Liberty Walk widebody kit, of course.
