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2026 Geely EX2: price, specs and release date in Australia
RACV
July 30, 2026
The new Geely EX2 hatch is one of the cheapest electric cars in Australia, priced from less than $30,000 drive-away and with strong appeal next to the BYD Atto 1 and other affordable EVs. Here’s everything you need to know.
Billed as the world’s best-selling small EV and the overall top-selling vehicle outright in China in 2025, the Geely EX2 is not quite as affordable as the BYD Atto 1 city car – still the cheapest EV in Australia – but brings benefits with its larger body, five seats (Atto 1 is a four-seater) and rear-wheel-drive layout.
It might not have the lowest price, but does it have better credentials to make it the preferred choice over Atto 1 – and could it become one of the most popular EVs in Australia? Here are the vital specs, features, range details, and more, to help you decide.
The Geely EX2 Inspire has a claimed driving range of 345km (WLTP) with its bigger 47kWh LFP battery.
When does the Geely EX2 go on sale in Australia?
The 2026 Geely EX2 is now available to order as the first batch of cars are shipped to Australia.
The five-seater city car joins the battery-electric Geely EX5 and plug-in hybrid Geely Starray medium SUVs in Australia as the Chinese auto giant – which is better known as the parent company of global brands such as Volvo, Polestar and Lotus – builds a portfolio of at least six model lines in the next couple of years and strives to become one of the top 10 brands outright.
The 2026 Geely EX2 is priced from $26,490 plus on-road costs for the entry-level EX2 Complete, rising to $30,990 plus ORCs for the higher-output and longer-range EX2 Inspire. For Victorian private buyers, this equates to $29,807 and $34,501 drive-away respectively.
That makes it a compelling new affordable EV against other cheap battery-electric hatchbacks and small SUVs priced below $40,000 drive-away (based on national or Victorian private buyer prices), including:
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BYD Atto 1 (4 seats) – priced from $27,163 drive-away
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2026 Geely EX2 design and specification
Like the BYD Atto 1, the 2026 Geely EX2 is a compact city car but does offer five seats where the Atto 1 is a four-seater only.
Based on the Chinese carmaker’s GEA modular platform, which also underpins the Geely EX5 and Starray EM-i, the EX2 is bigger than the Atto 1 at 4135mm long (+145mm) and 1805mm wide (+85mm), though not quite as tall at 1580mm for overall height (-10mm). It rests on a longer 2645mm wheelbase (+145mm), which should bring an advantage with interior space.
Known as the Geome Xingyuan (apparently translating to Star Wish) in overseas markets, the 2026 Geely EX2 hatch has a rounded, soft-edged design not dissimilar to the GWM Ora and uses celestial cues like a constellation carved into its rear pillar trim. Geely also points to the ‘smile face’ up front and clean body lines across the car, in contrast to more heavily sculpted and sharply angled EVs from rival brands.
The EX2 has LED headlights and tail-lights, the former in a feather-inspired design that includes adaptive high beams that Geely says can illuminate the road up to 170 metres ahead and 11 metres either side of the vehicle (up to 22m). Dusk-sensing and follow-me-home lighting features are also noted.
Both the EX2 Complete and Inspire models use 16-inch wheels (205/60 tyres), with steel rims for the former and alloys for the top-spec model. Both have a tyre repair kit in lieu of a spare wheel, and while a tyre pressure monitor is standard, only the EX2 Inspire can keep tabs on individual tyre pressure at each corner of the car. The Complete simply gives a “low pressure” warning as required.
The suspension comprises MacPherson struts up front and a multi-link configuration at the rear, supported by disc brakes at each end (ventilated front/solid rear), electric power steering and an electronic park brake. The turning circle is a tight 9.9m.
Exterior colours include Moon White (standard) and five premium finishes: Star Silver, Comet Grey, Nebula Beige, Aurora Green and Nova Pink. As a launch special, premium paint does not attract an extra cost (normally $600). The top-spec EX2 Inspire variant also has a contrasting black roof and metallic accents on the side of the car.
The EX2 cabin looks to be roomy for such a compact EV, combining practical elements with plenty of tech, creature comforts and quirky elements such as unique graphics in the dashboard and door trim lit by a 256-colour ‘urban starlight’ ambient interior lighting system.
Synethic leather upholstery is used across the interior; Horizon Grey trim is standard, while Skyline White is a no-cost option.
On the practical side, Geely says the EX2 has a fully flat cabin floor and 36 storage compartments throughout. These include a large 10-litre drawer instead of a traditional glovebox up front, 20L front console storage (including generous twin cup holders and a lower area under the console bridge), another couple of handy drawers under the rear seats (holding 28L), a 70-litre front trunk and, at the rear, a 375L cargo area that expands to 1320L when the 60/40-split folding rear seats are lowered.
Geely EX2 frunk can hold 70 litres’ worth of tropical fruit and other stuff.
Geely EX2 rear seat area looks to offer good space for a city hatch.
Geely EX2 boot has a 375L capacity with rear seats up, 1320L when folded.
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What is the power and range of the Geely EX2?
The 2026 Geely EX2 has a single electric motor that drives the rear wheels and draws energy from a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) EV battery.
In the EX2 Complete, the permanent magnet synchronous motor produces 60kW of power and 150Nm of torque, while the EX2 Inspire is more powerful at 85kW (torque remains at 150Nm). With the EX2 tipping the scales at 1290kg (Complete) or 1365kg (Inspire), the EV can accelerate from 0-100km/h in an unremarkable 14.2 and 11.5 seconds respectively.
The EX2 Complete uses a small 35.35kWh LFP battery, which provides a claimed driving range of 252km on the WLTP cycle. The EX2 Inspire has a bigger 47.14kWh battery, providing a more convenient 345km claimed range (WLTP). Energy consumption is rated at 15.9kWh/100km for the Complete, and 15.5kWh/100km for the Inspire.
For comparison, the price-leading BYD Atto 1 offers a 65kW e-motor/30kWh battery on the entry-level front-drive Atto 1 Essential, rising to 115kW e-motor/43kWh battery on the Atto 1 Premium. The Atto 1’s 30kWh battery has a 220km range (WLTP), rising to 310km with the 43kWh battery (WLTP).
The EX2 can handle AC charging up to 6kW and DC fast-charging up to 60kW with the Complete, or 80kW DC with the Inspire.
Eco, Comfort and Sport driving modes are provided and Vehicle to Load (V2L) functionality (3.3kW) is built in to enable charging of small external appliances, such as a laptop or portable coffee machine.
All variants are fitted with a reversing camera but the range-topping EX2 Inspire has a 360-degree surround-view camera with extra support from a ‘transparent chassis’ (providing views underneath the car).
The broader tech suite includes standard fitment of a 14.6-inch high-definition centre touchscreen with Flyme Auto operating system. USB-A and USB-C ports are included (with one port in the rear seat compartment) and, on the Inspire model, a wireless phone charging pad. An 8.8-inch instrument display sits in front of the driver.
Connected services are also available in the EX2, providing remote vehicle access and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Geely says the bulk of its remote services will become active from August 2026, while automatic emergency call notification (eCall) is scheduled to be activated (via OTA update) during the final quarter of 2026.
The information provided is general advice only. Before making any decisions please consider your own circumstances and the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations. For copies, visit racv.com.au. As distributor, RACV Insurance Services Pty Ltd AFS Licence No. 230039 receives commission for each policy sold or renewed. Product(s) issued by Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Ltd ABN 93 004 208 084 AFS Licence No. 227678.
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