Say hello to…
…the Geely EX5, an all-electric compact SUV with a 60kWh battery and a claimed range of 255 miles.
There are three trim level available:
- SE
- Pro
- Max
Standard kit on the SE includes 18-inch alloys, 15.4-inch infotainment screen, satnav, keyless entry and go, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, privacy glass and heated front seats.
Pro adds 19-inch alloys, artificial leather upholstery and surround camera.
Max adds head up display, panoramic roof, powered boot lid, uprated stereo and ventilated front seats with massage function.
Is The Geely EX5 Suitable For My Fleet
Fleet suitability boxes get all the ticks with the Geely EX5. It’s all-electric so has a very low BIK tax band. The boot is a useful 460 litres, there’s plenty of room for two adults in the back seats and there’s a long list of standard equipment.
And in our experience it’s relatively efficient too; we calculated it was returning around 3.7 miles per kWh.
The max charge speed is a respectable 120kW too.
Leasing A Geely EX5
Gateway2lease is offering the Geely EX5 in Max specification for £303 a month on a 6+36 contract with 10,000 miles a year. Maintenance is forecast at £27 a month, according to Gensen Reports. Class 1A NIC comes in at £20 a month.
Driving A Geely EX5
The Geely EX5 is set up very much with comfort in mind, and on Britain’s broken roads that approach makes a strong first impression. The suspension is exceptionally soft, soaking up potholes, speed bumps and rough surfaces with ease. It’s the sort of suspension that makes long motorway journeys and poorly maintained urban roads feel far less tiring than they might in many rival electric SUVs.
The trade-off is body control. Go through a series of bends and the EX5 leans noticeably, bouncing and wallowing more than you might expect. It never feels unsafe, but it quickly encourages a more measured driving style. Once you accept that the EX5 is happiest when driven more sedately rather than enthusiastically, its character makes perfect sense.
That also makes Sport mode feel largely redundant. It sharpens the accelerator response and adds weight to the steering, but Comfort mode already delivers more than enough performance for everyday driving. The softer throttle calibration actually suits the chassis better, resulting in a more relaxed and cohesive driving experience.
Inside, the EX5 continues its comfort-first philosophy. The seats are supportive and comfortable over longer journeys, while rear passengers benefit from generous head and legroom. Cabin quality is impressive too, with materials and fit-and-finish comfortably matching established rivals. Our Max trim level test car came generously equipped, however, the tech is a more mixed affair. The large central touchscreen is bright and responsive, but disabling the more intrusive ADAS functions requires navigating through multiple menus. More frustratingly, these settings can’t be adjusted until you’ve selected Drive (it isn’t possible while the vehicle is in Park).
The driver’s display is another missed opportunity. Like many modern EVs, it devotes valuable space to showing what the vehicle’s sensors can see ahead rather than presenting the information drivers actually need. Fortunately, the Max trim’s head-up display is excellent: crisp, easy to read and far more useful than repeatedly glancing down at the instrument panel.
Some of the trip computer functions also feel surprisingly underdeveloped. While you can reset the current journey, there doesn’t appear to be a conventional long-term trip computer, nor can you reset the battery efficiency display. Instead, the car only reports consumption over the previous 50km, making it difficult to monitor efficiency over a longer test or compare different journeys. During our drive, the EX5 estimated a full-charge range of 224 miles, equating to around 3.7 miles per kWh from its 60kWh battery.
One feature that deserves particular praise is the keyless entry system. It sounds like a small detail, but it’s one the EX5 gets absolutely right. As you approach, the vehicle wakes up, illuminates and pushes out its flush door handles exactly when you expect it to. There’s no awkward pause waiting for the car to recognise the key, no tugging at a locked handle and no need to retrieve the key from your pocket. It worked flawlessly throughout our time with the car, and it’s remarkable how much that seamless interaction improves the ownership experience. And how rare that perfect unlocking experience is.
FleetandLeasing.com Verdict On The Geely EX5
Great value, exceedingly comfy and well equipped.
Geely EX5
- Model: EX5 Max
- Power: 218hp
- Torque: 320Nm
- Max speed: 109mph
- 0-62mph: 7.1s
- Official range: 267 miles
- Test range: circa 224 miles
- CO2 emissions: 0g/km
- BIK tax band 2026/27: 4%
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