Geely has revealed a fully upgraded version of its electric SUV, called the Geely E5 in Spain, after EX5 sales in China fell by 45.9% in the first eight months of 2026. The new model is scheduled to launch in China on September 23, with more power and longer range aimed at winning back buyers.
The biggest change is the motor. The new EX5 uses a rear-mounted electric unit producing 245 kW, or 333 CV. That is 125 CV more than the current Spanish-market version, putting the EX5 among the more powerful compact electric SUVs.
The EX5 now runs on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and supports 6C fast charging, which significantly reduces charging times compared with previous models, CarNewsChina reports. Buyers can choose between two battery packs: a 61.5 kWh version with a range of 550 km CLTC (451 km WLTP), or a 70 kWh pack that delivers up to 635 km CLTC (521 km WLTP). The old model managed only 430 to 475 km WLTP.
The exterior retains the same shape but gains sharper details. Standard door handles replace the old flush ones, and a LiDAR sensor sits on the roof. The bumpers get sportier styling, finished with matte chrome trim. A front trunk, rare for this class, offers 160 liters of space and a 50 kg load limit. The hood opens electrically. Nineteen-inch wheels and a rear driver-side charging port complete the look.
Inside, the cabin features a floating touchscreen, alongside digital gauges and a head-up display. The gear selector has moved behind the steering wheel. The center tunnel houses a wireless phone charger and rotary selector, plus physical buttons for basic controls. Comfort features include the Flyme Sound audio system and a rear armrest, while a panoramic glass roof rounds out the cabin. The EX5 also adds the G-ASD G-Pilot H5 assisted driving suite, which supports navigation-based autopilot in both city and highway driving.
CarNewsChina reports that the new EX5 launched in China in five trim levels, priced from 97,800 to 137,800 yuan. The relaunch follows a period of declining sales: 40,776 units were delivered from January to August 2026, down nearly 46% year on year.
The EX5 measures 4,636 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,670 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. That is just 13 mm shorter than the Skoda Enyaq, placing the EX5 in the European C-SUV class. Its size and features make it a practical option for families and tech-focused drivers.
Geely is under pressure after selling only 40,776 EX5 units in China from January to August 2026, a sharp drop from the previous year. The company is betting that more power and longer range will turn things around before year-end. Rivals are also moving ahead. Fiat, for example, has launched the Grande Panda petrol crossover to target budget city drivers, as reported earlier.
Even with the EX5’s major upgrade, Geely’s basic sales driver remains the EX2, sold as the Geely E2 in Spain. It is currently China’s top-selling electric car. For Spanish buyers, the new E5 means a more powerful, better-equipped electric SUV is on the way.
