- Geely launched the refreshed Galaxy E5 to boost competitiveness with faster charging, larger dimensions and LiDAR-equipped driver assistance to pressure legacy and domestic rivals for market share.
- The E5 offers three LFP battery options: 60.22 kWh, 61.52 kWh and 70.01 kWh with CLTC ranges of 530 km, 550 km and 635 km, peak charging 6C/460 kW and prices RMB 107,800–147,800 (intro RMB 97,800) (about $16.1K–$22K; intro $14.6K).
- Targets mainstream compact EV buyers and export markets, but execution risks include scaling AI Smart Charging stations, verifying real-world charge times and meeting local production and delivery timelines abroad.
Geely has launched the all-new Geely Galaxy E5, introducing five core variants and one technology package. The new EV is priced from RMB 107.8K to RMB 147.8K ($16.1K-$22K), with a limited-time introductory price starting at RMB 97.8K ($14.6K).
This marks the first major update for the Geely Galaxy E5 since its debut in August 2024. The biggest upgrade is the addition of Geely AI Smart Charging technology, which delivers significantly faster charging performance.
On Sept. 23, Geely unveiled its AI Smart Charging technology. Official tests showed that the Lynk & Co 10 equipped with the Aegis Golden Brick Battery achieved 10%-70% charging in 4 minutes 30 seconds, while the Zeekr 001 reached 10%-97% charging in 8 minutes 40 seconds.
By comparison, BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and Megawatt Flash-Charging technology, launched in March, enable 10%-70% charging in 5 minutes and 10%-97% charging in 9 minutes, according to the company.
Geely’s fifth-generation AI Smart Charging station reaches a peak charging output of 2,250 kW, exceeding BYD’s Megawatt Flash-Charging station, which delivers up to 1,500 kW per charging gun.
For the new Galaxy E5, Geely has equipped the model with the Aegis Golden Brick Ultra-Short Blade Battery, featuring a peak charging rate of 6C and maximum charging power of 460 kW. The automaker claims the vehicle can charge from 10% to 70% in 8 minutes 25 seconds under normal-temperature conditions.
The EV is available with three lithium iron phosphate battery packs rated at 60.22 kWh, 61.52 kWh and 70.01 kWh, offering CLTC ranges of 530 km, 550 km and 635 km, respectively.
Beyond the powertrain upgrades, the new Galaxy E5 also receives dimensional improvements.
The vehicle measures 4,636 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width and 1,670 mm in height, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. Compared with the previous version, both length and width have increased. The model also gains a 160-liter front trunk for additional storage capacity.
On the smart-driving front, the new Galaxy E5 adds a LiDAR sensor for the first time and comes with Geely Afari Smart Driving (G-ASD). The system integrates 27 high-performance sensors and supports highway NOA and urban NOA functions.
As one of Geely’s key global models, the Galaxy E5 has already entered multiple overseas markets. The export version is sold as the Geely EX5, while the Malaysian-market model is branded as the Proton eMas 7.
In Australia, the EX5 recorded 2,034 units in July, ranking ninth among the country’s best-selling vehicles that month and third among EV models. The strong performance also helped Geely break into Australia’s top 10 automotive brands for the first time.
Geely is also expanding local production. On Sept. 16, the first locally produced Geely EX5 rolled off the production line at the Renault Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in Brazil, with deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.
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