It is the biggest seller in China. Now it wants your UK parking spot.
The price starts at £20,990.
That is cheap. Really cheap for an electric hatchback.
The Geely EX2 sits in that awkward space between the B-segment and C-segment. It claims more interior space than the new Volkswagen ID.3 (often compared to the Polo in this context). It also wants to punch way above its weight class regarding value.
Wait a second though.
The base model is stingy with electricity. The “Pro” version holds a paltry 35kWh battery. Geely says this gives you around 155 miles. That is not great.
For context? The VW ID.3 (with a slightly bigger 37kWh pack) hits 204 miles.
Fifty miles extra just for sitting there? Yes.
But you do not have to buy the small one.
The “Max” and “Ultra” trims get a 47kWH battery. This pushes the range to 214 miles. Still behind the VW’s 54kWH setup (280 miles), but the Geely costs significantly less. You can have the Max for £23,495. The Ultra? £25,495.
You will compete with the Renault 5. The Cupra Raval. The new Kia EV2. Maybe even an MG4.
Inside? Tech is front and center.
- 14.6-inch infotainment screen.
- 8.8-inch digital driver cluster.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay. Android Auto.
- LED lights. Keyless start.
Want the frills? Pay extra.
The Ultra trim gets the two-tone paint. Ambient lighting. Heated seats. A steering wheel that stays warm in January. A power tailgate. And a camera that sees everything around the car.
“In China, this car costs £7,000.”
That is the real kicker. The domestic price makes the UK sticker look high. But imports happen. Margins happen.
The cabin does not feel cheap, strangely enough. Lots of plastic? Sure. But so does half the segment. There are physical buttons. Actual knobs. On the wheel and the dash. This feels deliberate. Nice, illuminated skyline art on the dashboard helps the vibe.
We tested it in China. The screens are sharp. Quick to load. But the UI? Locked in Thai. We could not fix it.
Space is the EX2’s ace though.
It is small outside. 4.1 meters long.
But the floor is flat. Totally flat. Rear passengers breathe easy. It swallows the Renault 5’s cramped back seat for lunch.
Boots tell stories too.
375 liters for the Geely. The Renault 5 has 300-ish. Even the slightly longer BYD Dolphin only offers 345 liters. Plus the Geely hides 75 liters under the hood. That is frunk space you did not expect from a compact car.
Is that enough to make you care?
The EX2 is just the opener. Geely is bringing seven more cars to the UK by 2018. Wait. 2028? Yes. 2028.
First was the EX5 SUV. Now comes the Starray, a plug-in hybrid. After that? A seven-seater to fight the Skoda Kodiaq. A rugged off-roader targeting Land Rover Defenders.
Geely is not just popping in and out.
They are planting flags.
Do you buy the cheap battery car? Or wait for the rest of the lineup to arrive?
