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Geely EX2: Small EV With Big Space And Smart Value
Forget everything you think you know about small electric cars. The Geely EX2 arrives with the confidence of a bestseller and the habit of making sensible choices look exciting. Priced from $26,490 RRP for the Complete and rising to $30,990 for the Inspire, it promises a larger-than-its-size experience and a launch package that includes a home 7kW charger, a premium paint upgrade and a sharp finance deal if you jump in during the promotional window.
Power And Handling That Punches Above Its Weight
There are two flavours: the Complete with a rear-mounted 60kW motor and a 35.3kWh battery offering about 252km WLTP, and the Inspire with an 85kW motor and a 47.1kWh battery good for roughly 345km WLTP. Both use an LFP battery with liquid cooling – the sort of pragmatic engineering that keeps batteries healthy and owners happier in Melbourne summers.
Unlike most rivals, the EX2 is rear-wheel drive, which frees up steering rack travel and gives a 41 degree front steering angle. The result is a nimble 9.9m turning circle that makes city streets and tight car parks feel almost friendly. Add a multi-link independent rear suspension and a drive tune developed with European input, and the EX2 manages to feel more composed than its class would have you expect.
Space And Practicality That Pry Open The Small Car Rulebook
Packaging is the EX2’s party trick. The car sits on Geely’s GEA architecture and squeezes more usable space out of a compact footprint. There is a 70L frunk that rivals some larger EVs, a 375L boot, a 10L drawer-style glovebox and 28L of under-seat storage. Over 30 little stashes pepper the cabin so you can hide all manner of modern life clutter.
For those who love numbers, the layout swaps traditional compromises for useful volume. The compact rear drive unit and clever A/C packaging free up legroom and boot depth, while wider door apertures make getting in and out less fiddly than you might expect in a car this size.
Tech, Comfort And Safety
The cabin leans on tech to feel grown up. Both grades get a 14.6-inch central touchscreen with satnav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. The Complete has four speakers, the Inspire six; the Inspire also tucks in 256-colour ambient lighting, wireless phone charging and illuminated sun visors for a touch of theatre.
Safety is taken seriously. Seven airbags are standard, and the active assist set is extensive – automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and even evasive manoeuvre assist. The Inspire adds a 360-degree around-view monitor for parking confidence. Connected services are included for two years, with a refreshed app giving remote control over charging, climate and more.
What You Get For The Money
The Complete is the sensible all-rounder: covered steel wheels, powered front seats, heated options on the Inspire, and a practical standard kit list that out-equips many rivals. Upgrade to Inspire and you get alloy wheels, a larger battery and motor, a contrasting black roof and a handful of niceties that turn practicality into polish.
In short, the Geely EX2 is the small EV that refuses to act small. It is thoughtful, well packaged and cheaper to buy than many of its rivals while still offering tech, range and a driving character that keeps things interesting. If you want a compact EV that behaves like a grown up and still fits down the alley, this is one to try.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
