Geely EX2 Price Australia: Is China's Best-Selling EV Worth $26,490?
- Tim Bond
- 1 day ago
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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If you have been priced out of every EV hatch on the market, the Geely EX2 just landed as Australia's second-cheapest new electric car.
It was the best-selling vehicle of any type in China last year, and it arrives here as a genuine rear-wheel-drive alternative to the usual front-wheel-drive budget EVs.
Here is what is confirmed on Geely EX2 price Australia, range and how it stacks up.
What Makes the EX2 Different from the Rest of the Budget EV Pack
The Geely EX2 arrives in Australia carrying a genuinely unusual claim for its category: it was the best-selling vehicle in China in 2025, of any type, petrol or electric, with close to 460,000 units sold. That's not a small-EV sales record, that's the outright best-selling car in the world's largest auto market.
Locally, it's sold as a straightforward two-variant range. The Geely EX2 Price Australia starts from $28,905 drive-away for the Complete in Queensland, rising to $33,495 drive-away for the Inspire, positioning it as one of the cheapest new EVs on sale. Drive-away pricing varies slightly by state; before on-road costs, the two variants are priced at $26,490 and $30,990 respectively.
The Rear-Wheel-Drive Difference
Where most affordable EVs in this segment run front-wheel drive, the EX2 doesn't. Both variants send power to the rear wheels, a genuinely uncommon layout at this price point, and one Geely is using to differentiate the EX2 from the MG4 Urban, BYD Atto 1 and GAC Aion UT.
The EX2 also carries over the modular GEA platform shared with Geely's larger EX5 and Starray models in Australia, which is part of how Geely has kept pricing sharp without cutting corners on the underlying engineering.
Geely EX2 Price Australia: How It Compares to Rivals
A note on pricing basis before the table below: these rival figures are all quoted before on-road costs, sourced consistently from the same comparison in CarExpert's reporting. The EX2's own drive-away price in Queensland is $28,905 (Complete) and $33,495 (Inspire), confirmed directly from Geely Australia's official pricing tool, we don't have confirmed drive-away figures for every rival below, so treat this table as a before-on-roads comparison and get your own drive-away quotes before deciding between models.
Model | Price (before on-road costs) | WLTP Range | Seats | Drive Layout |
BYD Atto 1 | From $23,990 | Shorter range, smaller body | 4 | FWD |
Geely EX2 Complete | $26,490 | Up to 252km | 5 | RWD |
BYD Dolphin Essential | From $29,990 | Up to 410km | 5 | FWD |
Geely EX2 Inspire | $30,990 | Up to 345km | 5 | RWD |
MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 | From $31,990 | Around 323km | 5 | FWD |
GAC Aion UT | From $31,990 | Not directly comparable | 5 | FWD |
The EX2 Complete undercuts every five-seat rival on this list, but its 252km range is genuinely modest, more suited to city and suburban driving than regular longer trips. The Inspire is the variant worth paying attention to: at $30,990, it still comes in under the MG4 Urban and GAC Aion UT while claiming meaningfully more range than the entry Complete.
Worth noting: the BYD Dolphin Essential undercuts the EX2 Inspire by $1,000 while claiming considerably more range.
If outright kilometres per dollar is your priority rather than the EX2's specific size and rear-wheel-drive layout, the Dolphin is worth cross-shopping directly.
Buy or Avoid: The Verdict
Buy if: you want a genuinely different driving feel from the usual front-wheel-drive budget EVs, five-seat practicality over the cheaper four-seat Atto 1, and the Inspire's 345km range fits your regular driving without needing to stretch to a pricier mid-size EV.
Avoid, for now, if: maximum range per dollar is your only priority, in which case the BYD Dolphin Essential offers considerably more range for slightly less than the EX2 Inspire, or if the Complete's 252km genuinely won't cover your regular driving.
FAQs
How much does the Geely EX2 cost in Australia? Per Geely Australia's official pricing tool, the EX2 Complete is priced from $28,905 drive-away in Queensland ($26,490 before on-road costs), with the EX2 Inspire priced from $33,495 drive-away in Queensland ($30,990 before on-road costs). Drive-away pricing varies by state.
What is the range of the Geely EX2? The Complete variant claims up to 252km WLTP from a 35.3kWh battery, while the Inspire claims up to 345km WLTP from a larger 47.1kWh battery.
Is the Geely EX2 rear-wheel drive? Yes, both variants are rear-wheel drive, a genuine point of difference from most rivals in this price bracket, which are typically front-wheel drive.
Is there a launch offer on the Geely EX2? Yes, vehicles purchased and delivered between 13 July and 31 August 2026 come with a free 7kW home EV charger and a premium paint upgrade, according to Geely Australia's official offer terms.
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