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If you've been hearing the name Geely more and more lately and wondering what all the fuss is about, you're not alone. We speak to a lot of people here at Hills in Kidderminster who are curious and want to know, what is the Geely EX5?
We're going to walk you through, everything you need to know about the Geely EX5.
Geely isn't a new name in Britain, it's just a new face. The Geely Holding Group has owned Volvo since 2010, and has significant stakes in Polestar, Lotus, and LEVC, the company behind London's iconic electric black cab.
The EX5 is simply the first car to wear the Geely badge on UK roads. If you want to learn more about Geely, you can read our article "Who are Geely? The brand behind Polestar, Volvo & Lotus"
The EX5 is an SUV. At just over 4.6 metres long, it has a road presence that turns heads without trying too hard. The design is clean and confident, flush door handles, a smooth roofline, and a rear light bar that feels considered
It's not a car that shouts. But it is a car that looks like it belongs on a driveway.
Three exterior colour options let you tailor it to your taste, and on the higher trims, 19-inch alloys lift the overall stance noticeably. First impressions matter with any car and the Geely EX5 always makes a good one.
This is where the EX5 really stands out.
The cabin is wide, airy and quiet. There's none of the road noise or wind buffeting that can make longer journeys feel like hard work.
In the centre is a 15.4-inch touchscreen complete with a high-definition display. A second 10.2-inch display sits in front of the driver, and a head-up display projects key information onto the windscreen so your eyes stay on the road.
What strikes most people isn't any single feature, it's how the whole cabin feels. The materials, the finish, the way everything is laid out. It feels like a premium place to be.
The Geely EX5 was designed from the ground up as an electric car, which means there's no big transmission tunnel taking up additional floor place. The floor is completely flat throughout, all of which adds up to rear passenger space that will comfortably accommodate adults, not just children.
Families will feel at home here. Long legs, child seats, the school run, the supermarket, the weekend away, the Geely EX5 handles all of it without compromise.
There are 33 storage spaces throughout the cabin. That sounds excessive, until you're actually in the car and realise how thoughtfully it's been designed for real, everyday use
Smooth. That's the word that comes up most often when speaking to our customers.
Power comes from an electric motor producing 215bhp, which means the Geely EX5 pulls away from junctions and accelerates onto dual carriageways with ease. There's no waiting for revs to build or clunky gear shifts, the electric torque is instant.
Ride quality was tuned specifically for UK roads by Lotus, and it shows. The Geely EX5 is composed, planted, and genuinely comfortable over distance.
Three drive modes let you adjust the character to suit your mood or the road. Most of the time we leave it in normal, which handles everything day-to-day.
Range is up to 267 miles on a full charge, enough for the majority of everyday driving without a second thought. For most people, the routine is simple, plug in at home overnight, wake up to a full battery, and forget about charging entirely until the weekend, or top it up each evening.
When you do need to top up on the go, the Geely EX5 charges at up to 160kW, meaning a 30 to 80 percent charge takes around 20 minutes at a rapid charger. Enough time for a coffee and a stretch.
One feature that people genuinely love once they discover i, Vehicle-to-Load. The Geely EX5's battery can power external devices directly, laptops, speakers, even a kettle if you're so inclined. Campers and outdoor types tend to raise an eyebrow at that one.
For anyone approaching Geely as a newer name, the ownership package is worth knowing.
Every Geely EX5 comes with an 8-year, 125,000-mile warranty covering both the car and the battery, one of the longest in the business.
As a Geely main dealer, Hills handles your servicing, your warranty, and your aftersales locally, right here in Kidderminster. You're bringing it to people who know it.
