If Automechanika Frankfurt is anything to go by, it seems that Geely might finally be getting the message about multiple brands. Geely brought three electrified products to the Trade Fair, which opened on September 10. All of them were simply labeled as Geely rather than using sub-brand names. Perhaps the biggest news is that the Geely Galaxy E5 is for international markets, simply known as the Geely EX5, and it is heading overseas soon.

The Geely Galaxy E5 was launched in China in August, and there are five versions priced domestically between 112,800 and 148,800 yuan (15,760 – 20,800 USD). Key features include the new Aegis short-blade lithium iron phosphate battery, which boasts an energy density of 192 Wh/kg. Another highlight of the car is the Meizu Flyme Auto-controlled infotainment system.

Known as the EX5 for export, the car has been designed from the outset as a world model, with testing being simultaneously undertaken with both left- and right-hand drive examples. Measuring 4615 mm in length, 1901 mm in width, and 1670 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2750 mm, the EX5 is built on the Geely Electric Architecture (GEA) platform. The car meets the regulatory requirements of 89 countries and appears to be targeted at Norway, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

In China, the car is powered by a 160 kW electric motor mounted on the front axle, which delivers up to 320 Nm of torque. The car has an 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive system. This condenses 11 major devices, such as motors, electronic controls, and reducers, into one unit, which weighs 79.8 kg and has a volume of just 72 liters. It can propel the EX5 from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.

It’s currently available with 49.52 kWh and 60.22 kWh capacity battery packs, providing ranges of 440 km and 530 km, respectively when measured using CLTC.

Inside, it has a 15.4-inch 2.5 K infotainment screen as standard, along with a 10.2-inch LCD instrument display. Top-spec models benefit from a head-up display. A domestically produced Dragon Eagle-1, a 7 nm automotive chip, provides the computing power behind the car’s systems.

It was widely expected that the new Geely electric SUV would start sales overseas within the next year. However, based on the car’s appearance as the EX5 in Frankfurt, it seems sales may even begin overseas before the end of 2024. In Geely’s words, “the EX5 will soon be introduced in Norway, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, and other markets.”

The EX5 was not the only car from the Geely Galaxy family on display in Frankfurt; the E8 sedan also made an appearance. This presumably means that the E8 is also destined for export.

Rounding up the trio of cars displayed by Geely in Frankfurt was the Xingyuan. This still does not appear to have an English name, suggesting that Geely might not be that serious with exports or is perhaps just trying to gauge reception before committing. Again, the name seems to have been simplified to just Geely Xingyuan from Geely Geome Xingyuan. The car’s appearance in Frankfurt is actually quite surprising, given that the car has only just been released in China, and deliveries are set to begin later this month.

Source: Geely