2026 Geely E5

Description

Geely E5 EV Aspire – short review. The Aspire is the entry-level fully electric version of Geely’s E5 SUV, and it’s mostly about value + comfort rather than sportiness. What’s good Range & charging: 60.22 kWh LFP battery with a claimed 430 km WLTP range. Real-world tests saw ∼340 km. DC fast charging gets you 30-80% in ∼20 min. Space & comfort: Cabin is huge for a compact SUV – 461L boot, 1877L with seats down. Ride is soft and calm, great for daily commuting and bad roads. Interior feels premium with a 15.4" screen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. Performance: 160 kW / 320 Nm motor does 0-100 km/h in 6.9s. Power delivery is smooth, not aggressive. Good for overtaking. Price: R699,999 in SA, which undercuts a lot of rivals for the spec. Comes with 6yr/150k km warranty, 8yr/200k km battery warranty, and a free wall box. What’s not Handling & feel: Steering is light and soft-sprung. It’s tuned for comfort, not fun. Some reviewers found the steering wheel ergonomics and cruise controls awkward. Cabin quirks: Heavy on touch controls, minimal physical buttons. White leather looks good but will be hard to keep clean. No spare wheel: Just a mobility kit. Geely E5 EV Aspire – & Performance Mot: Front-mounted, 11-in-1 electric drive Power/Torque: 160 kW / 320 Nm0-100 km/h: 6.9sTop speed: 175 km/drivetrain: FWD Battery & Range Battery: 60.22 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP)WLTP range: 430 km