Battery size: 30 - 40kWh
Max charge rate (est): 50kW
WLTP Range (est): 150 - 200 miles
Real-world range (est): 100 - 190 miles
Introduction
The Geely EX2 is not a new car. Well, it will be to the UK market when it arrives later in 2026, but in China the EX2 is a very common sight. After all, over 465,000 examples of this 4.1m long small electric hatchback were sold in 2025, making this one of the best-selling cars in the world despite it only being offered in its domestic market of China.
Geely execs have told us that the styling of the EX2 should stay “almost the same” for its European launch, so expect the same smooth body shape and cheerful face. It’s not the most distinctive design, and it doesn’t have the sheer desirability and design genius of the Renault Twingo or Renault 5, both of which are likely to fall within the price range of the Geely EX2. I’d argue that the angular, baby-Lambo looks of the BYD Dolphin Surf also have quite a bit more appeal.
But the EX2 looks friendly, and hopefully the more interesting colours that we saw when we tested the EX2 out in China – the pale lilac and flat cream colours were pretty striking – will make it to European buyers.
More than that, the rear-wheel drive platform will be offered with a couple of battery options to keep a broad variety of buyers happy, while prices and equipment are sure to be very competitive.
Range, battery and charging
You’ll have to forgive me for all the ‘TBCs’ in this review. Geely is very close-lipped about the specifics of the European EX2 models, so we’re having to estimate based largely on the specs of the Chinese car. That's largely because this Chinese car maker hasn't made its own mind up about certain aspects, and it works so quickly that it's happy to make those decisions and action the changes in the next few months, ahead of loading them onto ships bound for Europe and the UK for this autumn.
Anyway, we expect the Geely EX2 to come to the UK with either a 30- or 40kWh LFP battery, which should give it claimed range of some 150- to 200 miles. The claimed range under Chinese range tests is 193 – 255 miles, but the Chinese range test is more optimistic than the WLTP test that dictates how we get claimed range figures in Europe and the UK, so expect range to be a bit lower than that. I wouldn't be surprised if the EX2 arrives with only the 40kWh battery, given that most buyers over here prefer a longer range car, but we'll have to wait and see.
Charging speeds, too, are unconfirmed. Geely is still deciding whether to offer it with DC rapid charging as an option or as a standard feature. This will be a car that sells on its affordability so the Chinese maker is looking to keep costs down, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it arrives with slower AC charging as standard and makes DC rapid charging a low-cost optional extra.
Practicality and boot space
The EX2’s real party trick is its spacious interior. Yes, it’s the same size as a Renault 5 or Citroen e-C3, while rivals like the Hyundai Inster and Renault Twingo are a bit more compact, but the EX2 has more space even than those bigger alternatives. There’s loads of leg- and headroom in the back seats, so even a couple of taller adults will be okay back there.
Not only that, but a flap beneath the rear bench’s seat base can be dropped to reveal hidden storage. It’s a really great way to make maximum use of the available space in the back. There are a couple of pairs of Isofix fitting on the back seat bench, too.
Up front the driving position is okay. Our high-spec EX2 had electric seat adjustment to move the seat base and backrest, but no lumbar adjustment. Visibility is pretty good all round, and there’s rake- and reach adjustment on the steering wheel. I’d like the steering wheel to drop a bit more, is my main complaint.
The boot offers 375 litres of space, which is not bad at all. You’ll get a mid-sized buggy in there no problem, provided you can lift it over the high boot lip and drop it down onto the recessed boot floor. Drop the rear seat backs (they fold in a 60/40 split) and you get a huge step up from that boot floor, too, so loading bulky items could be a bit difficult. There's also a large, 70-litre frunk, which is great for cable storage.
Interior, styling and technology
I can’t knock the material finish of the EX2’s interior. After all, this is a low-cost EV, and yet in the high-spec car that I test drove in China, the fake leather felt pretty good, the switches were nicely damped and it actually feels like quite a grown-up cabin. Do I prefer the more colourful, characterful finish in the Renault Twingo or Fiat Grande Panda? Yes, absolutely I do. But I would also say that the EX2’s interior is actually a bit smarter (if also more boring!) than the interiors you get in those more stylish small EVs.
The touchscreen in the centre of the Geely EX2’s dash looks familiar from other Geely products. You can tailor the home page, and there are configurable shortcuts that allow you to make lane-keep assist, speed-limit warning, screen dimming and plenty of other common functions easily findable.
Of course, Geely hasn’t confirmed the specs for the EX2, but I’d bet my Wi-Fi router that it’ll have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Motors, performance and handling
I only had a chance to drive the EX2 briefly on a closed ‘gymkhana’ course – literally around some cones in a car park! We didn’t even get to tie ribbons on it and compete with our pont club pals, either.
Anyway, this wasn’t an ideal way to test a car but it was still an interesting insight into this hugely popular little electric hatch. It definitely needs a bit of work before it comes to the UK, which is okay, because the car I drove was the Chinese car and Geely has said that it will adjust the suspension “for European tastes” before it gets to our shores.
Even so, in this Chinese market spec the steering is light but predictable enough, and while there’s lots of body roll it isn’t too jarring even in rapid direction changes. The 115hp electric motor delivers 62mph in 10.0sec, which in practice certainly made the EX2 feel rapid enough around our expansive car park.
Brake feel is pretty good, so you could stop smoothly, and there’s a variable brake regen’ system that includes a one pedal mode.
This test car was on LingLong tyres, which ran out of grip very easily. Geely says that it’s going to use tyres from a different (better, I hope!) brand for the EX2 in the UK.
Running costs and pricing
Finalised UK specs and pricing for the Geely EX2 are yet to be confirmed, but we expect it to start from around £19,000 for the smaller battery model, while the bigger battery car will likely start at around £22,000.
Expect it to get very generous equipment levels, which is a trademark Geely trait, and it will also get the brand's standard 8 year, 125,000 mileage warranty to cover the vehicle and battery.
Safety equipment on the EX2 will likely be quite comprehensive, as it is on the other Geely models, but we’ll still want to see Euro NCAP results before we can make any judgements on how it compares to other small EVs in this price range.
Even if it gets all of that stuff right, the EX2 is going to need to be cheap on monthly PCP and leasing costs. I’d say that it’ll need to be around £200 or less with a very low deposit if it’s to really steal sales from the like of BYD, Renault, Citroen, Fiat and Nissan.
Verdict
We really need to spend time with the European-spec Geely EX2 to know how it’ll stack up against its rivals, and those equipment levels and monthly prices will be absolutely key to its success. From this encounter, I’d say that the EX2 is a car you’re going to buy because it’s affordable and inoffensive transport – it’s not a car that really pulls at the heartstrings. And that’s absolutely fine. Just as long as the figures make sense in every other respect.
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