GAC Aion V vs Geely EX5: longer range or quicker pace in an electric SUV
The Aion V costs less, goes further and charges faster, while the EX5 is quicker and has far more room with the rear seats folded.
By Uzzi · 25 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$44,590
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$44,590 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
$45,990
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$45,990 RRP before on-road costs
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Who the GAC Aion V suits
The Aion V suits buyers who do longer drives and want the most range and the fastest charging of these two. It also suits families who mostly use the boot with the rear seats up, where it has 427L of space. It's the lower-priced car of the pair at $44,590 (RRP excl. on-roads).
Who the Geely EX5 suits
The EX5 suits buyers who want more pace, with an official acceleration time of 6.9 seconds from a standstill. It also suits anyone who often folds the rear seats to carry bulky gear, where it opens up to 1,877L. If knowing your servicing costs upfront matters, it has a capped servicing figure on record.
What decides it
1. Range and charging
The Aion V has a WLTP range of 510km from a 75.3kWh battery, against 450km from a 68.4kWh battery in the EX5. That's about 60km more for the GAC. It also charges faster on DC, with a maximum of 180kW versus 100kW for the Geely.
2. Boot space
With the rear seats up, the Aion V has a 427L boot and the EX5 has 302L, so the GAC has about 125L more. Fold the seats and it flips: the EX5 offers 1,877L against 978L in the Aion V. Think about how often you actually fold the seats.
3. Price and pace
The Aion V is $44,590 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the EX5 is $45,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), so the GAC is about $1,400 less before on-roads. The EX5 gives you more for the extra, with 160kW and 320Nm against 150kW and 210Nm. Its official acceleration time is 6.9 seconds, about 2.1 seconds quicker than the Aion V's 9.0 seconds.
Running costs
Energy use is close, with the Aion V rated at 16.7 kWh/100km and the EX5 at 16.9 kWh/100km. The EX5 has $1,316 (capped-price servicing total) on record, with services every 12 months, while we have no capped servicing or service interval figure for the Aion V. The Aion V comes with an 8-year warranty with unlimited km, and the EX5 has a 7-year warranty, though we have no distance limit on record for it. Check the running-cost chart below to compare the two over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,248
per year to run
$65,831
total 5yr cost
$0.84
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,248/year to run, or $21,240 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,106
per year to run
$66,522
total 5yr cost
$0.85
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,106/year to run, or $20,530 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both have 5 seats. They're almost the same length at 4,605mm for the Aion V and 4,615mm for the EX5, but the EX5 is wider at 1,901mm versus 1,854mm, and it has a tighter turning circle of 10.8m against 11.2m. The Aion V has a payload of 440kg, and we have no payload figure for the EX5. We have no towing figures for either car.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (39% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
GAC doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 427 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (55% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Geely doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 302 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The Aion V has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025, and the EX5 has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025.
The figures side by side
| GAC Aion V | Geely EX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $44,590 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $45,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Powertrain | BEV | BEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Automatic | No data |
| Power | 150kW | 160kW |
| Torque | 210Nm | 320Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 9.0 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Energy use | 16.7 kWh/100km | 16.9 kWh/100km |
| Battery | 75.3kWh | 68.4kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 510km | 450km |
| Max DC charging | 180kW | 100kW |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 427L | 302L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 978L | 1,877L |
| Length | 4,605mm | 4,615mm |
| Width | 1,854mm | 1,901mm |
| Height | 1,686mm | 1,670mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775mm | 2,750mm |
| Ground clearance | 166mm | 168mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2m | 10.8m |
| Kerb weight | 1,860kg | 1,980kg |
| Payload | 440kg | No data |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2025) | 5-star (2025) |
| Warranty | 8-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | No data |
| Capped servicing, 5 years | No data | $1,316 (capped-price servicing total) |
| Service interval | No data | 12 months |
The verdict
For most buyers the Aion V makes more sense, with a lower price, more range, faster DC charging and a bigger boot with the seats up.
Pick the GAC Aion V if
you want the most range and fastest charging of the two, a roomier everyday boot and the lower price.
Pick the Geely EX5 if
you value quicker acceleration, often fold the rear seats for big loads, or want a capped servicing figure upfront.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Questions buyers ask
Which has more range, the GAC Aion V or the Geely EX5?
The Aion V has a WLTP range of 510km and the EX5 has 450km. Real-world range will vary with how and where you drive.
Is the GAC Aion V cheaper than the Geely EX5?
Yes. The Aion V is $44,590 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the EX5 is $45,990 (RRP excl. on-roads), a gap of about $1,400. Neither figure includes on-road costs, and we have no drive-away price for either.
Which has the bigger boot, the Aion V or the EX5?
With the rear seats up, the Aion V has 427L and the EX5 has 302L. With the seats folded, the EX5 has 1,877L and the Aion V has 978L.
Can the GAC Aion V or Geely EX5 tow?
We have no braked or unbraked towing figures for either car. Check with the maker before buying if towing matters to you.
What warranty do the GAC Aion V and Geely EX5 have?
The Aion V has an 8-year warranty with unlimited km. The EX5 has a 7-year warranty, and we have no distance limit on record for it.
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