Kia EV3 vs Geely EX5: the longer-range BEV SUV or the cheaper one
The Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range goes further on a charge and has the bigger seats-up boot, while the Geely EX5 Inspire costs a lot less and is the larger, quicker SUV on paper.
By Uzzi · 20 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
2026 Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range
$63,950
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$63,950 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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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Who the Kia EV3 suits
The EV3 suits buyers who do longer drives and want the most range they can get, with a 563km WLTP figure. It also suits people who need a usable boot with the seats up, at 460L, or who want to tow a small trailer, with a braked rating of 1,000kg.
Who the Geely EX5 suits
The EX5 suits buyers who want a bigger electric SUV for less money, at $45,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). It's longer, wider and taller than the Kia, and it has a published capped servicing cost, which helps if you like knowing your bills in advance.
What decides it
1. Price
The EV3 GT-Line Long Range is $63,950 (RRP excl. on-roads). The EX5 Inspire is $45,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). That makes the Geely about $17,960 cheaper before on-road costs.
2. Range and battery
The Kia has a 81.4kWh battery and a WLTP range of 563km. The Geely has a 68.4kWh battery and 450km of range. So the EV3 gets about 113km more per charge on the official figures.
3. Boot space
With the seats up, the EV3 has a 460L boot and the EX5 has 302L, so the smaller Kia offers about 158L more. Fold the seats in the Geely and it opens up to 1,877L. We have no seats-folded figure for the Kia.
Running costs
Both run on electricity, and the EV3 is rated at 16.2 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km for the EX5, so the Kia uses a little less energy per kilometre on paper. Geely lists capped servicing at $1,316 (capped-price servicing total) with visits every 12 months, but we have no capped servicing or interval figures for the Kia. Kia offers a 7-year, unlimited km warranty, and Geely offers a 7-year warranty, though we have no distance limit on record for it. Check the running-cost chart below for how the two compare over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,074
per year to run
$84,318
total 5yr cost
$1.08
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,074/year to run, or $20,370 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 are SUVs with 5 seats. The EX5 is the bigger car at 4,615mm long and 1,901mm wide, against 4,310mm and 1,850mm for the EV3, and it has more ground clearance at 168mm versus 140mm. The Kia has the tighter turning circle at 10.4m compared with 10.8m. The EV3 is rated to tow 1,000kg braked and 750kg unbraked, while we have no towing figures for the EX5.
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 (36% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Kia doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 460 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
Both cars carry a 5-star ANCAP rating, with the EV3 rated in 2025 and the EX5 rated in 2025.
The figures side by side
| Kia EV3 | Geely EX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $63,950 (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 | 283Nm | 320Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 7.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Energy use | No data | 16.9 kWh/100km |
| Battery | 81.4kWh | 68.4kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 563km | 450km |
| Max DC charging | No data | 100kW |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 460L | 302L |
| Boot (seats folded) | No data | 1,877L |
| Length | 4,310mm | 4,615mm |
| Width | 1,850mm | 1,901mm |
| Height | 1,570mm | 1,670mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm | 2,750mm |
| Ground clearance | 140mm | 168mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4m | 10.8m |
| Kerb weight | No data | 1,980kg |
| Towing (braked) | 1,000kg | No data |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750kg | No data |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2025) | 5-star (2025) |
| Warranty | 7-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
The EX5 is the better-value way into a bigger electric SUV, but the EV3 earns its higher price if range, seats-up boot space or towing matter to you.
Pick the Kia EV3 if
You want the longer 563km range, a 460L boot with the seats up, or a braked towing rating of 1,000kg.
Pick the Geely EX5 if
You want to save about $17,960, prefer a physically larger SUV, and like having a published capped servicing cost.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Which is cheaper, the Kia EV3 or the Geely EX5?
The Geely EX5 Inspire is $45,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range is $63,950 (RRP excl. on-roads). On those figures the Geely is about $17,960 cheaper before on-road costs.
Which has more range, the Kia EV3 or Geely EX5?
The Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range has a WLTP range of 563km and the Geely EX5 Inspire has 450km. Real-world range will vary with driving and conditions.
Which has the bigger boot?
With the seats up, the Kia EV3 has 460L and the Geely EX5 has 302L. The Geely's seats-folded figure is 1,877L, and we have no seats-folded figure for the Kia.
Can the Kia EV3 or Geely EX5 tow?
The Kia EV3 is rated to tow 1,000kg braked and 750kg unbraked. We have no towing figures on record for the Geely EX5.
Do the Kia EV3 and Geely EX5 have ANCAP safety ratings?
Yes. The Kia EV3 has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025, and the Geely EX5 has a 5-star rating from 2025.
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