BMW iX2 vs Geely EX5
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 65
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 12 Nov 2026, price 19 Sep 2026
BMW iX2
22 of 27 standard · 2 optional · 3 no dataFrom
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 230kW
- Energy use
- 20.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 525L
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Geely EX5
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 not offered · 5 no dataFrom
$41,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 302L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 65
Geely Australia offer: Finance offer, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Maker's terms: Geely Auto Australia reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer at any time.
Offer from Geely Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$79,900RRP
- with the Geely EX5's standard kit: $79,900 (nothing to add)
$41,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display and Power Tailgate not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX2 xDrive30
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $346 a week in repayments ($79,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Geely EX5 Complete
$41,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 19 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $171 a week in repayments ($41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Geely EX5 starts $37,910 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$171/wk(≈$741/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX5 at $41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW iX2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX2 and 8 on the Geely EX5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX2
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
Geely EX5
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
64.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
68.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Geely EX5 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX2 stands out with head-up display, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX2 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.
The Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.
The BMW iX2 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX2 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 64.8kWh (BMW iX2) vs 68.4kWh (Geely EX5), giving WLTP ranges of 410km and 475km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX2) vs 100kW (Geely EX5).
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 61mm shorter than the Geely EX5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 525L in the BMW iX2 and 302L in the Geely EX5, giving the BMW iX2 a 223L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 1.8 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX2 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Geely EX5 about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $202 a year less for the Geely EX5.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX2) and 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX2: more power (230kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (525L against 302L).
The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $79,900), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $970).
The Verdict
Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 65
The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the BMW iX2's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Geely EX5 ahead by 28 points), safety (Geely EX5 ahead by 18 points), performance (BMW iX2 ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $202 less (16 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 525L in the BMW iX2, 302L in the Geely EX5. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX2, 7 on the Geely EX5.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$171/wk(≈$741/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX5 at $41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX2 and Geely EX5?
The Geely EX5 is the cheapest at $41,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW iX2 by $37,910.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Geely EX5 has the most range at 475km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The BMW iX2 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 130kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Geely EX5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW iX2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW iX2 has the largest boot at 525L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW iX2 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Geely EX5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW iX2 makes the most power at 230kW. The BMW iX2 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.6s.
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