Geely EX5 vs Jaecoo J5
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Level at 72: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 15 Nov 2026
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
Geely Australia offer: Finance offer, ends 30 Nov 2026. See the offer
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Jaecoo J5
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$35,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 155kW
- Energy use
- 16.5 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 384L
Jaecoo Australia offer: $36,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Manufacturer's terms: while stocks last.
Offer from Jaecoo Australia, checked 11 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
Geely EX5: we're still completing kerb weight, transmission and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$41,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Power Tailgate not offered
$35,990RRP
- no option data for this car
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
Geely EX5 Complete
$41,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 19 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Jaecoo J5 EV Summit
$35,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 Nov 2026
$36,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Jaecoo Australia
Both totals exclude insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Both totals exclude insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
On the rated figures, the Jaecoo J5 leads on standard features per $10,000: 4.5 per $10,000 on RRP (19 of 20 standard) for the Geely EX5; 5.6 per $10,000 on RRP (20 of 20 standard) for the Jaecoo J5. Price per km of range: level ($88 per km of range on RRP for the Geely EX5; $90 per km of range on RRP for the Jaecoo J5). On the rated figures, the Jaecoo J5 leads on price per kw: $262 per kW on RRP for the Geely EX5; $232 per kW on RRP for the Jaecoo J5. On the rated figures, the Jaecoo J5 leads on price per litre of boot: $139 per litre of boot on RRP for the Geely EX5; $94 per litre of boot on RRP for the Jaecoo J5. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The Jaecoo J5 starts $6,000 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
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Finance
From ≈$148/wk(≈$641/mo)
Estimate on the Jaecoo J5 at $36,990 drive-away; 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 Geely EX5Driva 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 Jaecoo J5. 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 Geely EX5 and 7 on the Jaecoo J5.
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; ? is no option data.
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
Geely EX5
None open on our record
Jaecoo J5
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 and range
The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.
| 2026 Geely EX5 Complete | 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Battery electric |
| Added overnight, 10A power point (2.4 kW)Level: within 5%. | 150 km in 10 h | 145 km in 10 h |
| Added overnight, 7.4 kW wallboxLevel: within 5%. | 463 km in 10 h | 448 km in 10 h |
| Added overnight, 11 kW three-phase | 688 km in 10 h | 624 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 10.3 kW AC |
| DC fast charge, as printedNo data for the Geely EX5. | No data | 28 min, 0-80% |
| Charging connector | No data | CCS2 |
| Portable charger supplied | Supplied | No data |
| Type 2 cable supplied | No data | No data |
| Front boot | No data | No data |
- Km added in 10 hours: the charger rate, capped by the car's own onboard charger, over its own rated energy use. A car without an onboard charger or energy figure is No data, never an assumed rate.
- DC times are printed only in the window the document gives (0-80% or 10-80%). Different windows are not one measure, so nobody leads across them.
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
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 (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
58.9kWh 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 (10.3kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
What's in the boxGeely EX5
- Portable chargerSupplied
- Type 2 cableNo data
From the manufacturer's own equipment list for this car. A Type 2 cable is what an untethered public AC post needs; a portable charger plugs into a household socket.
Feature Showdown
The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J5 gets a 13.2-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Geely EX5 stands out with V2L: features our data doesn't list for the Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 counters with ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
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Drivetrain
The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.
The Jaecoo J5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.
The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 402km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 130kW (Jaecoo J5).
Space & Comfort
The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 235mm longer than the Jaecoo J5 at 4,380mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 384L in the Jaecoo J5, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 82L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Front boot (frunk)
Geely EX5
No data
Jaecoo J5
No data
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $720 a year (16 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the Jaecoo J5 about $743 a year (16.5 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $23 a year less for the Geely EX5.
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 7 years / unlimited km (Geely EX5) and 8 years / unlimited km (Jaecoo J5). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 8 years (Jaecoo J5).
- The Geely EX5 costs $6,000 more on RRP and $21 a year less in energy at 15,000 km a year: the gap closes only beyond 300,000 km.
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 155kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($720 a year against $743).
The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $41,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (384L against 302L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 7).
The Verdict
Level at 72: here's what splits them
The Geely EX5 and Jaecoo J5 are level on the CarSorted Score at 72 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: safety (Geely EX5 ahead by 16 points), performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 13 points), reliability (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $23 less (16 kWh/100km against 16.5 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 384L in the Jaecoo J5. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 8 on the Jaecoo J5.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$148/wk(≈$641/mo)
Estimate on the Jaecoo J5 at $36,990 drive-away; 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 Geely EX5Driva 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, Geely EX5 and Jaecoo J5?
The Jaecoo J5 is the cheapest at $35,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Geely EX5 by $6,000.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Geely EX5 has the most range at 475km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Jaecoo J5 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 Jaecoo J5, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Jaecoo J5 has the largest boot at 384L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Jaecoo J5 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,250kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Jaecoo J5 has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Geely EX5 makes the most power at 160kW. The Geely EX5 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.4s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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