Geely EX5 vs Jaecoo J7 SHS

The Geely EX5 starts from $41,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS opens at $43,990. That makes the Geely EX5 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $46,189 and $48,389 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Geely EX5 and Jaecoo J7 SHS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 8 in the Geely EX5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets a 13.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7 SHS. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 6.9 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 255kW and 525Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely EX5 is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 90km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 40kW (Jaecoo J7 SHS).

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 115mm longer than the Jaecoo J7 SHS at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS, giving the Jaecoo J7 SHS a 38L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years (Geely EX5) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.