Geely EX5 vs Kia EV9

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Kia EV9 at 5 stars (2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 84% for the Kia EV9, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 7 on the Kia EV9.

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 7 in the Kia EV9.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV9 counters with ventilated seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 6.9 seconds.

The Kia EV9 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 76.1kWh (Kia EV9), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 519km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 240kW (Kia EV9).

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 395mm shorter than the Kia EV9 at 5,010mm (3,100mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 333L in the Kia EV9, giving the Kia EV9 a 31L advantage. The Kia EV9 seats 7 vs 5.

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 1.2 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.0 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 Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Kia EV9 about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $274 a year less for the Geely EX5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $97,000) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $1,042).

The Kia EV9: the bigger boot with the seats up (333L against 302L).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 67

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Kia EV9's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Geely EX5 ahead by 38 points), reliability (Kia EV9 ahead by 19 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 18 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $274 less (16 kWh/100km against 21.7 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 333L in the Kia EV9.

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