Geely EX5 vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). 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 86% for the Nissan ARIYA, 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 Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-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 Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display 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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 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 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 20mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 164L 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 0.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.5 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 Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $120 a year less for the Geely EX5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $55,840), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $888).

The Nissan ARIYA: the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 302L).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Geely EX5 ahead by 17 points), reliability (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 10 points), safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $120 less (16 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Nissan ARIYA.

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