Geely EX5 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 370mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 479L advantage.

The Geely EX5 turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $331 a year less for the Geely EX5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $167,800), the longer warranty (7 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 302L).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 60

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Geely EX5 ahead by 46 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 44 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 35 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $331 less (16 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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