Geely EX5 vs Toyota bZ4X
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 20 Sep 2026, price 19 Sep 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. Terms
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Reference image · overseas modelToyota bZ4X
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 167kW
- Energy use
- 13.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 452L
Top CarSorted Score, 80 vs 72, but the Geely EX5 is $14,000 cheaper
Toyota Australia offer: bonus, $5,000 toward your deposit. See the offer
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Maker's terms: Geely Auto Australia reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer at any time.
Offer from Geely Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$41,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Power Tailgate not offered
$55,990RRP
- 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.
About $171 a week in repayments ($41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota bZ4X FWD
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $236 a week in repayments ($55,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Geely EX5 starts $14,000 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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$171/wk(≈$741/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX5 at $41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; 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.
Safety Rundown
Both the Geely EX5 and Toyota bZ4X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 88% for the Toyota bZ4X.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.
Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 8 in the Toyota bZ4X.
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 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.
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
Toyota bZ4X
- REC-006639 · published 26 Jun 2026Due to a software issue with the high-voltage battery Electronic Control Unit, the electric drive system may shut down.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
- REC-006428 · published 10 Sep 2025Due to a software programming issue, the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) electrical compressor may fail.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2025
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.
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 (7.4kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
71.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 150kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 150kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-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 Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.
The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 591km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).
Space & Comfort
The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 75mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 150L 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 0.4 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.2 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 Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $106 a year less for the Toyota bZ4X.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X).
Where each one leads
The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $55,990) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Toyota bZ4X: more power (167kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 302L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($662 a year against $768).
The Verdict
Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 72
The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: reliability (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 17 points), energy efficiency (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 15 points), safety (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Toyota bZ4X costs about $106 less (13.8 kWh/100km against 16 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$171/wk(≈$741/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX5 at $41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; 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 Toyota bZ4X?
The Geely EX5 is the cheapest at $41,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota bZ4X by $14,000.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Toyota bZ4X has the most range at 591km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Toyota bZ4X accepts the highest DC charging at up to 150kW.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Geely EX5 and Toyota bZ4X all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota bZ4X has the largest boot at 452L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The Geely EX5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota bZ4X makes the most power at 167kW. The Geely EX5 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.9s.
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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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