Jaecoo J7 SHS vs Geely EX5

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the Geely EX5 opens at $41,990. 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 $48,389 and $46,189 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 Jaecoo J7 SHS and Geely EX5 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 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 7 in the Geely EX5.

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

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

The Geely EX5 counters with heated front seats and V2L that the Jaecoo J7 SHS does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 255kW and 525Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 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: 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 68.4kWh (Geely EX5), giving WLTP ranges of 90km and 475km. DC fast charging peaks at 40kW (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 100kW (Geely EX5).

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

Boot space is 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 302L in the Geely EX5, 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: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 7 years (Geely EX5). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.