Chinese multinational conglomerate Geely, through its new electric vehicle lineup Galaxy, has just launched the sub-$16,000 E5 electric SUV to disrupt the global market.
Geely disrupts global EV market with $16K e-SUV
Geely is already accepting pre-orders for the new Galaxy E5 in the Chinese market, starting at only under $16,000 (112,800 yuan), Electrive reported.
The Galaxy E5’s launch event occurred over the weekend in Guiyang, in the Guizhou province in southwest China. Geely took the opportunity to share more details about the new electric SUV.
Geely Galaxy E5 details
The Geely Galaxy E5 is 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide, and 1,670 mm tall, making it a compact electric SUV with a 2,570 mm wheelbase.
It rides on the Geely Electric Architecture (GEA), offering a wide range of innovative technologies. It offers eight body paint options, including red, pink, gray, green, white, silver, black, and blue.
Inside, the Geely Galaxy E5 has up to 4.03 square meters of space with 33 storage compartments, including extra drawers below the rear air vents and below the rear seats. In addition, it has a standard floating central control screen, a digital instrument panel, and a head-up display (HUD). It also boasts the Geely-developed concealed door handle technology.
The Geely Galaxy E5 comes with five available variants, including Sailing Edition, Discovery Edition, Voyage Edition, Discovery+ Edition, and Starship Edition. All variants feature a similar single electric motor and powertrain technology, yielding a peak output of 160 kW and torque of 320 Nm. The electric SUV can also accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.9 seconds. The model is also the first to use Geely’s innovative Aegis Short Blade Battery, which was unveiled in late June.
Presented below are the Galaxy E5 variants’ battery capacity, range, and price details:
| E5 Variant | Battery Capacity | Range (CLTC) | Price |
| Sailing Edition | 49.42 kW/h | 440km (273 miles) | RMB 109,800 ($15,400) |
| Discovery Edition | 49.42 kW/h | 440km (273 miles) | RMB 119,800 ($16,800) |
| Voyage Edition | 60.22 kWh | 530km (329 miles) | RMB 125,800 ($17,645) |
| Discovery+ Edition | 60.22 kWh | 530km (329 miles) | RMB 135,800 ($19,050) |
| Starship Edition | 60.22 kWh | 530km (329 miles) | RMB 145,800 ($20,450) |
Global expansion
Geely currently only sells the Galaxy E5 in the Chinese market. Nevertheless, the Chinese automaker noted that it has “tested, designed and completed both left- and right-hand drive versions” of the electric SUV.
In addition, the company also confirmed that it developed the Galaxy E5 “for the global market from the very beginning.” However, it has yet to reveal when it plans to bring the electric SUV overseas. It is also interesting to know which foreign market will first receive the Galaxy E5.
Geely plans to introduce two new plug-in hybrid models and another all-electric offering under the Galaxy lineup by 2025.
