New Geely EX2 to offer 214 miles of range for less than £21k
On sale Autumn Price from £20,990
It seems that 2026 might be the year of the small electric car. With a number of new, dinky models due to launch this year, the urban hatchback is having a bit of a renaissance, and now there’s another one to add to your radar: the Geely EX2.
Indeed, the new EX2 will go on sale in August as the smallest model in Geely’s three-car-strong UK lineup, alongside the larger EX5 and recently-launched Starray. Like the EX5, it’ll be fully electric.
In its home market of China, the EX2 is known as the Xingyuan, and it already has some pretty impressive credentials – it was China’s biggest-selling car of 2025. However, it’s guaranteed to have some stiff competition once it arrives here, including rivals such as the Kia EV2 and Renault 5, as well as the upcoming Cupra Raval, Skoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID Polo, which are all set to hit UK shores in the coming months.
Three versions of the EX2 will be available: Pro, Max and Ultra. Pro models are powered by a small 35kWh battery, which is paired with a rear-mounted 80bhp electric motor and can officially manage 155 miles of range. For reference, the Renault 5 can manage up to 193 miles from its smaller battery, while the EV2 has an official 197-mile figure.
Max and Ultra models are fitted with a larger 47kWh unit with a 114bhp motor and an official range of 214 miles. Again, the R5 and EV2 have more impressive figures.
Outside, the EX2 gets similar styling to its larger EX5 sibling, with a rounded shape and smooth edges. It also gets cutesy bug-eye headlights and can be had in a range of soft pastel colours.
Inside, there’s a 14.6in central infotainment touchscreen alongside an 8.8in digital driver’s display behind the wheel. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring come as standard. From interior images, we can see EX2 also gets some physical buttons on the centre console and steering wheel.
With 375 litres of boot space, the EX2 promises to be more practical than a Renault 5, which has 326 litres in its roomiest form. For reference, we managed to fit five carry-on suitcases below the parcel shelf in the R5’s boot. But unlike the R5, the EX2 also benefits from a 75-litre ‘frunk’ storage space under the bonnet.
Entry-level Pro models come with keyless entry and start, and LED headlights. Stepping up to Max trim gets you the same kit, just with the bigger battery, while top-of-the-range Ultra models get ambient lighting, a 360deg camera, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, a powered tailgate, and an upgraded sound system.
Prices for the Geely EX2 start at £20,990, undercutting the Renault 5 (£21,495) and the MG4 Urban (£23,495), as well as the upcoming VW ID Polo, which is expected to start at around £21,000.
At the brand's launch last year, Geely boss Mike Yang confirmed plans to launch 10 new cars in the UK by the end of 2028. Two have already arrived – the EX5 and Starray – while two more (the EX2 and the Geely Galaxy Cruiser) are confirmed, meaning another six models from the brand are due to arrive over the next two years. These include both plug-in hybrid and electric models in “every major segment, with a focus on SUVs [of all sizes], and hatchbacks in the B and C segments” – meaning models similar in size to the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and the larger Volkswagen ID 3.
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