Launch and Price
On August 3, 2024, the Geely Galaxy E5 was officially launched with 5 variants, priced from 112,800 CNY to 148,800 CNY, which is approximately 367 million VND to 484 million VND.
Positioned as a compact electric SUV with global ambitions, the Geely Galaxy E5 is offered with both left-hand and right-hand drive configurations, depending on the market. It features the latest Galaxy 11-in-1 smart power socket and the new Aegis Dagger lithium iron phosphate battery. Additionally, it will also utilize the Galaxy Flyme Auto and Flyme Sound vehicle systems, co-developed with Interstellar Meizu.
Exterior Design
The Geely Galaxy E5 is offered with 8 exterior color options and its overall design combines biological design elements inspired by tigers, including tiger face, eyes, and whiskers.
The front of this small electric SUV features a closed front grille with sharp headlights on both sides, adorned with subtle air intakes and smartly outlined with an overall trim.
On the sides, the Galaxy E5 features hidden door handles and new 18/19-inch aluminum alloy wheel designs. The prominent body lines above the doors enhance the overall shape of the car and give it a more dynamic appearance. Additionally, the matte black wheel arches add a stylish touch.
At the rear, the Geely Galaxy E5 sports a sleek, transparent taillight design, complemented by a large spoiler and a colorful, scratch-resistant lower bumper, conveying a sense of motion.
In terms of dimensions, the new model measures 4615mm in length, 1901mm in width, and 1670mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2750mm. The Galaxy E5 boasts an impressive 0.269 Cd drag coefficient
Interior
The Geely Galaxy E5 offers an impressive 33 storage compartments, including additional drawers under the rear air vents and another one under the rear seat. This is claimed to be the best in its class.
The Galaxy E5 boasts a large, floating 15.4-inch center control screen with 2.5K resolution, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a windshield-projected head-up display (HUD). Higher-end models offer up to 16 speakers, including headrest speakers, and feature the Flyme Auto system, designed with the familiarity of a smartphone.
The Galaxy Flyme Auto system can respond to users’ continuous voice commands within 500 milliseconds and perform functions such as wake-up in high-frequency scenarios, understanding vague commands, continuous interactive dialogue, offline dialogue, and full-scene display of speech.
The Geely Galaxy E5 is powered by China’s 7nm Dragon Eagle One CPU. Geely has introduced an innovative hidden door handle technology that promises reliable performance even in harsh conditions, and the company plans to share this technology with the industry.
In terms of interior ambiance, the Galaxy E5 creates a pleasant atmosphere through the use of various materials, seat stitching, and stripe decorations. It offers 256-color interior ambient lighting.
The seats in this model offer adjustable legroom, ventilation/heating/massage functions, and optional headrest speakers. Notably, the car’s usable space can reach 4.03 square meters, the illuminated area can reach 3.39 square meters, and the “occupancy rate” can reach 67.2%.
Powertrain
In terms of performance, the Geely Galaxy E5 is powered by a pure electric single-motor system with a maximum power of 160kW, equivalent to 215 horsepower, and a peak torque of 320 Nm. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds.
The Aegis Dagger battery, developed by Geely, is offered in two specifications: 49.52kWh and 60.22kWh, depending on the configuration. The corresponding pure electric CLTC cruising ranges are 440km and 530km, respectively.
In terms of energy replenishment, it can complete a 30%-80% charge in just 20 minutes. Additionally, the Galaxy E5 will be equipped with the G-TCS all-weather traction control system, developed independently by Geely, which can control the torque of the electric drive based on road adhesion and always maintain optimal traction.
Competitive Products
BYD Atto 3
Aion V 2024
As a small-sized electric SUV, the Geely Galaxy E5 will compete directly with the BYD Yuan Plus, also known as the BYD Atto 3 internationally, and the AION V. The AION V was recently launched with a price reduction of over 20,000 CNY compared to its predecessor, starting at 129,800 CNY. Comparing the two, the AION V has an advantage in battery life, but the Geely Galaxy E5 excels in terms of suspension comfort.
The BYD Atto 3, a benchmark model in the small SUV segment, is experiencing rapid sales growth. Compared to both competitors, the Galaxy E5 has certain advantages in terms of overall size and power. Additionally, the Flyme Auto system, integrated by Meizu, adds extra appeal to this model.
As the first pure electric SUV in the Geely family, the Galaxy E5 expands the brand’s product line. This new model has a stronger competitive edge in the core electric vehicle market thanks to its advantages in the three electric fields of intelligent electric drive + Aegis dagger battery.
At the same time, the Flyme Auto vehicle system and Flyme Sound smart cockpit, created in collaboration with Meizu, have brought stronger intelligence to the same-level models. In the market for small pure electric SUVs, the Geely Galaxy E5 offers higher cost performance and becomes a new choice for family pure electric SUVs.
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