Geely Auto launches fast-charging electric SUV

• The Geely EX5 uses a short blade battery to support fast charging with minimal downtime
• The Geely EX5’s front seats fold completely flat to further increase comfort
• New customers can make use of Geely’s EV grant, saving them up to £3,750

Geely Auto has launched a new all-electric SUV to the UK market that can be charged up to 80% in less than half an hour in a bid to help it meet its target of selling 100,000 vehicles a year by 2030. 

The Geely EX5 uses a short blade battery to support fast charging with minimal downtime, going from a 10% charge to 80% charge in just 28 minutes.

The electric vehicle also has an 11-in-one electric drive unit that delivers 160kW of peak power with high efficiency, compact design, advanced cooling and zero emissions to ensure a powerful, smooth and eco-friendly performance, the manufacturer said. 

With a 67.2% space utilisation rate, Jerry Gan, CEO of Geely Auto Group said that the Geely EX5 provides the highest efficiency in its class, making every journey both “comfortable and enjoyable”. 

The Zero Sensation Relief Layer offers soothing support, while the PVC layer adds durability, the ventilation layer enhances breathability and the heating layer provides warmth. The high-density foam layer also aims to offer a cushioned and luxurious ride. 

Gan also said that the Geely EX5’s front seats fold completely flat to further increase comfort and help you utilise space where needed. 

Geely Auto has set ambitious goals for the UK market, targeting annual sales of 100,000 vehicles by 2030. It plans to achieve this by offering a nationwide network of 100 sales and service outlets by 2026, complemented by a robust parts distribution and maintenance system. 

Gan said that entering the UK market marks a “significant milestone” in Geely’s European strategy and “heralds a new chapter” in electric mobility across Europe. 

Before entering the UK market, Geely Auto had already established a presence in 12 European countries, including Poland, Greece and Croatia. 

“The UK launch represents the next phase of Geely Auto’s European strategy, with the market serving as a strategic hub for wider continental expansion,” Gan said. 

“Backed by world-class R&D centers across Europe and Asia and a strong business footprint, Geely Auto will continue to advance into key markets and over the next five years, Geely Auto is scheduled to launch 15 new vehicles tailored for European consumers.” 

New customers can make use of Geely’s EV grant, saving them up to £3,750, as well as flexible finance options. According to Geely, it offers a low-rate Personal Contract Purchase finance from 3.9% APR or Hire Purchase finance from 3.9%. 

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