BUYING GUIDE
Electric SUVs in New Zealand
An electric SUV suits most New Zealand driving — school runs, commutes and weekends away — provided the range fits your longest regular trip and you can charge at home. Here is how Geely's two SUVs compare, and what to think about before you choose.
GEELY'S RANGE
Geely's Electric SUVs
Two SUVs, two powertrains. Which one fits depends on how you drive.
Geely EX5 — Fully Electric
From $49,990+ORC
• 450 km WLTP range (Inspire Extended Range)
• 430 km WLTP range (Complete)
• 30–80% DC fast charge in 20 minutes
• 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds
Best for: drivers who can charge at home and want the lowest running costs.
Geely Starray EM-i — Super Hybrid
From $45,990+ORC
• 943 km combined WLTP range
• 83 km pure EV range
• 2.4 L/100km combined fuel consumption
• 18.4 kWh LFP battery, plug-in
Best for: drivers who want electric running for daily trips without planning long journeys around chargers.
CHECKLIST
How to Choose an Electric SUV
Six questions worth answering before you shortlist.
- Work out your longest regular trip and compare it with WLTP range.
- Check whether you can charge at home overnight — that is where the savings come from.
- Check DC fast-charging speed for road trips.
- Compare total running cost, not just purchase price.
- Check the battery warranty term.
- Consider whether a plug-in Super Hybrid removes the need to plan around chargers.
What It Costs to Run
The purchase price is only part of the story. Charging cost, servicing, warranty and depreciation matter just as much — and for an EV they can look very different to a petrol SUV.
Electric SUV Questions
The right electric SUV depends on your longest regular trip and whether you can charge at home. Geely offers two: the fully electric EX5 with up to 450 km WLTP range from $49,990+ORC, and the Starray EM-i Super Hybrid with 943 km combined range from $45,990+ORC.
Geely's electric SUV range starts at $45,990+ORC for the Starray EM-i Super Hybrid and $49,990+ORC for the fully electric EX5. On-road costs are additional.
The Geely EX5 travels up to 450 km on the WLTP cycle. The Starray EM-i Super Hybrid covers 83 km on electricity alone and 943 km combined with its petrol engine.
Yes, and it is where most of the savings come from. Until 30 September 2026 Geely includes 3 years of home charging and an Evnex E2 Flex charger with an EX5 or Starray EM-i.
A fully electric SUV is cheaper to run if you can charge at home and your regular trips fit its range. A Super Hybrid suits drivers who do occasional long trips and would rather not plan around public chargers.