Geely · 2024–present
Geely EX2
The Geely EX2, or the Geely Xingyuan in China (Chinese: 吉利星愿; lit. 'wish upon a star') is a battery electric subcompact hatchback manufactured by Geely Auto. It was introduced in September 2024, occupying the A0-class or equivalent to global B-segment. In China, the Xingyuan is badged with a "Geome" logo from the automaker's Geely Geometry brand, but it is branded as "Geely" and marketed through Geely Galaxy's Star Network dealerships. Outside China, the model is marketed as the Geely EX2, the Geely E2 (European Union, South Africa), and the Proton eMas 5 (Malaysia). In 2025, the Xingyuan was the best-selling car of any kind in China.
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History
The Geely Xingyuan was unveiled in early September 2024, with sales starting in late September. The model targets young, first-time car buyers, and has been pitted against the BYD Seagull and BYD Dolphin. In China, Geely collaborated with Häagen-Dazs in 2024 to promote the model. Geely will provide Häagen-Dazs ice cream to people who will test drive the Xingyuan. In China, starting from January 2025, the EX2 (called "Xingyuan" in China) outsold every other passenger car for 18 consecutive months to become the bestselling car of 2025, also overtaking the Tesla Model Y to become the bestselling battery electric vehicle in China. In summer 2026, Geely took over part of Ford’s Spanish Almussafes car plant in a joint venture to build the Geely EX2 in Valencia, with the first cars expected to be produced in 2028. By producing the car within the European Union, Geely will be able to sidestep the tariffs set by the European Union to counter cheap imports of Chinese electric vehicles. 2026 update. The EX2 was updated on 28 May 2026 in China with a new larger battery option, new tech options, and several other minor changes. A new 47.14 kWh LFP battery option was introduced, with a CLTC range of 480 km (298 mi) and is capable of recharging from 30–80% in 19 minutes. The exterior receives minimal changes; all models now come equipped with LED headlights with optional LED daytime running lights, and models equipped with the new largest battery option gain active grille shutters and optional rain-sensing wipers. The top configuration is now equipped with the Geely Qianli Haohan H3 ADAS system capable of semiautonomous highway driving, which uses a sensor suite consisting of 3 mmWave radars along with 11 cameras, and thus feature semi-autonomous driving indicator lights on the side m
Specifications
The model is also equipped with a 14.6-inch infotainment screen with the Android-based Flyme Auto car operating system. In addition, the Xingyuan is also equipped with 6 airbags, and a L2 intelligent assisted driving system. The Xingyuan has an 11-in-1 electric drive system, which unifies 11 major devices such as motors, electronic controls and reducers. The entry-level trim of the Xingyuan has a 58 kW (78 hp; 79 PS) power output with a top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). The more powerful variant has a 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) electric motor with a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). The electric range is 310 km (193 mi) and 410 km (255 mi) respectively, rated under CLTC standards.
Safety
== Export markets == Africa. ==== South Africa ==== The EX2 was launched in South Africa on 14 April 2026 as the Geely E2, with two variants: Aspire and Apex, both variants use the 39.4 kWh battery pack. Asia. ==== Indonesia ==== The EX2 was launched in Indonesia on 21 November 2025 at the 2025 Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week and went on sale in January 2026 as a locally assembled model. It is available with two variants: Pro and Max, both variants powered by a 40.8 kWh battery pack from Gotion. Philippines. The EX2 was launched in the Philippines on 23 June 2026 with two variants: Pro and Max, both variants powered by a 39.4 kWh battery pack. Previously, the car was first previewed at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show and the 2026 Philippine International Auto Show. Thailand. The EX2 was launched in Thailand on 28 November 2025, as Geely's second model to be marketed in the country under their partnership with the local distributor, Thonburi Neustern. It is available with two variants: Pro and Max, both variants powered by a 39.4 kWh battery pack. Vietnam. The EX2 was launched in Vietnam on 27 March 2026, alongside the EX5 EM-i. It is available with two variants: Pro and Max, with both variants powered by a 39.4 kWh battery pack. Europe. In November 2025, it was confirmed that Geely would launch the EX2 in the United Kingdom in 2026. In July 2026, Geely took over part of Ford’s Spanish Almussafes car plant in a joint venture with Ford to build the Geely EX2 in Valencia, with the first cars for sale in the European Union expected to be produced in 2028. The model was released in Europe as the Geely E2 in August 2026, except in the United Kingdom where it is marketed as the EX2. In Europe, it is available with three trim levels: Pro, Max and Ultra. The Pro trim uses th
Proton eMas 5
In Malaysia, the Xingyuan is sold by the local automaker Proton as the Proton eMas 5. It was first unveiled as a camouflaged prototype vehicle on 8 May 2025 at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. The production model was unveiled on 28 October 2025 at the 47th ASEAN Summit, with the prime minister Anwar Ibrahim at the unveiling event. The eMas 5 is Proton's second battery electric vehicle and the second rear-wheel drive vehicle produced by Proton. It was launched on 30 October 2025, with two variants with differing battery options: Prime with the Standard Range (30.12 kWh) battery, and Premium with the Long Range (40.16 kWh) battery. Compared to the Geely model, the Proton model is differentiated with the use of its own Proton logo on the front fascia, Proton script and eMas 5 badge on the rear fascia, and the use of a "shooting star" pattern on the illuminated interior decorative trim piece (replacing the Xingyuan’s skyscraper motif). Export markets. ==== Nepal ==== The eMas5 was launched in Nepal on 3 August 2026, with two variants: Prime (30.12 kWh) and Premium (40.16 kWh). The Nepalese variant line-up mirrors to that of the Malaysian models. Singapore. The eMas 5 was launched in Singapore on 4 July 2026, in the sole variant using the 40.16 kWh battery pack.
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Specifications
- name
- Geely EX2
- Manufacturer
- Geely Auto
- aka
- Geely E2 (South Africa and Europe), Geely Xingyuan (China), Proton eMas 5 (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Production
- September 2024 – present
- Assembly
- China: Xiangtan, Hunan, Indonesia: Purwakarta, West Java (HIM), Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjong Malim, Perak (PTMSB), Brazil: Curitiba, Paraná (Renault Geely do Brasil), Belarus: Zhodzina (BelGee), Spain (from 2028): Almussafes (Ford Valencia Body and Assembly)
- Class
- Subcompact car (B)
- Body style
- 5-door hatchback
- Layout
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA)
- Related
- Volvo EX30, Lynk & Co Z20, Zeekr X, smart #1, Polestar 7
- Battery
- 30.12 kWh CATL LFP (China, Malaysia), 35 kWh CATL LFP (Europe), 39.4 kWh CATL LFP (South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, LATAM, UK), 40.16 kWh CATL LFP (China, Malaysia), 40.8 kWh Gotion LFP (Indonesia), 47.14 kWh CATL LFP (China, Europe)
- Wheelbase
- 2650 mm
- Length
- 4135 mm
- Width
- 1805 mm
- Height
- 1570 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1215-1285 kg
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130270729CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geely_EX2CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1377490124 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Geely_Xingyuan_001.jpgCC0 · Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.galaxy-geely.com/xingyuanLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.