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Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus

Price in South Africa, real specs & electric range — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Body style SUV
Apex Plus brings the E5 Electric’s larger 68.39 kWh battery and longest local range claim to the flagship position.
ZAR 788,888
On-road in
ZAR 809,354
Ex-showroom ZAR 788,888
Estimated finance from ZAR 13,855/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Torque:320Nm (236 lb-ft) Power:160kW (215 bhp) Electric Range:450km Battery:68.39kWh Boot461L (16.3 cu ft)

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On-road pricing varies by dealer. Range and charging figures are manufacturer test claims; weather, speed, traffic, charger output, battery temperature and driving style affect real results.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 13,855
Total Interest
ZAR 201,321
Total Payable
ZAR 831,321
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus

Apex Plus brings the E5 Electric’s larger 68.39 kWh battery and longest local range claim to the flagship position.

E5 Electric Apex Plus is the only South African derivative in this range with the 68.39 kWh battery. Geely quotes 450 km of range, the longest figure in the trio, and 7.6 seconds from zero to 100 km/h. That acceleration is slower than the lighter 60.22 kWh cars but remains brisk for a family SUV. The published kerb figure is 1,815 kg, one hundred kilograms above Aspire, and 19-inch wheels are standard. Buyers are therefore paying for greater stored energy and flagship equipment intent, not for the quickest sprint. The current Geely page lists a specific Apex Plus safety package rather than simply stating that every Apex item carries over. It includes stability control, ABS, brake-force distribution, hill-start and hill-descent control, anti-roll programming, front parking support, a 360-degree panoramic view with transparent-chassis visualisation, front airbags, ISOFIX and rear-occupant detection. Listed assistance includes adaptive cruise, front and rear collision-mitigation support, rear cross-traffic alert, emergency lane keeping, lane-change assistance and blind-spot detection. The page also identifies a panoramic sunroof with powered shade. Because the published lists for Apex and Apex Plus are not word-for-word identical, a buyer should verify the final grade sheet rather than assume a badge hierarchy supplies every feature named on the mid grade. Apex Plus shares the E5’s 4,615 mm length, 1,901 mm width, 2,750 mm wheelbase and 461-litre seats-up luggage area. Folding the rear seats expands the official model figure to 1,877 litres, making the car genuinely useful for bulky household loads. The cabin centres on a 15.4-inch display and the GEA platform’s open floor and flexible packaging. Its larger battery improves the range claim without increasing exterior size, but it does add mass. The 19-inch tyres should be priced in advance and tested on rougher local roads. Charging time must be attached to battery and SOC context. The model page headlines a 20-minute DC fast-charge time, while the confirmed launch description for that interval relates to the 60.22 kWh car’s 30-to-80-percent window. Do not automatically apply the same elapsed time to a larger pack without a derivative-specific statement. Apex+ places vehicle warranty at six years or 150,000 km and scheduled servicing at six years or 120,000 km. Its five-year roadside provision has unlimited distance, while battery cover extends to eight years or 200,000 km; conditions apply.

Geely E5 Electric — Quick Facts

Geely E5 Electric Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
Aspire Base Electric 430 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 699,999
Apex Mid Electric 410 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 759,999
Apex Plus Top Electric 450 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 788,888
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
Aspire Base Electric 430 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 699,999
Apex Mid Electric 410 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 759,999
Apex Plus Top Electric 450 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 788,888
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Geely E5 Electric Specifications

Length
4615 mm
Width
1901 mm
Height
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
461 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Driving fit

Where the Geely E5 Electric Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

Apex Plus targets the family EV buyer who wants the longest official E5 range and flagship positioning, and who accepts higher mass and 19-inch running costs to obtain the larger battery.

City
The larger battery does not make Apex Plus harder to package, so it retains the same family cabin and 461-litre boot as its siblings. A 360-degree view, blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert help with the wide body in busy parking areas. Its 19-inch wheels need careful kerb and pothole management, and carrying extra battery mass merely to complete short urban trips may be unnecessary for buyers who charge every night. Quiet response and regenerative slowing remain natural city strengths.
Highway
A 450 km official claim gives Apex Plus the largest planning envelope in the E5 Electric range, useful when chargers are widely spaced. It is still not a guaranteed leg: speed, weather, elevation, cabin use and load influence consumption. Adaptive cruise and collision-mitigation support add touring value, while the 7.6-second acceleration figure remains ample for merging. Confirm the larger battery’s exact DC charging curve and SOC interval before building journeys around the model-wide 20-minute headline.
Off-Road
A larger battery and SUV silhouette do not establish trail capability. Apex Plus is a front-driven road vehicle on 19-inch wheels, with no stated low range or all-terrain recovery equipment. Panoramic cameras can help on a clean, maintained gravel entrance but cannot reveal every sharp object. Avoid deep ruts, standing water and rocky routes that expose the underbody. For remote touring, tyre availability, charger reliability and roadside reach are at least as important as the extra 20 to 40 km in the official range claims.

Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus — Should You Buy It?

The battery-led flagship makes sense for repeat long journeys, provided buyers verify its exact equipment and charge-time basis.

Apex Plus has one unambiguous advantage: the 68.39 kWh battery supports the E5 range’s strongest 450 km claim. It also brings panoramic-roof presentation and useful assistance. The cautions are equally specific. It is the heaviest derivative, uses 19-inch wheels and has the slowest listed sprint, while its current feature list should not be assumed identical to Apex’s. Buyers who need range margin will find a clear reason to choose it; those with short daily routes may obtain a more efficient or better-value fit elsewhere in the range.

What's Good
  • ✓Largest 68.39 kWh battery in the range
  • ✓Longest official E5 range claim at 450 km
  • ✓Panoramic parking view
  • ✓Panoramic roof with powered shade
  • ✓Useful 461-litre seats-up boot
Watch Out For
  • ✕Highest published kerb figure
  • ✕Slowest listed acceleration in the trio
  • ✕19-inch tyre replacement exposure
  • ✕Larger-pack DC interval needs confirmation
  • ✕No confirmation that every Apex feature carries over

Geely E5 Electric FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus is R788,888. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current South African range comprises Aspire, Apex, Apex Plus. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

Apex Plus targets the family EV buyer who wants the longest official E5 range and flagship positioning, and who accepts higher mass and 19-inch running costs to obtain the larger battery.

The larger battery does not make Apex Plus harder to package, so it retains the same family cabin and 461-litre boot as its siblings. A 360-degree view, blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert help with the wide body in busy parking areas. Its 19-inch wheels need careful kerb and pothole management, and carrying extra battery mass merely to complete short urban trips may be unnecessary for buyers who charge every night. Quiet response and regenerative slowing remain natural city strengths.

A 450 km official claim gives Apex Plus the largest planning envelope in the E5 Electric range, useful when chargers are widely spaced. It is still not a guaranteed leg: speed, weather, elevation, cabin use and load influence consumption. Adaptive cruise and collision-mitigation support add touring value, while the 7.6-second acceleration figure remains ample for merging. Confirm the larger battery’s exact DC charging curve and SOC interval before building journeys around the model-wide 20-minute headline.

Buyers researching the Geely E5 Electric often compare it with rivals such as BYD ATTO 3 , GWM H6 PHEV , GWM H6 GT , GWM Tank 300 , Chery Tiggo 9 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — range, charging, performance, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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