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Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus

Price in Pretoria, real specs & electric range — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Body style SUV
E5 Electric Apex Plus is a South African SUV with a suv body and electric power.
ZAR 788,888
On-road in
ZAR 808,015
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 788,888
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,400
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,700
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,150
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,200
Insurance
ZAR 8,678
Other fees
ZAR 0
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) Ground Clearance:173mm (6.8″) 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.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus

E5 Electric Apex Plus is a South African SUV with a suv body and electric power.

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. 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. 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. Its five-year roadside provision has unlimited distance, while battery cover extends to eight years or 200,000 km; conditions apply. Front-driven electric powertrain with a 68.39 kWh battery, 450 km official range claim and single-speed reduction drive. Flagship derivative with the range’s larger battery, longest published range, 19-inch wheels, panoramic roof and a specified active-assistance package. 15.4-inch HD touchscreen, flexible flat cargo area, automatic climate control, wireless charging and a panoramic roof with powered shade. 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. 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. A proper look at the E5 Electric Apex Plus begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Electric power sits beside the top trim, while an active listing sets a practical boundary

Geely E5 Electric — Quick Facts

Geely E5 Electric Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Aspire Base Electric 430 km (WLTP) Electric range430 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 699,999
Apex Mid Electric 410 km (WLTP) Electric range410 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 759,999
Apex Plus Top Electric 450 km (WLTP) Electric range450 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 788,888
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Aspire Base Electric 430 km (WLTP) Electric range430 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 699,999
Apex Mid Electric 410 km (WLTP) Electric range410 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 759,999
Apex Plus Top Electric 450 km (WLTP) Electric range450 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 788,888
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Geely E5 Electric Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Geely E5 Electric Fits Best

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Who buys this

That acceleration is slower than the lighter 60.22 kWh cars but remains brisk for a family SUV. The best buyer for E5 Electric Apex Plus can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare Electric power and the top trim with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
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. The urban test for E5 Electric Apex Plus should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a South African price reference of R788,888 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the E5 Electric Apex Plus needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A power output of 160 kW helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
Engine of Electric motor may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor electric alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for E5 Electric Apex Plus. For E5 Electric Apex Plus, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for E5 Electric Apex Plus. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for E5 Electric Apex Plus

Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

E5 Electric Apex Plus deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of E5 Electric Apex Plus should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of an active listing, a South African price reference of R788,888 and engine of Electric motor can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Electric
  • ✓Transmission: Single-Speed Reduction Gear
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R788,888
  • ✓Engine: Electric motor
  • ✓Power output: 160 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for E5 Electric Apex Plus can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for E5 Electric Apex Plus depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written E5 Electric Apex Plus quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate E5 Electric Apex Plus budget.
  • ✕A short E5 Electric Apex Plus test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕E5 Electric Apex Plus capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent E5 Electric Apex Plus grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published E5 Electric Apex Plus figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm E5 Electric Apex Plus stock and support terms.

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.

The listed ground clearance for the Geely E5 Electric Apex Plus is 173 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

That acceleration is slower than the lighter 60.22 kWh cars but remains brisk for a family SUV. The best buyer for E5 Electric Apex Plus can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

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. The urban test for E5 Electric...

For highway buyers, the E5 Electric Apex Plus needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A power output of 160 kW helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

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