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Geely E5 Electric Apex

Price in Cape Town, 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 is a South African SUV with a suv body and electric power.
ZAR 759,999
On-road in
ZAR 783,698
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 759,999
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 2,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,300
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 4,200
Insurance
ZAR 11,400
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 759,999
Estimated finance from ZAR 13,415/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:410km Battery:60.22kWh 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 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 13,415
Total Interest
ZAR 194,929
Total Payable
ZAR 804,929
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

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

E5 Electric Apex is the technology and comfort step above Aspire, not the longest-range version. It retains the 60.22 kWh battery but is listed at 410 km and 7.1 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, against Aspire’s 430 km and 6.9 seconds. These functions complement the shared ABS, brake-force distribution, hill controls, tyre-pressure monitoring, parking sensors and six-airbag arrangement. A powered panoramic sunroof with an electric shade and 19-inch alloy wheels identify the grade in Geely’s current comparison. The common E5 architecture still supplies the practical foundations: a 2,750 mm wheelbase, 461 litres behind the rear seat, up to 1,877 litres with it folded, a flat load area and a 15.4-inch HD touchscreen. Service-plan cover is six years or 120,000 km, battery warranty is eight years or 200,000 km, and vehicle warranty is six years or 150,000 km, subject to detailed conditions. Front-driven electric powertrain with a 60.22 kWh battery, 410 km official range claim and single-speed reduction drive. Mid grade with broad active assistance, a powered panoramic roof and 19-inch wheels, trading some quoted range against Aspire. 15.4-inch touchscreen, automatic climate control, wireless charging, configurable ambient lighting and a powered panoramic roof with sunshade. Apex suits a family or professional driver who uses freeways regularly, values collision-avoidance and blind-area support, and accepts a lower same-battery range claim and larger-wheel costs for richer equipment. A planned 30-to-80-percent charging stop is more realistic than assuming the laboratory range can be consumed completely. A proper look at the E5 Electric Apex begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a South African price reference of R759,999 sits beside engine of Electric motor, while a power output of 160 kW sets a practical boundary. Here, Electric power sits beside the mid trim, while an active listing sets a practical boundary for E5 Electric Apex. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for E5 Electric Apex. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for E5 Electric Apex

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

Those differences make the trade visible: Apex asks a buyer to exchange some quoted efficiency and smaller-wheel practicality for equipment used in traffic, on highways and inside the cabin. The best buyer for E5 Electric Apex can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a South African price reference of R759,999 and engine of Electric motor with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for E5 Electric Apex should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for E5 Electric Apex. Drive the E5 Electric Apex through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Pay attention to the steering, sight lines, low-speed response, seat position and climate control rather than relying on a quiet dealership loop for E5 Electric Apex. A South African price reference of R759,999 matters when the cabin or load is full, and engine of Electric motor can change the cost of repeated short trips for E5 Electric Apex
Highway
For highway buyers, the E5 Electric Apex needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for E5 Electric Apex. Run E5 Electric Apex at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between an active listing, a South African price reference of R759,999 and engine of Electric motor is more informative than maximum speed for E5 Electric Apex. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for E5 Electric Apex
Off-Road
Hill controls can help on steep entrances and maintained gravel can be crossed slowly, but there is no confirmed all-wheel traction, low range or trail protection. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for E5 Electric Apex. For E5 Electric Apex, 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. 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

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

A fair review of E5 Electric Apex should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 160 kW, a Single-Speed Reduction Gear transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Electric
  • ✓Transmission: Single-Speed Reduction Gear
  • ✓Trim: mid
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R759,999
  • ✓Engine: Electric motor
  • ✓Power output: 160 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for E5 Electric Apex can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for E5 Electric Apex depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written E5 Electric Apex quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate E5 Electric Apex budget.
  • ✕A short E5 Electric Apex test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕E5 Electric Apex capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent E5 Electric Apex grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published E5 Electric Apex figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm E5 Electric Apex stock and support terms.

Geely E5 Electric FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Geely E5 Electric Apex is R759,999. 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 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.

Those differences make the trade visible: Apex asks a buyer to exchange some quoted efficiency and smaller-wheel practicality for equipment used in traffic, on highways and inside the cabin. The best buyer for E5 Electric Apex can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

The urban test for E5 Electric Apex should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for E5 Electric Apex.

For highway buyers, the E5 Electric Apex needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for E5 Electric Apex.

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 , BAIC B40 Plus . 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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