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Geely E5 EM-i Apex

Price in Durban, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Body style SUV
E5 EM-i Apex is a South African SUV with a suv body and plug-in hybrid power.
ZAR 679,999
On-road in
ZAR 696,698
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 679,999
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,200
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,600
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,100
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,000
Insurance
ZAR 6,800
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 679,999
Estimated finance from ZAR 11,986/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1499cc (1.5L) Torque:125Nm (92 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:172mm (6.8″) Power:73kW (98 bhp) Electric Range:105km Total Driving Range:943km Battery:18.4kWh Boot528L (18.6 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined To be announced
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Geely E5 EM-i 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 11,986
Total Interest
ZAR 174,158
Total Payable
ZAR 719,158
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 EM-i Apex

E5 EM-i Apex is a South African SUV with a suv body and plug-in hybrid power.

It shares Aspire’s 18.4 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, petrol engine, electric drive unit and front-drive hybrid transmission. The derivative card quotes the same 943 km combined range and lists 8.1 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, one tenth behind Aspire. Mechanical parity is central to the buying decision: Apex does not purchase a larger battery or a longer stated range; it purchases a richer place to spend the journey and additional assistance around the car. Apex’s 16-speaker Flyme premium system is joined by a head-up display, 360-degree panoramic view with transparent-chassis display, intelligent high-beam control, a powered panoramic roof and power sunshade. The 943 km derivative-card figure is a combined petrol-and-electric range, not standalone EV range. EM-i Apex gives its battery an eight-year or 200,000 km warranty and roadside support for five years with no distance cap. Front-drive plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, 160 kW electric drive unit and 18.4 kWh LFP battery, managed by Geely’s integrated EM-i hybrid/electric drive system. Flagship grade with 19-inch wheels, panoramic roof and power shade, HUD, panoramic-camera technology, intelligent high beam and 16-speaker Flyme premium audio. Apex is for a regularly charging buyer who wants the E5 EM-i’s long-route flexibility plus a more indulgent cabin, richer sound and added blind-area support, and accepts larger wheels without expecting more battery capacity. The powered tailgate, panoramic camera system and richer parking warnings make Apex pleasant for hot-weather errands and crowded school runs. Apex’s powered tailgate and vehicle-to-load output may be handy at a campsite reached by good gravel, but the vehicle is not trail engineered. A proper look at the E5 EM-i Apex begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Plug-in Hybrid power sits beside a Automatic transmission, while Plug-in Hybrid power sets a practical boundary. Here, an active listing sits beside a South African price reference of R679,999, while engine of 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive sets a practical boundary for E5 EM-i Apex. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for E5 EM-i Apex. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for E5 EM-i Apex

Geely E5 EM-i — Quick Facts

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Geely E5 EM-i Specifications

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Where the Geely E5 EM-i Fits Best

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Who buys this

These are valuable tools, but buyers should learn their operating limits and alert behaviour rather than treating the list as autonomous driving. A shopper researching E5 EM-i Apex should separate need from showroom appeal

City
Apex extends the assistance list beyond Aspire with intelligent high-beam control, rear collision-mitigation support, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, door-open warning, lane-change assistance and blind-spot detection. Around town, E5 EM-i Apex should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of an active listing becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a South African price reference of R679,999 is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the E5 EM-i Apex out with the load it normally carries. A Automatic transmission gives context, but a number cannot show how Plug-in Hybrid power feels on a gradient
Off-Road
If the E5 EM-i Apex will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a South African price reference of R679,999 against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for E5 EM-i Apex. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for E5 EM-i Apex. A front-wheel drive drivetrain may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor plug-in hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for E5 EM-i Apex. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for E5 EM-i Apex

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

E5 EM-i Apex is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in Plug-in Hybrid power and accept the limitation represented by the top trim. A fair review of E5 EM-i Apex should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive, a power output of 73 kW and a front-wheel drive drivetrain can be valuable for the right driver for E5 EM-i Apex. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for E5 EM-i Apex. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for E5 EM-i Apex

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Plug-in Hybrid
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R679,999
  • ✓Engine: 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive
  • ✓Power output: 73 kW
  • ✓Drivetrain: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for E5 EM-i Apex can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for E5 EM-i Apex depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written E5 EM-i Apex quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate E5 EM-i Apex budget.
  • ✕A short E5 EM-i Apex test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕E5 EM-i Apex capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent E5 EM-i Apex grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published E5 EM-i Apex figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm E5 EM-i Apex stock and support terms.

Geely E5 EM-i FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Geely E5 EM-i Apex is R679,999. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises Aspire, Apex. 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 EM-i Apex is 172 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.

The listed engine capacity for the Geely E5 EM-i Apex is 1499 cc, with output shown as 73 kW (98 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

These are valuable tools, but buyers should learn their operating limits and alert behaviour rather than treating the list as autonomous driving. A shopper researching E5 EM-i Apex should separate need from showroom appeal

Apex extends the assistance list beyond Aspire with intelligent high-beam control, rear collision-mitigation support, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, door-open warning, lane-change assistance and blind-spot detection. Around town, E5 EM-i Apex should be judged by repetition rather than a...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the E5 EM-i Apex out with the load it normally carries. A Automatic transmission gives context, but a number cannot show how Plug-in Hybrid power feels on a gradient

Buyers researching the Geely E5 EM-i often compare it with rivals such as Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV , Dongfeng 06 , Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max , GWM H6 , Mazda CX-5 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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