Geely’s new EX2 electric hatchback has secured a five-star ANCAP safety rating, strengthening the case for the compact EV among organisations looking for an affordable entry point into electric fleet vehicles.
The EX2 was assessed under ANCAP’s new 2026 “Stages of Safety” criteria, achieving scores of 86 per cent for Crash Protection, 79 per cent for Safe Driving, 72 per cent for Crash Avoidance and 95 per cent for Post Crash.
For fleet operators, particularly councils, government agencies and businesses running metropolitan passenger vehicles, the result provides another important consideration alongside purchase price, operating costs, charging requirements and driving range.
The EX2 is built on Geely’s Global Intelligent Electric Architecture, which is also used for the larger EX5 and Starray EM-i. Despite its compact dimensions, Geely has equipped the vehicle with a substantial list of active and passive safety technology.
ANCAP CEO Carla Hoorweg said the EX2 had delivered strongly on the fundamentals of occupant protection and crash avoidance.
“The Geely EX2 has prioritised the fundamentals. It offers a good level of crash protection and a broad suite of crash avoidance features. And, as an electric vehicle, has proven its ability to appropriately isolate high-voltage battery power after a crash, and minimise risks from battery damage.”
That post-crash performance will be particularly relevant for fleets introducing electric vehicles, where vehicle recovery, incident management and high-voltage battery safety remain important considerations for fleet managers and workplace safety teams.
Two EX2 variants for Australia
The Australian range starts with the EX2 Complete, priced at $26,490 plus on-road costs, with the higher-specification Inspire priced from $30,990 plus on-road costs.
The Complete uses a 35.3kWh battery and 60kW/150Nm electric motor, providing a claimed WLTP driving range of 252km. Maximum DC charging speed is 60kW.
The Inspire increases battery capacity to 47.1kWh and motor output to 85kW, while retaining 150Nm of torque. Its WLTP range rises to 345km and maximum DC charging speed increases to 80kW. Both variants support AC charging at up to 6kW.
Those specifications position the EX2 primarily as an urban and suburban vehicle rather than a long-distance fleet option, but its relatively small battery could suit predictable duty cycles where vehicles return to a depot or regular charging location each day.
Safety equipment included from the base grade
Importantly for fleet buyers, much of the EX2’s safety technology is fitted to the entry-level Complete rather than being restricted to the higher specification.
Standard equipment includes seven airbags, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera, along with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, intelligent cruise control, forward and rear collision warning, front and rear cross-traffic assistance, lane keeping assistance, blind-spot detection and emergency lane keeping assistance.
The safety suite also includes driver fatigue alert, occupant detection alert, evasive manoeuvre assist and auto lane change assist.
The Inspire adds a 360-degree around-view monitor with transparent-view functionality.
Geely Auto Australia Managing Director Alex Gu said the company wanted the small EV to deliver safety and technology without the compromises traditionally associated with compact vehicles.
“With the Geely EX2, we set out to bring a small car to market that does not compromise on safety, technology, design, space, and drivability,” Gu said.
“Its five-star ANCAP rating is a fantastic result and provides a greater level of confidence to our customers that safety is a priority, regardless of vehicle shape or size.”
The five-star result gives fleet buyers another small electric vehicle to consider as the Australian EV market expands beyond larger SUVs and premium models.
