The Geely EX5, known in China as the Geely Galaxy E5, continues its movement into Asian markets, with Nepal being the latest country to introduce the all-electric SUV. It was reported that LRR Motors, an importer and distributor that also handles Seres and Changan, will bring in two versions of the EX5.
Similar to Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, where it is already being sold, the EX5 will be available in Nepal in Pro and Max right-hand drive variant forms, with the Pro going for 5.8 million Nepalese rupees (RM174,800) and the Max, at NPR 6.8 million (RM204,910).
This puts the EX5 directly in competition in terms of pricing to its twin, the Proton eMas 7, which entered the Nepalese market in March this year. In Nepal, the eMas 7 Prime is priced at NPR 5.699 million (RM171,500), while the top-spec Premium goes for NPR 6.799 million (RM204,800), which are of course considerably higher than their Malaysian prices of RM105,800 and RM119,800 respectively.
Both the EX5 and eMas 7 are made in China, but the former goes into Nepal directly, while the Proton is presently routed via Malaysia, at least until CKD production starts in Tanjung Malim.
As it is in other markets that it is sold in, the EX5 in Nepal is powered by a single 218 PS (215 hp, or 160 kW) and 320 Nm electric motor that propels the SUV from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of 175 km/h.
Like in Thailand, both variants will be equipped with a 60.22 kWh Aegis short blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which is said to be offer up to a claimed 430 km of WLTP-rated travel on a single charge. Of note it the fact that while slightly pricier than the eMas 7 Prime, the EX5 Pro has a higher capacity battery compared to the Prime, which is equipped with a 49.52 kWh unit and is good for 345 km of WLTP range.
Otherwise, kit is identical to that found in other markets, with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Qi wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display and a 16-speaker Flyme Audio sound system. Similar to Thailand, a total of five exterior colours are offered, these being Snowy White, Frost Grey, Carbon Black, Moonlight Silver and Turquoise Green.
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