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The Geely EX5 EM-i arrives in the Brazilian market as the brand’s first super plug-in hybrid in the country, combining a range of up to 1,300 kilometers, up to 112 km in 100% electric mode, a comprehensive package of connectivity and safety, and also opens a new industrial phase with national production planned for 2026 in São José dos Pinhais
The Geely EX5 EM-i officially arrived in Brazil on April 15, 2026 as the brand’s first super plug-in hybrid to be sold in the country. The SUV debuts in three versions, PRO, MAX, and ULTRA, with prices starting from R$ 199,990, targeting one of the fastest-growing segments in the national market. Initially imported, the model arrives with a strong emphasis on efficiency, technology, and safety, but with a clear next step already defined: it will be the first Geely vehicle produced in Brazil in 2026, at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex, in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
The Geely EX5 EM-i arrives surrounded by impressive figures, even in an increasingly competitive market. According to the provided information, it delivers up to 1,300 km of total range, achieves 112 km in 100% electric mode in the ULTRA version, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, and combines 262 hp of combined power with 380 Nm of torque. It’s a launch that aims to capture attention not only for its consumption and technical specifications but for its complete package, from local production to integration with Renault, from the battery to the digital cockpit, from the hybrid powertrain to the brand’s positioning.
The Chinese SUV arrives to compete in one of the hottest market segments
Geely presents the Geely EX5 EM-i as its first plug-in hybrid in Brazil and also as a direct expansion of the brand’s offering in the country, which already includes the 100% electric models Geely EX2 and Geely EX5. According to Alex Chen, commercial director of Geely Brazil, the new SUV enters a segment that has been rapidly growing in the Brazilian market.
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This arrival does not happen in isolation. The Geely EX5 EM-i is treated as an important piece of a larger strategy, involving commercial presence, national production, and integration with an existing industrial structure in Paraná. The launch, therefore, goes beyond a catalog debut. It is born with an ambition for scale.
The numbers that put the Geely EX5 EM-i at the center of the conversation
Few points help position a car as much as its core numbers, and the Geely EX5 EM-i arrives with data clearly chosen to open up space in the competition. The SUV offers a total range of up to 1,300 km, while the ULTRA version can travel 112 km in 100% electric mode, according to Inmetro data cited in the release.
In terms of mechanical assembly, the model operates with 262 hp of combined power and 380 Nm of total system torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. For urban consumption, the brand reports 14.8 km/l, while energy efficiency is presented as 0.55 MJ/km. In practice, Geely tries to sell the idea that the EX5 EM-i is not just an electrified SUV, but a model that arrives to play hard on efficiency and range.
The Geely EX5 EM-i will be imported now, but already has confirmed production in Paraná
One of the most relevant points of the launch is that the Geely EX5 EM-i will not be restricted to importation. The release states that it will also be the first Geely vehicle produced in Brazil, still in 2026, at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex, in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
This information changes the weight of the launch. When a model debuts imported but already enters the market with local production planned for the same year, it ceases to be just an arriving product and also carries an industrial promise. In the case of the EX5 EM-i, this gains even more strength because production will take place within the context of the strategic cooperation between Geely and Renault do Brasil.
The partnership with Renault helps explain why this launch matters so much
The base recalls that the cooperation between Renault Group and Geely in Brazil was formalized on November 3, 2025, when Geely acquired a 26.4% stake in Renault do Brasil. The stated intention is to intensify the development of both brands in the country and pave the way for new zero and low-emission vehicles.
In this context, the Geely EX5 EM-i emerges as a first move of strong symbolic and commercial value. It arrives not just as a new SUV, but as a concrete showcase of what this rapprochement between Geely and Renault can mean in terms of product, technology, and national production.
The design of the Geely EX5 EM-i was conceived to attract attention without disguising its large SUV stature
The Geely EX5 EM-i was designed with dimensions of a D-segment SUV. It is **4.74 meters long**, **1.90 meters wide**, **1.68 meters high**, and has a **2.75-meter wheelbase**. The visual proposal combines precisely sculpted curved surfaces, a high front line, a central LED bar, and a presence that the brand describes as elegant and imposing.
The wheels are **18 inches in the PRO version** and **19 inches in the MAX and ULTRA versions**. There are also five body color options, with a highlight on **Jungle Green**, chosen for the launch and which can be combined with the exclusive caramel-toned interior. **It’s an SUV that tries to balance sophistication, robustness, and technological appeal at first glance.**
The interior bets on a digital cockpit, comfort, and connectivity as a convincing argument
Inside, the Geely EX5 EM-i features an overtly technological environment. The FLYME AUTO system organizes interaction across **three screens**: a **10.2-inch** digital panel, a **15.4-inch** multimedia center, and a **13.8-inch head-up display**. The brand also highlights that the central screen uses LTPS LCD technology, offering greater precision, better sharpness, and superior energy efficiency.
The SUV also offers **wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay**, a premium **FLYME Sound system with 16 speakers and 1,000 watts**, induction charger, 4G connectivity, Wi-Fi, OTA remote update, and a voice assistant with the command **“Hello, Geely!”**. **The message is clear: the EX5 EM-i aims to be perceived not only as efficient but as a car offering a complete digital experience.**
The interior space attempts to address long-trip range with real comfort
The Geely EX5 EM-i was also designed to support the proposal of long-distance use. The trunk offers **428 liters**, which can reach **2,065 liters with the rear seats folded down**. The interior features more than **30 storage compartments** and expanded space utilization thanks to the GEA architecture.
The front seats use a structure with high-precision cut foam and nine layers, with ventilation and heating at three levels in the upper versions. Rear passengers have ample head, knee, and legroom, as well as dedicated air vents. **In an SUV that strongly emphasizes range, this interior comfort ceases to be an accessory and becomes a central part of the sales argument.**
The hybrid powertrain is the heart of the project and attempts to combine strength, efficiency, and operational intelligence
The Geely EX5 EM-i is built on the GEA platform and uses the Super Híbrido EM-i system, described by the brand as its first model with this technology. The powertrain combines electric motors with **160 kW and 262 Nm**, paired with a **1.5-liter four-cylinder** combustion engine, which primarily acts as a generator but can also work with the electric system for traction.
The brand describes its operation as highly intelligent, with **seven distinct operating combinations**, automatically switching between electric mode, maximum power, extended range, parallel, direct drive, recharge, and energy recovery. **In market terms, the EX5 EM-i tries to sell more than just a plug-in hybrid. It tries to sell a sophisticated powertrain, capable of autonomously choosing the most efficient way to move the car.**
Driving modes help tell the car’s story
The driver can choose between Electric, Hybrid, and Sport. In Electric mode, the Geely EX5 EM-i prioritizes quiet, low-cost driving, with up to 112 km of electric range in the ULTRA version. In Hybrid, the system automatically switches between energy sources for better efficiency. In Sport, the combustion engine and electric motors work together to deliver stronger acceleration.
This structure reinforces an important point of the launch. The EX5 EM-i wants to be interpreted as an SUV with multiple personalities, capable of acting as an electric vehicle for urban commuting, as a smart hybrid for mixed use, and as a more vigorous performance utility when required.
Battery and charging enter the narrative as a competitive differentiator
The PRO and MAX versions feature an 18.4 kWh LFP battery, with a recharge from 30% to 80% in up to 20 minutes with a 30 kW DC charger. The ULTRA version, on the other hand, uses a larger 29.8 kWh battery, touted by the brand as the largest in its segment, and can charge from 30% to 80% in up to 16 minutes with a DC charger of up to 60 kW.
These times help support the image of practicality. In a market where charging anxiety still deters many people, Geely tries to show that the EX5 EM-i doesn’t just rely on range to convince, but also on a more user-friendly electric refueling routine.
Safety is treated as “DNA” and comes packaged with a comprehensive ADAS suite
The Geely EX5 EM-i comes with six airbags as standard and an architecture that, according to the brand, completely separates the combustion engine components from the high-voltage electrical systems. The structure uses a concept described as a clover shape, redirecting impact forces and forming protection around the tank and battery.
For active safety, the SUV includes an extensive list of ADAS, such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, intelligent cruise control, lane keeping assist, emergency lane keeping assist, blind spot warning, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alerts, reverse maneuver braking, and door opening safety warning. It’s a robust package, clearly designed to position the car as a technological and complete product.
Versions, prices, and commercial strategy show where Geely wants to position the EX5 EM-i
The Geely EX5 EM-i PRO starts at R$ 199,990, the MAX goes for R$ 219,990, and the ULTRA reaches R$ 244,990. From the entry-level version, the SUV already features a 15.4-inch central display, digital dashboard, wireless connectivity, six airbags, 4G connectivity, OTA, AEB, ICC, LKA, and V2L and V2V functions.
Higher versions include items such as a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, 16-speaker sound system, 256-color ambient lighting, 540° panoramic view, additional safety assists, and, in the case of the ULTRA, the larger 29.8 kWh battery. For the launch, the brand also promises zero interest rate, installment payments in 36 times with a 60% down payment, and, for those who opt for the ULTRA version, a free wallbox.
The Geely EX5 EM-i arrives trying to make more than just noise
The launch of the Geely EX5 EM-i mixes product, technological discourse, industrial ambition, and strategic partnership. It arrives in Brazil with a competitive price for the segment, strong technical specifications, a promise of local production, and a clear attempt to transform range and efficiency into both an emotional and rational argument.
Ultimately, the EX5 EM-i wants to be more than “just another electrified Chinese SUV.” It wants to be the model that enters the country with up to 1,300 km of range, lands on the consumer’s radar with a price starting at R$ 199,990, and also plants the idea in Paraná that the next dispute will not only be about imports but also about national production.
If the Geely EX5 EM-i already arrives with 1,300 km of range, 112 km in electric mode, and planned production in Paraná, does it have the power to change the game among electrified SUVs in Brazil, or will it still face the distrust of a market that remains in transition?
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