Geely EX5Owner's Guide · Geely

EX5 Complete Guide

Compact SUV from Geely Galaxy. LFP battery, Flyme Auto, excellent value.

Battery Electric9 commands11 apps3 Gulf tips4 quick tasks8 hacks1 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2024Reviewed 22 May 202611 min read

Overview

Families wanting a value EV SUV.

  • LFP battery — thermal safety
  • Flyme Auto OS (Meizu) — phone integration
  • Aggressive pricing

Watch the car

A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.

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Watch the Geely EX5

4 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

Geely EX5 2026
A car worth knowing

Geely EX5 2026

Range475 kmBattery68.39 kWhPower160 HP0–1007.4 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
11 kW
~6h full charge

11 kW AC.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
100 kW
10–80% in 30 min

100 kW DC.

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 1.421 QAR
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • LFP handles 100% daily in Gulf heat.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.

Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

Geely App

Verified
Official

Geely's overseas app — with Arabic and RTL support

  • Remote lock, climate and vehicle status
  • Real-time locator + tire pressure monitoring
  • Roadside assistance and service-center finder
  • 10+ languages including Arabic (RTL)

Launched 2025 for overseas users, explicitly optimized for Middle East markets. Works with official Galaxy E5/EX5; older Geometry C support is limited depending on dealer spec.

iOSAndroidFree (connectivity bundle varies by market)Website

Import Screen Toolkit

Verified
Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

Verified
Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

Verified
Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

WebFree — part of your membershipWebsite

مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

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Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

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Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

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Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery & Range

Battery
68.39 kWh LFP
WLTP
475 km
Gulf real
~390 km

Performance

Power
214 hp
0-100
7.4 sec

Dimensions

Length
4,615 mm
Seats
5

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

Pre-condition before driving

In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.

Prayer mode

Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.

Charging in Ramadan

Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Galaxy App

Recommended

Bluetooth.

Key fob

Remote.

Driving Assist

Galaxy Pilot

L2

ACC + Lane keep.

Safety

  • C-NCAP 5 stars

    Top safety.

  • 7 airbags

    Comprehensive.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Pre-cool before driving

  1. Open the car app
  2. Climate → Pre-cool
  3. Set timer (5-15 min)
  4. Get in cooled

Schedule night charging

  1. Plug in
  2. Charge → Schedule
  3. Set 23:00 - 06:00
  4. Save — car charges automatically

Camp Mode for sleeping

  1. Park in P
  2. Activate Camp Mode from menu
  3. AC stays on without key
  4. Uses ~1 kWh/hour

Software update

  1. Connect to WiFi
  2. Settings → Software → Check Update
  3. Accept if available
  4. Updates while parked (30-90 min)

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Comfort

    Galaxy E5 Camping Mode — a bedroom on wheels

    The Galaxy E5 (EX5 in export markets) has a dedicated Camping Mode keeping climate and power on while parked, with fully reclining front seats on higher trims. Perfect for kashta season.

  • Money Saver

    V2L — your E5 is a 3.3 kW power station

    Every Galaxy E5 supports V2L: plug the adapter into the charge port and run up to 3.3 kW — cheaper and quieter than a petrol generator at camp. The adapter is often not included; ask the dealer.

  • Tip

    Hidden storage most owners never find

    The E5 hides compartments under the rear seats, a discrete tray beneath the center console, and a 108L space under the adjustable boot floor — on top of the visible 302L. Great for valuables in mall parking.

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Test Your Knowledge

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Galaxy E5 OS?

Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Qatar

Geely sold in Qatar but distributor identity not verified in this research.

Warranty: 7 yearsBattery: EV/PHEV battery terms per market; KSA vehicle warranty advertised at 7yr/250,000 km (Wallan)

Full parts & service guide

FAQ

  • Check the dealer list or import directly. Official presence varies per model.

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Reviewed: 2026-05-22