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Geely EX5 vs Škoda Elroq

· Real-world figures, not WLTP

Geely EX5
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0

Geely EX5

EX5 SE

£31,990 · 205 mi

Wins 5 of 13

Škoda Elroq
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0

Škoda Elroq

Elroq 60 (MY27)

£32,470 · 214 mi

Wins 8 of 13

Our verdict

The Geely EX5 and Škoda Elroq are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The Geely EX5 starts at £31,990 in the UK and the Škoda Elroq at £32,470, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The EX5 is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 6.9 s against 8.5 s. On top of that, it has the longer warranty (8 years against 3).

The Elroq goes further, with about 214 miles of real-world range against 205 for the EX5. On top of that, it uses less energy (3.7 mi/kWh against 3.4 mi/kWh) and has the bigger boot (491 litres against 461).

There's little between them on price and rapid-charging speed.

Choose the Geely EX5 if you want more performance and a longer warranty and the Škoda Elroq if you want the longest range and lower running costs.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Geely EX5Škoda Elroq

Price

Price new
£31,990 (best)on sale now
£32,470on sale now
Used from (estimated)
–too new
–too new
Price per mile of range
£156
£151 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range
205 mi330 km, estimate
214 mi (best)345 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated)
–
–
Efficiency
3.4 mi/kWh182 Wh/km, estimate
3.7 mi/kWh (best)168 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop
220 mi354 km
224 mi (best)361 km

Charging

Rapid charging
95 kW10–80% average
95 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging
11 kW
11 kW
Charging plug
Type 2 CCS
Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Yes
Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
No
No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
No
No

Battery

Usable battery
60.22 kWh (best)
58 kWh
Battery chemistry
LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump
Yes
Yes

Body and performance

Body style
SUV
SUV
Size class
C · Medium car
C · Medium car
Seats
5
5
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph
6.9 s (best)0–100 km/h
8.5 s0–100 km/h
Weight
1,790 kg
2,032 kg

Size

Length
4.62 m15 ft 2 in
4.49 m14 ft 9 in
Width (without mirrors)
1.90 m6 ft 3 in
1.88 m6 ft 2 in
Width with mirrors
–
2.15 m7 ft 1 in
Height
1.67 m5 ft 6 in
1.63 m5 ft 4 in
Wheelbase
2.75 m9 ft
2.77 m9 ft 1 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space
461 litres
491 litres (best)
Towbar available
No
Yes (best)
Towing (braked)
Not approved
1,000 kg (best)
Max payload
427 kgpeople and luggage
628 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating
5 stars
5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty
8 years (best)125,000 miles
3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty
8 years (best)125,000 miles
8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner
Not confirmed
Yes

Availability

Status
On sale new
On sale new
Model years
2026 on
2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.

Every version

Geely EX5

Škoda Elroq