2024 used (earliest NZ-new)
$40,000Earliest NZ-new EX5 examples. Extremely thin used supply in 2026.
Weekly
$182.78
Monthly
$792.05
Geely model
Geely EX5 finance calculator
Geely's battery-electric mid-size SUV, targeting the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV bracket.
Last reviewed: 23 April 2026
Your estimated repayment
Weekly
$228/week
$457 /fortnight $990 /month
$50,000
$0
7.00% p.a.
5 years
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Geely EX5 finance calculator Not a lender. Not a broker. Financing a Geely EX5 in New Zealand
The EX5 is Geely's battery-electric mid-size SUV in New Zealand, priced from around $48,000 to $52,000 drive-away through Geely NZ dealers. It cross-shops directly against the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV, and somewhat against a base Tesla Model Y on pricing though not on brand positioning. As an EV, it qualifies for the EV loan tier at most mainstream NZ lenders, which typically lands 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points below the standard secured-car rate. Dealer network thinness outside Auckland is the key finance-adjacent concern because warranty and service access affects both the ownership experience and lender residual-value assumptions.
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Year by year
EX5 prices and repayments, by era.
Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.
2025 new/nearly-new
$48,000First year of broader NZ availability. Multiple trim levels.
Weekly
$219.34
Monthly
$950.46
2026 new
$52,000Current Geely NZ pricing. Confirm battery-specific warranty terms with the dealer at purchase.
Weekly
$237.61
Monthly
$1,029.66
Who this suits
Who buys a Geely EX5?
- Two-income Auckland households with home-charging access replacing a petrol mid-size SUV on a 12,000 to 18,000 km a year pattern.
- EV-curious buyers cross-shopping BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, and Kona Electric who prioritise cabin quality over the lowest-possible sticker price.
- Buyers willing to accept thinner dealer coverage outside Auckland in exchange for a more upmarket EV cabin at the Geely price point.
Financing notes
What financing a EX5 usually looks like.
At $50,000 across a five-year term at an indicative 7.5% EV tier rate, the weekly lands around $231, or $1,003 a month. Shortening to four years pushes the weekly to around $279 but cuts total interest by nearly 30%. Confirm EV tier eligibility by name at quote time because criteria on newer Chinese EV nameplates evolve; a handful of lenders apply minimum-loan-amount or NZ-new-only rules that can exclude used or cheaper-variant EX5 applications.
Model-specific questions
Geely EX5 finance FAQ.
Does the Geely EX5 qualify for the same EV loan tier as a BYD Atto 3 or MG ZS EV?
At most mainstream NZ secured-car lenders, yes, on NZ-new applications. The EV tier typically sits 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points below the standard secured-car rate. Eligibility on newer Chinese EV nameplates can evolve, so confirm by name when the broker quotes. A handful of lenders apply minimum-loan-amount rules that may affect cheaper EX5 variants.
How does EX5 insurance compare against the BYD Atto 3?
The EX5 and Atto 3 both sit in the Chinese-EV mid-size SUV insurance bracket. Atto 3 premiums typically run slightly lower because BYD has been in NZ since 2022 and insurers have more repair and parts data. Expect the EX5 to run $100 to $300 a year above an equivalent Atto 3 for full cover at launch, narrowing as NZ EX5 volume grows through 2027.
How does a lender view Geely being new to New Zealand?
With less resale data than it would have on an established nameplate, which is what usually drives a firmer deposit or a shorter term. Geely arrived as a standalone NZ brand in 2025, so there is very little used EX5 stock for a lender to price against yet.
Does the EX5 pay road user charges?
Yes. The exemption light EVs used to have ended in April 2024, so the EX5 now pays road user charges by distance at the rate NZTA publishes. It is a real running cost, and folding it into the weekly figure gives a more honest picture than the loan alone.
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