Geely EX5 Launched in Thailand – Proton eMas 7 Twin, From RM116K

Proton eMas 7’s twin, the Geely EX5, has made its overseas market debut in Thailand today.

Ahead of its promised debut in Dec this year, it appears that Proton eMas 7’s twin, the Geely EX5, has made its international market debut first in Thailand today. Debuted at the ongoing Thailand International Motor Expo (TIME) 2024, this EV SUV is also known as the Geely Galaxy E5 in its domestic Chinese market.

For the Thai market, the Geely EX5 is offered in two variants, namely the baseline Pro and the top-spec Max. Surprisingly, there’s no mechanical difference between the two variants, as both of them share the same single FWD motor rated at 218 PS (160 kW) and 320 NM, as well as a 60.22-kWh Aegis ‘short blade’ LFP battery pack.

For reference, the Proton eMas 7 will be offered with a smaller 49.52-kWh battery pack for the base model, while the upper-spec variants will use the same LFP unit as the Thai-spec EX5.

Back to the EX5, the difference in equipment list and weight sees the EX5 Pro getting a faster century sprint time of 6.9 seconds compared to the heavier EX5 Max, which completed the same sprint in 7.1 seconds. The weight difference also affects the maximum range, as Geely claims the Pro can get up to 495 KM of NEDC range from a single full charge, while the Max is capped at 490 KM (NEDC) instead.

Given both variants using similar battery packs, it comes to no surprise that they also shared the same charging figures of 100 kW DCFC that sees a 30-80% charge to be completed in 20 minutes. Meanwhile, the AC figure is capped at 11 kW, so a full charge should take around six hours with this method.

On the visual front, there’s nothing much to differentiate between the two variants, as both of them get the same design bits and equipment. Key highlights include sharp LED headlights with full-width LED taillights to match, an active shutter grille, roof rails, as well as 18-inch alloy wheels shod in Giti tyres, to name a few.

Not to forget, the Thai-spec EX5 will also be offered in five different exterior colourways, namely Dawn White, Morning Mist Grey, Midnight Black, Streamer Silver, and Aqua Marine.

The stark comparison can only be noticed as we get inside the EX5, as the base Pro variant does lack some pieces of equipment and amenities compared to the Max. Even in its baseline form, the Thai-spec EX5 still gets a pretty comprehensive equipment list that includes a 15.4-inch central infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a dual-zone climate control, powered front seats with ventilation and massage functions, a 50-watt wireless charging pad, as well as a 16-speaker Flyme Audio sound system.

The top-spec Max variant adds a slew of extra features such as a head-up display, a ‘zero gravity’ driver’s seat with a built-in ottoman, a 256-colour ambient lighting system, a powered tailgate, a panoramic glass roof, and an active safety suite featuring tons of ADAS functions.

Fully-imported (CBU) from China, the Thai-spec Geely EX5 EV SUV starts at THB 899,000 (RM116,000 approx.) for the baseline Pro variant, while the top-spec Max is tagged higher at THB 989,000 (RM128,000 approx.). Given that these prices are in the same ballpark as the Proton eMas 7’s estimated price of RM120,000, perhaps there’s a chance that the baseline eMas 7 variant will be priced lower than said estimated figure.

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