Geely EX5 vs BYD Atto 3
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Geely EX5 is the cheaper way in, starting $1,000 lower at $40,990 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the BYD Atto 3 goes further: 510 km WLTP against 475 km. The BYD Atto 3 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 220 kW. Owners rate the Geely EX5 7.0/10 in our Owner Verdict. Owners rate the BYD Atto 3 7.4/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $40,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $41,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $45,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $46,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Best range (WLTP) | 475 km | 510 km |
| Largest battery | 70.19 kWh | 74.88 kWh |
| Max power | 160 kW | 230 kW |
| Max torque | 320 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 5.5 s |
| Max DC charging | 100 kW | 220 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | 14.4 kWh/100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.03 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.03 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 410 L | 490 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 7 years / unlimited km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | Not yet rated |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $40,990
- Longest WLTP range: 510 km
- Fastest DC charging: 220 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 5.5 s
- Most powerful: 230 kW
- Biggest battery: 74.88 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Geely EX5 | BYD Atto 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.03 per 100 km | $4.03 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.17 per 100 km | $3.17 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $10.80 per 100 km | $10.80 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.