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Deepal S05 vs Geely EX5
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
Selected trimProChange trim255 mi · 62 kWh · £33,990
At a glance
In this comparison, Deepal S05 leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Geely EX5 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Geely EX5 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Deepal S05 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Deepal
6.2
Geely
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDeepal
Deepal
6.7
Geely
4.7
FamilyDeepal
Deepal
7.2
Geely
6.2
ChargingDeepal
Deepal
8.2
Geely
4.7
Cost Per MileDeepal
Deepal
4.9
Geely
4.4
City DrivingGeely
Deepal
4.1
Geely
5.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Deepal S05
Base
- 82 litres more boot space
- 100 kW faster rapid charging
- 160 kW more power
- 1.4s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Geely EX5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,995 | £33,990 (better) |
| Official range | 278 miles (better) | 255 miles |
| Boot space | 492 L (better) | 410 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 15 min (better) | 20 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Deepal S05
Geely EX5
Length
Deepal S054,620mm
Geely EX54,615mm-5mm
Width
Deepal S051,900mm-1mm
Geely EX51,901mm
Height
Deepal S051,600mm-70mm
Geely EX51,670mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Geely EX5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 499 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Geely EX5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 492 L (better) | 410 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 159 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Deepal S05 Base |  Geely EX5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.62m-5mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.90m+1mm |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.67m+70mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.88m | 2.75m-130mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 492L (better) | 410L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L | Not available |
| Frunk | 159L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,940kg | 1,740kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 69kWh (better) | 62kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 278 mi (better) | 255 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,995 | £33,990 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Geely EX5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 278 miles (better) | 255 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 231 miles (better) | 198 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 15 min (better) | 20 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 158 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 69 kWh (better) | 60.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 800V (better) | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Geely EX5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
| Power | 320 kW (better) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 502 Nm (better) | 320 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Deepal S05
Base
Geely EX5
Pro
5.6/10
average across 5 reviews
- Auto Express3.5/5
- Parkers3.1/5
- Electrifying.com6/10
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Deepal S05
All 3 videos
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Geely EX5 Pro
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant86%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users83%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Geely EX5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
Buying options
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Deepal S05
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Geely EX5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
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Deepal S05
No active listings.
Geely EX5
- £29,9902026Cars2View
- £24,2902026Cars2View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Deepal S05 worth the extra £6,005 over the Geely EX5?
The Deepal S05 costs £6,005 more than the Geely EX5. For that premium it adds 100 kW faster peak rapid charging, 82 litres more boot space and 160 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Deepal S05 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Deepal S05 or the Geely EX5?
The Geely EX5 is £6,005 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Geely EX5 comes out roughly £5,965 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Deepal S05 and Geely EX5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 231 miles for the Deepal S05 and 198 miles for the Geely EX5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Deepal S05 goes roughly 34 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 15-20 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Deepal S05 or the Geely EX5?
The two are within 1 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05 and about 499 mm of total clearance for the Geely EX5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Deepal S05 or the Geely EX5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Deepal S05 and 90% for the Geely EX5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
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