Two of the most talked about electric SUVs in Australia start at exactly the same number. The Geely EX5 Complete and the BYD Atto 3 Evo Dynamic are both listed at $41,990. They are not the same car once you look at range, charging and the grade above. On 9 November 2026 we read both makers' own build tools and model pages. This is what they say, and where we could not confirm something we say so.
The short answer
- Cheapest way in: BYD Atto 3 Essential at $39,990, the older model BYD still lists. The EX5 starts at $41,990.
- More range for the same money: the EX5 Complete, at 475 km WLTP against 420 km for the Atto 3 Evo Dynamic.
- Faster charging and more power: the Atto 3 Evo Premium, with 230 kW and up to 220 kW DC charging, for $46,990.
- Longer warranty: Geely, at 7 years with unlimited kilometres for private owners. BYD offers 6 years or 150,000 km.
Price and grades
Geely's build page lists two EX5 grades. The Complete is $41,990 and the Inspire is $45,990. Metallic paint on either is $600, and Arctic White is included. The build tool does not state whether the figures include on-road costs. Our own earlier coverage treats them as list prices before on-roads, so ask your dealer for the drive-away number in your state before you compare it with anything.
BYD's online configurator lists the ATTO 3 Evo Dynamic at $41,990, the Evo Premium at $46,990 and the older Essential at $39,990. When the configurator loaded it showed a drive-away price of $45,738.39 for NSW delivery with private registration. Check which grade is selected when you run it, because BYD does not label that headline figure by grade.
Like for like, the entry grades are level on price. At the top, the Inspire is $1,000 cheaper than the Premium.
Range and charging
This is where the two split most clearly.
| Geely EX5 Complete | BYD Atto 3 Evo Dynamic | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $41,990 | $41,990 |
| WLTP range | 475 km | 420 km |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 7.4 s (Geely's headline figure) | 7.3 s |
| Power | not confirmed on Geely's page | 150 kW |
| Battery | Shortblade battery, size not stated on page | 60.48 kWh LFP |
| DC charging | 100 kW, about 20 minutes from 30 to 80 per cent | not confirmed for this grade |
The step up changes the picture. The EX5 Inspire drops to 450 km WLTP, while the Atto 3 Evo Premium moves up to as much as 510 km WLTP from a 74.88 kWh LFP battery. The Premium is rear-wheel drive with 230 kW and does 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. BYD says its 800 volt platform lets the Premium charge at up to 220 kW on a compatible DC charger. Geely quotes 100 kW DC and 11 kW AC for the EX5. If you take regular road trips, that gap matters more than the headline price.
For a worked example of what home and public charging cost, see our guide to how much it costs to charge an EV in Australia. If range is the deciding factor, our longest range electric cars ranking shows where both sit against the rest of the market.
Space and features
BYD lists the Atto 3 Evo Dynamic with a 434 litre boot and the Premium with 490 litres plus a 101 litre front boot. With the rear seats folded the quoted maximum is 1,340 litres for the Dynamic and 1,360 litres for the Premium. Geely does not publish a boot figure on its EX5 page, so we have left it out rather than guess. What Geely does list as standard on the Complete is a 15.4 inch touchscreen, heated power front seats, a surround view monitor and 18 inch alloys. The Inspire adds a 13.8 inch head-up display, a 16 speaker sound system, front seat massage, a panoramic sunroof with an opening function and 19 inch wheels.
Safety
Geely's page for the EX5 carries a 5 star ANCAP claim in its title. BYD's page shows an ANCAP logo but does not state a star rating or test year in text, so we cannot confirm the Atto 3 Evo result from BYD. Check the rating for the exact model year on the ANCAP website before you buy.
Warranty and ownership
Geely covers the EX5 for 7 years with unlimited kilometres for private owners, with an 8 year unlimited kilometre high voltage battery warranty. It also lists up to 7 years of free roadside assist when you service with Geely, and 2 years of connected car services. BYD covers the Atto 3 Evo for 6 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first, and the traction battery for 8 years or 160,000 km. On paper Geely has the better cover, particularly for high mileage drivers.
Deals to know about
Geely's EX5 offer is a 0.68 per cent comparison rate for a 36 month term with no deposit, plus 1,000 kWh of public charging credit on the Evie network if you trade in an eligible vehicle. It ends on 30 November 2026, with finance approved by that date and settled by 8 December. A four day sale on 11 to 14 November adds a $1,000 factory bonus off the drive-away price. A 6 per cent discount off the vehicle price also applies to novated leases delivered in November.
BYD's current offers page has no cashback or finance deal for the Atto 3. The $4,000 cashback covers other models. The only Atto 3 offer is a 6 per cent novated lease discount that BYD lists against the Essential, for orders between 1 October and 21 December 2026. For a wider view of what else you can buy, see our cheapest EVs in Australia ranking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the EX5 Complete if you want the most range from a $41,990 starting price, the longer warranty and a live finance offer, and your driving is mostly around town and the occasional weekend away.
Buy the Atto 3 Evo Premium if you do regular long trips, want strong performance and need fast charging, and you can stretch to $46,990. Go for the Dynamic only if the lower range and the missing charging numbers do not worry you.
If neither fits, look at the Kia EV3, which Kia lists at up to 604 km WLTP on the Air Long Range grade, or the wider best mid-size electric SUVs. Our news coverage of the Geely November deal and the Lepas L6 pricing shows how fast this price band is moving.
Full specifications are on our directory pages for the Geely EX5 and the BYD Atto 3.
Prices and offers were checked on 9 November 2026 on geely.com.au and bydautomotive.com.au and can change without notice. Confirm drive-away pricing with a dealer.
