The Geely E2 electric car for 20 000 euros is already in Europe. And it’s not a small city car

The Chinese Geely E2 is one of those cars that Europe had been missing for a long time: a small five-door electric with a normal level of equipment and a price that doesn’t start at thirty-something. It appeared in Belgium before the brand had time to announce it officially: the first units are already in showrooms and customers can check them out before sales start.

The first units are in Bruges, Ostend and Roeselare

The CarNewsChina portal shared shots from three Belgian dealerships where the cars arrived on September 6. They’re displayed in white and pink on 16-inch wheels with Yokohama BluEarth-GT tyres. The aggressive sales push is set to start on September 11, so this is a classic pre-launch for curious customers.

In China, the same car is sold under the name Geely Xingyuan, and it’s an absolute bestseller there. In 2026 alone, according to CarNewsChina, over 226,000 units were sold. It comes to Europe with five stars in Euro NCAP under the 2026 methodology, which for cheap electric cars is definitely not a given.

Inside: a 14,6-inch display and seven airbags

Inside, the cabin is surprisingly civilized for this class. The highlight is a 14.6-inch touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard, plus heated seats and seven airbags. The rear has a multi-link axle, which is more of an exception on small electric cars—most competitors are satisfied with a simpler trailing-arm setup.

Practicality is its second strong point. The trunk offers 375 liters, and up front there’s an additional 70-liter compartment where charging cables fit easily. The car is 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase. That means it provides a bit more foot room than you’d expect from a car of this size.

Two battery packs, range of 252 or 345 kilometers

The entry-level Pro version comes with a 35 kWh battery and a 252-kilometre range according to WLTP. The higher trims Max and Ultra have 47 kWh and 345 kilometres. In both cases, power is handled by a single electric motor on the rear axle producing 85 kW, i.e., 114 hp. Weight varies by version, from 1,290 to 1,365 kilograms.

So it’s a car for the city and surroundings, not for long highway trips—and Geely doesn’t hide that. Rear-wheel drive and low weight, though, make it feel nippier than the numbers suggest, and 345 kilometers will cover everyday commuting a whole week in advance.

Prices in Benelux and what that means for us

In Belgium and Luxembourg, the price list starts below €20,000—specifically at €19,490. This is an introductory offer with a €2,000 discount compared to the standard price of €21,490. In the Netherlands, prices are noticeably higher: they start at €20,990 with a discount, or €22,990 without it. There are three trim levels: Pro, Max, and Ultra.

For a Slovak buyer, the price is what matters most. Electric cars under €20,000 are basically the minimum here, and they almost always end up being much smaller city cars. E2 is a fully-fledged five-door hatchback with a range of over three hundred kilometers and a trunk big enough for groceries and a stroller. Geely also isn’t entering our market from scratch. Its vehicles for Central Europe are brought in by the distributor Grand Automotive Central Europe, so the path to Slovak dealerships is more open than with most Chinese brands.

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