EV review: Geely’s Galaxy E5 is a good value and easy to live with – flirty AI aside

“I was just dreaming of you,” the Geely Galaxy E5’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant said in an alluring voice as I got into the car early one morning.

In China’s war for electric vehicle (EV) buyers, the AI assistants are getting personal.

Surprising confession aside, I found the E5, and its AI assistant, easy to live with during a recent 24-hour test, although some concerns about driving range surfaced.

Externally, the 4.6 metre, five-seat SUV is certainly smart, if a little on the generic side. It has the usual design features for a Chinese EV, such as the enclosed front face, hidden door handles, and tail lights spanning the width of the car. For export markets, the car will be sold simply as the Geely EX5, and from the outset it was designed for global markets, with right-hand-drive versions reportedly tested simultaneously.