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Geely Philippines opens up pre-selling for EX5 EM-i

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Geely EX5 EM-i Philippines — Photo: Geely Motor Philippines

Geely Motor Philippines has opened pre-selling for the EX5 EM-i, a plug-in hybrid SUV aimed at buyers looking to manage fuel costs amid fluctuating pump prices.

The model will be offered in two variants. The EX5 EM-i Pro, positioned as the entry variant, is priced at ₱1,288,000, while the higher-spec EX5 EM-i Max is priced at ₱1,468,000.

The EX5 EM-i uses a plug-in hybrid system that combines an electric motor with a gasoline engine. This setup allows drivers to use electric power for daily city driving while still having the gasoline engine available for longer trips.

According to Geely, the system has a hybrid fuel consumption rating of 2.4 L/100 km (WLTP Fuel Consumption-Weighted, Combined), equivalent to up to 41.6 km/L. The vehicle also has a total driving range of more than 1,000 km on a full tank and a fully charged battery.

The battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in about 20 minutes, under stated conditions.

Reservations are now open ahead of the vehicle’s official launch. Early customers will receive priority allocation. Reservations, vehicle delivery, after-sales service, and parts support will be handled through Geely’s authorized dealership network nationwide.

Geely also plans mall display activations across Metro Manila to allow customers to view the EX5 EM-i before its official launch.

Several promotional offers are available for early buyers:

Reserve & Save (March 1–27, 2026): A ₱1,000 reservation comes with a ₱10,000 discount.

Born Super Hybrid (March 1–May 31, 2026): Buyers receive ₱50,000 off on EX5 EM-i variants.

Refer & Earn (March 3–May 31, 2026): Both the referrer and the referred buyer receive ₱4,000 in periodic maintenance service (PMS) vouchers for every successful referral.

EX5 EM-i Nubia Raffle (March 5–April 30, 2026): Customers who purchase the vehicle get a chance to win one of 20 ZTE Nubia Neo 5 smartphones.

The EX5 EM-i will be officially launched in the Philippines at a later date.