China’s best-seller heads west — and Europe will judge it on range, warranty and price

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Geely is bringing the E2 to Europe — the export version of the Galaxy Xingyuan, which in China became not just a successful electric car but the best-selling EV of 2025. According to China EV DataTracker, the model held its lead from January to May 2026 with 160,800 units, so the European launch matters less as a name and more as a test: can a Chinese city hit repeat its demand where buyers look harder at safety, warranty and real-world range?

In China, the Xingyuan sells for 64,800 to 94,800 yuan — roughly 9545 to 13,960 dollars. That level won’t carry over to Europe directly: taxes, logistics, certification and dealer margins all add up. Even with a noticeable markup, though, the Geely E2 could land in the zone where the Dacia Spring, Citroen e-C3, Leapmotor T03 and compact BYD models are already fighting.

Technically this is no sports car but a rational city EV. The Geely E2 is 4135 mm long, 1805 mm wide and 1580 mm tall, with a 2650 mm wheelbase. The electric motor sits on the rear axle and delivers 85 kW, or 114 hp. A 39.4 kWh battery is good for up to 317 km on the WLTP cycle, and the 0–100 km/h sprint takes 10.2 seconds. Practical touches include a 375 litre boot, a 70 litre front trunk and a 14.6-inch screen inside.

For a budget Chinese EV, the real rivals aren’t the cheapest new petrol cars but used electric hatchbacks — the Nissan Leaf, BYD Dolphin and Volkswagen ID.3 — along with new Chinese combustion hatchbacks, all weighed on cost of ownership.

The main risk isn’t power but the price after import. A cheap Chinese EV is a strong argument only up to the point where the same money buys a more versatile petrol crossover with a clear service network.