A new, extended-range version of the Geely Galaxy E5 has been unveiled through filings with the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT). This will reportedly feature a battery pack with a capacity of 68.39 kWh, which is said to offer 610 km of range on the CLTC Chinese domestic testing cycle. For comparison, the current selection of battery packs available to the Geely Galaxy E5/Geely EX5 are the 49.52 kWh and 60.22 kWh versions, offering 440 km and 530 km of range respectively (CLTC); in Malaysia, the Proton eMas 7 with the same battery options gets WLTP battery range ratings of 345 km and 410 km, respectively. According to the regulatory filing, the long-range variant of the Galaxy E5 will continue to employ a 160 kW single-motor powertrain, which is the 218 PS/320 Nm unit that powers the eMas 7. This will also support DC fast charging and regular AC charging, as well as up to 3.3 kW in vehicle-to-load (V2L) electricity supply to external devices. The long-range variant of the Galaxy E5 is expected to share is exterior dimensions with the current versions, which measure 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. As with the eMas 7 in Malaysia, the long-range Galaxy E5 is expected to feature 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels. With the Proton eMas 7 being effectively based on the EX5/Galaxy E5 duo, this could open the door for the Malaysian-branded electric SUV to gain the larger-capacity battery and thus, longer range too. In Malaysia, the eMas 7 was launched in two variants, starting with the Prime (49.52 kWh battery) at RM105,800, and the Premium (60.22 kWh battery) at RM119,800.
