The Geely E2 deserves five stars. Tests also revealed the model’s weaknesses
In short:
The Geely E2 earned a maximum of five stars in the new, stricter 2026 Euro NCAP tests
Detailed results showed the car wasn’t flawless
The urban model with a range of up to 345 km will be available in Poland in October
Price in Poland? It hasn’t been announced yet. Depending on the variant, it should range from 800,000 to 1,100,000 zlotys
Geely E2 gets five stars
The Geely E2 hasn’t even reached Polish dealerships yet, but it already boasts five stars from Euro NCAP. The tests were published on September 2 and conducted under the new rules effective from 2026. The car achieved similar results in Australia’s ANCAP tests, where it is known as the EX2.
This is important because starting this year, it’s more difficult to earn five stars than before. Euro NCAP has made the biggest change to its rating system since introducing the unified star rating in 2009. Vehicles are now tested in four areas: driving safety, collision avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety. It also matters more whether assist systems function properly during normal driving, rather than just whether they can handle a specific scenario on a test track.
Geely E2 with some reservations
The E2 received 79% in driving safety, 72% for collision avoidance, 86% for crash protection, and 95% for post-crash safety. These scores were sufficient to earn the maximum five-star rating.
The driver monitoring, unrestrained seat belt detection, and child lock detection system were particularly well-rated. Euro NCAP also noted that the manufacturer retained physical controls for the most important functions instead of relying solely on a screen. During approximately 2000 km of driving in Germany, Austria, and Italy, the speed limit recognition system correctly indicated the limits in 76% of cases, covering 89% of the total distance traveled.
Not everything performed equally well, however. The automatic emergency braking system scored almost full points in some scenarios but performed noticeably worse in others. All tests involving low-speed collisions resulted in a score of 53%.
In the frontal impact test, the driver’s leg protection was rated as weak. In a full frontal collision, passenger chest protection was marginal, as was driver chest protection during a side impact with a pillar. Points were also lost due to the performance of the seat belt in the 10-year-old child dummy.
The head protection for pedestrians or cyclists in a front-end collision was also not excellent. EURO NCAP identified many areas rated as weak or poor in this regard. The legs and pelvis were significantly better protected.
Five stars does not mean the car is perfect. It means that across the entire set of significantly more rigorous tests than before, it achieved the level required by Euro NCAP for the highest rating.
Euro NCAP 2026 is much more demanding
The change in the system is also important when comparing the E2 to older competitors. The five stars earned in 2026 should not be directly compared with the five stars from a few years ago.
The new tests cover more passenger body types and sizes, expanded scenarios for AEB systems, the behavior of assist features on real roads, as well as issues that were previously given less importance. For example, electric door handles must allow access to the vehicle after an accident, and in electric cars, the insulation of high-voltage systems is checked. It is also evaluated whether the vehicle can provide rescuers with relevant information after an incident.
The first cars tested under the new rules were the BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT in the summer. Both electric vehicles received five stars. In the September round, three Chinese models joined them: Geely E2, Aion UT, and Leapmotor B05. All of these also earned the highest rating.
The result for the Cupra Raval is interesting. This new, compact electric vehicle from Volkswagen Group received four stars by default. It was only with the optional safety package, which includes features such as an advanced cruise control and forward cross-traffic warning, that the rating rose to five.
This shows how strongly the new methodology rewards equipment related to active safety.
Geely E2: What kind of car is it?
The E2 measures 413.5 cm in length and 180.5 cm in width, with a wheelbase of 264.5 cm. It is thus a B-segment urban hatchback. The trunk holds 375 liters, 1320 liters when the seats are folded down, and there is an additional storage compartment under the front bumper with a capacity of 70 liters. The Polish importer claims a WLTP range of up to 345 km.
The power is delivered to the rear wheels, which is a rather unusual setup for this class. The E2 also features a multi-link rear suspension. European details on the powertrain options and the Polish pricing have not been released yet.
This model is not entirely new. It is available in China as the Geely Xingyuan and in some export markets as the EX2. The car made its debut in the fall of 2024 and has achieved great success in its home market. In 2025, the Xingyuan was the most registered passenger car in China, with its global sales already exceeding 800,000 units.
In October, the E2 is set to make its debut at the auto show in Paris, with sales starting in Poland during the same month.
It will face countless rivals
The biggest unknown remains the price. It will determine whether the E2 becomes just another small electric car or truly disrupts the Polish market. Competition has become particularly fierce, including models such as the Hyundai Ioniq, VW ID.Polo, BYD Dolphin Surf, and Cupra Raval. Geely is likely to be cheaper (with a price below 100,000 zł), and five stars in crash tests could be a significant advantage.
Piotr Sobczyk