Autotest: Preisbrecher: Überzeugt der Geely E2 im Kleinwagen-Segment?

The Geely E2, a Chinese-made compact car, is challenging European carmakers in the small car segment. Priced starting at €19,990, the E2 outperforms competitors like the VW ID.Polo and Renault R5 by several thousand euros. Unlike other price leaders, the E2 offers a solid build, excellent safety features, and practical dimensions.

Standing at 4.14 meters long, it is about a foot longer than the ID.Polo, providing ample space for two adults in the rear seat and a spacious trunk with 375 liters of capacity, expandable to 1,320 liters. The car's interior features luxurious materials, plush seats, and a user-friendly dashboard with two clever details for practicality.

Despite some noise from Chinese manufacturers, the E2 boasts a high Euro-NCAP safety rating of five stars, alongside seven standard airbags and a robust chassis. The car is well-suited for European traffic, with a decent braking performance and a 130 km/h top speed. However, Geely's pricing strategy and charging capabilities may hinder its success in the European market.

The E2 Pro variant comes with a 35 kWh battery, offering a range of 252 kilometers, while the E2 Max with an 85 kW/116 PS engine and 47-kWh battery promises a range of 345 kilometers. Despite being €4,000 more expensive, the Max remains competitively priced compared to rivals like the Renault R5 and VW ID.Polo.