Geely EX2 Street prioritizes cornering fun over extra power
With the EX2 Street, Geely shows how an affordable electric subcompact can be turned into an uncompromising drift project. It is based on the EX2, whose European version is expected to come to Europe as the Geely E2.
For the conversion, the vehicle was lowered, largely stripped out and fitted with a roll cage. Eye-catching alloy wheels, a special wrap and a significantly more functional interior clearly distinguish the show car from the production model.
Motor and battery remain surprisingly close to stock
Geely has opted against an expensive performance upgrade for the powertrain. The electric motor continues to produce 85 kW, while the battery retains its 40 kWh capacity.
| Area | Production EX2 | EX2 Street show car |
|---|---|---|
| Motor output | 85 kW | 85 kW |
| Battery capacity | 40 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Suspension | Standard setup | Lowered |
| Interior | Everyday equipment | Stripped out, roll cage, five-point harnesses |
| Brake controls | Standard system | Additional mechanical brake lever |
The concept therefore demonstrates an unusually pragmatic approach to tuning. Lower weight, revised suspension tuning and the additional braking device are intended to alter the handling without modifying the electric car’s most expensive components.
More power is not necessarily required when the suspension, weight and controls are consistently optimized for driving fun.
Roll cage and five-point harnesses create a track-ready look
In the cockpit, Geely combines functional motorsport elements with leather and Alcantara. These are joined by five-point harnesses and the distinctive lever for the separate mechanical braking device, which is intended to make controlled drifts easier.
However, a conversion like this would not automatically be road-legal in the DACH region—Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Depending on the country, the suspension, restraint systems, braking system and removed interior components would have to be inspected and approved. For now, this issue does not arise for the EX2 Street, as Geely currently has no plans for series production.
Small electric cars do not have to be soulless
Because of their heavy batteries and setups that are often optimized for efficiency, electric cars are not automatically considered ideal platforms for tuning. At the same time, electric motors deliver their torque instantly, while the battery enables a low center of gravity. With the right suspension, this can produce a surprisingly agile overall package.
Geely is therefore using the EX2 Street primarily as an image-building project. The show car is intended to appeal to younger buyers and the tuning scene without diluting the value-oriented character of the production vehicle.
It remains unclear whether official accessories or sportier versions of the E2 will follow. However, the EX2 Street already proves that even a compact EV with modest power can reveal a much more exciting side.
