Electric cars are cheap to run – we hear that all the time. But what does it actually look like over one normal week of driving in Thailand, with no lab conditions? An owner from the Geely EX2 community did exactly that: seven days behind the wheel, logging consumption and charging cost. We lined her figures up against the current electricity prices here. The result is clearer than you’d think.
What the EX2 really uses
In real-world use, the trip computer showed consumption between 8.5 and 9.3 kWh per 100 kilometres. That’s a realistic everyday figure for a small EV – air conditioning on, city traffic, a bit of open road. For the maths we’ll use a round 9 kWh per 100 km.
What electricity costs in Thailand
Keep two worlds apart: charging at home versus the public charger. At home, the price follows the progressive tariff of the state utilities – MEA in Bangkok, PEA in the provinces. High-consumption households currently pay roughly 4.50 to 6.50 THB per kilowatt-hour including all surcharges (about €0.12 to €0.17). Public charging stations cost more, depending on operator and speed: typically 6 to 12 THB per kWh (about €0.16 to €0.30), with DC fast charging dearer than ordinary AC charging.
The weekly bill
At 9 kWh, 100 kilometres costs around 40 to 58 THB charged at home, and around 54 to 108 THB at a public charger. For one week – a low-mileage driver covering about 250 kilometres:
| Charging option | Cost per 100 km | One week (≈ 250 km) |
|---|---|---|
| At home (PEA/MEA) | 40–58 THB | approx. 100–145 THB (≈ €2.70–3.85) |
| Public charger | 54–108 THB | approx. 135–270 THB (≈ €3.55–7.10) |
Put another way: a week on the road for the price of two or three coffees if you charge at home.
Against a petrol car
A frugal petrol hatchback needs around 15 litres for the same 250 kilometres. At a pump price near 37 THB per litre, that’s about 555 THB a week. Charged at home, the EX2 costs only about a fifth to a quarter of that – four to five times cheaper, every week, on fuel alone.
Bottom line
At around 9 kWh per 100 kilometres and Thai electricity prices, a normal week charged at home often costs less than 150 THB. For many people the surprise isn’t the range – it’s how little gets added to the electricity bill at the end of the month.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive a Geely EX2 for a week in Thailand?
At about 250 kilometres and charging at home, roughly 100 to 145 THB a week. At public chargers, more – usually between 135 and 270 THB.
What is the Geely EX2’s electricity consumption?
In real-world testing the trip computer showed 8.5 to 9.3 kWh per 100 kilometres – a typical everyday figure for a compact EV.
Is home charging worth it compared with public charging?
Yes. The home tariff at 4.50 to 6.50 THB per kWh is well below the public price of 6 to 12 THB. Charge at home overnight whenever you can.
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Consumption from an owner report, electricity prices as of June 2026; exchange rate rounded at 38 THB to the euro. Symbolic image (generic, not an exact EX2). Independent, unofficial channel – not affiliated with Geely Auto.
