What A Bummer … Or Repairing Our Rear-Ended Geely EX5 - CleanTechnica

The article recounts the positive experience of Norm Rash, an owner of a Geely EX5 electric vehicle in Australia, who had his car repaired after a low-speed rear-end collision. Despite common challenges faced by new EV brands in Australia regarding sales, service, and spare parts availability, Norm found the repair process reassuring and efficient. Geely has delivered over 2,300 EX5 models in Australia in 2025, and the dealership assured ample spare parts availability, alleviating common concerns about EV repairs. Norm detailed his process of selecting a repairer, ultimately choosing a preferred insurer-listed workshop in Warana, Queensland. The repair team was professional, communicative, and confident despite it being their first Geely EX5 repair. The work involved replacing the rear bumper and tailgate, adjusting the boot lid, and testing/calibrating safety features, with careful color matching and part transplantation. Norm was very satisfied with the quality of the repair, noting perfect spacing and seamless color matching, highlighting a