Is Geely Panda worth buying?

By AaronLi

September 30, 2025 7 min read

Conclusion:

Vehicle Highlights:

The vehicle is compact, making it more flexible to operate in congested urban sections, meeting the needs of daily commuting. It is equipped with Vehicle Backup Camera and a central control screen, taking into account comfort and convenience.
It has a fast charging speed, with fast charging time taking only 0.5h, reducing the time cost of daily travel.
It has a fashionable appearance. The exterior and interior of the model are well-received by women, and the appearance is the eye-catching point of the model.

You need to pay attention to the following situations:

It performs poorly in terms of noise and sound insulation. Through research, some car owners have reported that the sound of rain and windshield wipers is relatively loud on rainy days. Users who pursue a quiet car environment should consider it carefully.
The configuration is not very intelligent. The use of some intelligent functions requires pre-linking and online activation, which is slightly inferior in terms of convenience.
The cruising range is insufficient. Some car owners reported that the cruising range capability will weaken in low-temperature winter conditions, so long-distance travel is not recommended.

Basic Information

Geely Panda is a small car under Geely Auto. Since its launch, it has been deeply rooted in people's minds with its economical and practical market positioning, mainly targeting young first-time car buyers and users with high requirements for economy.

According to the new energy vehicle sales data from January to August 2025, the Geely Panda ranked 14th with a cumulative sales volume of 111,832 units, a year-on-year increase of 62.7%, demonstrating strong market competitiveness, especially occupying an important position in the micro pure electric vehicle market.

The 2025 Geely Panda has three versions to choose from, all with a cruising range of 210km. The starting price is about $7,380, and the top configuration is about $400 more expensive.

You can fully understand the exterior and interior of this model through the following video:

Competitor Comparison

This article selects 4 small pure electric vehicle models with starting prices differing by less than $1,000 and compares their officially released parameters. It can be seen from the comparison that the Geely Panda has obvious advantages in charging time and cost-effectiveness compared with its small cars Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, Chang'an Lumin, and QQ Ice Cream.

The following is a detailed capability comparison:

Cruising Range Capacity: The cruising range is 210KM (CLTC), slightly higher than the 205KM of Wuling Hongguang MINIEV and QQ Ice Cream. The gap is small, and all meet short-distance commuting needs.
Space Size: The luggage compartment volume is 69-800L. The flexibility of cargo loading is close to that of Chang'an Lumin (104-804L) and better than that of Wuling Hongguang MINIEV (123-745L). The space utilization rate is high, meeting diverse scenarios such as daily shopping and short trips.
Power Performance: The top speed is 100km/h, meeting the speed requirements for urban commuting. The torque of the Geely Panda is 110N·m, and the power output is relatively stronger; Wuling Hongguang MINIEV (85N·m) and Chang'an Lumin (90N·m) are slightly weaker.
Battery Capacity: It has high charging efficiency, with a fast charging time of 0.5 hours. Compared with Chang'an Lumin and QQ Ice Cream, which have no fast charging function, the charging time is greatly reduced.
Rich Configuration: It is equipped with front and passenger airbags + Vehicle Backup Camera + 8-inch central control screen. The configuration is more balanced, suitable for users with certain requirements for safety and comfort.

Summary: The core advantages of the Geely Panda lie in its energy replenishment and power. The 210km cruising range is matched with 0.5-hour fast charging, and the 110N·m torque is the strongest among the four models. In terms of safety, it is the only model among the four that is standard-equipped with front and passenger dual airbags. It is also equipped with Vehicle Backup Camera and a central control screen, and its comfort and convenience are also better. Its comprehensive strength meets the core needs of short-distance commuting.

Model / Parameter	Panda 2025 210km Panda Card	Wuling Hongguang MINIEV 2025 205km Lithium Iron Phosphate Four-Door Advanced Edition	Chang'an Lumin 2025 210km Qingxiang Edition	QQ Ice Cream 2025 205km Holy Generation Edition
Driving Range (km)	210	205	210	205
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)	3150×1540×1685	3256×1510×1578	3270×1700×1545	3008×1496×1637
Number of Seats (units)	4	4	4	4
Trunk Capacity (L)	69-800	123-745	104-804	Not Mentioned
Charging Time (hours)	Fast charge 0.5, Slow charge 4.5	Fast charge 0.58, Slow charge 4.8	Slow charge 7.6	Slow charge 11
Maximum Power (kW)	30	30	30	30
Maximum Torque (N·m)	110	85	90	Not Mentioned
Maximum Speed (km/h)	100	100	101	100
100km Power Consumption (kWh/100km)	9.1	8.9	9.7	9
Battery Capacity (kWh)	17.03	16.2	17.65	17.4
Auto Hold	None	None	None	None
Driver Assistance Camera	Vehicle Backup Camera	Vehicle Backup Camera	None	Vehicle Backup Camera
Sunroof Type	None	None	None	None
Power Seats	None	None	None	None
Central Control Screen Size (inches)	• 8	Not Mentioned	Not Mentioned	Not Mentioned
Power Windows	• Front Row	• Front Row • Rear Row	• Front Row	• Front Row
Airbags	• Driver's Seat • Passenger Seat	• Driver's Seat	• Driver's Seat	• Driver's Seat

Data Source:DCAR

Real Car Owner Reviews

This article collected a total of 181 user feedback from real car owners through a questionnaire survey on the DACR Auto Forum, including 136 positive feedbacks and 45 negative feedbacks. The prominent advantages of positive feedback are mainly excellent space, fashionable appearance, and good driving experience, etc. The concentrated problems in negative feedback are mainly useless configurations and poor sound insulation, etc.

Positive Feedback		Negative Feedback
Excellent Overall Space	29	Poor Sound Insulation	6
Fashionable Appearance	15	Abnormal Noise	6
Good Driving Experience	14	Useless Configuration	9
Powerful Power	13	Less Storage Space	4
Excellent Cruising Range Performance	12	Poor Interior Material	5
Nice Interior	9	Poor Cruising Range Performance	5
Excellent Handling	9	Small Trunk Space	3
Short Charging Time	4	Unsatisfactory Suspension Performance	2
Sensitive Power Response	8	Unsatisfactory Chassis Performance	2
Rich Configuration	7	Small Rear Row Space	1
Practical Configuration	7	Loud Tire Noise	1
Smooth In-Car System Operation	5	Poor Riding Experience	1
Reasonable Storage Space	4

Data Source:DCAR

Positive Reviews

Excellent Space

Conclusion: The interior space is spacious, with neither the front nor the rear row feeling cramped. The trunk has sufficient storage space.

"For a micro car, the interior space is sufficient. I am 165cm tall, and the headroom in the front row is at least three fists away by visual measurement. The rear row space is also very usable, and my knees don’t touch the front seat at all. It’s just right for a family of four to travel daily."
"There is absolutely no problem seating four adults, and it’s not cramped at all. The body space feels just right in design. However, when I mostly drive alone daily, it’s still quite comfortable. The trunk capacity is not small either, and it’s completely sufficient for tasks like receiving packages or shopping for groceries."

Fashionable Appearance

Conclusion: The model has a high appearance value and is very popular among female users.

"My wife likes it. If I have to say what I’m most satisfied with, it’s the appearance. It has a kind of cute and fierce look, with big round eyes and high recognition."
"The body has a square feel. It’s really great for parking when the body is short~ The big round eyes at the front and the square eyes on the rear end are really more and more cute as you look at them."
"The appearance of the Panda Knight is very safe. It looks more like a car than the Panda Mini and is visually much larger."

Good Driving Experience

Conclusion: The steering wheel is flexible, and the vehicle starting and power meet daily needs.

"The steering wheel is super light and flexible. It doesn’t feel floaty at all when driving at 70-80 km/h. Vehicle starting and acceleration are also good, and you can go as soon as you get in the car. It’s just that I’m not used to this knob gear for the time being, which is a personal issue. There’s no problem with the car in this regard."
"The Geely Panda starts quickly, offers sufficient power, and provides a satisfactory cruising range. The overall driving experience is also quite pleasant."

Negative Reviews

Poor Sound Insulation

Conclusion: There is loud noise inside the car, the sound insulation is poor, and the noise is obvious when it rains.

"The relay sound on the passenger side is loud. You can feel it when you turn on the wipers, horn, etc."
"The noise inside the car is a bit loud when driving, and the top sheet metal is too thin, making a pattering sound when it rains."
"The disadvantage is that the noise is a bit loud, and it feels like the sealing is not very good."

Low Configuration

Conclusion: The in-car intelligence needs to be enhanced. Functions require active connection and lack convenience.

"The in-car system is not intelligent. It must be connected to the network to use navigation and voice wake-up functions. Additionally, the front windshield has significant light reflection during the day, which greatly affects the driving experience."
"The mobile phone smart key is really not easy to use. Every time you use the car, you have to open the app and connect via Bluetooth. Sometimes it even fails to unlock the door, and you have to press the unlock button again."

Poor Cruising Range

Conclusion: The cruising range weakens in winter. It is more recommended for short trips and not suitable for long-distance travel.

"The cruising range is not good. When the air conditioner is turned on, it is reduced by half. I don’t know how much it will decrease in winter."
"The long-distance cruising range in winter is very insufficient. Although a cruising range of 200km is still inadequate for long trips. Although it has fast charging, it is not as powerful as imagined and requires a certain amount of time. This car is more suitable for short-distance commuting."