Geely Auto, the Chinese multinational automotive company, has recently launched its latest series of vehicles, the Galaxy series. The first model of this series is the Geely Galaxy L7 SUV, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV that will begin deliveries in the second quarter of this year. The Galaxy series will focus on premium long-range hybrid and pure electric vehicles, with the L line representing PHEVs and the E line representing pure EVs. The second car of the Galaxy series, the L6 PHEV sedan, will start deliveries in Q3 of this year. The first car of the E series, the E8, will be delivered in Q4 2023.
Geely Auto’s Galaxy series is based on the E-CMA platform, co-developed with Volvo. The platform can support PHEV, EREV, and even pure EV setups. It underpins the Xingyue L Hi-P, which offers all three variants. The E pure EV series is based on the derivation of the SEA platform, which Geely uses inside its Lotus or Zeekr EVs.
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The Galaxy L7 PHEV SUV is compact in size, with dimensions of 4700mm x 1905mm x 1685mm and a wheelbase of 2785mm, similar in size to the BYD Song Plus or Honda CR-V. The car is equipped with a hybrid powertrain NordThor Hi-X 8848, which has 287 kW power and 488 kW of power in the performance version. According to Geely, the thermal efficiency of the powertrain is 44.26%, ranking first among mass-produced hybrid engines. The car also adopts the Aegis battery safe system, which, together with the battery management system BMS 3.0, adds eight protection layers for battery safety.
Geely Auto also unveiled a prototype of the Galaxy Light coupe pure EV, which is expected to be launched at the end of the year. The car is equipped with lidars, radars, and even satellite receivers, as Geely’s subsidiary Geespace aims to have 72 satellites in orbit by 2025. The concept car is missing physical rearview mirrors and door handles, supports NFC unlocking, and even has a drone port in the rear where UAVs can land and charge.
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In addition to the new Galaxy series, Geely Auto also announced the consolidation of many of its brands and series. The Geometry independent brand will return under Geely as a Geometry series, and together with the Galaxy and Star series, will be the three main sub-brands of Geely.
Geely Auto’s Galaxy series represents the company’s commitment to developing premium long-range hybrid and pure electric vehicles. With its cutting-edge technology and commitment to safety, Geely Auto is poised to become a major player in the electric vehicle market.
