Geely is a privately held company.

What country is Geely from?

Geely is a China brand, headquartered in Hangzhou.

What kind of cars does Geely make?

Geely makes a group spanning Geely, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Volvo and Lotus.

Geely

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.

🇨🇳 China

Chinese automaker based in Hangzhou. Parent company of Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Proton, and Lynk & Co. Own-brand electric models sell under the Galaxy sub-brand; Zeekr is the premium EV arm.

Models

Hybrid

Emgrand i-HEV

The Geely Emgrand i-HEV is the full-hybrid version of the fifth-generation Emgrand compact sedan, added in June 2026. The i-HEV system runs without a plug, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a quoted 3.83 l/100km on the WLTC cycle. Prices in China run from 87,900 yuan ($13,000).

EX5

The Geely EX5 is a compact electric SUV and the export version of China's Geely Galaxy E5. A single 218 hp front motor drives all versions, with LFP batteries offering 440, 530 or 610 km of CLTC range. It measures 4,615 mm long on a 2,750 mm wheelbase.

Galaxy Starship 7 EV

The Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV is a compact electric SUV launched in China in June 2026, sitting above the Geely EX5 in the Galaxy line. A single 215 hp front motor pairs with two LFP batteries for up to 605 km of CLTC range, on an 800V platform. Prices start from a guide ¥109,800 (~$16,200).

Xingyuan

The Geely Xingyuan is a subcompact electric hatchback aimed at China's budget EV market. Two battery options give 310 to 410 km of CLTC range, with a single rear motor of 78 to 114 hp. Prices start from ¥59,800.

News

Hybrid

Geely Emgrand i-HEV: a full-hybrid sedan from 87,900 yuan ($13,000)

Geely has opened orders for a full-hybrid version of its fifth-generation Emgrand sedan. The i-HEV system runs without a plug, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a quoted 3.83 l/100km on the WLTC cycle. Prices in China run from 87,900 to 97,900 yuan ($13,000 to $14,500).

17 Jun 2026

Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV: a 605 km, 800V electric SUV from 109,800 yuan ($16,200)

Geely's Galaxy sub-brand put the Starship 7 EV on sale in China on 11 June, a compact electric SUV with up to 605 km CLTC range, an 800V platform, and four variants from a guide price of 109,800 yuan ($16,200). A limited-time offer cuts entry to 99,800 yuan ($14,730) with subsidies.

14 Jun 2026

Geely Buys Ford's Almussafes Plant to Build EVs for Both Brands

Geely has agreed to buy the newest building at Ford's Almussafes (Valencia) plant. The plan: Geely GEA-platform models (BEV and PHEV) plus new affordable Ford EVs on the same Chinese architecture.

9 May 2026

About

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and is one of the largest privately-owned automakers in the country. Founded in 1986 as a refrigerator manufacturer, it entered the auto industry in 1997. Key acquisitions: Volvo Cars (2010, from Ford), Proton and Lotus (2017), and a 50% stake in smart (JV with Mercedes-Benz, 2019).

Geely’s current EV and PHEV models use the GEA platform. The Xingyuan (sold in some markets as the EX2) is the volume entry-level EV on that architecture. Premium EVs are sold under the Zeekr brand; Galaxy covers the mid-market electric range under the main Geely umbrella.

Geely is expanding production into Europe - it has agreed to buy a building at Ford’s Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, to produce GEA-platform models alongside affordable Ford EVs on the same architecture.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Geely?: Geely is a privately held company.
What country is Geely from?: Geely is a China brand, headquartered in Hangzhou.
When was Geely founded?: Geely was founded in 1986.
What kind of cars does Geely make?: Geely makes a group spanning Geely, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Volvo and Lotus.