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Starray EM-i

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The Geely Starray EM-i is a plug-in hybrid compact SUV on Geely's GEA architecture, the same platform used by the export-market EX5. A 1.5-litre engine and electric motor combine for 262 hp, with 18.4 kWh or 29.8 kWh battery options and up to 1,055 km of combined range with the tank full.

262hp

Power

1055km

Range

18.4kWh

Battery

Overview

The Geely Starray EM-i is the plug-in hybrid version of Geely’s Starray compact SUV, built on the automaker’s GEA architecture - the same underpinnings used by the export-market Geely EX5. GEA is designed to support battery-electric, hybrid and EREV powertrains and multiple drivetrain layouts on one platform.

The EM-i system pairs a 1.5-litre engine with an electric motor for a combined 262 hp. Geely offers two battery sizes: an 18.4 kWh pack for the standard range and a larger 29.8 kWh pack, with the combined petrol-plus-electric range reaching up to 1,055 km on a full tank and a full charge.

The platform has drawn attention beyond China because Ford has named it as a possible basis for a next-generation Ford Kuga, following a joint venture Ford and Geely are setting up at Ford’s Valencia, Spain plant. Any Kuga built on GEA would carry Ford’s own design and is not expected before around 2029.

General

Body type SUV

Powertrain 1.5-litre engine plus electric motor, EM-i

Standard battery (18.4 kWh)

Power 262 hp

Battery 18.4 kWh

Range 1055 km

Long battery (29.8 kWh)

Power 262 hp

Battery 29.8 kWh

Range 1055 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Geely Starray EM-i?

The Geely Starray EM-i offers up to 1055 km of range.

How powerful is the Geely Starray EM-i?

The Geely Starray EM-i produces up to 262 hp.

What battery does the Geely Starray EM-i have?

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a 18.4 kWh battery.

What type of car is the Geely Starray EM-i?

The Geely Starray EM-i is a SUV.

What is the Geely Starray EM-i?

The Starray EM-i is the plug-in hybrid version of Geely's Starray compact SUV, using Geely's EM-i hybrid system on the same GEA architecture as the export-market Geely EX5.

How much electric range does the Starray EM-i have?

Geely offers two battery sizes, 18.4 kWh or 29.8 kWh, with a combined petrol-plus-electric range of up to 1,055 km on a full tank and charge.

Why is the Starray EM-i relevant outside China?

Its GEA platform is the architecture Ford and Geely have discussed as a possible basis for a future Ford Kuga, since GEA supports electric, hybrid and EREV powertrains.

News about the Geely Starray EM-i

Ford and Geely set up a Spain joint venture that could reshape the Kuga

Ford and Geely are forming a joint venture at Ford's Valencia, Spain plant, with Ford holding 66% and Geely 34%. One of the first projects could be a next-generation Ford Kuga, reportedly moving to Geely's GEA architecture around 2029.

4 Aug 2026

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