China
Geely Auto launched the Galaxy Starshine 6 EF on 3 November at an event in Shenyang, a plug-in hybrid sedan whose 1.5-litre engine runs on methanol, gasoline or any blend of the two. CnEVPost calls the car the Xingyao 6 EF; it is the same sedan. “EF” stands for E-fuel. CarNewsChina reports that outside China the regular Starshine 6 is sold as the Emgrand L EM-i, and that the EF is a methanol version of it. Neither outlet says whether an export car will get the methanol engine.
Prices
There are three variants. The limited-time prices run from 76,800 to 96,800 yuan (~$11,400–14,400), while the official guide prices run from 86,800 to 106,800 yuan (~$12,900–15,900). The regular Starshine 6 launched in October 2025 at 74,800 to 105,800 yuan (~$11,100–15,700), according to CarNewsChina.
One tank, any ratio
Methanol and gasoline can be mixed in any proportion in the same tank, which CarNewsChina puts at 70 litres. A methanol concentration sensor reads the blend in real time, and the engine control unit adjusts injection and ignition to match. Geely says the engine reaches 48.15% thermal efficiency, which it calls the highest among mass-produced methanol engines, and that 350-bar direct injection and high-energy ignition allow cold starts at temperatures approaching -40°C.
The engine makes 93 kW (125 hp) and the electric motor 140 kW (188 hp). The batteries are lithium iron phosphate, in 17 kWh and 28.3 kWh sizes. Electric range on the CLTC cycle is 130 km for the entry variant and 230 km for the other two.
Range and running costs, as Geely states them
Geely says combined range reaches about 1,250 km on a full methanol tank and a full battery, and 1,880 km on a full gasoline tank and a full battery. CarNewsChina lists the methanol figure as CLTC.
Geely officials give methanol consumption as 6.7 litres per 100 km. At 2.9 yuan per litre of methanol in China, that is about 20 yuan (~$3) per 100 km, and Geely says a Chinese customer could save up to 30,000 yuan (~$4,500) over 100,000 km. Neither outlet says what fuel or car that saving is measured against.
Where the fuel comes from
The fuel only helps where it can be bought. Geely Holding senior vice president Victor Yang said at a conference in October that China has built more than 1,400 methanol refuelling stations of various types. Chairman Eric Li said at the same conference that more than 6,000 Xingyao 6 EF sedans were already in use for ride-hailing, taxi services and official fleets. Neither outlet covers methanol supply outside China.
The sedan is 4,806 mm long, 1,886 mm wide and 1,490 mm tall, on a 2,756 mm wheelbase and Geely’s GEA architecture, with a 609-litre boot. Geely describes the EF as a complement to its battery-electric and conventional hybrid cars, aimed at cold climates and long-distance travel.
