UPDATED 18/08/2025 12:00pm:We’ve updated this article, which initially run on July 15, 2025, with additional information on standard specification, available colours, and Geely’s pre-order offer.
After getting off to a strong start with its budget-priced mid-size electric SUV, Geely now has rival mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in its sights.
The Geely Starray EM-i is due to arrive in Australia early during the fourth quarter (October-December) of this year, with pre-orders now open from today, August 18.
The Chinese brand has yet to confirm pricing, but it has released early specification details and shown off a top-spec pre-production vehicle locally. Geely will announce pricing in September.
Customers who pre-order a Starray EM-i between August 18 and September 30 this year and take delivery by November 30 will have their deposit matched up to $1000.
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The Starray EM-i will be offered in two trim levels: Complete and Inspire.
We’re expecting sharp pricing, given the all-electric Geely EX5 is priced between just $40,990 and $44,990 before on-road costs.
Arguably its most direct rival here will be the BYD Sealion 6, which starts at $42,990 before on-road costs.
The Geely Starray EM-i shares the same Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform as the EX5, even sharing some items like body panels, but it’s the company’s first global model to feature its E-Motive Intelligence (EM-i) Super Hybrid powertrain.
Unusually, Geely has chosen Starray as the export name for this SUV, and not the Starship 7 nameplate seen on the vehicle in China. Confusingly, the Starray name is also used on a different mid-size SUV in other export markets.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are three different drive modes: Pure for electric-only driving, Hybrid for a mix of electric and petrol, and Power for maximum combined outputs.
Geely says the EM-i system is designed to be ‘electrically driven’, with the Starrary EM-i intended to drive like an electric vehicle (EV) in most situations.
3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability is standard, allowing you to power external electrical appliances from the vehicle’s battery.
| Specifications | Geely Starray EM-i |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl |
| Engine outputs | 73kW/125Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 160kW/262Nm |
| System outputs | 193kW |
| Battery | 18.4kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Battery AC charge rate | 6.6kW |
| Battery DC charge rate | 30kW |
| Transmission | 1-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h time | 8.0 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claimed, WLTP) | 2.4L/100km |
| Electric driving range (WLTP) | 83km |
| Total claimed range (WLTP) | 943km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 51L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| Tare mass | 1699kg (Complete) 1739kg (Inspire) |
Dimensions
The Starray EM-i is a mid-size, five-seater crossover SUV.
| Dimensions | Geely Starray EM-i |
|---|---|
| Length | 4740mm |
| Width | 1905mm |
| Height | 1685mm |
| Wheelbase | 2755mm |
| Cargo capacity | 428L (seats up) 2065L (rear seats folded) |
| Ground clearance | 172mm |
Safety
The Geely Starray EM-i has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment will include:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera with transparent chassis mode
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Dual front airbags
- Dual front-side airbags
- Dual curtain airbags
- Far-side airbag
The Inspire adds front parking sensors.
Standard Equipment
There are two trim levels in the Starray EM-i lineup.
The Complete comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 tyres
- Tyre repair kit
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rear privacy glass
- Electronic parking brake
- Auto hold
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Keyless entry and start
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- DAB digital radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- 2 x USB-A outlets
- 2 x USB-C outlets
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- 4-way power passenger seat
- GeeLuxe upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- LED interior lighting
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats
- Automatic climate control with rear vents
- 6-speaker sound system
- Geely Connected Services
- Over-the-air updates
- ‘Enhanced’ voice assistant
- 4G network connection
- Live traffic
- Geely Application Store
- Remote vehicle functions
- Online media streaming
The Inspire adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/50 tyres
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- Power tailgate
- Ventilated front seats
- Driver’s memory
- 13.4-inch head-up display
- 15W wireless phone charger
- 16-speaker 1000W Flyme Sound system
- 256-colour ambient lighting
- Second-row central armrest
- ‘Rest Space’
Wireless Apple CarPlay will be standard from launch, with wireless Android Auto coming later via an over-the-air software update during the first quarter of 2026.
Colours
The Starray EM-i comes standard with an Ebony Black interior. An Ivory White interior is optional on the Inspire.
The following exterior finishes are available:
- Alpine White (standard)
- Polar Black
- Cloudveil Silver
- Volcanic Grey
- Glacier Blue
- Jungle Green