While the progression of electricity remains hesitant on our market, The Chinese manufacturer Geely strikes a big blow with the presentation of his Galaxy A7 EM-I, the first rechargeable hybrid sedan built on the new GEA platform (Geely Electric Architecture). This model inaugurates a New generation of intelligent hybrid system : The Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0 which combines a 1.5 -liter petrol engine and an electric engine delivering a total of 238 hp. Result ? A Combined autonomy of more than 2,100 kma value that clearly distances competition. Of course, this figure is made according to the Chinese CLTC cycle. Related to our European WLTP cycle, it would rather be necessary to count on 1,785 km. Which remains more than honorable.
But how does Geely come to such combined autonomy? It is in fact the fruit of several advances and in particular that carried out on the heat engine which presents here a return record the 47.26% And an average consumption (always according to the Chinese CLTC cycle) of 2.67 l/100 km in 100% thermal mode (or battery discharged). Three battery configurations LFP are offered (8.5, 18.4 and 18.99 kWh), which allows to offer between 55 and 150 km of autonomy 100% electric, depending on the versions.
Position
With this hybrid car – and especially this rechargeable hybrid technology -, Geely returns to contact with the other giant, BYDwho launched his sedan With the hybrid system DM-I 5.0 and which, too, announces just over 2,000 km of autonomy using all power sources. It must be said that in this market, the issue of the ultra -performing rechargeable hybrid is sensitive. Chinese customers literally rush into these vehicles. In 2024, more than 5.1 million PHEV copies sold more than 5.1 million copies 2.7 million in 2023 and 1.53 million in 2022.
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Naturally, Geely, like Byd and the other Chinese manufacturers closely observe the European market which is looming as The second in the world For rechargeable hybrid cars – 952,000 in 2024, 987,000 in 2023, but 1.01 million in 2022. This type of communication is obviously oriented, because the Chinese know that many European motorists will certainly be seduced by the prospect of unprecedented autonomy, especially in the face of electric cars still considered by many as too ineffective on this aspect.
Embedded artificial intelligence
But the Galaxy A7 EM-I is not content to align these flattering figures. To sign her record autonomy, she also rests a Energy management doped at AIcapable of optimizing the distribution of power in real time and adapting the operation of the hybrid system. In town, on a highway or in traffic jams, the vehicle is constantly adjusted to maximize autonomy and preserve the battery. Geely also announces a life gain of 15% thanks to this predictive strategy.
With a price expected between 100,000 and 130,000 yuan (From 14,000 to 18,500 euros), the Galaxy A7 EM-I is positioned offensive On the Chinese, affordable rechargeable hybrid market. His goal? Snack on market share to its competitors of course. But will she also arrive in Europe with always promise of a return trip Brussels-Marseille on a single full/recharge? To have…
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