On March 3, Geely held the “Geely AI Smart Technology Launch Conference” in Sanya, Hainan. At the event, Geely launched the new Galaxy E8. The new car comes in four versions, priced between 153,800 and 202,800 yuan (27840$). For a limited time, buyers can enjoy a promotional price of 149,800 to 198,800 yuan (27290$) and eight special launch benefits. Heavyweight gift: The 575km Exploration Intelligent Driving version and above receive a free Flyme Sound system worth 12,800 yuan (1760$) and a VIP electric executive seat valued at 8,800 yuan (1210$). Upgrade gift: Enjoy up to 5,000 yuan (690$) in free features. Financial gift: Get up to 100,000 yuan (13730$) at 0% interest for 24 months or 0% interest for three years on a five-year loan. Renewal gift: Receive up to 8,000 yuan (1100$) in trade-in subsidies. Warranty gift: The first non-commercial owner gets a lifetime warranty on the three electric systems and a six-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty on the whole vehicle. Data gift: The first owner enjoys five years of free data service for the connected car. Delivery gift: The first owner receives a charging pile and installation service worth 3,990 yuan (550$) within one year of purchase. Premium gift: Get TPE floor mats worth 398 yuan (50$), a sunshade worth 298 yuan (40$), and a 49 yuan (10$) SD card for free.
The new Geely Galaxy E8 continues the “Ripple Aesthetics” design. It integrates Chinese elements and leads global original design with Chinese aesthetics. It features a misty blue inspired by the clear sky over West Lake. The multi-layer pearl paint process showcases texture. The 20-inch Star Wing dynamic wheels pair with Continental sport calipers, highlighting luxury performance.
The new Geely Galaxy E8, built on the SEA global intelligent pure electric architecture, upgrades the three electric systems. It features an “oil-cooled motor + shield battery + 5.5C ultra-fast charging” integration. The entire lineup uses the new generation X-pin flat wire winding oil-cooled motor. It boosts power density to 3.1 kW/kg and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.49 seconds. The 400V two-wheel-drive version achieves a CLTC range of 700 km, with an average energy consumption of just 12.4 kW/h. The 800V four-wheel-drive version offers enhanced 5.5C ultra-fast charging, providing 1 km of range in just 1 second. It charges from 10% to 80% in only 10.5 minutes.
The new Geely Galaxy E8 Shield battery safety system uses PSS smart fuses and 7mm double-layer aluminum guards. These designs prevent thermal runaway in individual cells. They ensure no fire or explosion occurs after damage, exceeding national standards by 288 times. The wide-temperature heat pump management system covers 17 operating conditions. It smartly switches and actively adjusts to reduce energy consumption. The intelligent thermal management system recovers heat from the battery. This technology boosts winter range by 15%, eliminating low-temperature range anxiety.
The all-new Geely Galaxy E8 comes with intelligent driving features across all models. It uses the “Vast Journey” advanced driving solution to enhance travel. The car includes one 126-line lidar, five millimeter-wave radars, ten cameras, and dual driving chips with 116 TOPS of computing power. It easily achieves L2.5+ level intelligent driving, ensuring a smooth, safe, and convenient driving experience. The L2.5+ features support full-speed domain NOA navigation assistance from 0 to 150 km/h, automatic lane changes, and merging recognition. These functions allow users to travel with ease and confidence. The Geely Galaxy E8 employs Volvo’s active safety technology. It provides EMA for high-speed emergency steering assistance, AEB automatic emergency braking at 90 km/h, and RCW for rear collision warnings. This technology offers comprehensive safety protection. The advanced parking scenarios have been fully upgraded. APA automatic parking covers over 300 scenarios. HPA memory parking remembers routes, and RPA remote parking solves tight space challenges. Additionally, the SR feature models the environment in real-time, rendering seven lanes and 64 dynamic and static targets for visual driving assistance.
The new Geely Galaxy E8 features a 45-inch 8K borderless smart display. The effective display area measures 1130mm by 138mm. It uses the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 flagship cockpit chip and a new vehicle system. This system supports Meizu Flyme OS, three-finger task switching, address transfer to the vehicle, and two-way satellite communication. It also offers the AI Galaxy Genie feature. The vehicle connects seamlessly to cloud-based virtual systems and live streaming technology through a mobile app. Tencent’s App Treasure collaborates with automakers to expand over 100 applications, allowing shared membership benefits across platforms. The Galaxy E8’s voice control activates in under 400ms. It recognizes over 150,000 vehicle control commands and accurately identifies points of interest, songs, and general domain queries. This enables the GPT large model to deliver fast, precise, comprehensive, smooth, and intuitive voice interaction. The AI Galaxy Genie supports custom virtual avatars and touch interaction. The vehicle’s small window mode and SmartBar enhance operational efficiency. The upgraded Gaode Map 750 version adds blind spot warning and traffic light countdown features.
The new Geely Galaxy E8 cabin features 85% soft leather and suede materials. The marshmallow SPA luxury seats use slow-rebound memory foam and a micro-pressure comfort layer. They include eight massage airbags and thick, extended rear cushions for ultimate comfort. The luxury VIP electric executive seats adjust with one button for the cushion and backrest. They offer heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The rear privacy glass creates an executive-level space for users.
The new Geely Galaxy E8 offers rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. The rear-wheel drive version features a 400V architecture with a total power of 250 kW. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.49 seconds. This version provides two range options: 575 km and 700 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes only 8 minutes, with a maximum charging rate of 5.5C. The all-wheel drive version uses an 800V architecture and delivers 475 kW. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.49 seconds and offers a range of 620 km.