Geely Starray EM-i: range, price, specs and where it is sold
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This car carries three different names. In China it is the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 (吉利银河星舰7), launched in October 2024. Geely's own global catalogue calls it the EX5 EM-i. In Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and Spain it is sold as the Geely Starray EM-i, and Proton builds a Malaysian version as the eMas 7 PHEV. It is a compact plug-in hybrid SUV on GEA, the same architecture as the fully electric EX5, and the two are separate models rather than variants of one another.
EM-i is Geely's badge for its plug-in hybrid system: a 1.5-litre petrol engine driving through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission alongside an electric motor, for 193 kW combined. The 2026 Chinese model year, launched on 19 November 2025, uses a 19.09 kWh LFP battery rated 130 or 135 km of electric-only running on the CLTC cycle, with a combined range of up to 1,575 km CLTC. Australian cars are quoted on WLTP: up to 136 km electric and 1,065 km combined, with fuel consumption from 1.6 L/100 km.
Euro NCAP tested a left-hand-drive Starray EM-i Comfort in 2025 and awarded five stars, with 90% adult occupant, 87% child occupant, 86% vulnerable road user and 77% safety assist. UK prices start at GBP 29,990. The car is not sold in the United States.
Key facts
| Name in Chinese | 吉利银河星舰7 “JEE-lee YIN-huh SHING-jyen seven” 吉利 Jílì is the company name; 银河 Yínhé is the Milky Way, Geely's new-energy line; 星舰 Xīngjiàn is literally 'star vessel', that is, starship |
|---|---|
| Brand | Geely |
| Body | SUV, segment C |
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Launched | China 2024; export 2025 |
| Platform | GEA (Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture) |
| Headline output | 193 kW |
| Battery | 8.5 kWh, 18.4 kWh, 19.09 kWh or 29.8 kWh |
| Dimensions | 4,740 × 1,905 × 1,685 mm, wheelbase 2,755 mm |
What it is called where
The same car carries different names in different markets. This is the crosswalk, so a reader who knows one name can find the other.
| Market | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| China | Geely Galaxy Starship 7 | |
| Export markets | Geely EX5 EM-i | |
| Australia | Geely Starray EM-i | |
| United Kingdom | Geely Starray EM-i | |
| European Union | Geely Starray EM-i | |
| Indonesia | Geely Starray EM-i | |
| South Africa | Geely E5 EM-i | |
| Malaysia | Proton eMas 7 PHEV | |
| Belarus | BelGee X80 PHEV |
Range
| Range | Cycle | Variant |
|---|---|---|
| 130 km CLTC | CLTC | 19.09 kWh LFP, electric-only, China 2026 model year, lower trims |
| 135 km CLTC | CLTC | 19.09 kWh LFP, electric-only, China 2026 model year, upper trims |
| 1,575 km CLTC | CLTC | combined petrol and electric, China 2026 model year |
| 136 km WLTP | WLTP | Inspire Extended Range, electric-only, Australia |
| 1,065 km WLTP | WLTP | combined petrol and electric, Australia |
Price
| Where | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| China | CNY 101,800 as of | list price of the entry trim of the 2026 model year; the four trims ran CNY 101,800 to 129,800, with launch offers CNY 6,000 lower |
| United Kingdom, Starray EM-i Pro starting price on Geely Auto UK's site | GBP 29,990 as of | |
| Australia, Starray EM-i Complete, drive-away price as listed by CarExpert; Geely Australia does not publish a list price on its model page | AUD 41,632 as of |
A Chinese sticker price is not what the same car costs abroad: tariffs, specification and local taxes all differ. The price translator converts it at a stored rate and says so.
Where the Starray EM-i is sold
| Market | Status | Since | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Sold | October 2024 | sold as the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 |
| Australia | Sold | 2026 | |
| United Kingdom | Sold | listed with prices on Geely Auto UK's site; the start date was not confirmed from an official source | |
| Mexico | Sold | listed on Geely Mexico's site as the Geely EX5 EM-i | |
| United States | Never sold | Geely has never sold passenger cars under its own brand in the United States. |
Crash-test results
Quoted from the testing bodies. This site does not rate cars itself.
| Body | Year | Stars | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro NCAP | 2025 | 5 | Read the Euro NCAP result |
Geely Starray EM-i: questions people ask
- What is the Geely Starray EM-i called in China?
- The Geely Galaxy Starship 7, written 吉利银河星舰7 — literally 'Galaxy Starship 7'. Geely's own global catalogue also lists the car as the EX5 EM-i.
- What does EM-i mean?
- It is Geely's badge for its plug-in hybrid system, in which a 1.5-litre petrol engine works with an electric motor through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.
- What is the Starray EM-i's electric range?
- Australian cars are rated up to 136 km electric-only on WLTP. The 2026 Chinese model is rated 130 or 135 km on the CLTC cycle, with a combined range of up to 1,575 km CLTC.
- How much does the Geely Starray EM-i cost?
- From GBP 29,990 in the United Kingdom, about AUD 41,632 drive-away in Australia for the Complete trim, and from CNY 101,800 in China for the 2026 model year.
- Does the Starray EM-i have a Euro NCAP rating?
- Yes, five stars from 2025, with 90% for adult occupant protection and 86% for vulnerable road users.
Related
Sources for the Geely Starray EM-i
- Geely Auto Europe, Geely Starray EM-i. Read . European name and positioning
- Geely Auto UK, Geely Auto UK — model line-up and prices. Read . UK starting price of GBP 29,990
- Geely Auto Australia, Starray EM-i. Read . Australian WLTP electric and combined ranges, fuel consumption and rear motor output
- Euro NCAP, Geely Starray EM-i safety rating. Read .
- CnEVPost, Geely Galaxy launches updated Starship 7 EM-i hybrid SUV. Read . 2026 Chinese prices, battery, CLTC ranges, engine and motor outputs and dimensions
- Wikipedia, Geely Galaxy Starship 7. Read . China launch, export naming by market, platform and battery options; used as a finding aid
- CarExpert, Geely Starray EM-i price and specs. Read . Australian variant names and drive-away prices