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Fuel Type
Hybrid
Range
51 miles
Real World Estimate
43 miles
Co2
54.00g/km
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
106mph
WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.
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Fuel Type
Hybrid
Range
51 miles
Real World Estimate
43 miles
Co2
54.00g/km
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
106mph
WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.
GEELY STARRAY Review
- Performance6
- Handling5
- Comfort8
- Space8
- Styling5
- Build6
- Value9
- Equipment8
- Economy7
- Depreciation5
- Insurance6
Geely's Starray EM-i aims to redefine value in the segment for mid-sized family PHEV crossovers. Jonathan Crouch drives it.
Ten Second Review
Chinese maker Geely's Starray EM-i is a family-sized Plug-in Hybrid SUV that majors on value and space. Essentially here, the brand is doing for the PHEV segment what it did for EVs with the EX5. And that's a strong proposition.
Background
Britain is taking time to warm up to Chinese EVs, but with Chinese PHEVs, it seems to be a different story. Both the BYD Seal U-DMi and the Jaecoo 7 SHS have been recent sales hits here, so you'd think the auspices might be good for another similarly-sized Chinese Plug-in Hybrid, this car, the Geely Starray EM-i. Particularly as it easily undercuts both those two rivals on price and makes European, Japanese and Korean segment competitors look ridiculously expensive.
This is the second Geely Auto model to launch in the UK and shares much in appearance with the first, the similarly-sized all-electric EX5. If you're not quite ready for the EV revolution, you need a family-sized crossover and like the idea of an affordable Plug-in Hybrid, Geely hopes it has your number here.
Driving Experience
The Starray is one of those Plug-in Hybrids that's definitely more EV than combustion. The petrol part of powertrain, a 1.5-litre four cylinder unit, develops just 98bhp and isn't used unless the drivetrain absolutely needs it (which is just as well because it's pretty noisy when it cuts in). Most of the time the car reverts to its EX5-derived 214bhp electric motor, which works together with what Geely calls an 'E-DHT' ('Electric Dedicated Hybrid Transmission') that oversees both power sources.
EV range will depend on the trim level chosen. More affordable 'Pro' and 'Max' specs get an 18.4kWh battery pack with a 51 mile range. Top spec 'Ultra' trim gets you a larger 28.9kWh battery pack with a claimed 84 mile range figure.
If you read our report on the brand's EX5 EV, you'll know that the 'Lotus handling tweaks' promised by that car didn't really translate into reality. Geely claims to have gone a bit further in terms of handling involvement with the Starray but you'll still find it forgettable to drive. Which won't matter much if you merely prioritise the quiet, soft-riding experience this car delivers. Steering feedback is minimal, but you'll appreciate the light helm in town.
What might bother you more is the intrusive nature of all the standard ADAS features this Geely's strong value proposition entitles you to. Definitely try before you buy. The relaxed gait this car prioritises suits its relaxed performance - 0-62mph in 8.0s en route to 105mph. To get near to these figures, you'll have to engage the 'Power' mode, which depletes the battery quickly. The other settings are Pure and Hybrid.
Design and Build
Like its EX5 electric stablemate, the Starray's main appeal lies in the fact that it offers you a mid-sized crossover for the cost of a compact one. The two models look almost identical from behind but the EM-i gets its own frontal look with daytime running light strips above hidden lower LED headlamps. In profile across the 4,740mm length, the looks are clean but anonymous - certainly not particularly SUV-like - with subtle roof rails and big 19-inch wheels. There's the usual full-width light bar at the back.
Inside, as with almost every other Chinese car these days, there's a general absence of physical buttons, a compact cluttered instrument display and a weirdly shaped wheel. You'd expect a huge centre screen too and this Starray's big 15.4-inch monitor doesn't disappoint, though too much of its real estate is taken up by pretty pictures (with important things like Apple CarPlay relegated to small boxes). Voice control isn't particularly intuitive either.
The centre console's high-set and has a click wheel which is normally used for audio volume but can also be configured to control other features like fan speed. It's easy to get comfortable at the wheel and despite the eye-catching sticker price, there's loads of standard kit, including heated and power-adjustable front seats and, on the top version, a premium 16-speaker 1000-watt Flyme audio system.
Future taxi operator owners will be pleased to find that rear seat space is palatial, even for tall adult sitting behind lanky front seat occupants. And there's a decently-sized 528-litre boot too, though that's 177-litres less than comparable (but far pricier) Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid. The boot's well shaped though, offering a low loading lip and a flat split-level floor. There's 2,065-litres with the rear bench flat.
Market and Model
The sticker prices here are certainly eye-catchingly worrying for the mainstream brands. From launch and at the time of this test in Summer 2026, you could have a Starray EM-i in base 'Pro' trim for around £30,000, with around £2,700 more necessary for this plusher 'Max' spec variant, both versions with Geely's smaller 18.4kWh PHEV battery pack. To get the larger 28.9kWh battery pack, you'll need to find around £35,000 for top 'Ultra' trim.
Despite the value pricing, equipment levels are high. All models get 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, LED tail lamps, roof bars, keyless entry, rear parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, rear privacy glass and a V2L Vehicle-to-Load power supply so you can plug external devices into the car's drive battery. Inside, there's artificial leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, automatic air conditioning with a cabin filter, a 360-degree panoramic view camera and a 10.2-inch LCD instrument screen. Media connectivity's taken care of by a 15.4-inch HD FLYME central monitor with 4G network connectivity, online navigation and 'Apple CarPlay'/'Android Auto'.
Avoid base trim and you also get a panoramic powered roof, a powered tailgate, a heated steering wheel, 256-colour ambient lighting, ventilation for the driver's seat with a memory function, a head-up display, a wireless charging mat and front parking sensors. Above base trim, the entry model's 6-speaker audio system is upgraded to a 16-speaker FLYME set-up including a driver's headrest speaker.
As you'd expect, there's a very complete set of ADAS features, including a Automatic Emergency Brake with a Brake Assist system, Intelligent Cruise Control, a Lane Keeping Assistance, Collision Mitigation Support (front and Rear), Intelligent High Beam Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with braking, a Doors Open Warning system, Blind Spot Detection, a Lanes Changing Assistant, Intelligent Speed Assistance and Traffic Sign Information.
Cost of Ownership
We gave you the EV mileage figures in our 'Driving' section - 51 miles from the 18.4kWh battery and 84 miles from the 26.9kWh version. That looks pretty class-competitive on paper, but we'd want to see how those claims translate into everyday ownership reality. Take the petrol engine into account and Geely says that you'd be looking at an operating range of between 585 and 618 miles, depending on the battery size you choose. Which is really where the EM-i shines of course compared to its more journey- limited all-electric EX5 showroom stablemate. The overall combined cycle fuel economy is rated at between 117.7mpg and 201.8mpg, depending on the version you choose.
The Starray supports DC fast-charging - up to 30kW for the 18.4kWh battery and up to 60kW for the 28.9kWh pack. A 30-80% DC charge possible in 16 or 20 minutes, depending on battery size. AC charging at home will obviously be much faster than with a comparable full-EV. With a single-phase 7.4kW wallbox, you'll need between 3 and 4.6 hours for a full charge, depending on your battery choice. For reference, the EX5 full-EV needs 10 hours.
The peace of mind you'll need when buying into an unknown brand comes with the eight year warranty (for the full car, not just the battery). Which should take away some of the fear factor from investing in an unknown brand. Servicing intervals are quite frequent - every year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Summary
The Starray is known as the 'Starship' in many other markets and there's no shortage of enterprise from Geely with this model. It's eye-catchingly priced, spacious, nicely built and very well equipped. We're not sure though, that it's quite as well suited to European buyers as the BYD Seal U-DMi and Jaecoo 7 SHS PHEV models whose sales success it wants to emulate.
You might be put off by the intrusive ADAS features, the strange steering wheel and the thrashy petrol engine. But if those things aren't deal-breakers for you, and there's potentially lots to like here. Geely will eventually bring us better cars than this but it certainly seems to be building momentum.
Vehicle information and specification is supplied by an industry leading third party provider and is to be used for guidance only. We encourage you to check all equipment on the manufacturer's website before you place an order.
Standard Equipment
Technical Data
Options
Charging info
Driver Convenience
- 360 degree topview surround parking vision with transparent chassis
- Adaptive and intelligent cruise control
- Alcohol lock security connection
- Blind spot detection
- Collision mitigation support front and rear
- Driver monitoring system
- Driving mode (Pure, Hybrid, Power)
- Electric power steering
- Electronic toll collection (ETC) port
- Emergency call
- Emergency lane keep assist
- Event recording system
- Intelligent speed assistance
- Lane change assist
- Lane keep assist
- Life detection
- Pure electric low speed alert
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Rear cross traffic brake
- Rear parking radars
- Road accident rescue card
- Traffic sign information
- Trunk escape switch
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
- (Vehicle to load) V2L power supply
- (Vehicle to Vehicle) V2V power supply
- Anti-rolling program
- Online scheduled charging
- Type 2 mode 3 charging cable
Entertainment
- 6 speaker audio system
- DAB Digital radio
- USB ports (2x Type-A and 2x Type-C)
Exterior Features
- Automatic LED headlights
- Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
- Follow me home headlight function
- Heated rear windshield and defogger
- Intelligent high beam control
- LED cornering lights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED High mounted brake light
- LED rear fog light
- LED rear lights
- One touch window function for all doors
- Rain sensing front frameless wiper
- Rear privacy windows and windshield
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear wiper
- Remote controlled windows and sunroof operation
- Roof rack
- UV protection windows and windshields
Interior Features
- 12v power outlet - front
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- 4 way electric adjustable passenger seat
- 6 way power adjustable driver seat
- Automatic air conditioning
- Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
- Front headrests
- Heated front seats
- Isofix child seat anchor points in rear seat and passenger side
- LED front and rear reading lights
- Microfiber leather multifunction steering wheel
- N95 antiviral cabin air filter
- Perforated PVC seats
- Rear AC vents
- Rear central headrests
- Rear outer headrests
- Remote ventilation
- Single front passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Trunk lights
- Trunk shade
- Unlock/delayed ventilation
Packs
- Flyme auto in-vehicle infotainment system pack - Starray
Passive Safety
- 3 point seatbelts on all seats
- ABS/EBD
- Adjustable energy recover system
- Automatic emergency braking
- Brake assist system
- Brake energy recover system
- Collision safety power cut-off system
- Door open warning
- Dual front airbags
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Electronic stability control
- Far side airbag
- Front and rear seatbelt reminder
- Front passenger airbag on/off switch
- Front self adaptive pretensioners and force limiting seatbelts
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- HDC - Hill descent control
- Hill start assist control (HAC)
- Mechanical child safety lock
- Multi collision braking system
- Rear occupant detection system
- Rear pretensioners and force limiting seatbelts
- Rear solid disc brakes
- Seatbelts with waist pretensioners
- TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system) with digital display
- Traction control
- Two front side airbags
- Two side curtain airbags
Security
- Burglar alarm
- Electronic anti-theft system
- Keyless entry and start
- Speed detecting automatic door lock
Trim
- Leatherette instrument panel
Wheels
- 18" Alloy wheels with giti tyres
- Tyre repair kit
Electric Vehicle Data
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Battery Capacity in kWh18.4
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)180
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change25-100
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW6.6
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)20
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change30-80
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW30
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Battery LeasedNo
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Battery TypeLithium-ion
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Charging Port LocationLeft Side Rear
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Maximum Charging Rate - kW30
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Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage125000
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Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
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Usable Battery Capacity18.4
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WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City112
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WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb83
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WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City69
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WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb51
Emissions - ICE
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Standard EmissionsEURO 6e-bis
Emissions - PHEV
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WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb54
Engine and Drive Train
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CamshaftDOHC
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CC1499
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Compression Ratio14:1
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Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
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Cylinders4
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Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
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Fuel DeliveryINDIRECT INJECTION
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Gears1 SPEED
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Number of Valves16
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TransmissionAUTO
Fuel Consumption - PHEV
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WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb6.2
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WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb45.6
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WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb2.4
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WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb117.7
General
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Alternative Fuel QualifyingYes
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Badge Engine CC1.5
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Badge Power193
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Coin SeriesPro
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Generation Mark1
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Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0730D
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Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
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Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
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NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %90
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NCAP Child Occupant Protection %87
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NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
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NCAP Pedestrian Protection %86
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NCAP Safety Assist %77
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Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?No
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Service Interval Frequency - Months12
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Service Interval Mileage12000
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Special EditionNo
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Special OrderNo
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Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage125000
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Standard manufacturers warranty - Years8
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Vehicle Homologation ClassM1
Performance
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0 to 62 mph (secs)8
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Engine Power - BHP262
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Engine Power - KW193
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Engine Torque - LBS.FT193
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Engine Torque - MKG26.7
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Engine Torque - NM262
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Top Speed106
Test Cycles
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Emissions Test CycleWLTP
Tyres
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Alloys?Yes
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Space Saver?No
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Tyre Size Front225/55 R18
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Tyre Size Rear225/55 R18
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Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
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Wheel Type18" ALLOY
Vehicle Dimensions
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Height (including roof rails)1685
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Length4740
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Wheelbase2755
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Width1905
Weight and Capacities
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)51
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Gross Vehicle Weight2165
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)2065
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)528
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Max. Loading Weight435
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Minimum Kerbweight1730
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No. of Seats5
Charging Speeds
2h 34min
Home
7kW Charger
0h 21min
Fast
50kW Charger
0h 10min
Rapid
100kW Charger
0h 7min
Ultra-Rapid
150kW Charger
Company car tax calculator
| Tax Year | BIK | BIK Value | Tax Payable at 20% | Tax Payable at 40% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 17% | £422.17 | £84.43 | £168.87 |
| 2027/28 | 18% | £447.00 | £89.40 | £178.80 |
| 2028/29 | 19% | £471.83 | £94.37 | £188.73 |
| 2029/30 | 20% | £496.67 | £99.33 | £198.67 |
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