Geely launches methanol plug-in hybrid sedan with 1880km range
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 23:21 · Archive
Chinese carmaker Geely has unveiled a plug-in hybrid sedan that runs on methanol, petrol or electricity with a combined range of up to 1880km.
Chinese carmaker Geely has unveiled the Xingyao 6 EF, also known as the Galaxy Starshine 6 EF, a production plug-in hybrid sedan capable of running on methanol, petrol or electric power. The four-door sedan is similar in size to a Toyota Camry and can use petrol and methanol in the same tank, either fuel separately or as a blend.
The vehicle offers a claimed combined range of up to 1250km on a full tank of methanol and charged battery, according to the CLTC testing cycle. Using petrol instead extends the combined range to 1880km. The electric-only range reaches 230km on higher model grades with a 28.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, whilst the entry-level version has a 17kWh pack for 130km electric range. The 1.5-litre engine produces 93kW and 170Nm, working alongside a 140kW electric motor.
Geely positioned the vehicle as 'a complementary solution that fills a critical gap in cold-climate and long-distance sustainable green mobility'. However, Geely Australia has not announced any plans to bring the methanol-powered sedan to the local market. The vehicle shares underpinnings with the Emgrand L EM-i petrol plug-in hybrid, which is confirmed for Australian sale in the first half of 2027.
How it is being reported
- Geely launches methanol plug-in hybrid sedan with 1880km rangeThe Chinese car giant’s new plug-in hybrid sedan can run on methanol, petrol or electricity, with a claimed combined range of up to 1880km.The West Australian · 4 Nov, 22:49
- Geely launches methanol plug-in hybrid sedan with 1880km rangeThe Chinese car giant’s new plug-in hybrid sedan can run on methanol, petrol or electricity, with a claimed combined range of up to 1880km.Perth Now · 4 Nov, 22:49
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