Geely Galaxy Starship 7
The Geely Galaxy Starship 7 is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Geely Auto under the Geely Galaxy product line.
The model was first introduced in October 2024 as a plug-in hybrid model called the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i and went on production in the following month. It is the first vehicle under the "Starship" series, and the first vehicle to utilize the NordThor EM-i 2.0 plug-in hybrid powertrain. In 2025, Geely will introduce a battery electric model called the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV.
The plug-in hybrid version is sold outside China as the Geely EX5 EM-i in most countries, the Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa, and the Geely Starray EM-i in Australia and Indonesia, reusing the Starray nameplate from the export model of the Geely Boyue L.
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is Proton's first plug-in hybrid car and the Malaysian version of the Starship 7. It is the plug-in hybrid version of the Proton eMas 7.
Overview
The vehicle was first introduced by Geely Galaxy with a set of images on 22 October 2024. The model started pre-sales on 8 November 2024. Its styling, including some body panels, largely mirrored the Geely EX5, both sharing the same Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture vehicle platform. The vehicle adopts the second-generation NordThor 2.0 powertrain, badged as EM-i, became the first vehicle to use the powertrain.The EM-i system employs a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine designed with modifications to enhance air swirl within the combustion chamber, achieving a reported thermal efficiency of 46.5%, slightly ahead of BYD's DM-i 5.0 plug-in hybrid powertrain. The engine delivers an output of and of torque. This engine is paired with an 11-to-1 electrified dedicated hybrid transmission that includes both the P1 integrated starter-generator and the P3 drive motor, generating a combined output of and of torque. The vehicle is capable of accelerating from in 7.5 seconds.
The EM-i version offers two Aegis Short Blade lithium iron phosphate battery options: an 8.5 kWh battery with an all-electric range of on the CLTC cycle and a larger 19.09 kWh battery providing up to of electric range. Combined with a 51-litre fuel tank and the petrol engine, the total driving range reaches up to, with fuel consumption rated at.
The EM-i version is also equipped with DC fast charging capabilities with a maximum input rate of approximately 36 kW. According to Geely, charging the battery from 30% to 80% takes 20 minutes. Additionally, the model features a vehicle-to-load function.
The software of the vehicle adopts the Flyme Auto car operating system and the Flyme Sound audio system developed in conjunction with Meizu, which is owned by Geely.