The Geely Star Want will likely be launched in Thailand this yr. The five-door hatchback EV, which known as the Geome Xingyuan in China, can even come to Malaysia this yr because the Proton eMas 5, as previewed on the current Malaysia Autoshow 2025.
Displayed on the 2025 Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present (BIMS) in March, the Star Want will likely be Geely’s second mannequin in Thailand after the EX5 (which we all know because the Proton eMas 7) and the EV will debut there this yr. This was revealed to AutolifeThailand by Geely’s Thai distributor Thonburi Neustern, which introduced a gaggle of media to hitch Geely’s Auto Shanghai 2025 programme final month.
Launched in China in October 2024, the Xingyuan will be seen as a rival of the BYD Dolphin. Nonetheless, it’s far more natural in form than BYD’s electrical hatch, with easy strains, light curves and design that’s a bit smart-like. At 4,135 mm lengthy and 1,805 mm broad, and with a wheelbase of two,650 mm, the Xingyuan is smaller than the Dolphin.
In China, two powertrains are supplied, each with a CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that takes 21 minutes to get from a 30-80% state of cost, together with a rear-mounted electrical motor, which frees up house for a deep 70L frunk.
The smaller battery is a 30.12 kWh unit good for 310 km vary in China’s beneficiant CLTC normal, paired to a 79 PS (58 kW) and 130 Nm motor. The highest variant will get a 40.16 kWh battery, 410 km vary and a 116 PS (85 kW)/150 Nm motor.
In line with AutolifeThailand, solely the bigger battery will likely be thought of for Thailand, and there are even concerns of a 50 kWh battery to extend vary and adjust to native meeting circumstances. If out there, a 50 kWh battery would even be good for Proton, because the 40.16 kWh battery’s 300+ km real-world vary sounds a bit low for demanding Malaysians.
The publication mooted a worth of under 500,000 baht (RM64,848) for the Thai-market Star Want – half one million is the most recent worth ballpark for compact Dolphin-type EVs such because the MG4 and the brand new Aion UT. Keep in mind that Malaysia has a minimal worth of RM100k for CBU EVs, and the eMas 5 will begin life as a China import, like its larger eMas 7 sibling.
There are 5 variants in China, and out there gear embrace 16-inch wheels, LED lights at each ends, a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (or a smaller 10.1-inch unit), 256-colour ambient lighting, six audio system (or 4), an exterior energy provide able to 3.3 kW, guide or powered entrance seats, 8.8-inch digital meter panel, 50W air-cooled wi-fi charger and automated air-con with rear vents. Full ADAS too, after all.
What do you consider the Geely Xingyuan, which is able to battle with Perodua’s upcoming EV within the finances electrical section.
GALLERY: Geely Star Want at BIMS 2025
GALLERY: Proton eMas 5 preview at MAS 2025
GALLERY: Geely Geome Xingyuan
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