All posts tagged: Geely

BYD, Geely bid for 230,000-unit Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant in North American push

BYD, Geely bid for 230,000-unit Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant in North American push

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BYD and Geely are among three finalists competing to purchase a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz joint venture plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, according to a Reuters exclusive report. The plant, which has a production capacity of 230,000 vehicles per year, would give either Chinese automaker an instant manufacturing foothold in North America, bypassing years of regulatory delays that have stalled their greenfield factory plans in the country. The third finalist is Vietnamese EV maker VinFast. The three were selected from a pool of nine companies that expressed interest, including Chinese automakers Chery and Great Wall Motor. A new strategy to bypass red tape The move to acquire an existing plant marks a significant strategic pivot for BYD in particular. The company had spent years trying to build a new factory in Mexico, with plans dating back to early 2024 when BYD was exploring the country as an “export hub” for the US and other markets. By mid-2024, BYD was closing in on a deal for a massive new plant that would eventually produce up to 500,000 vehicles annually. Those …

Volvo parent Geely set to produce first solid-state battery this year

Volvo parent Geely set to produce first solid-state battery this year

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Volvo parent company Geely is set to complete production of its first in-house solid-state battery pack in 2026, becoming the latest Chinese electric automaker to announce progress with this next-generation battery tech. Geely announced its plans to complete the production of its first in-house developed, all-solid-state battery pack this year at the company’s five-year strategy communication event on Thursday. Once complete, the new lithium manganese iron phosphate battery, which should achieve 15% higher energy density than conventional li-ion batteries, will be installed in an existing EV platform for verification testing. Geely joins other Chinese brands like Dongfeng, FAW Group, and SAIC MG in developing a production-ready solid-state solution. Sometimes call the “holy grail” of EV battery technology, solid-state batteries promise more energy capacity in a smaller, lighter battery back that uses fewer exotic, expensive materials to produce. What’s more, solid-state batteries aren’t just smaller and better, but safer and more resistant to catching fire, as well – and that could be a big clue about where this battery is headed. Advertisement – scroll for more content …

Geely Starray EM-i: UK Powertrain Details Confirmed

Geely Starray EM-i: UK Powertrain Details Confirmed

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The Geely Starray EM-i Super Hybrid PHEV SUV is poised to redefine the hybrid vehicle market in the UK. By seamlessly integrating advanced electric and petrol technologies, this family-focused SUV offers a compelling combination of performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Designed to cater to the needs of modern drivers transitioning to greener transportation, the Starray EM-i delivers versatility through its innovative hybrid engineering, multiple battery options, and fast-charging capabilities. This vehicle represents a significant step forward in the evolution of hybrid mobility. Powertrain: A Blend of Efficiency and Performance At the heart of the Starray EM-i lies its innovative hybrid powertrain, which combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a powerful electric motor to deliver a total output of 193kW. The petrol engine contributes 73kW and 125Nm of torque, while the electric motor adds 160kW and 262Nm. This synergy enables the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in just 8.0 seconds, providing a dynamic yet efficient driving experience. The power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 1DHT transmission, which is engineered to optimize energy …

Updated ZEEKR 007 gets 900V system, better ADAS, Q2 release date

Updated ZEEKR 007 gets 900V system, better ADAS, Q2 release date

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The Geely-owned ZEEKR brand is earning a reputation for building fast, stylish, and tech-forward EVs – and its latest 007 model is no exception. The ZEEKR 007 is getting even better in 2026, however, with 900V system architecture and improved ADAS equipment. Positioned as something between a shooting brake and a tall wagon, the ZEEKR 007 is a premium, upscale SUV known for rapid acceleration, high-end interiors, and high-tech features like OLED screens and an augmented reality heads-up display (AR-HUD) unit that delivers critical navigation, vehicle data, and infotainment uh– information directly to the driver’s line of sight. For 2026, CarNewsChina is reporting that the 007 will get a raft of new upgrades, including a 900V high-voltage electrical system that promises both faster charging and more peak power for the car’s dual electric motors. Under the hood, the updated electrical system will support an advanced Nvidia Drive Thor-U chip good for 700 TOPS (up from 508) that will support both “full domain AI” and Geely’s new G-ASD assisted driving system announced last week at the CES in …

Tesla tanks in Europe, Geely eyes the US, and CES 2026 kicks off

Tesla tanks in Europe, Geely eyes the US, and CES 2026 kicks off

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On today’s all-consuming episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got some quick takes from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show! One of the largest tech and mobility trade shows on the planet, CES has already seen advanced AI, a drone you can ride, advanced AI, and more! We’ve also got an all-new SUV from the Sony/Honda partnership, Afeela, sales numbers from Chevy, Genesis, and Lucid, and even an “extended range RV” backed by the home power experts at Anker. You can find out more in the source links, below, then let us know what you think in the comments. Featured image via CES. Source Links Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Advertisement – scroll for more content New episodes of Quick Charge are supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us …

Chinese auto giant Geely to announce entry into US EV market within 2-3 years

Chinese auto giant Geely to announce entry into US EV market within 2-3 years

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ZEEKR-001 FR assembly line; via Geely. Geely is at CES this week, giving journalists test drives in the Chinese EVs from the various brands it owns. And it dropped a bit of a bomb about its plans to enter the US market, still leaving some wiggle room, but signaling a more concrete intention than we’ve heard yet. Autoline Network posted a video interviewing Ash Sutcliffe, head of global communications for Geely Holding Group. Geely is a massive Chinese conglomerate, with several brands around the world. Some of those brands are Western brands, such as Volvo, Polestar, Smart and Lotus. It also owns its own homegrown brands, Zeekr and Lynk & Co. The interesting part about this interview is that it happened at CES, which is currently happening in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interesting thing about Las Vegas is that it’s in America, and in case you haven’t heard, America effectively bans Chinese cars from being imported. So, what’s Geely doing at CES? Well, they’re getting ready to enter the US market, according to Sutcliffe. Advertisement …