Geely unveils the EM-i plug-in hybrid technology, with test results showing improved efficiency and longer range compared to BYD’s system.
Geely has officially introduced the EM-i plug-in hybrid system (NordThor 2.0), boasting superior specifications to BYD’s DM 5.0 engine. This system comprises an internal combustion engine (ICE) with the highest thermal efficiency globally and an 11-in-1 electric drive system.
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The new setup pairs a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a thermal efficiency of 46.5%, which Geely claims is the best in the world. This engine is also capable of running on methanol and operating at temperatures as low as -35 degrees Celsius, coupled with a 214-horsepower electric motor.
Test results indicate that Geely’s EM-i technology consumes only 2.62 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, offering a combined gas-electric range of up to 2,390 kilometers. This surpasses BYD’s newly launched PHEV system from May 2024, which consumes 2.9 liters per 100 kilometers and has a range of 2,100 kilometers when fully charged and fueled.
In real-world testing, a Galaxy Starship 7 equipped with the EM-i powertrain achieved a fuel consumption rate of 3 liters per 100 kilometers.
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Geely states that this new hybrid technology will also be implemented in Renault, Volvo, and Lotus vehicles. While Volvo and Lotus are subsidiaries of the group, Renault is currently a strategic partner of Geely.
Currently, BYD leads the plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle sales rankings in China, with a market share of 34.6% for the first three quarters of 2024. This is significantly higher than Geely’s 7.4% and Tesla’s 6.5%.
BYD broke quarterly sales records in Q3 of 2024, with a 76% increase in plug-in hybrid sales, amounting to 685,830 units.
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