Geely unveils the EM-i plug-in hybrid technology, outperforming BYD’s system in efficiency and range.
Geely has officially introduced the EM-i plug-in hybrid system (NordThor 2.0), boasting superior specifications compared 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.
Real-world testing revealed that Geely’s EM-i technology achieved a fuel consumption rate of just 2.62 liters per 100 kilometers, resulting in a combined gas-electric range of up to 2,390 kilometers. These figures surpass those of BYD’s newly launched PHEV system from May 2024, which consumes 2.9 liters per 100 kilometers and offers a range of 2,100 kilometers when fully charged and fueled.
In practical trials, a Galaxy Starship 7 equipped with the EM-i powertrain delivered a fuel economy of 3 liters per 100 kilometers.
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Geely stated 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, capturing a 34.6% market share in the first nine months of 2024. This significantly outperforms Geely’s 7.4% and Tesla’s 6.5% during the same period.
BYD’s robust sales performance resulted in a record-breaking quarterly sales figure in the third quarter of 2024, with plug-in hybrid sales surging by 76% to 685,830 units.
Thai Son (Tuoitrethudo)
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