With ambitions to become a leading car manufacturer not only in China but also worldwide, the Geely Group has established several sub-brands as well as joint ventures to target various segments, from economy to premium and even supercars. Among these, Galaxy is a brand new brand, only launched last year, with the aim of capturing the mid-range and premium electric car market.
Geely Galaxy E8 launched with gaming screen, cheaper than Hyundai Elantra in Vietnam
Galaxy has released product lines such as L6, L7 and the latest is E8, a fully electric sedan with eye-catching design and modern technology-rich interior that was unveiled last night, January 5, 2024, in the Chinese market.
The Geely Galaxy E8 has officially launched with a total of 5 models, with prices ranging from 175,800 yuan to 228,800 yuan, equivalent to 57.3 million VND to 74.6 million VND, this price point may require Geely to strengthen production line for the Galaxy E8.
The Chinese automaker said that the Geely Galaxy E8 is built on the large-scale SEA architecture and is positioned as a mid-size and large-size fully electric sedan, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive versions, 800V fast charging support, and a best-in-class operating range of 665 km.
The Geely Galaxy E8 will also offer a large 45-inch high-resolution 8K screen, an unlimited edition of the integrated Galaxy N OS automotive system, and is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip. In addition, the new car will be equipped with the Galaxy Intelligence Driving 2.0 system and the Urban NOA function will be activated this year. Users can also experience gaming on this giant screen.
The Geely Galaxy E8 follows the design language of the Galaxy Light concept car. Its main features are slim headlights, low waistlines, and long bonnet lines. It also has an attractive roofline, retractable door handles, and aerodynamic wheel arches. With these design elements, the Galaxy E8 achieves a drag coefficient of 0.199 Cd. The only model with a better drag coefficient is the recently launched Xiaomi SU7.
The Geely Galaxy E8 has a turning radius of 5.62 meters. This is also an excellent result for a sedan measuring 5010/1920/1465 mm and a wheelbase of 2925 mm. According to Geely, its safety must meet the requirements of the IATF standard. The A-pillar of the E8 has a 1500 MPa stiffness. The car has also been tested by CATARC experts and meets the safety requirements of NESTA (NEV Electrical Safety Verification).
Inside, the Geely Galaxy E8 features a 8K OLED 45-inch screen. An interesting feature of this screen is its thickness of only 10 mm. During the launch event, Geely compared the Galaxy E8 to the BYD Han, implying that their screen has better quality.
This screen can connect to Meizu phones through the Flyme Connect system. Geely acquired Meizu in 2022. Flyme Connect is essentially Geely’s answer to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The multimedia system of the Galaxy E8 is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295 chip. The Geely Galaxy E8 supports NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) 2.0. It includes an adaptive cruise control system, autonomous parking, etc. This system is guided by 11 satellites launched by Geely.
The E8’s steering wheel has two spokes and a flat bottom. Its gear selector is located behind the steering wheel. The center tunnel of the Galaxy E8 has a hidden charging pad and a hidden compartment. Other features of the E8 include AR-HUD and 12 Infinity speakers. The Geely Galaxy E8 has a trunk capacity of 420 liters and a rear trunk of 53 liters.
In terms of power, the rear-wheel drive model uses a 400V architecture, with a maximum motor power of 200kW and a maximum torque of 343 Nm, and the dual-motor four-wheel drive model uses an 800V architecture, with a power of 360 kW, equipped with a high-efficiency SiC electric drive system, the front motor has a maximum power of 165kW, and the maximum power of the rear motor is 310kW, and the maximum torque is 710 Nm.
In terms of battery, the Geely Galaxy E8 will be equipped with 62kWh and 76kWh battery packs, with corresponding battery life of 550 km, 665 km, and 620 km. Other performance figures, the official announcement is that its 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 3.49 seconds and the top speed of the E8 is 82 km/h.
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