Geely Galaxy

Chinese automobile brand
Geely Galaxy
Product typeAutomobiles
OwnerGeely Auto
CountryChina
Introduced2023
MarketsChina
Websitehttps://www.galaxy-geely.com//

Geely Galaxy (simplified Chinese: 吉利银河; pinyin: Jílì yínhé), or simply Galaxy, is a product line under Geely Auto, which is itself a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding. Unveiled in February 2023, Geely Galaxy specializes in NEVs under Geely Auto (hybrid and electric vehicles).[1]

History

In February 2023, at a launch event in Hangzhou, China, Geely auto unveiled their new product line, named Geely Galaxy, along with a lineup of seven vehicles to be rolled out by 2025,[2] with the intention of offering upmarket NEVs that filled the gap between Geely's middle-priced Geometry series and their premium Zeekr brand.[3] Its first production model, the L7, was also unveiled at this event, as well as the Galaxy Light concept sedan. Pre-sales for Galaxy's second model, the L6, began at the Chengdu auto show in August 2023. Galaxy's third model, the E8, which bears a heavy resemblance to the Galaxy Light concept shown at the launch event,[4] was officially launched in January 2024.[5]

Products

Current models

  • Geely Galaxy L7 (2023–present), compact SUV, PHEV
  • Geely Galaxy L6 (2023–present), compact sedan, PHEV
  • Geely Galaxy E8 (2024–present), mid-size sedan, BEV
  • Geely Galaxy L7
    Geely Galaxy L7
  • Geely Galaxy L6
    Geely Galaxy L6
  • Geely Galaxy E8
    Geely Galaxy E8

Upcoming models

  • Geely Galaxy E5, compact SUV, BEV[6]

Concept models

  • Geely Galaxy Light, mid-size sedan[7]
  • Geely Galaxy Starship, full-size SUV
  • Geely Galaxy Starship
    Geely Galaxy Starship

Plagiarism controversy

On February 28, lawyers from another Chinese automaker, Changan Automobile accused Geely of copyright infringement, sending Geely a cease-and-desist letter and alleging that the Geely Galaxy Light concept car took multiple design features from several Changan vehicles. Geely have refuted the claims and threated legal action against Changan in response to what it labelled "misinformation".[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Kang, Lei (2023-02-24). "Geely officially launches Galaxy lineup, to roll out 7 models by 2025". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. ^ "Geely Galaxy models unveiled - Galaxy Light concept EV, Galaxy L7 PHEV SUV; seven models due in 2 years - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  3. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-02-16). "Geely To Launch New NEV Brand Called Milky Way. The First Car Exposed". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-15). "Geely Galaxy E8 is a large 5-meter electric sedan for China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  5. ^ "Geely Galaxy E8 EV for China". EVs & Beyond. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  6. ^ "Proton EV leaked? Geely Galaxy E5 is a new global electric SUV with 218 PS, developed for RHD markets - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  7. ^ "Geely Galaxy Light Concept (2023)". NetCarShow.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  8. ^ Shen, Jill (2023-03-01). "Changan and Geely embroiled in legal spat over Galaxy EV design · TechNode". TechNode. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  9. ^ Opletal, Jiri (2023-03-01). "Geely Galaxy accused of plagiarism by another Chinese carmaker, six days after the launch". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
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