Geely’s New Compact SUV Charges 30-80% in 25 Minutes: Meet the Starship 7

By Md Alquama Alam

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Geely's New Compact SUV Charges 30-80% in 25 Minutes: Meet the Starship 7

Geely Galaxy, the new energy vehicle brand of Geely Auto, has launched the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV, an all-electric compact sport utility vehicle, on June 11, 2026, for the domestic market in a total of four variants, with the limited-time offer price range from 99,800 to 119,800 yuan (14.02 to 18.24 lakh rupees).

Notably, once the offer ends, the price will increase by 10,000 yuan (1.41 lakh rupees), meaning the price will range from 109,800 to 129,800 yuan (15.43 to 18.24 lakh rupees). Following the launch, it will take on compact SUVs in the segment that are the Deepal S05, Changan Nevo Q05 and BYD Atto 3.

Single electric motor, two battery packs, and fast DC charging

The vehicle is built on Geely Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture. It comes with a front-wheel-drive drivetrain, getting an electric motor on the front axle that is mated with a single-speed automatic transmission. The motor delivers the maximum power of 160 kW (215 hp) and peak torque of 320 Nm (236 lb-ft).

To accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph, the car takes only 7.3 seconds, and the carmaker claims that it can reach a top speed of 175 kmph. Available with two different lithium-ion battery packs that are 60.22 kWh and 68.39 kWh, the former one can run up to 525 km, and the latter one gives a range of 605 km on the CLTC scale.

Its electrical architecture is 800 volts and can support DC chargers up to 180 kW. Reportedly, it takes 20 to 25 minutes for 30 to 80 per cent charging. It comes with the standard 11.2 kW AC charging that takes 6 and 7 hours for standard and larger battery packs, respectively, for 0 to 100 per cent charging.

Large boot space, premium sound system, and head-up display

Geely's Starship 7 EV interior

The car is available with a seating capacity of 5 people in a 2-3 layout; behind the third row, there’s a boot space of 528 litres. Get a two-spoke steering wheel, under which there’s a slim digital instrument cluster; the centre of the dashboard is equipped with a 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system that runs on the Flyme Auto operating system, being powered by a 7nm Dragon Eagle 1.

The infotainment system supports wireless connectivity via Flyme Link, Carlink and Huawei HiCar. To enhance the sound experience inside the cabin, it gets up to 16 speakers with Flyme Sound premium audio. Other interior features highlights are the dual 50W air-cooled wireless pad charging pads and two cup holders on the central console.

There’s also a head-up display on the 13.8-inch screen which projects the driving data on the windscreen; it makes driving convenient because the one driving needn’t to see below on the dashboard-mounted driver display to see any driving-related details. Also features PM2.5 cabin air filtration for clean air inside the cabin and 256-colour ambient lighting to enhance occupants’ moods.

Long wheelbase, pop-up door handles, full-width taillight

Geely's Starship 7 EV Front Design

The length is 4,740 mm, width is 1,905 mm, height is 1,685 mm, wheelbase is 2,755 mm, turning radius is 5.3 m, and drag coefficient is 0.278 Cd. Upfront, it gets a closed-off grill ensuring better aerodynamics; full-width LED daylight running lights below the nose giving a futuristic touch; sharp LED main headlights integrated with the bumper giving better visibility for a modern look; and a sculpted bumper with air intakes for battery pack cooling.

The sides feature blacked-out A, B and C pillars, creating floating effects; large alloy wheels giving bold road presence; wheel arch cladding adding ruggedness; pop-up door handles reducing drag and resulting in improved efficiency; and electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors helping to see the traffic behind, with integrated side indicators alerting the vehicle ahead of the next move on the road.

The rear boasts full-width LED taillights that connect with the through-type side LED taillamps, creating a wide stance and making it recognisable even from the back; it also features a roof-integrated spoiler that helps in improving efficiency with better airflow. It integrates the braking light, which lights up whenever the driver uses the brakes. The tailgate is also powered to ensure easy boot access for loading and unloading.