

James Wong
2026 Geely Starray EM-i review
Pros
- Incredibly strong value
- Real-world efficiency, range
- Smart presentation throughout
Cons
- Ride can be a touch loose
- Occasional driver assist quibbles
- Service costs versus EX5 EV
10 Months Ago
The Geely Starray EM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV aimed at buyers who want electric driving for daily use without relying solely on charging. It sits alongside the EX5 as part of Geely's Australian relaunch, but swaps the pure-electric formula for a petrol-electric setup with long-distance flexibility. The Starray EM-i targets the growing group of families comparing affordable electrified SUVs, including plug-in hybrid rivals from Chinese, Japanese and Korean brands. Its appeal is value, efficiency and range confidence, with enough cabin space and technology to work as a main household vehicle. For Geely, it broadens the brand beyond EV-only buyers and gives it a more familiar stepping stone into electrification.
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The Geely Starray EM-i comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Complete and the most expensive being Inspire Extended Range.


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2027
$41,632
2026
$41,632
2026
$44,207
2027
$45,752
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,740 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,905 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 471 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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The cheapest Geely Starray EM-i is the Complete variant that starts from $41,632.
See all Geely Starray EM-i PricingThe most expensive Geely Starray EM-i is the Inspire Extended Range variant that starts from $45,752.
See all Geely Starray EM-i PricingThe best towing capacity of a Geely Starray EM-i is 750 kg shared by all variants.
See all Geely Starray EM-i towing capacityThe largest Geely Starray EM-i is the Complete variant which measures 1905mm wide, 4740mm in length and sits 1685mm tall.
All variants of the Geely Starray EM-i have a maximum power of 193kW.
The Geely Starray EM-i is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Geely Starray EM-i is the Inspire Extended Range variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2288 kg.
The Geely Starray EM-i is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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