Recently, Geely officially released more information about the StarDrive L Hi·P model, in combination with the information previously declared to the MIIT. Now we have a better understanding of this car.
Let’s take a look at what information Geely has disclosed this time.
First of all, the StarDrive L Hi·P is the first electric vehicle based on the e-CMA architecture, equipped with three major electric technologies and four electric attributes, which the official claims can cover all the needs and scenarios of electric vehicle travel.
The three types of electric technologies are “pure electric”, “extended range” and “hybrid”. The StarDrive L Hi·P version comes with a standard 41.2 kWh CTP flat battery, and the official claims that the WLTC range can reach 205 kilometers, which seems to cover the needs of daily city commuting.
In extended range mode, the 1.5-liter engine of the StarDrive L Hi·P version can transform into an efficiency booster with a heat efficiency rate of 43.32% in the double-motor series lock mode, and the WLTC range can reach 1250 kilometers.
Finally, in hybrid mode, thanks to the three-speed variable-frequency electric driving system DHT-Pro and the Thunder God intelligent energy management technology, the WLTC range in hybrid mode can reach 1300 kilometers.
The slow charging rate of hybrid cars has always been criticized, and some people even publicly accuse hybrid/extended range vehicles of occupying service area charging stations and obstructing pure electric vehicles from replenishing energy during the National Day holiday.
However, the StarDrive L Hi·P version comes with a standard 85 kW DC fast charging system, which is comparable to the charging speed of many pure electric vehicles. The official claims that it only takes 27 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%. Now there should be no more complaints from pure electric vehicle owners about hybrid vehicles occupying charging resources, right?
In addition, as can be seen from this figure, the charging port of the vehicle is located at the left rear, which is much more convenient for charging than vehicles with the charging port in the front.
In addition, the StarDrive L Hi·P version is also equipped with a 3.3 kW external power supply function, which the official claims can continuously meet the camping power needs for up to 12 hours. Today, as camping becomes increasingly popular, such a feature is indeed practical.
From the latest official news, the new car will be fully open for product experience appointments at the end of this month and is expected to be officially launched before the end of the year.
Conclusion
After experiencing Geely’s Borui GE L HI·F Edition, the Geely hybrid system left a deep impression on me, and the Star River GE L Hi·P Edition became a car that I really wanted to experience.
WLTC 205 km pure electric range, 85 kW fast charging means that this car can easily be used as a city commuting vehicle with only a recharge and no refueling needed.
When there is a need for long-distance travel, refueling can be used to solve the problem of range anxiety. Isn’t this the best use case for hybrid models?
In addition, Geely has already announced the high-speed navigation NOA function on Borui GE L, and I sincerely hope that Geely will soon open this feature to Star River GE L. Then, a car with no range anxiety and no fatigue during long-distance driving may be the best choice for self-driving travel.
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