Geely has updated its plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i line-up for 2027, headlined by a larger battery pack for the flagship Inspire variant that significantly boosts electric driving range and efficiency.
The MY27 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range adopts a new 29.8kWh battery, replacing the previous 18.4kWh unit. As a result, the claimed electric driving range increases from 83km to 136km on the WLTP cycle, while total combined range stretches to a claimed 996km.
Fuel consumption has also improved, dropping from 2.4L/100km to a claimed 1.4L/100km on the combined cycle. The larger battery additionally brings faster charging capability, with DC charging upgraded from 30kW to 60kW. Geely says the battery can now be replenished from 30-80 per cent in around 16 minutes.
Priced from $41,490 before on-road costs, the new Inspire Extended Range commands a $1500 premium over the outgoing version. The entry-level Starray EM-i Complete remains unchanged at $37,490 (excluding on-roads) and continues with the smaller 18.4kWh battery pack. We assume the package continues to produce 193kW of combined output.
Other updates for the MY27 range include a new five-metre Mode 2 charging cable, towing preparation hardware, trailer stability assist, and a front-seat massage function exclusive to the Inspire grade.
The new battery pack was showcased during Geely’s Australian Guinness World Record attempt, where a Starray EM-i completed the Sydney-to-Melbourne Coastal Drive with a claimed average fuel consumption figure of 3.83L/100km.
Geely says the updated Starray is due to arrive in Australian dealerships from late May 2026. See below for the lineup and starting prices (excluding on-road costs):
2027 Geely Starray EM-i Complete 18.4kWh: $37,490
2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range 29.8kWh: $41,490
