Geely has multiplied its successes in recent years, and its positioning allows to offer advanced products and technologies on the world market. The Chinese automaker continues to grow and invest wherever it can. Thus, in Europe, it positions itself as “the most European Chinese manufacturer”. Having redeemed and absorbing Swedish manufacturers Volvo and Polestar. And also get a majority stake in British brands Lotus and Smart. Geely was also a co-founder of a a joint venture with Renault, called Horse. Which will soon produce hybrid and electric vehicles in China and South Korea. The Chinese manufacturer even owns 10% of the capital of the Mercedes-Benz group! In addition to these measures, Geely has created its own brands such as Lynk&Cowhich is distributed in France with the model 01. Brand Zeekranother subsidiary of the group, is also going to appear in Europe.

The new flagship of the Geely group

As if that wasn’t enough, Geely has just launched a new brand: Galaxy. The first subtlety compared to other recently launched brands: it will not be limited to 100% electric models. In fact, it is planned to release seven models on the market. three electrical and four plug-in hybrids. They will have the task of securing the top position within the Geely group. Understand by becoming the range leader among the group’s wide portfolio of brands. His models will be new manufacturer standards. I love YangWang, the new luxury brand of Chinese competitor BYD! At the moment, Galaxy is reserving itself for China, but the brand does not exclude their export to Europe. They could benefit from the distribution networks of Volvo, Polestar, and soon Zeekr. What models does he have for us?

Plug-in hybrids and electricity

Now, Galaxy announced three models, out of seven planned in the future. Two plug-in hybrids and one electric. In the hybrid, they will be based on the common platform of the E-CMA group. Lynk&Co 01 and 02, as well as Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge are already based on it. The program includes a large SUV L7, as well as a sedan L6. They are expected to appear on the Chinese network from summer to autumn 2023. As for electric cars, Geely uses its well-known SEA platform (Smart #1, Lotus Eletre, Zeekr 001). Will provide an offer sports sedan, competitor of Audi e-tron Gt and Porsche Taycan: E8. If the brand decides to start on the Old Continent, then it is he who has the greatest chances to be the first to come to our lands. She expected in China by the end of 2023.