Geely Proves The Resilience Of Starray EM-i, The Total Distance Between Cities Is More Than 1,000 Km

Testing Geely Starray EM-i. (Photo: Geely)

JAKARTA - The Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is increasingly mushrooming in Indonesia, most recently from Geely, namely Starray EM-i which proves its toughness on Indonesian roads.

The model has traveled various routes and road conditions, ranging from dense toll roads, uphill mountain routes, to urban traffic, with a total distance of more than 1,000 kilometers and inter-city travel.

Through this journey, the EM-i Super Hybrid system with engine thermal efficiency of up to 46.5 percent is claimed to be able to provide high fuel efficiency while maintaining comfort and driving performance in various situations.

Geely Auto Indonesia Brand Director Yusuf Anshori, said the entire series of trips proved that Starray EM-i still presents optimal comfort and efficiency, regardless of the challenges of the route being faced.

"The experience during this long-distance journey further confirms the readiness of our PHEV technology, making every trip practical and without range anxiety," he said, in an official statement received, Friday, October 17.

On the way from Jakarta to Yogyakarta and back to Jakarta, Geely Starray EM-i managed to record a distance of 1,017 km with only one full refueling and one charge.

In terms of performance, Geely Starray EM-i combines 1.5L gasoline engines and electric motors, resulting in the best efficiency in its class. Supported by 18.4 kWh batteries capable of covering pure electric distances of up to 105 km and 51 liter fuel tanks, the SUV also offers long cruising ranges and powerful performance on various road conditions.

Geely's Super Hybrid EM-i technology combines electric motors and gasoline engines intelligently, enabling smooth and responsive power transfer across all driving modes. Supported by the GEA platform, Starray EM-i provides stability, fuel efficiency, and comfort in various road situations.