PakWheels earlier reported that Bestway is bringing three Geely models to Pakistan: the EX2 hatchback, the EX5 SUV, and the Starray, a plug-in hybrid. Having already covered the EX2, this piece looks at the Starray.
What Is the Geely Starray?
The Geely Starray EM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV.
It uses the same design as the electric EX5, so the two cars look almost identical from the outside, but the Starray runs on a petrol engine paired with a battery and electric motor instead of running on electricity alone.
It competes in the crossover SUV segment, currently Pakistan’s most popular category for PHEV powertrains, since almost all plug-in hybrids on sale are crossover SUVs.
Geely Starray EM-i Specifications At A Glance
Here are the quick international specs of Geely Starray:
| Specs | Geely Starray |
| Body type | Crossover SUV |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Engine | 1500cc petrol |
| Battery | 18.4 kWh |
| Motor layout & Transmission | Single Front Motor |
| Combined Power | 260 hp |
| Combined Torque | 387 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0 – 8.2 seconds |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| Pure EV Range (NEDC) | Up to 105 km (Electric power only) |
| Combined Hybrid Range (NEDC) | Up to 1,000+ km |
| DC fast charging | 30-80% in ~20 to 30 mins (Supports up to 35 kW DC) |
| Length x width x height | 4,740 x 1,905 x 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm |
Where The Starray Is Available
The Starray EM-i, alongside its electric sibling, the EX5, is available in more than 40 countries, according to Geely’s own figures.
It sells across Europe, including the UK, Italy, Hungary, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia, where Geely’s partner Proton badges it the eMas 7 PHEV.
It is also on sale in Australia and New Zealand, South Africa, where it is called the E5 EM-i, and Mexico, in addition to its home market presence in China.
Pakistan will now become the latest entry on that list.
How It Compares To Its Rivals In Pakistan
The Starray will most likely go up against the Haval H6 PHEV and the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, since all three share the same PHEV powertrain, crossover SUV body style, and country of origin, putting them in competition for the same buyer.
Below is the quick comparison table:
| Spec | Geely Starray EM-i | Haval H6 PHEV | Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV |
| Body Type | Crossover SUV | Crossover SUV | Crossover SUV |
| Length | 4,740mm | 4,703mm | 4,725mm |
| Width | 1,905mm | 1,886mm | 1,860mm |
| Height | 1,685mm | 1,730mm | 1,705mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,738 mm | 2,710mm |
| Engine | 1500cc | 1500cc | 150cc |
| Battery | 18.4kWh | 19kWh | 18.3kWh |
| Power | Up to 262hp | 360hp | 496hp |
| Torque | 387Nm | 760Nm | 735Nm |
| Electric-Only Range (NEDC) | Up to 105km | 100km | 90km |
| Drive Layout | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Price | Not Launched Yet | Rs 12,895,000 | Rs 11,299,000 |
Price and Launch Timeline
Bestway has told PakWheels that Geely’s launch in Pakistan is planned for August or September 2026.
The rollout will begin with imported units, and later on, the company will set up a local assembly plant in Karachi.
Pricing for the Starray has not been announced yet.
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