- The budget EV has a surprisingly well-equipped interior with plush materials and a large infotainment display.
- It’s unclear if the Geome Xingyuan EV will be sold outside China.
- Geely has partnered with Haagen-Dazs to offer free ice creams to those taking the EV for a test drive.
Geely’s entry-level Geome EV brand – once known as Geometry – has unveiled its rival to the BYD Dolphin. It’s called the Xingyuan EV and is expected to be priced from around 80,000 yuan, or the equivalent of just $11,200.
The Xingyuan EV has a cute and approachable design. It’s not trying to be too edgy or aggressive and has some similar design elements to Smart’s #1 and #3 models, particularly with its curvaceous headlights and LED daytime running lights. Other key styling elements include flush door handles, rounded taillights, and black plastic trim across the lower sections of the body.
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Shoppers will be able to order the Xingyuan EV in several interesting colors inspired by Haagen-Dazs ice cream flavors, thanks to a partnership between the two firms. These colors include Basil Green, Berry Powder, Mousse Silver, Truffle Grey, Milk White, Sea Salt Blue, and Vanilla Beige.
Entry-level models feature a 30.12 kWh LFP battery that drives a single electric motor with 78 hp or 58 kW. This model is good for a claimed 192 miles (310 km) of range on the CLTC cycle. A larger 40.16 kWh LFP battery is available as well, mated to a more powerful 114 hp (85 kW) motor. The increased battery capacity lifts the range to 255 miles (410 km).
Despite the car’s competitive starting price, the interior is surprisingly well-equipped. Sitting in the center of the dashboard is a large infotainment screen. A small screen for the instrument cluster is also present. The company even added illuminated graphics of a city on the passenger side of the dashboard and the door panels. Other key features include two wireless smartphone charging pads, two cup holders, and a two-spoke steering wheel.
BYD has been selling the Dolphin in markets outside China since 2023, although it’s unclear if the Geome Xingyuan EV will venture outside of its home market anytime soon.
