Year Event
Official Launch (Feb 23, 2023) – Geely
2023 Galaxy debuts with 7 planned models (3
BEVs, 4 PHEVs).
First Model (Galaxy L7) – A PHEV
2023 SUV launched in May 2023, selling 10,000+
units/month in China.
Galaxy E8 Unveiled (Q4 2023) –
2023 Flagship electric sedan with 45-inch 8K
screen, rivaling Tesla Model 3.
Global Expansion Plans – Targeting Middle
2024 East (Qatar, UAE), Southeast Asia, and
Europe.
Year Key Event
Company Founded - Established in
2015 Hangzhou by Zhu Jiangming (former
Hikvision executive).
First Prototype - Unveiled the Leapmotor 01
2017
concept vehicle.
First Production Model - Launched S01
2019
electric coupe (discontinued in 2022).
Breakthrough Model - T03 micro EV
2020
launched, becoming brand's best-seller.
Year Milestone
Founded as a battery manufacturer in
1995
Shenzhen, China.
Entered the automotive industry, launching
2003
its first vehicle.
Launched the world's first mass-produced
2008
plug-in hybrid, the BYD F3DM.
Partnered with Daimler AG to create Denza,
2010
a luxury EV brand.
Became the world's largest electric vehicle
2015
manufacturer.
Launched the Blade Battery, emphasizing
2020
safety and efficiency.
Expanded globally, entering markets in
2022
Europe and Latin America.
Surpassed 5 million cumulative new energy
2023
vehicle sales.
Model Type Key Features
Total Range: 1,200 km (EV: 120 km) •
Qin Plus DM-i 3.8L/100km • Blade Battery • Compact
Sedan
Total Range: 1,300 km (EV: 100 km) • 5-
Han DM 6L/100km • 0-100km/h in 4.7s • Luxury
Sedan
Total Range: 1,100 km (EV: 100 km) • 6-
Tang DM
7L/100km • 7-Seat AWD SUV
Total Range: 1,150 km (EV: 110 km) •
Song Pro DM-i
4.4L/100km • Family SUV
Total Range: 1,300 km (EV: 200 km) •
Seal DM-i
4.2L/100km • Sporty Sedan
Feature Technology
Battery Tech Blade Battery (LFP)
Range 1,300 km (PHEV)
ADAS DiPilot 4.0 (NOA-capable)
Charging V2L (3.3 kW)
System BYD DM-i
Fuel Economy 3.8L/100km
Fuel Economy 3.8L/100km
EV Range 120-200 km (NEDC)
Performance Moderate
Key Tech Blade Battery + EHS
Example Model Qin Plus DM-i
System BYD DM-i
Fuel Economy 3.8L/100km
EV Range 120-200 km (NEDC)
Motor Performance Moderate
Key Tech Blade Battery + EHS
Example Model Qin Plus DM-i
Price (USD) ~$15,200–$27,000
DC Fast Charge 30 mins (30-80%)
AC Charge 3.5 hours (0-100%)
Brand/System Battery Chemistry
BYD DM-i LFP (Blade Battery)
Li Auto EREV NMC (CATL)
Geely Galaxy NMC (Raytheon/CATL Qilin 3rd Gen)
Leapmotor LFP/NMC (CTC)
Competitors
Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Geely Emgrand
PHEV
Tesla Model 3, BMW 5 Series PHEV
Li Auto L8, Volvo XC90 Recharge
Honda CR-V Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime
Volkswagen Passat GTE, Honda Accord
Hybrid
Li Auto
NMC (Higher energy density)
1,315 km (EREV)
Li AD Max (LiDAR + Orin-X)
V2H (MEGA only)
Li Auto EREV Toyota THS II
6.5L/100km 4.5L/100km
6.5L/100km 4.2L/100km
150-250 km (CLTC) 100-200 km (NEDC)
Moderate Sporty (3DHT Pro, AWD option)
1.5T range extender 3-speed DHT Pro + P1/P2 motors
Li L7 Galaxy L7/L9
Li Auto EREV Geely Galaxy (Raytheon)
6.5L/100km 4.2L/100km
150-250 km (CLTC) 100-200 km (NEDC)
Moderate Sporty (3DHT Pro)
1.5T range extender 3-speed DHT Pro
Li L7 Galaxy L7
~$33,000–$68,400 ~$12,000–$20,000
30 mins (20-80%) 25 mins (30-80%)
6 hours (0-100%) 3 hours (0-100%)
Warranty Coverage Estimated Degradation Rate (Years 1-8)
8 yrs/150,000 km (70% cap.) 2-3% per year (slows after Year 5)
8 yrs/120,000 km (70% cap.) 3-4% per year (faster under fast-charging)
7 yrs/150,000 km (70% cap.) 3-3.5% per year (similar to NMC norms)
8 yrs/120,000 km (70% cap.) 2.5-3.5% per year (CTC improves aging)
Model Type Key Features
1.5T hybrid, 1,200 km range, Harman
Galaxy A7 PHEV Sedan
Kardon audio
1.5T hybrid, 1,370 km range, 3-screen
Galaxy L7 PHEV SUV
cockpit
Galaxy L6 PHEV Sedan AI voice assistant, 1,300+ km range
Galaxy E8 BEV Sedan 45-inch screen, 665 km range (CLTC)
Galaxy E9 BEV SUV 800V fast charging, LiDAR
Model Type Key Features
1.5T hybrid, 1,370 km range, 3-screen
Galaxy L7 PHEV SUV
cockpit
Galaxy L6 PHEV Sedan AI voice assistant, 1,300+ km range
500 km range (CLTC), compact design, fast
Galaxy E5 BEV SUV
charging
T03 Micro EV 403 km CLTC range, 55kW motor
C01 Luxury Sedan CTC battery, 717 km range, 3.7s 0-100km/h
Geely Raytheon Leapmotor EREV
4.2L/100km 5.0L/100km
5.0L/100km
180-300 km (CLTC)
High (Dual-motor)
CTC battery chassis
C11 EREV
Leapmotor EREV
5.0L/100km
180-300 km (CLTC)
High (Dual-motor)
CTC battery
C11 EREV
~$18,800–$24,000
30 mins (30-80%)
5 hours (0-100%)
Key Factors Affecting Longevity
- LFP stability
- Active liquid cooling
- High energy density
- Frequent deep cycles
- 3DHT reduces battery strain
- Moderate cooling
- Cell-to-Chassis integration
- Variable cooling efficiency
Competitors
BYD Han DM-i
BYD Song Plus DM-i
BYD Qin Plus
Tesla Model 3
NIO ES6
Competitors
BYD Song Plus DM-i
BYD Qin Plus
XPeng G3
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, BYD e1 Leapmotor Power
Tesla Model 3, NIO ET5 Leapmotor OS
"Thunder Hybrid" PHEV System – Combines 1.5T
engine + 3-speed DHT for fuel efficiency.
"Galaxy OS" – Proprietary infotainment system with
Qualcomm 8155 chip.
Battery Tech – Uses CATL’s Qilin batteries (fast
charging, long lifespan).
Fully in-house motors, batteries & BMS
Qualcomm 8295 chip + 3D interactive UI
Model Type
Galaxy A7 PHEV Sedan
Galaxy L7 PHEV SUV
Galaxy L6 PHEV Sedan
Galaxy E5 BEV SUV
Galaxy E8 BEV Sedan
Galaxy E9 BEV SUV
Model Type
L6 Compact EREV SUV
L7 Mid-size EREV SUV (5-seat)
L8 6-seat EREV SUV
L9 Full-size EREV SUV
MEGA Flagship BEV MPV
Technology Key Features
- 1.5T range extender + dual-motor PHEV system
EREV Platform
- Up to 1,315 km CLTC range (L7/L8/L9)
- Dual NVIDIA Orin-X (508 TOPS)
- LiDAR + 12 cameras + 5 radars
Li AD Max
Li AD Max
- Urban NOA (beta)
- 65 kWh battery (L9)
Extended Battery Tech
- AI-optimized range management (WLTP efficiency ~90%)
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) - Bi-directional charging (MEGA only, 2024 update)
Model Type Key Features
L6 Compact EREV SUV
L7 Mid-size EREV SUV (5-seat)
L8 6-seat EREV SUV
L9 Full-size EREV SUV
MEGA Flagship BEV MPV
Technology Key Features
- 1.5T range extender + dual-motor PHEV
EREV Platform
system
- Dual NVIDIA Orin-X (508 TOPS)
Li AD Max
- LiDAR + 12 cameras + 5 radars
- AI-optimized range management (WLTP
efficiency ~90%)
Key Features Competitors
1.5T hybrid, 1,200 km range, Harman Kardon audio BYD Han DM-i
1.5T hybrid, 1,370 km range, 3-screen cockpit BYD Song Plus DM-i
AI voice assistant, 1,300+ km range BYD Qin Plus
500 km range (CLTC), compact design, fast charging XPeng G3
45-inch screen, 665 km range (CLTC) Tesla Model 3
800V fast charging, LiDAR NIO ES6
Key Features Competitors
1,200 km CLTC (EREV), 36 kWh battery, Li AD Pro (Basic ADAS) BYD Song Pro, Tesla Model Y
1,250 km CLTC (EREV), 40 kWh battery, Li AD Max (Advanced ADAS), Air
BYD Tang, Tesla Model Y, NIO ES6
suspension (Option)
1,315 km CLTC (EREV), 6-seat executive layout (Option), Air suspension Li Auto L9, NIO ES8
1,315 km CLTC (EREV), 65 kWh battery Mercedes GLS, NIO ES8
700 km CLTC (BEV), 5C ultra-fast charging (12 mins for 500 km), CATL Qilin
Denza D9, Galaxy L380
battery
Competitors
1,200 km CLTC (EREV), 36 kWh battery, Li AD Pro (Basic ADAS) BYD Song Pro, Tesla Model Y
1,250 km CLTC (EREV), 40 kWh battery, Li AD Max (Advanced BYD Tang, Tesla Model Y, NIO
ADAS), AirCLTC
1,315 km suspension
(EREV),(Option)
6-seat executive layout (Option), Air ES6
Li Auto L9, NIO ES8
suspension
1,315 km CLTC (EREV), 65 kWh battery Mercedes GLS, NIO ES8
700 km CLTC (BEV), 5C ultra-fast charging (12 mins for 500 km),
Denza D9, BYD Yangwang U8
CATL Oilin battery
Price (RMB) Launch Year
250,000–
2024 (Q2)
280,000
360,000–
2022
400,000
459,000–
2022
489,000
Criteria Geely Galaxy (E8 / Galaxy L7 Hybrid)
Price (USD) ~$35,000 – $50,000
Powertrain PHEV (L7) / Long-range EV (E8)
Range (Real-World) - PHEV: 1,000+ km (hybrid)
Charging Time 30-80% in ~30 mins (E8 EV)
Durability High (Volvo-influenced engineering)
Maintenance Cost/km - PHEV: Moderate (~$0.05/km)
Passenger Comfort - Spacious cabin (E8)
Cargo Space (Trunk) ~450–500L (E8)
Warranty 5–8 years / 150,000+ km
Local Support in Qatar Strong (Geely’s MENA presence)
Criteria Geely Galaxy E8 (EV)
Price (USD) ~$35,000 – $45,000
Powertrain Pure EV (800V architecture)
Range (Real-World) 550–650 km (EV)
Charging Time 30-80% in ~30 mins
Durability High (Volvo-inspired platform)
Maintenance Cost/km ~$0.04 (EV)
Passenger Comfort Spacious sedan, premium materials
Cargo Space (Trunk) 500L
Warranty 8 years/150,000 km (battery)
Local Support (Qatar) Strong (existing dealer network)
Criteria Geely E5 (EV)
Price (USD) $25K-$30K
Powertrain Pure EV
Range (km) 400-500
Charging (30-80%) 30 min
Seats / Cargo (L) 5 / 340L
Maintenance ($/km) 0.03
Warranty 5y/150K km
Local Support (Qatar) Good
Best Taxi Use Case Urban short trips
Leapmotor (C11 / C01 EV) Taxi-Specific Considerations
~$30,000 – $45,000 Galaxy offer better upfront cost for Evs and PHEVs.
Geely’s PHEV suits fuel flexibility; Leapmotor’s EV
Pure EV (C11/C01)
lowers fuel costs.
Geely’s PHEV avoids range anxiety; Leapmotor requires
- EV: 400–550 km (C01/C11)
charging infra.
30-80% in ~25-30 mins (C01/C11) Comparable fast-charging capabilities.
Geely’s hybrid drivetrain may endure longer under heavy
Good (modular EV platform)
use.
Leapmotor’s EVs win long-term (fewer parts, no oil
- EV: Low (~$0.03/km)
changes).
- Premium interior (C01) Both offer rear AC, legroom, and NVH control.
~375–410L (C01) Geely better for luggage-heavy taxi use.
4–6 years / 120,000–150,000 km Geely’s longer warranty reduces fleet risk.
Limited (may depend on partnerships) Geely’s existing network eases servicing.
Geely Galaxy L7 (PHEV) Leapmotor C01 (EV)
~$40,000 – $50,000 ~$30,000 – $40,000
PHEV (1.5T + Electric Motor) Pure EV (CTC battery)
1,300+ km (PHEV, hybrid mode) 500–600 km (EV)
N/A (PHEV: fuel-based) 30-80% in ~25 mins
Very High (Hybrid endurance) Good (modular EV design)
~$0.06 (PHEV) ~$0.03 (EV)
Luxurious cabin, adaptive seating Sleek sedan, ergonomic seats
450L 410L
7 years/150,000 km 6 years/120,000 km
Strong (service infrastructure) Limited (requires new partnerships)
Geely E8 (EV) Geely L6 (PHEV)
$35K-$45K $28K-$35K
Pure EV (800V) PHEV (1.5L)
550-650 1,200+ (hybrid)
30 min N/A
5 / 500L 5 / 400L
0.04 0.05
8y/150K km (bat.) 7y/150K km
Excellent Good
Premium city/airport Mixed urban/rural
Leapmotor C11 (EV) Taxi-Specific Notes
~$35,000 – $45,000 Leapmotor has lower upfront costs.
Pure EV (AWD option) PHEV suits fuel flexibility; EVs cut OpEx.
500–600 km (EV) Geely PHEV ideal for long-distance routes.
30-80% in ~30 mins Comparable EV charging speeds.
Good (sturdy SUV build) Geely hybrids excel in high-mileage use.
~$0.04 (EV) Leapmotor EVs have lowest long-term costs.
SUV space, optional massaging seats All models offer strong comfort features.
375L Geely E8 leads for luggage capacity.
6 years/120,000 km Geely offers longer coverage.
Limited (dependent on imports) Geely’s MENA presence reduces downtime risks.
Geely L7 (PHEV) Leapmotor C01 (EV)
$40K-$50K $30K-$40K
PHEV (1.5T) Pure EV (CTC)
1,300+ (hybrid) 500-600
N/A 25 min
5 / 450L 5 / 410L
0.06 0.03
7y/150K km 6y/120K km
Excellent Limited
Luxury/long-distance Mid-range urban
Leapmotor C10 (EV) Leapmotor C11 (EV)
$28K-$38K $35K-$45K
Pure EV Pure EV (AWD)
400-500 500-600
30 min 30 min
5 / 370L 5 / 375L
0.03 0.04
6y/120K km 6y/120K km
Limited Limited
Budget urban Tech-focused fleet
Leapmotor C12 (EV) Taxi Priorities
$45K-$55K C10 = lowest entry cost
Pure EV (Dual Motor) PHEV = fuel flexibility
600+ L7 = best for long-distance
25 min C01/C12 = fastest charging
6-7 / 420L E8 = most cargo space
0.05 EVs = lowest long-term costs
6y/120K km Geely = longer coverage
Limited Geely = better after-sales
Luxury group rides
Geely Galaxy vs. Leapmotor – Full Taxi Fleet Comparison
Criteria Geely A7 (PHEV) Geely E8 (EV) Geely L6 (PHEV)
#VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE!
Price (USD) 15,860 21,100 13,860
Powertrain PHEV (1.5L) Pure EV (800V) PHEV (1.5L)
Range (km) 2000+ (hybrid) 550-650 1,200+ (hybrid)
Charging (30-80%) 30 min 30 min 25 min
Seats / Cargo (L) 5 / 400L 5 / 500L 5 / 400L
Maintenance (QAR/km) 0.08 0.04 0.08
Warranty 7y/150K km 8y/150K km (bat.) 7y/150K km
Service Support Excellent Excellent Good
Best Taxi Use Case Luxury/long-distance Premium city/airport Mixed urban/rural
Visual Rankings (Out of 10)
Model Price Range Durability
Geely E5 8 6 7
Geely E8 7 9 9
Geely L6 7 8 8
Geely L7 6 10 10
Leapmotor C01 8 7 7
Leapmotor C10 9 6 6
Leapmotor C11 7 7 7
Leapmotor C12 5 8 7
Top 3: Geely E8 (51), Geely L7 (48), Geely L6/C01 (43)
Budget Pick: Galaxy E5 (15.6K, Score 42)
Taxi All-Rounder: Geely E8 (Best balance of range/space/support)
Geely L7 (PHEV) Leapmotor C01 (EV) Leapmotor C10 (EV)
#VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE!
16,765 19,417 18,862
PHEV (1.5T) Pure EV (CTC) Pure EV
1,300+ (hybrid) 500-600 400-500
30 min 25 min 30 min
5 / 450L 5 / 410L 5 / 370L
0.08 0.04 0.04
7y/150K km 6y/120K km 6y/120K km
Excellent Limited Limited
Luxury/long-distance Mid-range urban Budget urban
Cargo Maintenance Support
5 9 7
9 8 9
7 6 7
8 5 9
7 9 5
6 9 5
6 8 5
8 7 4
Leapmotor C11 (EV) Leapmotor C12 (EREV) Taxi Priorities
#VALUE! #VALUE!
21,084 23,681 L6 = lowest entry cost
Pure EV (AWD) EREV (Dual Motor) PHEV = fuel flexibility
500-600 1000+ A7&L7 = best for long-distance
30 min 25 min C01/C12 = fastest charging
5 / 375L 6-7 / 420L E8 = most cargo space
0.04 0.06 EVs = lowest long-term costs
6y/120K km 6y/120K km Geely = longer coverage
Limited Limited Geely = better after-sales
Tech-focused fleet Luxury group rides
Total
42
51
43
48
43
41
40
39
Model Price Range Durability Cargo Maintenance
Geely E5 8 6 7 5 9
Geely E8 7 9 9 9 8
Geely L6 7 8 8 7 6
Geely L7 6 10 10 8 5
Leapmotor C01 8 7 7 7 9
Leapmotor C10 9 6 6 6 9
Leapmotor C11 7 7 7 6 8
Leapmotor C12 5 8 7 8 7
Support Total Key Advantages of Geely Galaxy
7 42 Criteria
9 51 Durability
7 43 Flexibility
9 48 Support
5 43 Cargo Space
5 41 Warranty
5 40
4 39
tages of Geely Galaxy
Geely Galaxy Wins Because...
Volvo-engineered platforms (proven for high mileage)
PHEV options (L6/L7) eliminate range anxiety
Strong MENA dealer network (easy servicing in Qatar)
Larger trunks (E8: 500L vs. C01: 410L) for luggage
Longer coverage (up to 8 years vs. Leapmotor’s 6 years)
Leapmotor’s Shortcomings
Newer brand, unproven in taxi fleets
Pure EVs require charging infrastructure
Limited local support, dependent on imports
Leapmotor SUVs sacrifice trunk space
Shorter battery/motor warranties
Distributor Brands Distributed
NBK Qatar (National Automotive Maxus, Mitsubishi, MG, Mercedes-Benz, Lynk &
Co.) Co
BMW, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Land Rover, Bentley,
Alfardan Automotive
Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Mini, Aston Martin
AAM Toyota, Lexus
Nissan, Renault, Infiniti, Exceed, Jaecoo, Omoda,
S.H. Al Mana
SouEast, Zeekr
Al Attiya Kia, Changan, Avatr
Al Jaidah Motors Chevrolet, Hyundai, Genesis, Geely
Ford, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Lincoln, Dodge, Xpeng,
Almana Motors
FAW Bestune, Hongqi
Al Mannai GMC, Cadillac, Subaru, BYD(New Entrant)
Tesla Qatar (Direct Sales) Tesla
Market Positioning Key Segments
Commercial vehicles, SUVs, Sedans,
Mass Market to Premium
Luxury
High-end sedans, SUVs, performance
Luxury/Ultra-Luxury
cars
Mass Market + Premium SUVs, sedans, commercial vehicles
Economy to Mid-Range SUVs, sedans, electric vehicles (Ariya)
Affordable to Mid-Range Family cars, SUVs
Value to Premium SUVs, electric vehicles (Ioniq)
Mid-Range to Luxury SUVs, off-road vehicles
Budget to Premium EVs Electric vehicles (PHEV/BEV)
Premium EVs Electric sedans/SUVs
Notable NEV Models Sales 2024
Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class, Lynk & Co
5,000–7,000 units
01
BMW i-Series 3,000–4,500 units
Camry, Innova, Corolla Hybrid 25,000–30,000 units
Exceed Exlantix ~12,000 units
EV9 3,000~4,000 units
Geely Galaxy ~7,000 units
Hongqi QM5 4,000~5,000 units
BYD Atto 3, Seal, Han 2,432 units
Model Y, Model S ~1000 Units