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GEELY STARRAY EM-I
MEDIUM SUV
WATT MATTERS?
The Starray EM-i brings Geely's plug-in hybrid technology to the family-SUV market. It aims to make daily electric driving possible without asking buyers to abandon petrol for longer journeys.
THE BASICS
A medium SUV combining a rechargeable battery with a petrol engine. Electric-only range, charging capability and Australian variant specifications require final confirmation.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $37,490 RRP · STARRAY EM-i Complete MY27 · Current Geely Australia configurator vehicle price before the separately itemised on-road costs. Checked using postcode 3000, personal registration and Geely South Yarra. Default included paint, trim and wheels; optional paint and equipment extra. The displayed Victorian driveaway example was $41,064, with $3,574 on-road costs including delivery, stamp duty, registration and Transport Accident Commission charges. This is not a national driveaway offer or a finance price. Final dealer quote, build, stock and delivery require confirmation.
- Battery
- 18.4 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity; gross/usable basis not specified
- Claimed range
- 83 km WLTP electric range
- Charging
- 6.6 kW AC; 30 kW DC maximum.
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Power
- Front electric motor 160 kW / 262 Nm; petrol engine 73 kW / 125 Nm. Component ratings, not combined output.
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- Private owners: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; high-voltage battery 8 years / unlimited km, subject to Geely warranty terms.
- Comfort
- Five seats; powered front seats with synthetic Geeluxe trim.
- Technology
- 15.4-inch infotainment screen; surround-view camera; six-speaker audio.
Price checked 2026-10-18.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-17..
Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-18. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | STARRAY EM-i Complete | STARRAY EM-i Inspire FWD | STARRAY EM-i Inspire AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $37,490 RRP before on-road costsCurrent Geely Australia configurator vehicle price before the separately itemised on-road costs. Checked using postcode 3000, personal registration and Geely South Yarra. Default included paint, trim and wheels; optional paint and equipment extra. The displayed Victorian driveaway example was $41,064, with $3,574 on-road costs including delivery, stamp duty, registration and Transport Accident Commission charges. This is not a national driveaway offer or a finance price. Final dealer quote, build, stock and delivery require confirmation. | From $41,490 RRP before on-road costsCurrent Geely Australia configurator vehicle price before the separately itemised on-road costs. Checked using postcode 3000, personal registration and Geely South Yarra. Default included paint, trim and wheels; optional paint and equipment extra. The displayed Victorian driveaway example was $45,232, with $3,742 on-road costs including delivery, stamp duty, registration and Transport Accident Commission charges. This is not a national driveaway offer or a finance price. Final dealer quote, build, stock and delivery require confirmation. Current calculator calls the front-drive Inspire "Inspire Extended Range"; existing 136 km battery/range record is retained, not replaced with the Complete specification. | From $44,990 RRP before on-road costsCurrent Geely Australia configurator vehicle price before the separately itemised on-road costs. Checked using postcode 3000, personal registration and Geely South Yarra. Default included paint, trim and wheels; optional paint and equipment extra. The displayed Victorian driveaway example was $48,883, with $3,893 on-road costs including delivery, stamp duty, registration and Transport Accident Commission charges. This is not a national driveaway offer or a finance price. Final dealer quote, build, stock and delivery require confirmation. |
| Battery | 18.4 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity; gross/usable basis not specified | 29.8 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity; gross/usable basis not specified | 29.8 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity; gross/usable basis not specified |
| Claimed range | 83 km WLTP electric range | 136 km WLTP electric range | 130 km WLTP electric range |
| Power | Front electric motor 160 kW / 262 Nm; petrol engine 73 kW / 125 Nm. Component ratings, not combined output. | Front electric motor 160 kW / 262 Nm; petrol engine 73 kW / 125 Nm. Component ratings, not combined output. | Front electric motor 160 kW / 262 Nm; rear electric motor 80 kW / 150 Nm; petrol engine 73 kW / 125 Nm. Component ratings, not combined output. |
| Charging | 6.6 kW AC; 30 kW DC maximum. | 6.6 kW AC; 78 kW DC maximum. | 6.6 kW AC; 78 kW DC maximum. |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty | Private owners: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; high-voltage battery 8 years / unlimited km, subject to Geely warranty terms. | Private owners: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; high-voltage battery 8 years / unlimited km, subject to Geely warranty terms. | Private owners: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; high-voltage battery 8 years / unlimited km, subject to Geely warranty terms. |
| Comfort | Five seats; powered front seats with synthetic Geeluxe trim. | Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats; panoramic sunroof; power tailgate. | Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats; panoramic sunroof; power tailgate. |
| Technology | 15.4-inch infotainment screen; surround-view camera; six-speaker audio. | 15.4-inch infotainment screen; head-up display; sixteen-speaker Flyme audio. | 15.4-inch infotainment screen; head-up display; sixteen-speaker Flyme audio. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
For households that can plug in regularly, the Starray could be an appealing middle ground. Its value depends on how much of a normal week can actually be driven electrically.
GO FURTHER
MANUFACTURER WEBSITEFor the configurator, local stock and a written quote.