Geely Philippines to bring in EM-i Plug-In Hybrid technology to local lineup

Geely Motor Philippines is bringing its latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology to the local market, aiming to address rising fuel costs and range anxiety among Filipino motorists.

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The company said its newest PHEV system was developed as a dedicated hybrid platform rather than adapting an existing internal combustion engine architecture. This allows the system to deliver higher efficiency, improved performance, and better overall practicality.

At the center of the development is Geely’s EM-i Super Hybrid system. The powertrain uses a hybrid-specific engine that achieves a claimed thermal efficiency of 46.5 percent. According to the company, this is currently the highest level among mass-produced engines worldwide.

Geely said improvements in combustion allow the engine to extract more usable energy from fuel. The result is lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions compared to conventional hybrid systems.

The system integrates an 11-in-1 E-DHT (Electric Drive Hybrid Transmission). Under the WLTP testing cycle, Geely said the vehicle can achieve fuel consumption of 2.4 liters per 100 kilometers in hybrid mode.

When the battery is depleted, the system is designed to maintain fuel consumption at around 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers. The company said this allows consistent efficiency across different driving conditions.

The platform can deliver a total driving range of more than 1,000 kilometers on a full tank and full charge. Efficiency is also supported by a drag coefficient of 0.288. The battery can be charged from 30 percent to 80 percent in about 20 minutes using fast charging.

The system uses intelligent energy management to adjust power distribution based on real-world driving patterns. It also includes backup systems that allow the vehicle to continue operating at high speeds even if one power source fails.

For durability in tropical markets like the Philippines, the system uses Short Blade LFP battery technology. Geely said the battery has been tested against extreme heat and water exposure, including seawater immersion, conditions that can occur during the local monsoon season.

As for which vehicle (s) Geely Philippines will specifically bring in with its EM-i technology aside from the EX5? Only time will tell.