Hangzhou, China, February 6, 2026 – Geely Auto announced that its first global plug-in hybrid SUV, the Geely STARRAY EM-i (also known as Geely EX5 EM-i, or Geely E5 EM-i in some markets), has achieved the prestigious five-star safety rating from both the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) and ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) on February 6. This marks the second five-star accolade for Geely’s new energy product lineup, reaffirming the brand’s leadership in global NEV safety technologies and its long-standing commitment to user safety.

As two of the world’s most authoritative vehicle safety assessment bodies, Euro NCAP and ANCAP are renowned for rigorous testing standards and highly transparent evaluation methodologies. Their assessments cover adult and child occupant protection, pedestrian and vulnerable road user safety, and active safety performance. The five-star ratings are widely regarded within the industry as benchmarks for top-tier global automotive safety. This achievement underscores the Geely STARRAY EM-i’s world-class performance across all key safety categories.

Developed on the Geely’s GEA platform, the Geely STARRAY EM-i incorporates three native safety innovations: physical isolation, dedicated protection, and tiered layout. The vehicle features independent isolated channels for the fuel tank and battery systems, ensuring complete separation of fuel, gas, and electrical subsystems. A 140 mm optimized safety clearance prevents fuel tank deformation in front or rear impacts, outperforming non-native hybrid platforms.

Purpose-built 6 horizontal and 4 vertical protective frames and six 360° collision-protection rings around the fuel tank create a comprehensive structural safety envelope, delivering uninterrupted load-path protection for both the fuel tank and battery pack. Meanwhile, a stepped underbody safety design, paired with a high-strength anti-scratch beam positioned 10 mm below the battery, further enhances passive safety. The GEA platform inherits Geely’s proven safety DNA, incorporating the family’s eight signature structural systems—anchored by the iconic “Cloverleaf Energy Dissipation” concept—to deliver more efficient and reliable collision energy absorption and distribution across the vehicle.

In terms of active safety, the Geely STARRAY EM-i also demonstrates outstanding performance. The model is equipped with 14 L2-level ADAS features, integrating Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), and Blind Spot Detection (BSD). These systems work together to sense the driving environment, predict potential hazards, and deliver multi-layered, all-scenario active protection.

By 2025, the Geely STARRAY EM-i had been introduced in more than 10 countries, including Australia, Italy, Poland, South Africa, and Indonesia, earning widespread recognition and strong acclaim from overseas users. It has proven its market competitiveness with strong sales performance: in Australia, the Geely STARRAY EM-i became one of the top-selling PHEVs in the past November, while in Mexico, it ranked TOP 2 in its segment, highlighting Geely’s rapid execution of its global new energy strategy.

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About Geely Auto

Geely Auto Group is a leading automobile manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China and was founded in 1997 as a subsidiary unit of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH). The Group manages several leading brands, including Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr. Geely Auto Group is also the global strategic partner of Malaysian national automaker PROTON.

The Group employs more than 50,000 people and operates 12 plants and 5 global R&D centers in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Gothenburg, Coventry, and Frankfurt. The Group also boasts 5 global design studios in Shanghai, Ningbo, Gothenburg, Milan, and Coventry, respectively with over 1000 employees. Geely Automobile Holdings, a subsidiary company holding controlling stakes in Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr, has been listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange since 2005.

In 2025, the brands under Geely Auto Group management sold over 3.02 million units, marking a 39% year-on-year increase.

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