Geely's upcoming release, the Galaxy E8, an all-electric sedan coupe, has been spotted during road testing in China. This marks the third addition to Geely's Galaxy series, following the L7 and the soon-to-be-launched L6. Expected to hit the market in Q4 2023, the Galaxy E8 is anticipated to have a price tag of approximately 300,000 yuan (roughly 41,000 USD).
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Galaxy, Geely's innovative New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, focuses on crafting electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the mid-to-high-end market sector. This venture is set to introduce a total of seven products over the next two years, all built upon Geely's intelligent electric architecture. The initial four models belong to the hybrid L series, featuring the Galaxy L7 SUV, Galaxy L6 sedan, and Galaxy L5 SUV. The Galaxy L6 is slated for launch in Q3 of this year. The remaining trio, comprising pure electric E series models, includes the E8 as the flagship, scheduled for a debut in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Serving as the flagship model of the Galaxy sedan series, the E8 is poised to compete with the BYD Han EV, priced between 219,800 to 331,800 yuan (approximately 30,300 to 46,000 USD). The Galaxy E8 concept car was showcased at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show in April, presenting a sleek fastback design characterized by large wheels, frameless doors, and concealed handles.
Notably, the Galaxy E8's roof accommodates hidden lidar technology, complemented by high-definition cameras integrated on either side of the vehicle. With a remarkable drag coefficient of 0.19Cd, the E8 focuses on efficiency.
The front profile of the Galaxy E8 adopts a closed grille design, emblematic of its electric nature. Elongated and slender headlights sport a distinctive C-shape design on both sides, creating a fang-like appearance that enhances the car's recognizability and assertiveness.
Within the cockpit, expectations point to a comprehensive technological setup including a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 13.2-inch central control screen, a 16.2-inch co-pilot screen, and a 25.6-inch augmented reality (AR) head-up display. The Galaxy E8 will integrate Geely's self-developed Galaxy N OS vehicle operating system. Furthermore, advanced driver assistance features like obstacle avoidance and autonomous parking are set to be supported.
Although Geely has not yet disclosed the specifics of the powertrain, enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting further information on this intriguing addition to the EV landscape.