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Regulatory Document From The Ministry Of Industry And Information Technology Of China Details That The Chinese Electric Vehicle Company Geely Will Add A Plug-In Methanol Hybrid To The Galaxy Starshine 6 Line, Keeping Dimensions, Adopting LFP Battery And Expanding Technological Options In The Chinese Market For Family Sedans
The Chinese electric vehicle company Geely reported the expansion of the Galaxy Starshine 6 line with a new plug-in methanol hybrid, according to a document from the MIIT, combining a 1.5-liter engine, LFP battery, and fast charging, which expands technological alternatives in the Chinese market.
Expansion Of The Galaxy Starshine 6 Line With Methanol Hybrid Technology
The Chinese electric vehicle company Geely presented, in recent documentation to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the expansion of the Galaxy Starshine 6 line with a plug-in hybrid system powered by methanol.
The project integrates a 1.5-liter methanol engine with an electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate battery.
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The proposal maintains the positioning of the sedan in the conventional family segment and adds a fuel alternative to the existing portfolio.
The system is designed to enhance efficiency and range in urban and highway use, with the possibility of quick refueling with methanol.
Combination Of 1.5-Liter Methanol Engine With LFP Battery
The regulatory document indicates that the Galaxy Starshine 6 plug-in hybrid powered by methanol will use a 1.5-liter engine with a power output of up to 93 kW, coupled with an LFP battery. The same chemical battery composition is already present in the current plug-in hybrids of the Starshine 6 line.
No official figures have been released regarding the total power of the system, range in fully electric mode, or fuel efficiency.
These data remain absent in the available records, leaving aspects of the final performance still undefined, according to a report from CarNewsChina.
Preserved Dimensions And Focus On The Powertrain
According to the documentation, the plug-in methanol hybrid maintains the dimensions of the standard Galaxy Starshine 6. The sedan measures 189.3 inches in length, 74.2 inches in width, and 58.7 inches in height, with a wheelbase of 108.5 inches.
The maintenance of the measurements indicates that the Chinese electric vehicle company concentrated the adjustments on the powertrain while preserving the external profile of the vehicle.
The strategy maintains the model’s identity while introducing methanol hybrid technology without apparent structural changes.
History Of Testing With Methanol And Alternative Fuels
The hybrid tests with methanol reinforce Geely’s focus on alternative fuels. For over a decade, the automaker has developed vehicle technologies based on methanol as part of research into unconventional fuels.
In 2022, the company tested the Emgrand Methanol Hybrid in temperatures as low as -40°C, demonstrating the viability of the system in extreme conditions. The initiative was part of broader research efforts aimed at methanol hybrid applications.
Technological Strategy And Presence At Auto Shows
In addition to the tests, the Chinese electric vehicle company showcased methanol and hydrogen technologies at major auto shows. The presentations highlighted how methanol propulsion systems fit into the automaker’s long-term strategy.
These exhibitions reinforced the approach of technological diversification, focusing on energy transition and sustainable mobility, without immediately replacing already established systems in the Chinese market.
Context Of The Starshine 6 Line Launched In 2025
Launched in China in 2025, the Galaxy Starshine 6 entered the market as a plug-in hybrid sedan. The current models utilize the EM 2.0 hybrid system, which combines a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine producing 82 kW with a 120 kW electric motor.
There are two LFP battery options, with estimated ranges in fully electric mode, according to the CLTC cycle, of 60 km and 125 km. This configuration offers flexibility for daily use and longer trips.
New Engine Options And Portfolio Expansion
The document submitted to the MIIT indicates that the plug-in methanol hybrid will join the Starshine 6 line as an additional engine option.
This measure expands the range of hybrid systems from the Chinese electric vehicle company, adding to the existing gasoline and electric plug-in versions.
With this, Geely is offering Chinese consumers a fuel alternative that coexists with the other technological solutions of the model, keeping the Starshine 6 competitive in an increasingly crowded and technically diverse hybrid market.
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