Geely Galaxy M7: 1,730 km range and 47% efficiency — that you can't buy
A Chinese SUV launching next month claims a combined range of 1,730 km on a single tank plus a full charge — and costs less than $20,300. The Geely Galaxy M7 opens pre-sales in China on April 9, 2026, and its numbers are genuinely hard to ignore even if, for now, the car itself is impossible to buy in the US or UK.
The numbers
The M7 is a plug-in hybrid built on Geely's GEA Evo platform. Its 1.5-litre petrol engine produces a modest 111 hp but does so at a claimed 47.26% thermal efficiency — most modern combustion engines peak around 40%, so that figure is a real benchmark, though independent real-world verification under WLTP conditions (rather than China's CLTC cycle) is still pending. A 238 hp electric motor handles the heavy lifting, and the two together get the M7 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds.
The 29.8 kWh LFP battery — Geely's Aegis Golden Brick pack — delivers up to 225 km of electric-only range. Combined with a full petrol tank, the total claimed range hits 1,730 km. Fuel consumption with a depleted battery sits at 3.35 litres per 100 km, per CarNewsChina.
The hardware
The M7 is a mid-size SUV at 4,770 × 1,905 × 1,685 mm with a 0.27 Cd drag coefficient — respectable for a tall crossover. The front-end design borrows from Geely's flagship M9, while the body profile echoes the smaller L7. A 15.4-inch 2.5K centre screen and a 25.6-inch augmented-reality HUD are standard. Interior highlights include a 23-speaker Flyme Sound audio system, ventilated and massaged seats, dual-layer glazing for noise reduction, and 50W wireless charging. The G-ASD H3 autonomous driving system covers highway lane-changing and recognises over 300 parking scenarios.
Pre-sales pricing runs from 139,800 to 156,800 yuan — roughly $20,300 to $22,700 — targeting the budget family SUV segment in China, where it goes up against the BYD Song Pro DM-i. The M7 was unveiled in Milan in February 2026 under a "global model" label, but that branding has not translated into confirmed export plans.
What this means here
Outside China, the M7 is not coming — at least not yet. Carwow's UK roadmap shows Geely's UK managing director prioritising the Galaxy Cruiser for a 2028 arrival, with no mention of the M7. Industry sources suggest Geely is keeping the M7 China-exclusive to avoid cannibalising its Starray EM-i lineup elsewhere.
That leaves a gap that's worth noting. A Toyota RAV4 Prime starts above $50,000 in the US. The M7's spec sheet at a third of that price is a useful reminder of how fast Chinese PHEV engineering is moving — even if EU homologation, US import rules, and tariff walls mean none of that reaches a forecourt near you anytime soon.
