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Geely Borui GE

Overview

Geely Borui GE

manufacturer	Geely Auto
aka	Geely Borui GT
production	2018–2022
model years	2018–2022
class	Large family car/Mid-size car (D)
body style	4-door fastback sedan
layout	FF layout
platform	Geely KC2
engine	1.5 L turbo direct injection petrol 190 hp (MHEV) 1.5 L turbo direct injection petrol 257 hp (PHEV)
motor	10 kW Geely P0 48V BSG Intelligent Mild Hybrid System (MHEV) 60 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PHEV)
transmission	7-speed 7DCT DCT 7-speed 7DCTH DCT (Borui GE PHEV)
battery	11.3 kWh Li-ion
drivetrain	Mild Hybrid (Borui GE MHEV) PHEV (Borui GE PHEV)
wheelbase	2870 mm
length	4986 mm
width	1861 mm
height	1513 mm
weight	1600 - 1660 kg
related	Geely Borui
designer	Peter Horbury
successor	Geely Galaxy Starshine 8
predecessor	Geely Borui
sp	uk

The Geely Borui, marketed as the Geely Borui GE until 2020, is a mid-sized sedan that was produced by the Chinese automaker Geely from 2018 to 2021. Mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms were also provided. The model was unveiled in March 2018,[1] and went on sale on May 28 the same year.[2]

Naming

The "GE" in Borui GE possibly stands for grand evolution, genius efficient or Geely elite.[3]

Overview

In late 2017 Geely unveiled a flagship hybrid fastback car 'K Model' (later renamed Geely Borui GT) based on the Geely Borui. It was later renamed as the "Geely Borui GE". On 10 March 2018, the Chinese automaker Geely organized an activity of design interpretation and static shot of the new Borui GE in Suzhou, Jiangsu. it was the first shown of Geely Borui GE.[4]

Technical specifications

Plug-in hybrid version

The PHEV version featured an 11.5 kWh ternary lithium battery provided by Ningde Century which supports power from charging piles outputs 6.6 kW or 3.3 kW and 220V household. When using 6.6 kW charging piles, the model needs only 1.5 hours to finish charging and would able to cruise 60 km or more without petrol. The battery uses "T segment" and a Geely "P2.5 system". The transmission carries a 1.5TD petrol engine and a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The peak torque of plug in version reaches 425 Nm.

Geely P2.5 Hybrid Drive System

Most European automakers use a hybrid system called P2, which means the electric power lies between the engine and the gearbox. However, Geely Borui GE puts its electric power on its dual-clutch gearbox. The e-machine is connected with one of the two clutches by an input shaft. The defect is that the clutch of even numbers would carry more mechanical abrasion.[6]

Geely P2.5 Hybrid Drive System

Most European automakers use a hybrid system called P2, which means the electric power lies between the engine and the gearbox. However, Geely Borui GE puts its electric power on its dual-clutch gearbox. The e-machine is connected with one of the two clutches by an input shaft. The defect is that the clutch of even numbers would carry more mechanical abrasion.[6]

Mild hybrid version

Borui GE MHEV uses a 1.5T L3 petrol engine and carries a Geely P0 electric motor. The Borui GE P0 electric motor only provides a small battery and does not support pure electric drive. In fact the battery is only helping the three cylinder engine and the dual clutch transmission for fuel saving. Fuel economy numbers are rated at 5.8 L/100km and power outputs for the MHEV are 190 hp and 300 Nm of torque.

Promotion event

Geely Auto had organised a driving activity on 10 May 2018, about three weeks before going on sale. The activity's main focus was the low of fuel consumption of Borui GE. The Beijing-Shanghai journey began on the morning and ended at midnight. This showed that each car used only a tank of petrol. The route was about 1200 km, passing 44 cities. According to the trip computer, the average fuel consumption was 4.3 L/100km, and the lowest consumption was 3.7 L/100km, breaking the record low of hybrid B-segment car fuel consumption.[7]