- Geely Auto Group has unveiled a new electric drive unit that achieves 93.8 percent efficiency.
- The unit measures less than 13 inches tall and weighs 166 pounds.
- It will power the upcoming Geely Galaxy TT, with the four-wheel-drive version producing 570 horsepower.
Geely Auto Group has unveiled a new electric drive unit that achieves incredible efficiency. It’s called the 16-in-1 Intelligent Electric Drive, and it combines core electric drive hardware into a compact design.
According to Geely, the unit achieves 93.8 percent efficiency based on the standard China light-duty vehicle test cycle. It will help power the upcoming Geely Galaxy TT, a new sports sedan.
The unit consolidates 12 hardware functions into a single pack combining the motor, motor controller, reducer and more with four separate intelligent software controls: energy management, charging management, speed control and health management. Geely says the design eliminates more than 180 unnecessary parts while reducing the weight by 75 kilograms (165.35 pounds).
The automaker was able to reduce high- and low-voltage wires by 30 and 15 percent, respectively. The height of the unit is only 12.8 inches, which increases the available trunk space for the TT by almost an additional cubic foot.
Geely Thunder Electric Drive Unit
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Geely Galaxy TT
Geely unveiled the Galaxy TT last year. It is a new sports sedan measuring 196.81 inches long, 75.55 inches wide and 58.23 inches tall with a 114.96-inch wheelbase. It is similar in size to other executive sports sedans like the Porsche Taycan and BMW 5 Series.
The automaker will offer the sedan in two configurations featuring the new drive unit. The two-wheel drive version will produce 329 horsepower. The four-wheel drive version increases output to 570 hp and is capable of accelerating to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds.
The Galaxy TT isn’t a car we’ll ever get in the United States, but Volvo is a subsidiary of the Chinese automaker, and Volvo reportedly has plans for a new electric sedan and wagon. They may not have Geely’s core technology, but some learnings here may affect Volvo’s products.
Motor1’s Opinion: Chinese automakers are constantly innovating on electric vehicle technology. Geely’s efforts have resulted in a compact and power-dense unit that can fit into smaller vehicles or increase usable space. It’s a win-win.
