Geely Starship 7 EM-i 55Owner's Guide · Geely

Starship 7 EM-i 55 Complete Guide

A family hybrid SUV sipping 3.75 L/100km with ~1,400 km total range — a Chinese economy monster at a sharp price.

🔌🔋 Plug-in Hybrid9 commands11 apps4 Gulf tips5 quick tasks8 hacks1 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2025 · first launched 2024Reviewed 23 July 202613 min read
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Overview

Families wanting Corolla economy in RAV4 size — and accepting gray import for now.

  • 3.75 L/100km — among the lowest SUV figures anywhere
  • ~1,400 km total (petrol + electric)
  • ~120 km EV range covers the daily commute
  • China price starting near ¥100,000

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Range55 kmBattery8.5 kWhPower218 HP0–1007.5 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
6.6 kW
~3h full charge

19.1 kWh in ~3 h on a home charger.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
36 kW
10–80% in 20 min

36 kW DC (30-80% in ~20 min) — fine for a small pack. China builds use GB/T.

400V · Connector: GB/T
Cost per charge
≈ 0.05 OMR
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • Small battery = quick top-ups even on a regular 7 kW AC point.
  • China imports need GB/T adapter solutions for Gulf public charging.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
35 km
88% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
18.25 KWD
monthly: 1.5 KWD · daily: 0.05 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
121.363 KWD/yr
−87%
606.813 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Driving Modes

EV

Electric only until the pack is empty.

Best for
Daily commuting.
Behaviour
Silent and smooth.

Hybrid (HEV)

System auto-balances engine and motor.

Best for
Long trips.
Behaviour
Best overall economy.

Save

Holds battery charge for later.

Best for
Saving EV range for city entry.
Behaviour
Slightly higher petrol use.

Sport

Engine + motor at full response.

Best for
Overtakes and hills.
Behaviour
Highest consumption.

Fuel

Tank size
51 L
Combined consumption
3.75 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1400 km
≈ 6.75 OMR/tank · 91
  • 1.5L NA engine — happy on regular 91.
  • Claimed figure assumes a charged battery; depleted it runs ~4.5-5 L.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

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Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

Geely App

Verified
Official

Geely's overseas app — with Arabic and RTL support

  • Remote lock, climate and vehicle status
  • Real-time locator + tire pressure monitoring
  • Roadside assistance and service-center finder
  • 10+ languages including Arabic (RTL)

Launched 2025 for overseas users, explicitly optimized for Middle East markets. Works with official Galaxy E5/EX5; older Geometry C support is limited depending on dealer spec.

iOSAndroidFree (connectivity bundle varies by market)Website

Import Screen Toolkit

Verified
Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

Verified
Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

Verified
Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

WebFree — part of your membershipWebsite

مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Verified
Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

Verified
Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

Verified
Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

Verified
Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

Full Specifications

Hybrid System

Engine
1.5L NA (111 hp)
Combined power
~218 hp
Battery
19.1 kWh LFP
EV range CLTC
101-135 km

Economy

Consumption
3.75 L/100km
Total range
~1,400 km
0-100
~7.5 sec

Dimensions

Length
~4,740 mm
Seats
5

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

Pre-condition before driving

In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.

Prayer mode

Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.

Charging in Ramadan

Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.

Kuwait → Riyadh on one stop

If it lands in the Gulf: 1,400 km total means most inter-Gulf trips with zero charging-stop planning.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Galaxy App

Recommended

Digital key (Chinese-first).

Smart fob

Backup.

Driving Assist

G-Pilot

L2Not in Gulf

ACC + lane centering — China build only.

360° camera

Not in Gulf

Surround view.

Safety

  • Aegis LFP battery

    High thermal stability, long life.

  • 6 airbags

    Trim dependent.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Pre-cool before driving

  1. Open the car app
  2. Climate → Pre-cool
  3. Set timer (5-15 min)
  4. Get in cooled

Schedule night charging

  1. Plug in
  2. Charge → Schedule
  3. Set 23:00 - 06:00
  4. Save — car charges automatically

Camp Mode for sleeping

  1. Park in P
  2. Activate Camp Mode from menu
  3. AC stays on without key
  4. Uses ~1 kWh/hour

Software update

  1. Connect to WiFi
  2. Settings → Software → Check Update
  3. Accept if available
  4. Updates while parked (30-90 min)

Picking the right mode for the trip

  1. Short charged trip? EV
  2. Long highway run? Hybrid
  3. Want EV downtown? Save on the highway

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Comfort

    Galaxy E5 Camping Mode — a bedroom on wheels

    The Galaxy E5 (EX5 in export markets) has a dedicated Camping Mode keeping climate and power on while parked, with fully reclining front seats on higher trims. Perfect for kashta season.

  • Money Saver

    V2L — your E5 is a 3.3 kW power station

    Every Galaxy E5 supports V2L: plug the adapter into the charge port and run up to 3.3 kW — cheaper and quieter than a petrol generator at camp. The adapter is often not included; ask the dealer.

  • Tip

    Hidden storage most owners never find

    The E5 hides compartments under the rear seats, a discrete tray beneath the center console, and a 108L space under the adjustable boot floor — on top of the visible 302L. Great for valuables in mall parking.

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Test Your Knowledge

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Starship 7 EM-i's claimed consumption?

Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Oman

Not verified in this research.

Warranty: 7 yearsBattery: EV/PHEV battery terms per market; KSA vehicle warranty advertised at 7yr/250,000 km (Wallan)

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FAQ

  • Check the dealer list or import directly. Official presence varies per model.

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Reviewed: 2026-07-23