EV
Electric only until the pack is empty.
- Best for
- Daily commuting.
- Behaviour
- Silent and smooth.
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Geely Starship 7 EM-iOwner's Guide · Geely
Starship 7 EM-i 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 2026 · first launched 2024Reviewed 23 July 2026📖 13 min read
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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3 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film
A car worth knowing
Geely Starship 7 EM-i 2026
Range120 kmBattery19.1 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
0.04 KWD
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
82 km
86% 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
7.684 KWD
monthly: 0.632 KWD · daily: 0.021 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
131.928 KWD/yr
−94%
659.641 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
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
5.4 KWD/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.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Geely App
VerifiedGeely'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.
Import Screen Toolkit
VerifiedThe 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.
Carlinkit AutoKit
VerifiedAdds 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.
Fermata Auto
VerifiedUnlocks 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.
خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf
VerifiedThe 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.
مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf
VerifiedPlan 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.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
VerifiedRead 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.
EVIQ
VerifiedSaudi 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.
Electromin
VerifiedPetromin'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.
UAEV
VerifiedThe 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.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs
DEWA EV Green Charger
VerifiedDubai'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.
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
0/10 · 0%Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
Galaxy App
RecommendedDigital key (Chinese-first).
Smart fob
Backup.
Driving Assist
G-Pilot
L2Not in GulfACC + lane centering — China build only.
360° camera
Not in GulfSurround 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
- Open the car app
- Climate → Pre-cool
- Set timer (5-15 min)
- Get in cooled
Schedule night charging
- Plug in
- Charge → Schedule
- Set 23:00 - 06:00
- Save — car charges automatically
Camp Mode for sleeping
- Park in P
- Activate Camp Mode from menu
- AC stays on without key
- Uses ~1 kWh/hour
Software update
- Connect to WiFi
- Settings → Software → Check Update
- Accept if available
- Updates while parked (30-90 min)
Picking the right mode for the trip
- Short charged trip? EV
- Long highway run? Hybrid
- 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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FAQ
- Check the dealer list or import directly. Official presence varies per model.
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Reviewed: 2026-07-23