Geely Galaxy E5

• Proton EV brand naming contest – 22k have guessed name of Geely Galaxy E5-based model, ends June 5

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Danny Tan / 30 May 2024 12:40 pm / 13 comments

  

  If you haven’t already heard, Proton will soon debut an electric vehicle, which will fall under a new EV brand. Earlier this month, Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) announced a naming contest for the brand, called the Proton EV Brand Name Contest.

  The contest concludes on June 5 (11.59 pm), which means that there are six days more for you to join. To do so, fill up a registration form, input your guess and match images to the order of the given statements. You’ll then stand a chance to win a grand prize of RM5,000 cash, or RM1,500 for second, RM1,000 for third and RM100 for the other top-five entries. Pro-Net says that it has received over 22,440 entries so far

  “The overwhelming response to the Proton EV Brand Name Contest is a testament to the passion and excitement shared by Malaysians as we usher in a new era of automotive excellence. With the finish line in sight, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants and encourage those who have yet to join the competition to seize this final opportunity to leave their mark on automotive history,” said Zhang Qiang, CEO of Pro-Net.

  

  

  The contest announcement had a teaser of an outline drawing, which is tacit confirmation that new Proton EV will be based on the Geely Galaxy E5 that was revealed earlier this month – that SUV’s roof rails and slim headlights are visible in the outline.

  The E5 was already widely touted to be the donor car for Proton’s EV, given that it has reportedly been developed with right-hand-drive markets in mind. The E5 is based on the new Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA), a development of Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) that supports not just full EVs, but also range extender, plug-in hybrid and methanol powertrains.

  Larger than the Proton X70, the E5 is a C-segment SUV that’s 4,615 mm long and 1,901 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. No technical details yet, but reports suggest the EV will be powered by a single 218 PS (160 kW) motor for a top speed of 175 km/h, paired with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. 800V architecture too for higher charging speeds. Check out the Galaxy E5 below – what do you think?

  GALLERY: Geely Galaxy E5

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton EV brand naming contest – guess the name of the Geely Galaxy E5-based model and win up to RM5k

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Proton / By Jonathan Lee / 20 May 2024 2:49 pm / 24 comments

  

  This just in – Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has announced a naming contest for the highly-anticipated Proton electric vehicle. This is the most public indication that the national carmaker’s first EV is coming, expected to be launched next year.

  Specifically, the contest will enable participants to guess the brand name of the car, hinting that the latter will be parked under a new sub-brand, similar to Geely’s Galaxy range of electrified vehicles. The fact that Pro-Net (and not Proton itself) is the one organising the competition also suggests that the car will be sold through the subsidiary’s dealer network, which makes sense given its electric powertrain.

  As for the teaser itself, the outline drawing shown above is a tacit confirmation that new Proton EV will be based on the Geely Galaxy E5, revealed earlier this month – that car’s roof rails and slim headlights are visible in the image. The E5 was already widely touted to be the donor car, given that it has reportedly been developed with right-hand-drive markets in mind.

  

  The E5 is based on the new Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA), itself a development of the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), supporting not just pure electric vehicles but also range extender, plug-in hybrid and methanol technologies. It is also claimed to be the world’s first “AI digital chassis,” integrating the powertrain, chassis and driver assistance technologies.

  Larger than the X70, the E5 is a C-segment SUV that measures 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. Technical details have yet to be revealed, but reports suggest the car will be powered by a single motor producing 218 PS (160 kW) to enable a top speed of 175 km/h, paired with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.

  Features include a widescreen digital instrument display, a large infotainment touchscreen and an in-house developed Flyme Sound system. An 800-volt electrical architecture is also tipped to be included, as per the E8 sedan, enabling higher charging speeds.

  

  

  Interested participants can take part in the contest by filling out a registration form, inputting their guess of the brand name and match images to the order of the given statements. You’ll then be entered for a chance to win a grand price of RM5,000 cash, along with RM1,500 for second, RM1,000 for third and RM100 for the other top-five entries. The contest ends June 5.

  “This contest isn’t just about naming a brand; it’s about inviting Malaysians to be integral participants in shaping the future of mobility. Proton is grateful for the support we received from Malaysians over the past 41 years and aims to embark on this EV journey with people at the forefront of its vision,” said Pro-Net CEO Zhang Qiang.

  GALLERY: Geely Galaxy E5

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Geely Galaxy E5 revealed in China – new EV built on GEA; previews Proton’s upcoming EV in 2025?

  In Cars, Geely, International News / By Gerard Lye / 7 May 2024 12:40 pm / 8 comments

  

  Geely has released official images of the E5, which is the first fully electric SUV in the company’s Galaxy series. Expected to go on sale in China in the second quarter of this year, the E5 will reportedly be priced around 150,000 to 200,000 yuan (about RM99k to RM131k).

  According to reports, the E5 is built on the multi-powertrain-capable Geely Electric Architecture (GEA), which is derived from the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) that underpins vehicles like the Polestar 4, Volvo EM90 and Zeekr 001.

  For now, the automaker is not revealing powertrain details aside from mentioning the E5 will come with its 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive and Shendun battery safety system. CarNewsChina reports a filing with China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) indicates the E5 will be offered with a single-motor setup rated at 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) for a top speed of 175 km/h, paired with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.

  In terms of dimensions, the E5 measures 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall and has wheelbase of 2,750 mm. These figures suggest it to be a mid-size SUV with a footprint in the region of the current Honda CR-V we have here, which also means it isn’t larger than a Tesla Model Y.

  

  

  As for the design, the E5 appears to draw inspiration from the Galaxy E8 sedan, with familiar cues being slim headlamps as well as light strips that wrap around the corners of the front bumper. We also spot concaved sections on either side of the closed-off grille that lead into air curtains, while the sides are slightly creased and have pop-out door handles.

  Around back, there are full-width taillights with a dashed trim piece just above the Geely script, along with a subtle roof spoiler. Moving inside, we find a large infotainment touchscreen on the dashboard alongside a digital instrument cluster.

  Elsewhere, there’s an asymmetric centre console that separates the driver from the front passenger, with the former having better access to a dial controller and the central air vents. The driver also gets a head-up display and hexagonal-shaped steering wheel, while both front occupants can store items in the cubby beneath the centre console.

  As reported back in March this year, Proton said that its EV will be an all-new model that is co-developed by Proton and Geely, and it will not be a rebadged version of an existing model. With a starting price that is rather competitive (if sold as such here), could this be the base for Proton’s upcoming EV due next year?

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton EV leaked? Geely Galaxy E5 is a new global electric SUV with 218 PS, developed for RHD markets

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Geely, International News, Proton / By Jonathan Lee / 16 April 2024 2:29 pm / 16 comments

  

  Geely’s burgeoning Galaxy lineup of new energy vehicles (NEV) is gaining a new member in the shape of the Galaxy E5, an electric SUV that will complement the E8 sedan. The crossover was declared on China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) website, hinting at an impending launch.

  As expected, the E5 bears all the Galaxy lineup’s design cues, including the slim headlights, grille-less front end, L-shaped bumper corners, flush pop-out door handles, scalloped sides and full-width taillights. You also get the Galaxy-specific six-segment rectangular front badge, which is different from Geely’s more shield-shaped insignia.

  It’s been reported by Autohome that the E5 will be powered by a single 218 PS (160 kW) motor. This is slightly lower than what the rear-wheel-drive E8 makes – 272 PS (200 kW) and 343 Nm of torque, figures that are identical to the smart #1 Pro and Premium.

  

  While battery details have yet to be revealed, it’s likely the E5 will utilise the base E8’s 62 kWh battery, which in the four-door provides a range of 550 km on China’s lenient CLTC cycle. It’s also unclear if the E5 will adopt the E8’s 800-volt electrical architecture, which enables between 150 and 360 kW of DC fast charging power.

  Interestingly, the E5 will reportedly be the first global Galaxy model and has allegedly been developed for right-hand-drive markets from the get-go. Obviously, this raises the possibility of it coming to Malaysia as a Proton, especially given that the only Geely models that have been converted to RHD have been sold as Protons (X70, X50, X90 and S70).

  The suggestion that the RHD model is being been created concurrently with the LHD version certainly tracks with Proton CEO Roslan Abdullah’s claim that the national carmaker’s first EV will be co-developed with Geely – and not simply a rebadge of an existing model. The E5’s impending Chinese launch also fits the 2025 timeline that Proton has confirmed for its new electric car.

  

  

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  However, if the E5 does end up being Proton’s first EV, it’s unlikely it will be priced under the RM100,000 threshold promised by the government. That’s because it’s quite a bit bigger than even the not-exactly-small X70 – the same Autohome report notes that the E5 measures 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase.

  Against the X70, this new model is 96 mm longer and 70 mm wider, and has an 80 mm longer wheelbase, putting it closer to the ballpark of the latest sixth-generation Honda CR-V. Additionally, the E5 will almost certainly offer greater sophistication and a higher level of technology and standard equipment, especially if the Boyue L-based Galaxy L7 plug-in hybrid – the closest parallel to the E5 – is anything to go by (triple screens, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, dual Qi wireless chargers, etc).

  However, there is still hope – Autohome said that the E5 is expected to be priced between 150,000 (RM99,300) and 200,000 yuan (RM132,500). With the government’s ongoing tax exemption, it is possible that the base model might be able to sneak under the magic RM100,000 mark.

   

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