Geely unveils Xingyao 6 EF, calling the model the world's first mass-produced methanol hybrid sedan
Geely Auto has introduced the Xingyao 6 EF in China, calling it the world's first mass-produced family car with a methanol hybrid. The promotional price starts at 76,800 yuan.
At the presentation in Shenyang, the company stated that the Xingyao 6 EF can run on methanol, gasoline, or electricity. Methanol and gasoline can be mixed in any ratio in a single tank.
The electric range reaches 230 km under the CLTC cycle, while the total range is 1,880 km with a full gasoline tank and a charged battery. The powertrain combines a 1.5-liter methanol engine, an electric motor, and a lithium iron phosphate battery.
According to the company, the system supports engine start at temperatures close to −40 °C. The Xingyao 6 EF is built on the GEA architecture and is offered at a promotional price for a limited time.
