Geely has officially launched the Battleship 700, a new plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, in the Chinese market. The vehicle saw strong initial demand, with the company reporting over 10,000 orders placed within the first 12 minutes of availability.
This SUV is built on the Thor EM-T all-wheel-drive hybrid architecture. Buyers can choose between 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter turbo petrol engines. The most powerful configuration delivers a combined output of 1,114 horsepower, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 3.95 seconds.
Equipped with a 47.14 kWh LFP battery, the Battleship 700 offers a pure electric range of up to 305 kilometers. Its combined range reaches 1,770 kilometers. Designed for off-road use, the SUV features air suspension and can navigate water up to 800 millimeters deep.
The interior includes a five-screen system, massage-capable seats, and an 18.5-liter refrigerator. Pricing in China starts at 179,800 yuan and goes up to 369,800 yuan.
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