Geely Galaxy Staray 8 “Long Range” Launches at ¥129,800 ($17,900 USD) — 225km EV Range, 1,725km Total, 23-Speaker 2000W Audio

evinnotech.com – March 31, 2026

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Geely has launched the Galaxy Staray 8 “Long Range” (银河星耀8远航家) — an upgraded variant of its best-selling mid-to-large PHEV sedan. Three trims are available, with a limited-time “early buyer” price of ¥129,800–¥148,800 (approx. $17,900–$20,500 USD). The key upgrades: the pure EV range jumps to 225km CLTC, total combined range reaches 1,725km, and the car now runs Geely’s latest Flyme Auto 2nd Generation smart cabin. Since its May 2025 launch, the Staray 8 has already sold over 80,000 units in 8 months — outpacing the BYD Han for 12 consecutive weeks.

Table of Contents

• Exterior: New Sunrise Gold and Danxia Ore Colors
• Interior: 23-Speaker 2000W Flyme Sound, VIP Electric Seats
• ADAS: Nvidia Orin-Y, LiDAR, City NOA
• Powertrain: 225km EV Range + 1,725km Total
• Why It Matters: Beat BYD Han for 12 Weeks Straight
• Sources

Exterior: Stunning Dark Forest Green

The Staray 8 makes a bold visual statement in the new deep forest green shown here — a color that looks dramatically different under different lighting conditions, shifting between deep teal and rich emerald. New colors for 2026 include Sunrise Gold and Danxia Ore, joining the existing lineup of Sky Sea Blue, Mountain River Jade, Shell Silver, and Jianzhan Black.

At 5,018mm long, 1,918mm wide, 1,480mm tall with a 2,925mm wheelbase, the Staray 8 is a genuine mid-to-large sedan — wider and longer than a BMW 5 Series. The low roofline gives it a fastback-like silhouette with real road presence.

Interior: 23-Speaker 2000W Audio, VIP Seats with Tan Leather

The interior is one of the most impressive at this price range. The centerpiece is a large landscape-oriented central touchscreen running Flyme Auto, flanked by a digital instrument panel. The dashboard features a clean horizontal line with a premium tan leather trim strip spanning its full width.

The standard audio system is the new 23-speaker Flyme Sound with 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos spatial audio layout and 2,000W amplifier power — this is concert-hall-level audio in a $18,000 car. For reference, a 20-speaker Bose system in a Mercedes E-Class costs $100,000+ total. Top-spec trims add VIP electric executive front seats with extended cushion length, long slide rails, ventilation, heating, and massage.

ADAS: Nvidia Orin-Y + LiDAR + City NOA

The Horizon Vast H5 autonomous driving suite brings the Staray 8 to a new level of smart driving capability:

• 27 total sensors: 1 LiDAR + 3 millimeter-wave radars + 11 HD cameras + 12 ultrasonic radars
• Compute: Nvidia Orin-Y autonomous driving chip
• City NOA (Navigate on Autopilot in urban environments)
• Highway NOA + full-scenario auto parking
• New “Blue Light” function (smart hazard detection visual indicator)

Powertrain: 225km EV Range + 1,725km Total CLTC

The updated powertrain pairs a 1.5L engine (82kW) with a 175kW electric motor through a single-speed DHT transmission. The new-generation Shield Gold Brick battery extends pure EV range to 225km CLTC and total combined range to a remarkable 1,725km CLTC. All variants include a 160km/h full-scenario blowout stability control system as standard.

Why It Matters: Beat BYD Han for 12 Straight Weeks

The BYD Han is China’s long-reigning king of the mid-to-large sedan segment. The fact that the Geely Galaxy Staray 8 outsold it for 12 consecutive weeks after just 8 months on sale is a seismic shift in the Chinese car market. At $17,900 USD with LiDAR-equipped City NOA, 23-speaker 2000W Dolby Atmos audio, 1,725km combined range, and VIP electric seats — the Staray 8 is redefining what entry-level Chinese PHEV sedans can offer.

Sources

• Autohome China: Geely Galaxy Staray 8 Long Range Official Launch
• Geely Galaxy Official Press Release, March 30, 2026