2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire gains 136km EV range for $41,490
The MY27 update swaps the Inspire's 18.4kWh battery for a 29.8kWh pack lifting electric range to 136km and total combined range to 996km from late May 2026.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- 2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire gains 29.8kWh battery and 136km EV range
- Fuel consumption drops 42% to 1.4L/100km combined
- Priced from $41,490 MSRP, in Australian dealerships late May 2026
The 2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire has scored a major battery upgrade with the plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV now offering 136km of pure electric range and a combined driving range of 996km. Priced from $41,490 before on-road costs, the rebadged Inspire Extended Range lands in Australian dealerships from late May 2026.
The flagship grade swaps its outgoing 18.4kWh lithium iron phosphate battery for a larger 29.8kWh unit. That extra 11.4kWh adds 53km of WLTP electric driving range, pushing daily commutes well within fuel-free territory for most Australian buyers.
What's new for the 2027 Geely Starray EM-i
DC fast charging speed doubles from 30kW to 60kW on the Inspire Extended Range, with Geely claiming a 30 to 80% top-up in around 16 minutes. Combined-cycle fuel consumption drops from 2.4L/100km to just 1.4L/100km, a 42% improvement.
The entry-level Starray EM-i Complete carries over unchanged at $37,490 MSRP, retaining the 18.4kWh battery, 83km of EV range and 30kW DC charging.
The larger battery first surfaced in Australia late last year when a Starray EM-i set a Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption by a plug-in hybrid production SUV on the Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive, returning 3.83L/100km across mixed conditions.
2027 Geely Starray EM-i pricing
| Variant | Battery | WLTP range | EV range | MSRP |
| Starray EM-i Complete | 18.4kWh | 943km | 83km | $37,490 |
| Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range | 29.8kWh | 996km | 136km | $41,490 |
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Updated standard equipment
Both MY27 variants gain a 5m Mode 2 charging cable, towing preparation and trailer stability assist. The Inspire Extended Range also picks up a front-seat massage function as standard.
In the mid-size PHEV SUV segment, the Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range undercuts the BYD Sealion 6 Extended Range by around $5,000 and sits well below the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV on price.
This is now one of the cheapest ways into a plug-in hybrid SUV with usable real-world electric range, with most daily driving achievable without burning a drop of fuel.
Read our full review on the Geely Starray EM-i here.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range?
The 2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range is priced from $41,490 MSRP before on-road costs, a $1,500 increase over the outgoing Inspire.
What is the electric range of the 2027 Geely Starray EM-i?
The Inspire Extended Range offers 136km of pure electric driving on the WLTP cycle, while the entry-level Complete variant retains 83km of EV range.
When does the 2027 Geely Starray EM-i arrive in Australia?
The updated MY27 Geely Starray EM-i range is available in Australian dealerships for delivery from late May 2026.
Rob Leigh
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Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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