Geely launched the Battleship 700 in China on October 10, reporting more than 10,000 firm orders during its first 12 minutes on sale. Also known domestically as the Geely Galaxy Zhanjian 700, the mid-to-large plug-in hybrid SUV is based on the company’s GTA new-energy off-road architecture. Six configurations are offered, with introductory prices from 179,800 yuan (about US$26,800) to 369,800 yuan (about US$55,200). The model is presented as a rival to BYD’s Fangchengbao Ti 7.
The SUV measures 5,085 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,912 mm tall, with a 2,900 mm wheelbase and 233 mm minimum ground clearance. Its cabin combines five displays with Flyme Auto 2 software, and includes massaging, heated and ventilated seats, a refrigerator and a fold-flat rear seating area that can form a 1.8-by-1.1-metre bed.
Three powertrain setups pair a 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre turbo engine with one or three electric motors. Combined output ranges from 350 kW to 830 kW, while the quickest version is rated for 0–100 km/h in 3.95 seconds. A 47.14-kWh LFP battery is listed with 305 km of CLTC electric range and more than 1,770 km of combined range; Geely also claims a 10-to-80% charging time of 10 minutes. Off-road equipment includes air suspension, an 800 mm wading capacity and a mode for floating through water at up to 7 km/h for as long as 40 minutes.