If you want to say which brand has a greater influence in the new energy market, many people may choose BYD, but we should choose the car model according to our own ideas, and refuse the concreteness of the car model or brand, so that we can choose a car that is more suitable for us. While BYD is obsessed with sales, other brands have begun to compete madly for quality. I feel that a new car launched recently has shown great potential. It is Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i, a plug-in hybrid SUV developed forward based on the GEA new energy exclusive architecture.
Today, we will compare Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i with BYD Song PLUS DM-i to see which one is more worth buying. Before the comparison, let's look at the price of the two. The current price range of Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i is 14,800-19,400 yuan. The price range of BYD Song PLUS DM-i is 19,200-24,500 US dollars. There is still a certain gap between the two prices. Although the price of Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i is lower, how does its quality compare with BYD Song PLUS DM-i? Let's continue to talk!
Let's look at the exterior and interior first. Who can capture the hearts of consumers?
In terms of appearance, Galaxy Starship 7 adopts the "Galaxy Ripple" design language, which gives people a simple and atmospheric feeling. Most of the front face adopts a closed design, which is more uniform visually. The headlight group of Galaxy Starship 7 has a hidden effect. The design of the main light adopts a delicate embellishment technique. It also has a through-type daytime running light, which has a better visual effect after lighting.
The side of the Galaxy Starship 7 body is very business, the body contour is straight, and the overall appearance is friendly. In terms of interior, Galaxy Starship 7 adopts a simple and capable design, with a suspended large screen in the middle and a layered panel decoration on the center console, which highlights the sense of technology and avant-garde as a whole.
The appearance of Song PLUS is also quite fashionable. It has a traditional air intake grille, with an outline of the same color as the body, and the design of the entire front face is traditional and conservative. The design of the side of the Song PLUS body is relatively rough and muscular. In terms of interior, Song PLUS adopts a family design, and the layout of the center console is quite satisfactory.
As a young consumer, I prefer the design of Galaxy Starship 7, which can indeed bring different visual effects, and the appearance and interior are more avant-garde. Of course, the overall performance of Song PLUS is not bad, it takes the traditional route.
Looking at the energy consumption performance, who can carry the banner of family SUV?
Since entering the new energy era, major car companies have been deliberately working hard on energy consumption, and Geely and BYD are also worthy of it. The pure electric range of Galaxy Starship 7 reaches 120km. It can be used as an electric car on daily urban roads. A full charge can commute for several days. When the battery is low, the fuel consumption of Galaxy Starship 7 is only 3.75L per 100 kilometers (CLTC working condition). According to the current oil price, it feels similar to the fuel consumption of a 300CC motorcycle.
The comprehensive cruising range of Galaxy Starship 7 reaches 1420km, which is very suitable for long-distance travel or traveling with family during the New Year holidays. You don't have to worry about long traffic jams on the highway when driving Galaxy Starship 7 on holidays, because it has low energy consumption and long battery life. Even stop-and-go road conditions are very economical, so you don't have to worry about long traffic jams.
Song PLUS is also a very economical car. Its pure electric cruising range reaches 112km and its comprehensive cruising range is 1450km. It performs well. When the battery is low, Song PLUS consumes 3.9L per 100 kilometers (NEDC working condition), which is higher than Galaxy Starship 7.
In terms of overall performance, Geely Galaxy Starship 7 is more economical, and its pure electric cruising range is also longer, which has a great advantage in future car use, but the overall performance of Song PLUS is also excellent enough. It is worth noting that the Galaxy Starship 7 is equipped with a charging rate of 1.9C, which can charge the battery from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes, while the Song PLUS needs 23 minutes. The charging rate of the Galaxy Starship 7 is higher.
Looking at the architecture and space performance, which one has more advantages?
Let's first look at the performance of BYD Galaxy Starship 7. It relies on the GEA new energy exclusive architecture for forward development, fully releasing safety, space and driving control. The "room rate" of the Galaxy Starship 7 has reached 84.3%, and the trunk space has reached 528L. If you travel on holidays, you can bring the luggage of the whole family, and you can also bring some other outdoor supplies such as fishing boxes and barbecue grills. There are 34 storage spaces in the car, which are reasonable and convenient, ensuring that every occupant has a suitable storage space. When the second row of seats is folded down, the trunk space of the Galaxy Starship 7 can be expanded to 2065L, which can play a big role in daily use, and it is easy to help friends move or transport some large items.
BYD Song PLUS also performs well, but it is an upgraded architecture based on fuel vehicles. Compared with the original architecture, there may be some differences in layout. Adding motors, electronic controls and battery equipment may affect the space utilization rate. However, Song PLUS also has a high space utilization rate. Its trunk is measured to reach 429L. Although there is some gap with Galaxy Starship 7, it is not small. However, when the second row of seats is folded down, its trunk is far behind Galaxy Starship 7. The actual measurement is only 1697L. Moreover, the front side of Song PLUS has a large bulge after the second row of seats is folded down. If you are camping, it will be uncomfortable. It seems that the original architecture has a more reasonable layout in space.
Looking at the power performance, which one is better, Galaxy Starship 7 or Song PLUS?
Just now we said that Geely Galaxy Starship 7 has lower energy consumption, but it does not sacrifice power, but technically controls energy consumption. The Galaxy Starship 7 is the first to be equipped with the new generation of Raytheon EM-i super electric hybrid system, which uses a combination of 1.5L engine and motor. Its engine platform thermal efficiency reaches 46.5%, and the comprehensive efficiency of the power system reaches 92.5%. It can always be in a high-efficiency working range during driving.
The new generation of Raytheon EM-i super electric hybrid system uses silicon carbide stepless transformer module, which can achieve full power feeding consistency and ensure that the motor always works in a high-efficiency range. Even if the power is not much, it can still maintain strong power output. Therefore, even when driving in a traffic jam with low power, it can ensure the continuous power output of the motor, making overtaking very easy. Geely Galaxy Starship 7 is also equipped with an AI intelligent energy management system, which can automatically decide whether to use oil or electricity to ensure that it can always save. For example, when encountering a stop-and-go section, it will give priority to using electricity, and even in a traffic jam, it will maintain low energy consumption.
The 1.5L engine of Geely Galaxy Starship 7 Plug-in hybrid SUV has a maximum output of 82kW, a maximum torque of 136 N·m, a maximum motor output of 160kW, a maximum torque of 262 N·m, and a 100km/h acceleration of 7.5 seconds. Therefore, while ensuring low energy consumption, the Galaxy Starship 7 also has strong power output.
The power performance of BYD Song PLUS Hybrid SUV is also very good. It also uses a combination of 1.5L engine and electric motor. The engine has a maximum output of 74kW and a maximum torque of 126 N·m. The motor has a maximum output of 160kW and a maximum torque of 260 N·m. The power performance is slightly weaker than that of Galaxy Starship 7, and its 100km/h acceleration time is 7.7 seconds.
Summary
From the overall comparison between the two, Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i Exploration+ Edition performs better than Song PLUS DM-i 112KM Premium Edition. It has obvious advantages in energy consumption, power and configuration, and also has a fashionable appearance. For consumers, it is a qualified family car, and the configuration of Geely Galaxy Starship 7 is rich enough, not only to meet the needs of family use, but also to provide an additional leading experience. Song PLUS is also a qualified family SUV. Although it is a little worse than Galaxy Starship 7, its performance in various aspects is already very good in the same level, and the BYD brand is also good. From the perspective of young consumers, I prefer Galaxy Starship 7 because it gives me a richer experience.