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Geely Galaxy Starshine 8

$17,670 starting price (ex-factory China)

Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 — SUV (PHEV) exterior view

Photo: KitsuneDP / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 · source

130 km
Range (CLTC)
18.4 kWh
Battery capacity
175 kW
Drive power
8.4s
0-100 km/h
190 km/h
Top speed

Entity Snapshot

The Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 is a suv PHEV from GEELY-GALAXY, listed from $17,670 ex-factory. CLTC range is 130 km from a 18.4 kWh pack with 175 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.

Trim / versionStandard (base)
BatteryLFP · 18.4 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)130 km / N/A
Drive power175 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)N/A
FOB reference price≈ $17,670 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain & Architecture

Drive layoutFWD
Motor typePMSM (single motor)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power175 kW
Torque262 Nm
0–100 km/h8.4 s
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpN/A
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link
BrakesFront ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)N/A

Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.

Dimensions & Logistics

Length5018 mm
Width1918 mm
Height1480 mm
Wheelbase2928 mm
Curb weight1760 kg
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearanceN/A
Trunk capacityN/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H)
14.24 m³
Length grade
large
40HQ units (rack/crate)
1 unit estimate

Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A
Certification notesEU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.

Estimated Landed Cost by Market

Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.

Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Germany
EU
$29,730
+68.3% over base
France
EU
$29,824
+68.8% over base
Netherlands
EU
$30,019
+69.9% over base
Sweden
EU
$30,466
+72.4% over base
Denmark
EU
$33,896
+91.8% over base
Spain
EU
$29,729
+68.2% over base
Italy
EU
$30,063
+70.1% over base
Belgium
EU
$29,769
+68.5% over base
Austria
EU
$29,624
+67.7% over base
Portugal
EU
$30,208
+71% over base
Ireland
EU
$30,208
+71% over base
Poland
EU
$30,063
+70.1% over base
United Kingdom
Non-EU Europe
$29,574
+67.4% over base
Norway
Non-EU Europe
$29,338
+66% over base
Switzerland
Non-EU Europe
$25,915
+46.7% over base
United Arab Emirates
Middle East
$23,931
+35.4% over base
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
$25,787
+45.9% over base
Israel
Middle East
$27,160
+53.7% over base
Qatar
Middle East
$22,734
+28.7% over base
Turkey
Middle East
$33,936
+92.1% over base
Australia
Oceania
$25,287
+43.1% over base
New Zealand
Oceania
$25,694
+45.4% over base
Thailand
Southeast Asia
$23,557
+33.3% over base
Malaysia
Southeast Asia
$25,059
+41.8% over base
Indonesia
Southeast Asia
$34,121
+93.1% over base
Singapore
Southeast Asia
$27,972
+58.3% over base
Mexico
North America
$37,796
+113.9% over base
Canada
North America
$26,725
+51.2% over base
Brazil
Latin America
$34,480
+95.1% over base
South Africa
Africa
$31,631
+79% over base

Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany

Base price $17,670
Standard import duty $1,767
Countervailing duty $0
VAT $3,693
RoRo freight EV Hub estimate $2,000
Customs clearance EV Hub estimate $350
Certification EV Hub estimate $3,250
Registration EV Hub estimate $500
Inland transport EV Hub estimate $500
Estimated landed cost (total) $29,730

Benchmarking Matrix

Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.

Model Battery Wheelbase Fast charge FOB (ref.)
Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 (this model) 18.4 kWh 2928 mm N/A $17,670
Changan UNI Z 18.4 kWh 2795 mm 30 min (30-80%) $17,590
Sehol E20X 49.5 kWh 2490 mm ≤50min $17,780

Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.

Data Sources & Verification

Source data
  • ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
  • ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
  • ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
EV Hub calculation
  • ≈ RoRo freight
  • ≈ Certification
  • ≈ Registration
  • ≈ Customs clearance
  • ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing

Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review

Specifications

Price basis China ex-factory price (MSRP)
Powertrain PHEV
Body type SUV
Range (CLTC) 130 km
Battery 18.4 kWh
Battery type LFP
Motor power 175 kW
Torque 262 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.4 s
Top speed 190 km/h
Length 5018 mm
Width 1918 mm
Height 1480 mm
Wheelbase 2928 mm
Curb weight 1760 kg

Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 (starting at $17,670) is a SUV from GEELY GALAXY.

  • Range: 1600 km (CLTC)
  • Battery: 18.4 kWh
  • Motor power: 175 kW
  • 0-100 km/h: 8.4 s

Overview

The Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 is an front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid electric SUV from Geely Galaxy. Specification highlights are LFP cells and a MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension layout. On landed cost for this SUV plug-in hybrid electric, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty; meanwhile, the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +28.7% over base ($22,733 landed). Priced from $17,670 ex-factory, the SUV plug-in hybrid electric falls in the value tier. As a SUV plug-in hybrid electric, it is aimed at regional distributors prioritizing price-to-spec value.

Landed Cost by Market

Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.

DestinationRegionTotal landed (USD)Premium
GermanyEU$29,730+68.3%
FranceEU$29,824+68.8%
NetherlandsEU$30,018+69.9%
SwedenEU$30,466+72.4%
DenmarkEU$33,896+91.8%
SpainEU$29,728+68.2%
ItalyEU$30,063+70.1%
BelgiumEU$29,768+68.5%
AustriaEU$29,624+67.7%
PortugalEU$30,207+71.0%
IrelandEU$30,207+71.0%
PolandEU$30,062+70.1%
United KingdomNon-EU Europe$29,574+67.4%
NorwayNon-EU Europe$29,337+66.0%
SwitzerlandNon-EU Europe$25,915+46.7%
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East$23,931+35.4%
Saudi ArabiaMiddle East$25,786+45.9%
IsraelMiddle East$27,160+53.7%
QatarMiddle East$22,733+28.7%
TurkeyMiddle East$33,935+92.1%
AustraliaOceania$25,287+43.1%
New ZealandOceania$25,693+45.4%
ThailandSoutheast Asia$23,556+33.3%
MalaysiaSoutheast Asia$25,058+41.8%
IndonesiaSoutheast Asia$34,120+93.1%
SingaporeSoutheast Asia$27,972+58.3%
MexicoNorth America$37,795+113.9%
CanadaNorth America$26,725+51.2%
BrazilLatin America$34,479+95.1%
South AfricaAfrica$31,630+79.0%

Detailed Breakdown — Germany

Cost itemAmount (USD)
Base price$17,670
Standard import duty (10%)$1,767
Countervailing duty (18%)$3,654
VAT (19%)$4,387
RoRo freight$2,000
Customs clearance$350
Certification$3,250
Registration$500
Inland transport$500
Total landed$34,078

Premium over base price: +92.9%

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Author: Wei Wang (EV & Battery Industry Analyst) · Chengguang Energy · Updated 2026-09-05 · Contact