Geely TT electric sports sedan launches in China with 800V charging, LiDAR and Lotus‑tuned Ultra

Geely TT electric sports sedan launches in China with 800V charging, LiDAR and Lotus‑tuned Ultra
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Geely Auto Group has launched the Geely TT electric sports sedan in China (sold in China as the Galaxy TT), positioning it as a technology‑heavy, performance‑oriented four‑door EV with 800V charging, CATL Shenxing TT batteries, standard LiDAR and an AI cockpit. Geely published the product details on Sept. 10, 2026, and the company’s release and multiple industry outlets report market‑specific pricing, performance and equipment for the China launch.

What Geely confirmed for the China launch

Geely’s official communications and company statements reported via GlobeNewswire and covered by specialist outlets list these China‑market points:

  • The car is launched under the Geely Auto brand in China and is referred to as the Galaxy TT domestically; international materials call it the TT. (GlobeNewswire/Geely announcement; The EV Report)
  • An 800V electrical architecture is standard across the range and is paired with a CATL “Shenxing TT” lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that Geely says supports up to 6C fast charging. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  • Geely claims the 800V/6C system can add nearly 500 kilometers (about 311 miles) of range in 11 minutes; the company did not specify the test cycle for that charging claim. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  • Two battery capacities are cited in media reporting: a 63.8 kWh pack and a 75.2 kWh pack. Geely’s published China range figures include 640 km CLTC for the 63.8 kWh pack and 725 km CLTC for the larger pack on specified trims; one report also cites WLTP equivalence for 640 km CLTC as 518 km WLTP. (Electrek; The EV Report)
  • Powertrain: single‑motor rear‑wheel‑drive cars make 245 kW (329 hp) on the RWD variants; the limited‑edition TT Ultra is a dual‑motor all‑wheel‑drive variant with combined 425 kW (570 hp) and 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. (Electrek; GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  • Chassis and handling: the TT uses Geely’s GEA EVO platform with double‑wishbone front and five‑link rear suspension plus adaptive damping; the TT Ultra has a Lotus‑tuned chassis and bears a “Handling by Lotus” badge. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  • Active safety/driver assistance: LiDAR hardware is standard on every trim and feeds Geely’s G‑ASD advanced driver assistance system, which the company says supports highway and urban navigation assistance. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  • Interior and tech: an AI cockpit assistant (branded “Super Eva” in Geely materials), a 23‑speaker Flyme Sound system and a flat rear floor are part of the cabin specification. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  • Special claims and records: Geely says the TT set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous wet‑road drift—reported as more than 46 km (about 28.6 miles) by some outlets; Geely’s announcement and reporting cite the record but the company set the exact figure in its materials. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)

China pricing, trims and early demand

Electrek and China coverage provide China pricing and the initial trim spread. According to Electrek, Geely lists five versions at launch: four rear‑wheel‑drive trims and one all‑wheel‑drive Ultra. China prices reported by Electrek are:

  • Entry RWD: 129,900 yuan (about $19,100)
  • RWD range up to: 159,900 yuan (about $23,500)
  • Limited‑edition TT Ultra top price: 185,900 yuan (around $27,300)

CarsGuide and other outlets reported more than 20,000 pre‑orders in roughly two weeks ahead of the September launch; Geely also announced strong pre‑order interest in its release. (CarsGuide; The EV Report)

Dimensions and practicality (China figures)

Geely’s published dimensions for the China model include an overall length close to five meters (nearly 16.4 feet) and a 2,920 mm wheelbase. The interior layout is described as offering a flat rear floor and a cabin tuned for premium audio and AI assistant features. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)

What the official sources do not (yet) specify

  • Geely’s public materials cited here do not identify the specific charging curve or independently verified real‑world charging times beyond the company’s “nearly 500 km in 11 minutes” claim; they also do not state the regulatory test cycle supporting the range numbers when announcing the charging figure. (The EV Report; GlobeNewswire)
  • No official prices, trims or availability have been published for markets outside China at launch in the cited company announcement. Electrek reports Geely’s broader intent to enter the US market in two to three years but that is a company statement about future strategy rather than an immediate availability claim. (Electrek; GlobeNewswire)

Market context and direct rivals (China)

Media coverage frames the Geely TT as a direct Chinese-market rival to recent coupe‑style electric sedans such as the Xiaomi SU7 and Zeekr 7GT/007 derivatives. Electrek and CarsGuide made explicit price comparisons between the TT and Xiaomi SU7 using China retail prices: Xiaomi’s SU7 was reported at 229,900 yuan entry in China versus the TT’s reported 129,900 yuan entry, creating a substantial price gap on nominal Chinese retail pricing. (Electrek; CarsGuide)

Where coverage compares mission and size, the TT is presented as a lower‑cost alternative to similarly sized Chinese premium sports sedans that target buyers who would otherwise consider the Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 7GT/007 or BYD Seal. Those outlets emphasize the TT’s Lotus‑tuned Ultra, 0–100 km/h acceleration and high‑voltage charging architecture as the principal competitive differentiators. (Electrek; CarsGuide; The EV Report)

Evidence comparison and verification checklist (original value)

When a manufacturer advertises bold charging and range numbers in a China launch, readers and buyers should verify the following against official documents and independent testing. Below is a short checklist showing which items are confirmed in Geely’s release and which require independent verification:

  1. Charging architecture and battery chemistry: Confirmed — Geely states 800V architecture and CATL Shenxing TT LFP battery supporting up to 6C charging. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  2. Claimed fast‑charge energy gain: Requires verification — Geely claims nearly 500 km (311 miles) added in 11 minutes but did not publish the charging curve or test conditions in the cited materials. Independent lab or third‑party charging tests will be needed to confirm kW rates and real‑world minutes to X% SoC. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)
  3. Range figures: Partially confirmed — China CLTC numbers (640 km and 725 km) are reported; reporting outlets note an approximate WLTP equivalence for one figure, but WLTP or EPA figures are not published for these China trims. Market comparisons must use cycle‑matched figures. (Electrek; The EV Report)
  4. Performance claims: Confirmed by company statement — 245 kW single‑motor RWD and 425 kW dual‑motor Ultra with 3.8 s 0–100 km/h are cited in Geely’s announcement. Independent performance testing will validate real‑world results. (GlobeNewswire; Electrek)
  5. Driver‑assistance hardware: Confirmed — LiDAR is standard across trims and is integrated with G‑ASD in Geely’s materials. The capabilities (e.g., hands‑off or eyes‑off) are not detailed beyond highway and urban navigation assistance. (GlobeNewswire; The EV Report)

Practical implications for non‑China markets

All cited sources agree the TT launch is for China. Electrek and Geely’s company communications mention longer‑term international plans in broad terms but do not provide official pricing, homologation status or launch timing for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or Europe. That means:

  • Chinese prices (129,900–185,900 yuan) are valid only for China and must not be treated as indicative export prices. (Electrek)
  • Range figures reported on China’s CLTC cycle cannot be directly compared to WLTP or EPA figures without the manufacturer publishing those cycle figures or independent test data. One article referenced a 518 km WLTP equivalence for a 640 km CLTC claim, but Geely did not publish WLTP numbers in the launch materials cited here. (Electrek; The EV Report)
  • Any US/Canada/Europe availability, pricing or certification would require separate official announcements and homologation data; none is present in the cited launch materials. (GlobeNewswire; Electrek)

Bottom line for buyers and fleet/technology watchers

The Geely TT (Galaxy TT in China) is a China‑market launch that stacks advanced hardware—800V architecture, a CATL Shenxing TT LFP battery, standard LiDAR and an AI cockpit—into a competitively priced electric sports sedan in China. Geely’s charging and range claims are notable on paper but require independent verification (charging curve, test conditions and regulatory cycle comparisons). For readers outside China, official export pricing, certification and cycle‑matched range figures are not yet available; follow‑up announcements from Geely will be needed to confirm whether the TT will arrive in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or Europe and with what specifications.