Geely TT electric sedan launches in China

Booming Chinese brand Geely has launched its new TT electric sports sedan in China with up to 725km of claimed range, ultra-fast 6C charging and a 425kW Lotus-tuned flagship version.

Previously known as the Galaxy TT, the near-five-metre fastback has launched with five variants priced from just 129,900 yuan ($27,000), substantially undercutting the prices announced when pre-sales opened in August.

The Tesla Model 3 rival has not been confirmed for Australia, but its debut comes as Geely rapidly broadens its local line-up, with the Emgrand L EM-i plug-in hybrid sedan already locked in for the first half of 2027.

The TT measures 4999mm long, 1919mm wide and 1479mm high, and rides on a 2920mm wheelbase, making it substantially larger than the Tesla Model 3 and putting it close to the dimensions of the Porsche Taycan.

It is based on Geely’s GEA Evo electric architecture, and all versions use an 800V electrical system paired with a CATL Shenxing TT lithium iron phosphate battery capable of charging at up to 6C.

Geely claims the system can add almost 500km of China’s optimistic CLTC driving range in 11 minutes when connected to a sufficiently powerful DC charger.

Four rear-wheel-drive versions are offered in China with a 245kW/320Nm electric motor. Three are rated at 640km CLTC, while a new long-range flagship extends that to 725km and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds.

Sitting above them all is the limited-edition TT Ultra, which adds a 180kW front motor to the 245kW rear unit for a combined 425kW.

It uses a 75.2kWh LFP battery, has a 650km CLTC range and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Ultra’s chassis has been tuned by Geely-owned Lotus, with each vehicle carrying a ‘Handling by Lotus’ badge.

The underlying chassis uses aluminium double-wishbone front suspension and a five-link rear arrangement, with adaptive damping designed to balance ride comfort and handling.

Geely has already used the TT to demonstrate its sporting intent, claiming a Guinness World Record after the sedan completed a continuous wet-road drift of more than 46km.

An active rear spoiler can generate a claimed 508N of downforce at its maximum 22.5-degree setting.

In China, every TT comes standard with LiDAR and its G-ASD advanced driver-assistance system, supporting assisted navigation on highways and urban roads.

Higher-end versions can use an Nvidia Thor-U processor offering a claimed 700 TOPS of computing power.

Inside, the TT combines Geely’s latest Flyme Auto infotainment system with its Super Eva AI assistant, which supports multilingual voice interaction. A 23-speaker Flyme Sound audio system is also available.

Straight currency conversions put the Chinese launch range at roughly $A27,000-$A39,000, although this provides no meaningful indication of eventual Australian pricing.

The TT has not been officially confirmed for Australia, but it has emerged just as Geely prepares to enter new segments locally.

Geely Australia has confirmed a mid-size battery-electric sedan among at least six additional models planned for its rapidly expanding local range.

The company is also adding new PHEV SUVs and sedans, plus an electrified large off-roader, as it expands well beyond the EX5 EV, Starray EM-i PHEV and recently launched EX2 electric hatch.

If the TT proves to be the electric sedan selected for Australia, it would give Geely a direct rival for the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal and other increasingly sophisticated Chinese EV sedans.

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