Geely Starray EM-i PHEV Real World Highway & City Electric Range Test

Join Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed for a comprehensive review of the Geely Starray EM-i PHEV, recorded in Sydney, Australia. This detailed overview covers the Starray EM-i's pricing and specifications, comparing its two trims (Complete and Inspire) with the fully electric Geely EX5 and the rival BYD Sealion 6. The hosts put the plug-in hybrid's 83km WLTP electric range to the test, explore its 18.4 kWh LFP battery and 1.5L petrol engine setup, and walk through its interior features, infotainment system, and driving modes. They discuss the vehicle's value proposition, real-world efficiency, and suitability for different Australian drivers, concluding with a practical comparison of its strengths against other midsize PHEV SUVs in the market | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia December 2025 Geely Starray EM-i PHEV Real World Highway & City Electric Range Test ===== Financial Disclosure: - No payment was received from Geely for the production of this video With thanks to our sponsors: 🔌⚡️ Explore Powershop's EV Energy Plans ⚡️🔌 Sign up to a Powershop EV plan to receive $100 CREDIT off your Electricity Bill* https://bit.ly/4nl1liy carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ Hankook Tyres https://www.hankooktire.com/ *Must be a new Powershop residential customer, or an existing Powershop residential customer who is moving premises, and taking up your first electricity market contract with Powershop for the premises you switch. Credit applied after 90 days. Not available in all areas. Eligibility criteria and conditions apply. ===== 00:00 Introduction and Sponsors 00:24 Geely Starray EM-i Overview and Pricing 00:44 Price Comparison with Geely EX5 01:08 PHEV vs EV Explanation 01:26 Key Specs and Features 02:36 Comparison with EX5 Battery Size 03:13 Daily Electric Range Potential 03:30 Beginning Electric Range Test 03:57 Exterior Walkaround 05:10 Boot Tour and Storage 06:24 Parking Sensors and Safety Features 07:42 Interior Quality and Door Test 08:34 Ambient Lighting and Second Row 09:59 Front Seat and Glove Box Features 10:48 Inspire Spec Value Assessment 11:13 Driver's Seat and Memory Features 11:36 Dashboard and Display Tour 12:25 Overall Value Impression 12:42 Starting Electric Range Test 13:00 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 13:20 Driving Modes Explanation 14:03 Adjusting Steering and Drive Settings 14:32 Driver Assist Features 14:56 Infotainment System Review 15:27 Energy Settings and Trip Stats 16:18 Hold and Charge Modes 18:12 Parking and Camera Demonstration 19:58 360-Degree Camera Review 20:55 Motorway Testing and Efficiency 26:00 Comparing Battery Reserve with Other PHEVs 28:44 Ambient Lighting Customisation 29:38 EV Efficiency in City vs Highway 31:26 Highway Driving and NVH Test 33:06 Battery Depletion and Engine Start 33:56 Summarising Electric Range Result 34:29 Forced Battery Charging Test 35:14 Lane Keeping Assist Performance 36:23 Battery Reserve Discussion 37:06 Switching to ICE Mode Driving 38:08 Ride Comfort and Handling Notes 38:32 Comparison with BYD Sealion 6 39:38 Price and Specs Comparison 41:22 Infotainment and Value Verdict 42:34 Use Case: PHEV vs Full EV 45:08 Self-Charge Function Results ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code BYDTOM 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery and Deepal. ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/