KATHMANDU: Geely has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first 16-in-1 intelligent electric drive system, setting a new benchmark for EV powertrain integration and efficiency.
Developed by InfiMotion, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, the new “Thunder” electric drive system delivers a 93.8% overall efficiency, which the company says is the highest achieved by a mass-production electric drive unit.
The system integrates 12 hardware components, including the motor, motor controller, reducer, onboard charger and battery management systems, along with four software functions covering energy, charging, motion and health management. Geely says this integration eliminates more than 180 components, reducing weight and improving packaging efficiency.
Built on an 800V architecture, the Thunder system also features One-Chip technology, reducing control response time from around 40 milliseconds to as low as 2 milliseconds. It has a power density of 11.8 kW/kg and weighs 75 kg, around 15% lighter than comparable systems.
According to Geely, a vehicle equipped with the new drive system recorded an energy consumption of 8.2 kWh/100 km during a test around Qinghai Lake. Under the CLTC test cycle, the system supports energy consumption as low as 10.7 kWh/100 km.
The Thunder electric drive debuts in the new Geely Galaxy TT electric sports sedan. The model will be offered with 245 kW rear-wheel-drive and 425 kW all-wheel-drive powertrains, with the latter accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Battery options range from 52.4 kWh to 75.2 kWh, offering a CLTC driving range of up to 725 km.
