Geely has officially announced its new Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in China. A key highlight of this system is its thermal efficiency of 47.26%, which surpasses that of BYD’s current DM-i system. The new Leishen powertrain will be available in three variants: EM-i, EM-P, and a Hydrogen-powered version.

According to Geely, the core of this new powertrain is a 1.5-liter engine that achieves a thermal efficiency of 47.26%, compared to 46.06% in BYD’s DM-i system. In addition, the Leishen 2.0 system utilizes AI algorithms to precisely control electric currents, which reportedly extends battery life by up to 15%.

Vehicles equipped with the Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0 system and a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine will carry the EM-i badge. The first model to feature this setup is the newly revealed Geely Galaxy A7.

Meanwhile, the Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0 EM-P variant will come with a turbocharged gasoline engine and an all-wheel drive system. The first vehicle to adopt this powertrain will be the Geely Galaxy M9, a full-sized SUV. Geely states that its AI will enable intelligent and efficient torque distribution. The Galaxy M9 will offer a driving range of 1,500 kilometers, fuel consumption of 20 km/l, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. It is expected to launch in China in the second half of 2025.

Additionally, the Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0 will include a hydrogen-powered variant. The engine in this model will achieve a record-breaking thermal efficiency of 48.15%. This hydrogen system will power both a sedan and an SUV, scheduled for release in Q4 2025.

Source: CarNewsChina