Geely, the Chinese auto giant that also owns Volvo, has just unveiled a new RV that really doesn’t look like it belongs anywhere near the budget end of the market.
A $16,550 EV dressed like a luxury sedan
It’s the kind of pricing that makes you squint at the spec sheet, then—if you’re honest—look again at the photos. And somehow, the Starshine 7 keeps holding up.
Cheap EVs are usually easy to spot because they cut corners somewhere obvious.
But the Starshine 7 doesn’t exactly scream entry-level.
The official images show a sedan with a clean nose design, sharp light signatures, flush door handles, a panoramic roof, and a cabin dominated by a large central screen and a bright, lounge-like color scheme for its interiors.
The whole thing feels… deliberate.
Like someone planned the vibe, not just the platform.
Specs and range that try to justify the look
Geely’s Starshine 7 will be offered in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive forms.
The RWD version uses a 190kW motor, while the AWD model adds a 150kW front motor for a combined 340kW output.
The company is also offering two battery options, a 58.4kWh and 73.6kWh, with CLTC range figures of up to 610km depending on the variant.
Inside, the car gets a 15.4-inch floating center display, which also showcases a premium interior.
The pictures also depict wood-like trim, layered materials, and a generally softer look that isn’t often associated with a budget EV.
I keep imagining the moment you open the door—maybe it’s the bright interior tones, maybe it’s the clean lines—either way it sounds a bit like “oh, this is nicer than expected,” even if it’s just a render.
This model joins the recently announced $15,000 extended-range EV called the Boyue EREV SUV.
So the Galaxy Starshine 7 is another reminder of just how aggressive China’s EV market has become.
It is trying to make affordability look aspirational, which is a pretty different trick, and one that Western automakers still seem to struggle with.
As always, there is no word regarding a US or European release.
And yeah, that gap is hard to ignore when the car looks like it’s aiming past its own price bracket.
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