Geely Motor Philippines is introducing its EM-i Super Hybrid technology to the local market, as automakers intensify efforts to address rising fuel costs and concerns over driving range among Filipino motorists.
The company said the new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system was engineered as a dedicated hybrid platform rather than an adaptation of a conventional internal combustion engine.
At the center of the system is a hybrid-specific engine that Geely claims delivers a thermal efficiency of 46.5 percent. The automaker said refinements in combustion enable the vehicle to extract more usable energy from fuel, resulting in lower consumption and reduced emissions compared with traditional hybrid configurations.
The technology is paired with an integrated 11-in-1 electric drive hybrid transmission (E-DHT) system, which the company said can achieve fuel consumption of about 2.4 liters per 100 kilometers under the WLTP test cycle when operating in hybrid mode.
Even with a depleted battery, fuel use is designed to remain at around 4.3 L/100 km, enabling a total driving range of more than 1,000 kilometers on a full tank and charge.
Geely added that aerodynamic design, including a drag coefficient of 0.288, and fast-charging capability — allowing the battery to charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in about 20 minutes — help support the system’s efficiency.
The platform also incorporates energy-management software that distributes power based on real-world driving conditions and includes redundant systems intended to allow continued operation if one power source fails.
For tropical markets such as the Philippines, the vehicles use Short Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology designed to withstand high temperatures and water exposure, including flooding conditions common during the monsoon season.
Geely entered the Philippine market in 2019 and said it has built a base of more than 30,000 users, with direct local operations established in 2025 to expand its sales and after-sales network.
