Geely has put a startling number on the table with the Battleship 700, a plug-in hybrid SUV launched in China with pricing that starts at around $26,800.
Known in its home market as the Galaxy Zhanjian 700, it blends long-range electrified driving with off-road equipment and, in flagship form, output that pushes deep into supercar territory.
It’s another sign of how quickly Chinese carmakers are compressing price, performance and technology into products that would have seemed improbable only a few years ago.
At a glance
- Geely has launched the Battleship 700 in China across six configurations priced from 179,800 yuan to 369,800 yuan.
- The flagship tri-motor all-wheel-drive version produces a combined 1,113 hp and is claimed to reach 62 mph in 3.95 seconds.
- Key figures include up to 305 km of electric-only range, more than 1,770 km of claimed combined range and 800 mm of water-wading capability.
Plug-in hybrid power with a headline-grabbing flagship
The Battleship 700 line-up starts with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 161 hp, while higher versions use a 2.0-litre unit rated at 215 hp.
The defining model, though, is the tri-motor all-wheel-drive flagship, which delivers a combined 1,113 hp.
Geely claims that version can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.95 seconds, a striking figure for an SUV positioned with serious off-road intent rather than pure road performance.
The electric driving figure is also notable, with up to 305 km, or 190 miles, of electric-only range.
Geely also quotes a combined driving range exceeding 1,770 km, or 1,100 miles, placing the Battleship 700 among the more ambitious long-distance plug-in hybrid SUVs currently on the Chinese market.
Off-road hardware beyond the power figures
The performance numbers will draw attention first, but the Battleship 700 isn’t being pitched only as a straight-line novelty.
Its off-road kit includes active hydraulic suspension, CCD damping and 233 mm of ground clearance.
The SUV is also rated for up to 800 mm of water wading, a meaningful figure for buyers who want something more rugged than a city-focused electrified crossover.
That mix of power, range and terrain capability is where the model becomes especially interesting.
It suggests Geely is aiming at customers who want an SUV that can play multiple roles, from long-distance family transport to high-output flagship and weekend off-roader.
Pricing and market positioning in China
The Battleship 700 is offered in six configurations, with prices ranging from 179,800 yuan to 369,800 yuan.
That places the range at roughly $26,800 to $55,200, depending on specification.
The entry price is the most disruptive part of the story, because it puts a large plug-in hybrid SUV with serious hardware into a bracket normally associated with far less dramatic performance.
At the top end, the 1,113 hp variant turns the Battleship 700 into a showcase for Geely’s electrified powertrain ambitions as much as a conventional SUV product.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Geely |
|---|---|
| Model | Battleship 700, known in China as Galaxy Zhanjian 700 |
| Vehicle type | Plug-in hybrid SUV |
| Configurations | Six |
| Engine options | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 161 hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 215 hp |
| Flagship drivetrain | Tri-motor all-wheel drive |
| Maximum output | 1,113 hp |
| Acceleration | 0–62 mph in a claimed 3.95 seconds |
| Electric-only range | Up to 305 km, or 190 miles |
| Claimed combined range | More than 1,770 km, or 1,100 miles |
| Suspension | Active hydraulic suspension with CCD damping |
| Ground clearance | 233 mm |
| Water-wading capability | Up to 800 mm |
| Price in China | 179,800 yuan to 369,800 yuan, approximately $26,800 to $55,200 |
The Geely Battleship 700’s appeal lies in the sheer breadth of its brief, pairing accessible pricing with electrified range, genuine off-road hardware and a flagship output figure that feels deliberately provocative.
For buyers in China, it’s a bold new option in a segment where plug-in hybrid SUVs are becoming faster, tougher and harder for established rivals to ignore.
