Geely’s new Battleship 700 has arrived with the kind of numbers that make it difficult to file neatly under conventional SUV.
Known as the Zhanjian 700 in China, the off-road-focused model has drawn 43,900 pre-sale orders within one hour of bookings opening, giving it immediate momentum ahead of its official October 10 launch.
The headline is a range-topping 1,113 hp petrol-electric drivetrain, but the broader story is how quickly Chinese brands are pushing high-output electrified SUVs into territory once reserved for exotic performance cars.
At a glance
- Geely’s Battleship 700 has attracted 43,900 pre-sale orders in China within one hour.
- The top version combines petrol power with a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system for a claimed 1,113 hp.
- The SUV is scheduled to launch officially on October 10, with up to 305 km of electric range and more than 1,770 km of claimed combined range.
A Chinese SUV with supercar acceleration numbers
The Battleship 700 sits at the more extreme end of China’s fast-growing electrified SUV market.
Geely will offer petrol engine options including a 1.5-litre turbo rated at 161 hp and a 2.0-litre turbo rated at 215 hp, paired with a tri-motor all-wheel-drive layout.
In its most powerful form, the system output rises to 1,113 hp.
Geely claims the flagship version can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.95 seconds, which puts the large SUV into rare company for straight-line performance.
Just as significant is the claimed distance capability.
The Battleship 700 is said to offer up to 305 km, or 190 miles, of pure-electric driving and a combined range of more than 1,770 km, or around 1,100 miles.
Off-road hardware gives the Battleship 700 its character
The performance figures will get the attention, but Geely has also given the Battleship 700 a more serious off-road specification than its dramatic name alone would suggest.
The SUV uses active hydraulic suspension and CCD damping, hardware intended to balance body control on road with flexibility away from tarmac.
Its off-road geometry includes a 30-degree approach angle, a 31-degree departure angle and 233 mm of ground clearance.
Those figures point to a vehicle designed to do more than simply borrow the visual language of rugged luxury SUVs.
Early demand shows where the market is moving
The 43,900 pre-sale orders logged in the first hour are a notable signal for Geely.
China’s domestic SUV market has become one of the most competitive in the world, and buyers are increasingly being offered vehicles that combine long electric range, large battery-assisted power outputs and increasingly sophisticated chassis systems.
The Battleship 700 appears to be aimed at drivers who want the theatre of a high-performance SUV without giving up long-distance usability or the confidence of all-wheel drive.
It also reflects a wider shift in the luxury and performance space, where outright power is no longer limited to low-slung sports cars.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Geely |
|---|---|
| Model | Battleship 700 |
| China market name | Zhanjian 700 |
| Vehicle type | Off-road-focused electrified SUV |
| Engine options | 1.5-litre turbo petrol, 161 hp; 2.0-litre turbo petrol, 215 hp |
| Drivetrain | Tri-motor all-wheel drive |
| Maximum combined output | 1,113 hp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.95 seconds claimed |
| Pure-electric range | Up to 305 km, 190 miles claimed |
| Combined range | More than 1,770 km, 1,100 miles claimed |
| Suspension | Active hydraulic suspension with CCD damping |
| Approach angle | 30 degrees |
| Departure angle | 31 degrees |
| Ground clearance | 233 mm |
| Launch date | October 10 |
| Pre-sale orders | 43,900 in the first hour |
If the production model delivers on its promised blend of speed, range and off-road credibility, the Geely Battleship 700 could become one of the more closely watched Chinese SUV launches of the year.
