Geely Starray EM-i, batteria allo 0%: quanto consuma?

Product reviewed

Geely Starray EM-i (hybrid with 0% / flat battery scenario) — the video tests whether a hybrid “becomes useless” when the battery is depleted, and measures real fuel consumption across different driving conditions.

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What the video tests (3 rounds / “challenges”)

1. Mountains (uphill + downhill + hairpins)

   • Heavy vehicle noted: ~1700 kg (plus the reviewer’s weight mentioned, ~1.8 tonnes total).
   • Starting point shows battery ~21% after resets/initial conditions.
   • App/odometer reset and recorded results.
   • Fuel used for ~100 km in mountains: about 5.7 L / 100 km
     • Repeated as roughly 5 L and 700 g, and also shown as ~5 L / 100 km depending on rounding.
   • Peak indicated consumption during climb mentioned up to about ~10–11 L / 100 km briefly.
   • Reviewer emphasizes strong regenerative recovery on the way down and that the car retains power (“no loss of brio”) both uphill and downhill.

2. City (Rimini area → Riccione / Gabicce / Pesaro traffic)

   • Heavy traffic, traffic lights, stop-and-go, cyclists/scooters.
   • Fuel price mentioned: €2.12 (context only).
   • Reviewer targets a flat battery / battery reaches 0% by the end.
   • At ~100 km city drive, computer and app figures converge:
     • Computer indicated: about 6.0–6.2 L / 100 km
     • App indicated fuel remaining then consumed: ends around 38.6 L remaining from a known starting stock, concluding ~6.2 L / 100 km overall in the city with battery effectively empty (0%).
   • Claims the car continues to work well even with the battery depleted.

3. Highway / motorway (Rimini → Forlì, plus an additional ~97–100 km stretch)

   • Aim: 50 km segment then a full highway result with battery flat.
   • Uses “normal driving” with comfort/tech on (mentions AC full blast, ventilated seats, navigation, lights).
   • Fuel used on highway (~100 km) with dead/flat battery: about 6.9–7.2 L / 100 km, summarized as:
     • ~7.1–7.2 L / 100 km (commonly stated as 7 L and 200 g / 100 km)
   • Reviewer did not expect these figures given the Atkinson/Miller-type engine and stated 46% thermal efficiency claim.

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Claimed / observed key features & behavior

• Battery depletion does not make the system “useless”

  • Even with the battery drained (battery “0%” scenario), the car still delivers usable performance.

• Power / dynamics preserved

  • Reviewer repeatedly says the car doesn’t lose “brio” uphill or downhill.
  • When electric power is available, it feels responsive; when depleted, it continues functioning as a hybrid.

• Hybrid strategy limits battery going fully flat

  • Reviewer notes Geely “protocols” prevent complete battery discharge to protect the battery—even when the test tries to simulate 0%.

• Energy recovery works especially well in mountains

  • Downhill regen noticeably reduces overall mountain consumption.

• Engine efficiency claim referenced

  • Reviewer cites Geely’s claim of ~46% engine efficiency / thermal efficiency, then compares it to real-world results.

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User experience & comfort notes (non-numerical)

• Ride comfort

  • Described as pleasant and soft suspension, enjoyable in daily driving.

• Noise (pros/cons)

  • Wheel-arch noise on the highway; city noise is less noticeable.
  • Reviewer suggests that soundproofing wheel arches would help.

• Driving assistance

  • Mentions ADAS helps in traffic and reduces workload.

• Cruise control

  • Useful for highway relaxation and for ease in stop-and-go traffic (contextual).

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Comparisons made

• No direct competitor model comparisons (e.g., Toyota/Hyundai/etc.) are made.
• The “comparison” is conceptual:
  • Internet claim being tested: “Hybrid becomes useless once battery is out”
  • Result vs expectation: the car remains functional and the fuel penalty is not catastrophic—especially in mountains due to energy recovery.

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Pros (as stated)

• Hybrid remains effective even when battery is depleted / near 0%
• Strong regenerative braking in mountains
• Good dynamics / no noticeable loss of power (“brio”)
• Comfortable ride
• Engine efficiency claim aligns reasonably with real performance, especially in the mountain segment (even if some highway numbers run higher).

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Cons / limitations (as stated)

• High fuel consumption on the highway with flat battery: ~7+ L / 100 km
• Some cabin noise: wheel-arch noise on highway
• App / UX question: reviewer couldn’t easily find how to view petrol remaining in liters except via the app (and asks owners to comment with where to see it in the system).

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Overall verdict / recommendation

Verdict: The video concludes the Geely Starray EM-i hybrid is NOT useless when the battery is depleted. It continues to drive effectively in hybrid mode and shows reasonable consumption—best results in mountains (~4.4–5.7 L/100 km depending on rounding/reporting), moderate in the city (~6.0–6.2 L/100 km), and highest on the highway (~6.9–7.2 L/100 km).

Recommendation: Buy / keep confidence if you want a hybrid that stays functional even when the battery runs low, but expect higher fuel use on the motorway in a “dead battery” situation.

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Unique points mentioned about the product (consolidated)

1. Hybrid performance remains strong even with battery at/near 0%
2. Mountains: about ~5–5.7 L/100 km, with brief peaks ~10–11 L/100 km during climbs; downhill regen recovers energy
3. City: about ~6.0–6.2 L/100 km even when battery reaches 0%
4. Highway: about ~6.9–7.2 L/100 km with battery flat, comfort/tech on (AC, etc.)
5. Car weight mentioned (~1700 kg; ~1.8 tonnes with driver)
6. Claimed engine / thermal efficiency referenced: 46%
7. Dynamics: “no loss of brio” uphill/downhill; responsive power delivery
8. Ride comfort: soft / pleasant suspension
9. Noise: wheel-arch noise noticeable on highway; suggested improvement via soundproofing
10. UI concern: reviewer can only see petrol remaining in liters via app, not in tablet/instrument system; asks for owner input
11. Hybrid charging behavior: tries to maintain battery around 20–21% in statistics
12. Safety / ADAS mention: ADAS helps in traffic
13. Pricing mention: petrol cost example €2.12 (region/context)

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Speakers / perspectives

• Single main reviewer (Vupoke channel host): performs all tests, provides consumption results, and discusses comfort/noise and app usability.
• Mentions Geely claims / owner claims (not separate speakers), including:
  • the “46% efficiency” claim
  • the rumor that a hybrid becomes useless when battery runs out, which the reviewer tests directly.