The 2026 Geely Monjaro EM-i is Geely's first plug-in hybrid built specifically for a worldwide rollout rather than the Chinese domestic market first, and it made its global debut in Cairo, Egypt on August 29, 2026. Built on Geely's GEA Evo global intelligent new-energy architecture, the Monjaro EM-i is a D-segment SUV offered with either a front-wheel-drive single-motor setup or a quicker all-wheel-drive dual-motor flagship, both built around a 1.5-liter turbocharged EM-i Super Hybrid system. Geely is rolling the car out market by market rather than launching everywhere at once: after Egypt, the Monjaro EM-i is confirmed for the UAE, Mexico, and Kazakhstan, with European markets to follow. Official pricing has not yet been announced for any of these markets.
Performance & Specs
The front-wheel-drive Monjaro EM-i pairs a 144 PS (106 kW) / 230 Nm 1.5-liter turbo engine with a 163 PS (120 kW) / 343 Nm electric motor through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, for a combined system output of 277 PS (204 kW / 273 hp) and 544 Nm of torque, reaching 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a 200 km/h top speed. Step up to the all-wheel-drive flagship and the same 1.5T engine is joined by a stronger electric motor setup rated at 272 PS (200 kW) and 493 Nm, lifting the combined system output to 340 PS (250 kW / 335 hp) and 667 Nm — enough for a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint, though top speed actually drops slightly to 190 km/h. Geely also quotes braking performance (100-0 km/h in 33 meters) and a 79 km/h moose-test result, unusual figures for a manufacturer to publish but a sign the EM-i system is being pitched on dynamics, not just efficiency.
| Powertrain | 1.5T EM-i Super Hybrid, dual-motor AWD |
|---|---|
| Power | 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp) |
| Torque | 667 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s |
| Battery | 29.8 kWh |
| Range | Up to 130 km EV (NEDC) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | 1.5T EM-i Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 273 hp (FWD) / Up to 335 hp (AWD) |
| ACCELERATION | 7.7 s (FWD) / 5.8 s (AWD), 0-100 km/h |
| TOP SPEED | 200 km/h (FWD) / 190 km/h (AWD) |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD or AWD |
| BATTERY | 18.4 kWh (FWD) / 29.8 kWh (AWD) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 92 km (FWD) / Up to 130 km (AWD), NEDC |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,800 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm |
At 4,800 mm long on a 2,845 mm wheelbase, the Monjaro EM-i sits in the same D-segment SUV bracket as rivals like the BYD Tang and GWM Tank 500, with enough footprint for genuinely usable third-row-adjacent interior space even though Geely has confirmed this as a five-seat layout for its export markets. Geely has not yet published cargo volume or frunk figures for the EM-i version specifically. The cabin uses what Geely calls an "11-layer composite Marshmallow SPA structure" for the seats, a symmetrical dashboard layout, and ambient lighting, aiming at a more premium feel than the badge's price point might suggest.
| LENGTH | 4,800 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,895 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,700 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,845 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | Not officially disclosed |
Charging & Battery
Battery capacity scales with drivetrain: the FWD version uses an 18.4 kWh CATL LFP pack good for about 92 km of EV-only range on the NEDC cycle, while the AWD Ultra steps up to a larger 29.8 kWh pack (branded "Aegis" by Geely) rated at up to 130 km of EV range. Charging speed scales the same way — the FWD's smaller pack tops out at 38 kW DC (a 30-80% charge in about 20 minutes) and 6.6 kW AC (roughly 3 hours for a full top-up), while the AWD's bigger pack can pull up to 78 kW DC for a 30-80% charge in about 15 minutes, with AC charging taking around 4.2 hours on the same 6.6 kW onboard charger.
| BATTERY | 18.4 kWh LFP (FWD) / 29.8 kWh (AWD) |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 6.6 kW (~3-4.2 hrs full charge) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 38 kW (FWD) / 78 kW (AWD) |
| DC 30-80% TIME | ~20 min (FWD) / ~15 min (AWD) |
Design & Interior
The Monjaro EM-i carries over the sculpted, chrome-accented face and full-width LED lighting signature Geely has used across its recent SUV lineup, with a raised beltline and squared-off rear haunches giving it a more substantial road presence than the outgoing Monjaro's softer styling. Geely's launch imagery leans heavily on scenic mountain-road and off-road-adjacent settings, positioning the car as capable outside paved roads despite its unibody SUV construction rather than a body-on-frame off-roader. Inside, the cabin pairs a floating center touchscreen running Flyme Auto with a digital instrument cluster, soft-touch materials, and configurable ambient lighting, aiming for a genuinely premium feel that Geely is betting will differentiate the Monjaro EM-i from segment rivals on interior quality rather than just spec-sheet numbers.
Technology & Features
Flyme Auto handles infotainment duties, paired with a Flyme Sound audio system that Philippine market previews have described as a 16-speaker setup on the range-topping trim. A 540-degree panoramic camera system with a transparent-chassis visualization mode helps with low-speed off-road maneuvering by effectively showing the driver what's under the car, and the AWD Ultra trim adds Continuous Damping Control adaptive suspension for a more tunable ride than the FWD versions offer.
Safety & ADAS
Geely fits six airbags as standard across the Monjaro EM-i range, built around a high-strength steel body structure. The company has published dynamic safety figures alongside the usual spec sheet — a 33-meter stopping distance from 100 km/h and a 79 km/h moose-test result — though a formal Euro NCAP or equivalent crash-test rating has not yet been published for this specific EM-i version.
| ADAS LEVEL | Not officially disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | 540° panoramic camera with transparent-chassis view, six airbags |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro / Max (FWD) | 273 hp | 544 Nm | 7.7s | 200 km/h | FWD | 18.4 kWh | 92 km | TBA | Single motor, entry and mid trims |
| Ultra (AWD) | 335 hp | 667 Nm | 5.8s | 190 km/h | AWD | 29.8 kWh | 130 km | TBA | Dual-motor flagship, Continuous Damping Control |
Pricing & Availability
Geely has not announced pricing for the Monjaro EM-i in any confirmed market as of this writing. The global rollout began in Cairo, Egypt on August 29, 2026, with the UAE, Mexico, and Kazakhstan confirmed as the next markets, followed by a European launch on an unspecified timeline. Geely previously sold earlier Monjaro generations in Russia, the Middle East, Australia, and Latin America, so the EM-i version's rollout is best understood as an update to an already-established export nameplate rather than an entirely new market entry.
How It Compares
Without a confirmed Monjaro EM-i price, a direct value comparison isn't possible yet, but the segment context is telling: BYD's Tang DM-i and the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P both undercut $42,000 while offering considerably more combined range (1,050-1,400 km) than the Monjaro EM-i's shorter EV-only figures suggest it's built for. The GWM Tank 500 PHEV, closer in size and off-road positioning, tops $49,000. If Geely prices the Monjaro EM-i competitively against these established D-segment PHEV rivals once official numbers land, its dynamics-first pitch (the published braking and moose-test figures) could be a genuine differentiator; if it prices above them, it will need to lean harder on interior quality and the Flyme tech suite to justify the gap.
- 335 hp and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time on the AWD flagship are genuinely quick for a D-segment hybrid SUV
- Fast charging on the AWD's larger pack (78 kW DC, ~15 minutes for a 30-80% top-up) is competitive for a plug-in hybrid
- Geely is publishing unusual dynamic-safety figures (braking distance, moose test) most rivals don't disclose, suggesting real engineering confidence
- No pricing announced yet in any launch market, making it impossible to judge value against rivals today
- EV-only range (92-130 km NEDC) trails well behind China-market rivals like the BYD Tang DM-i's much longer combined range
The Monjaro EM-i looks like a genuinely capable D-segment PHEV on paper — strong AWD performance, fast charging for the segment, and an interior Geely is clearly positioning as a step up from typical export-market Chinese SUVs. The catch is that nobody outside Geely knows what it costs yet, and in a segment this competitive on price, that number will decide whether the Monjaro EM-i is a genuine value play or just another well-engineered SUV competing on specs alone. Worth watching closely once UAE or European pricing lands.
