Geely is set to finish the year nearly reaching half a million units sold in China of its city model, the Xingyuan

The year 2025 is drawing to a close, and Geely cannot have started the coming year on a better note. Its urban electric model, the Xingyuan has become a genuine sales success over the last twelve months in the Chinese market, since its launch in October 2024. Chinese consumers have recognised the excellent value for money this model offers, establishing it as one of the most attractive options for anyone looking for a car to get around the city day to day.

The success of the Geely Xingyuan in the Chinese market has been so remarkable in 2025 that it has even surpassed other well-established models such as the BYD Seagull or the Tesla Model Y, which usually sit at the top of the sales charts.

During the first six months of 2025, Geely’s electric compact led electric vehicle registrations in China with more than 200,000 units sold. An extraordinary figure for Geely, which is set to be far surpassed in the second half of the year. Although sales figures for December are obviously not yet known, what we do know is that from January to November, 430,000 Xingyuan units were delivered in China. That is 30,000 more than from January to June, and without counting December.

Geely will therefore end 2025 with close to half a million units sold of its electric compact. A figure that was already surpassed if we count from its market launch in October 2024.

The recipe for success is simple

The Xingyuan’s success also has no secret, and lies largely in its extremely competitive price. The 2026 version starts in the Chinese market at around 68,800 yuan, which amounts to roughly 8,400 euros at today’s exchange rate. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-range version costs only about two thousand euros more.

At this competitive price, the Xingyuan offers premium features that clearly set it apart from the competition. Based on Geely’s SEA-E platform, designed for affordable electric models, this model is equipped with an LFP battery pack supplied by CATL with capacities of 30 or 40 kWh, depending on the version chosen, which allows it to cover between 310 and 410 km under the CLTC homologation cycle.

Small but feisty

The Xingyuan also stands out for having its single motor on the rear axle, in which it integrates independent suspension. A feature that sets it apart from its rivals, most of which have front-wheel drive, as is the case with the BYD Seagull, allowing it to offer better dynamic behaviour.

It is also worth noting that inside, Geely’s electric compact adopts the advanced Flyme Auto system, with a large 14.1-inch touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. This model also boasts a generous 375-litre boot plus a 70-litre front trunk, surpassing even models from higher segments in cargo space.