About geely
Founded
1986[1]
Vehicles sold in 2025
4.12million[1]
Of those were electrified
2.29million[1]
R&D and design staff
30,000[1]
Geely Holding Group
Geely Holding Group, founded in 1986, is one of the world’s largest and most diversified automotive groups, operating across passenger vehicles, premium brands and commercial mobility. The Group owns and manages a portfolio that includes Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Geely, Farizon, Lynk & Co and the London Electric Vehicle Company, giving it uncommon depth across technology, price points and use cases.
In 2025, Geely Holding Group achieved record global sales of 4.12 million vehicles, a 26% year on year increase. Electrified and alternative fuel vehicles drove the majority of growth, with 2.29 million new energy vehicles sold, representing 56% of total Group sales and a 58% increase year on year. This milestone marked the first time the Group exceeded four million units globally.
Geely Auto
Geely Auto is a global automotive brand focused on developing intelligent, high-value vehicles for customers around the world. It is part of Geely Holding Group, a multinational mobility and automotive group with operations spanning vehicle manufacturing, technology development and mobility services.
IN NEW ZEALAND
Supported in New Zealand
Geely is distributed in New Zealand by NordEast Vehicle Distributors, part of Giltrap Group — a New Zealand family-owned business founded in 1966. Giltrap brings decades of experience importing, distributing and supporting leading automotive brands, including Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen. Launched in 2025, NordEast became the world's first distributor to bring six Geely Group brands together: Geely, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, ZEEKR and Farizon, with 29 showrooms across 14 locations nationwide. For Geely owners, that means global innovation supported by an experienced New Zealand automotive group — authorised Geely dealerships provide sales and scheduled servicing, alongside warranty coverage and roadside assistance through Geely Care+.
IN NEW ZEALAND
Supported in New Zealand
Geely is distributed in New Zealand by NordEast Vehicle Distributors, part of Giltrap Group. A New Zealand family-owned business founded in 1966, Giltrap brings decades of experience importing, distributing and supporting leading automotive brands, including Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen. Discover Giltrap's history →
Launched in 2025, NordEast became the world's first distributor to bring six Geely Group brands together: Geely, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, ZEEKR and Farizon. It launched with 29 showrooms across 14 locations, combining the strength of a global automotive portfolio with Giltrap's local distribution experience and dealer relationships. Discover NordEast →
For Geely owners, that means global innovation supported by an experienced New Zealand automotive group, with authorised Geely dealerships providing sales and scheduled servicing, alongside warranty coverage and roadside assistance through Geely Care+. Support that continues long after you collect the keys.
Launched in 2025, NordEast became the world's first distributor to bring six Geely Group brands together: Geely, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, ZEEKR and Farizon. It launched with 29 showrooms across 14 locations, combining the strength of a global automotive portfolio with Giltrap's local distribution experience and dealer relationships. Discover NordEast →
For Geely owners, that means global innovation supported by an experienced New Zealand automotive group, with authorised Geely dealerships providing sales and scheduled servicing, alongside warranty coverage and roadside assistance through Geely Care+. Support that continues long after you collect the keys.
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Engineering for an electrified future
Geely develops technology that brings together electric power, energy efficiency and practical vehicle design. Its Global Intelligent Electric Architecture (GEA) underpins both the fully electric EX5 and the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid — the engineering foundation that integrates the vehicle's structure, power systems and technology, with space, safety and efficiency considered together from the outset. That expertise takes different forms across the range: the EX5 combines Geely's Short Blade Battery with a compact, integrated electric drive system, while the Starray EM-i's Super Hybrid technology manages petrol and electric power, switching between electric and hybrid driving as conditions demand.
SAFETY, INDEPENDENTLY TESTED
Safety, independently tested
Independent safety assessments give you evidence to consider when choosing your next car. We publish the actual ANCAP result for each model — not an average, not a claim about the range.
Geely EX5
5-star ANCAP, 2025
Adult occupant 86%
Child occupant 87%
Vulnerable road user 83%
Safety assist 85%
Applies to all variants built from January 2025.
STARRAY EM-i
5-star ANCAP, February 2026
Adult occupant 90%
Child occupant 87%
Vulnerable road user 86%
Safety assist 82%
Applies to all variants built from June 2025.
Riddara RD6
Not yet ANCAP rated
We won't claim a rating the vehicle doesn't hold. When the Riddara RD6 is independently tested we'll publish the result here.
ANCAP ratings are awarded by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, an independent body.
OWNERSHIP
Confidence, long after you drive away
Geely Care+ brings together warranty coverage, authorised servicing and roadside assistance.
- 7-year vehicle warranty — unlimited kilometres for private owners, transferable to subsequent owners.
- 8-year high-voltage battery warranty — unlimited kilometres for private owners.
- Roadside assistance for up to 7 years — three years included as standard, extended by one year with each scheduled service at a Geely dealership, up to seven years from first registration.
Warranty terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Questions About Geely
Yes. Geely originated in China and is part of Geely Holding Group, headquartered in Hangzhou. Today, the group brings together an international automotive portfolio that includes Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus and ZEEKR.
"New energy vehicle" (NEV) is a category used in China that includes fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Examples include the fully electric Geely EX5 and the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid. We use the term when quoting Geely Holding's global sales figures.
Geely, Volvo Cars and Polestar are all part of the wider Geely Holding automotive portfolio. Each has its own brand identity and vehicle range, within a group whose expertise spans electrification, automotive engineering and design.
Geely is distributed by NordEast Vehicle Distributors, part of Giltrap Group — a New Zealand family-owned automotive business founded in 1966. NordEast brings together Geely, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, ZEEKR and Farizon, combining global automotive capability with Giltrap's established local experience.
The New Zealand line-up includes the Geely EX2, a fully electric hatchback; the Geely EX5, a fully electric SUV; and the Starray EM-i, a Super Hybrid plug-in SUV. The Riddara RD6, a fully electric four-wheel-drive ute, is also available through the Geely NZ website.
Yes. Geely's New Zealand range includes fully electric vehicles and the Starray EM-i Super Hybrid. Fully electric models run on battery power, while the Super Hybrid combines a rechargeable battery and electric motor with a petrol engine, offering electric driving alongside the flexibility of hybrid operation.
Yes. The Geely EX5 and Starray EM-i have each achieved five-star ANCAP safety ratings. ANCAP assesses occupant protection, protection for vulnerable road users and safety assistance systems. Ratings apply to the models and variants specified in each report.
Yes. The Geely vehicle warranty is transferable to subsequent owners, subject to the applicable terms and conditions. This means the remaining warranty protection can continue if the vehicle changes hands.
You can explore the range and arrange a test drive through an authorised Geely dealership. Book online and select your preferred model and dealership.