Living With A Plug-In Hybrid In 2026! Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Review: Long-Term Test
A little more than three months after it entered the Chasing Cars office, we bid farewell to the Geely Starray EM-i Inspire, a plug-in hybrid medium SUV rival for the BYD Sealion 5, MG HS Super Hybrid and Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.
Over the time with us, the Starray EM-i — rarely — got better with an over-the-air software update bringing much improved usability and much less safety system-related annoyance.
Priced from $39,990 before on-road costs, road test editor John Law goes over the good and bad after living with this Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson alternative, including running costs, wear and tear, and whether you should take a look at this frugal family car.
Time codes:
0:00 – Intro
0:29 – today’s video
1:18 – running costs
2:04 – EV range test
2:52 – wear & tear
3:31 – biggest improvement
5:06 – hit #1 value
6:30 – Flyme sound
7:21 – miss #1 soft ride
9:24 – hit #2 smart PHEV
10:16 – miss #2 cabin insulation
11:39 – hit #3 practicality
12:20 – big back seat
13:33 – miss #3 companion app
14:17 – hit #4 shortcuts
15:36 – miss #4 ergonomics
16:42 – hit #5 decent to drive
18:25 – miss #5 adaptive cruise
19:26 – honest verdict
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