Image: Geely Galaxy TT — official image
Geely’s new 16‑in‑1 EV drive: what it is
Geely’s technology unit InfiMotion has announced the “Thunder” electric drive system. According to the company’s reveal, it brings together more hardware and software functions in one unit than any previous Geely EV powertrain.
The system is described as a 16‑in‑1 intelligent electric drive. The announcement says it combines 12 hardware modules and 4 major software control functions into a single integrated unit.
Key hardware elements inside the module include: - Drive motor and motor controller - Reducer (single‑speed gearbox) - On‑board AC charger - Battery management system (BMS) and related power electronics
On the software side, Geely says the system manages: - Energy optimisation - Charging strategy - Vehicle motion control - System health monitoring and diagnostics
By merging these parts, Geely claims the Thunder unit removes over 180 separate components compared with a more conventional EV powertrain layout. That helps cut weight and free up space inside the vehicle.
Efficiency, weight and performance
Geely says the Thunder drive unit reaches an overall efficiency of 93.8%. The company describes that as the highest so far for a mass‑produced electric drive system.
Other headline specs shared in the announcement: - 800V electrical architecture, aimed at faster DC charging and lower energy losses - Power density of 11.8 kW/kg - Unit weight of about 75 kg, said to be around 15% lighter than comparable systems - A new “One‑Chip” control platform that cuts response time from roughly 40 ms to as low as 2 ms
Geely says that faster response improves how the powertrain reacts to accelerator inputs and traction demands.
In internal testing cited by Geely, a vehicle using this drive recorded energy use of about 8.2 kWh/100 km on a route around Qinghai Lake. It also posted as low as 10.7 kWh/100 km under the CLTC lab test cycle, which is generally more optimistic than real‑world conditions.
First application: Galaxy TT electric sports sedan
The Geely Galaxy TT will be the first model to use the Thunder drive system, according to Geely’s EV announcements.
Key specs for the Galaxy TT (China market data): - 800V platform with CATL battery packs - Single‑motor rear‑wheel drive: 245 kW - Dual‑motor all‑wheel drive: 425 kW, 0–100 km/h in about 3.8 seconds (claimed) - Battery options: roughly 52.4 kWh, 63.8 kWh, 75.2 kWh - CLTC range up to 725 km on the longest‑range version
Prices for the Galaxy TT and the Thunder system have not yet been announced. There is no confirmed launch plan for Nepal at this stage.
If Geely or its partners bring future models based on this technology to South Asia, Nepali buyers can expect: - Better efficiency (lower kWh/100 km), which matters where electricity costs are rising - Lighter powertrains, which can leave more cabin or boot space - Faster charging on 800V DC fast chargers, once such infrastructure is available in Nepal
For now, the Thunder system is mainly a technology showcase. It points to how future EVs — whether from Geely or other brands using similar ideas — could deliver longer range and lower running costs even with moderate battery sizes.
Reported by the Nepal AutoMart news desk. Prices verified against Nepal AutoMart's own distributor-sourced data.
