New “Thunder” electric drive technology debuts in Geely Galaxy TT, delivering higher efficiency, lower weight, and enhanced EV performance.
Geely Galaxy has officially revealed its groundbreaking “Thunder” 16-in-1 intelligent electric drive system, setting a new benchmark for electric vehicle technology with an industry-leading comprehensive efficiency of 93.8%.
Developed by InfiMotion, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, the innovative system is being hailed as the world’s first production-ready electric drive platform to combine such a high level of integration and efficiency.
The advanced “Thunder” system merges 12 critical hardware components into a single compact unit. These include the electric motor, motor controller, reducer, DCDC converter, onboard charger (OBC), power distribution unit (PDU), battery management systems, vehicle control unit, thermal management system, active pre-charge control, and power domain gateway.
In addition, four software-based capabilities—intelligent energy management, charging management, motion control, and health management—are integrated into the platform.
By consolidating multiple systems, Geely has eliminated more than 180 redundant components, significantly improving efficiency and reducing complexity.
The system achieves a power density of 11.8 kW/kg while weighing only 75 kilograms, making it around 15% lighter than many competing products.
The lightweight magnesium alloy housing and integrated design also reduce high-voltage wiring by 30% and low-voltage wiring by 15%, while creating approximately 28 litres of additional luggage space.
Built on an advanced 800V high-voltage architecture, the “Thunder” system incorporates Geely’s proprietary “One-Chip” technology.
This innovation cuts control response times from the industry average of 40 milliseconds to as little as 2 milliseconds, delivering faster and more precise vehicle performance.
The technology has already demonstrated impressive efficiency results. During a recent test around Qinghai Lake, a vehicle equipped with the system achieved an energy consumption figure of just 8.2 kWh per 100 kilometres. Under standard CLTC testing conditions, the system supports energy consumption as low as 10.7 kWh/100km.
Geely also uses AI-powered algorithms to optimize performance in challenging environments. In temperatures as low as -18°C, the system can store thermal energy equivalent to around 7 kWh, helping reduce cabin heating energy use by more than 40%.
The revolutionary electric drive system makes its first appearance in the newly launched Geely Galaxy TT electric sports sedan. The vehicle measures 4,999 mm in length and features a 2,920 mm wheelbase.
Buyers can choose between a rear-wheel-drive version producing 245 kW (329 hp) and an all-wheel-drive variant generating 425 kW (570 hp), capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
The Galaxy TT is offered with battery packs of 52.4 kWh, 63.8 kWh, and 75.2 kWh, delivering CLTC driving ranges between 540 km and 725 km, highlighting Geely’s growing ambitions in the global electric vehicle market.