Geely Auto Group has introduced its next-generation 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive, a highly integrated 800V electric drive system designed to improve efficiency, performance, durability, and packaging for future electric vehicles.
The new powertrain will make its production debut in the upcoming Geely TT electric sedan, showcasing the company’s latest advances in EV technology.
The new system reflects the industry’s growing move toward highly integrated electric drive units that combine multiple powertrain functions into a single compact package. By reducing component count, saving space, and minimizing energy losses, manufacturers can improve both vehicle efficiency and manufacturing simplicity.
Compact 16-in-1 Design
Built with support from Geely’s technology partner InfiMotion, the new 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive integrates key electric drive hardware and intelligent control systems into one compact assembly.
The drive unit combines essential hardware, including the electric motor, motor controller, reducer, and other core powertrain components, while also integrating four intelligent software management systems responsible for energy management, charging management, motion control, and health monitoring.
According to Geely, the new architecture eliminates more than 180 redundant parts, reduces high-voltage wiring by 30% and low-voltage wiring by 15%, and lowers the overall system weight to just 75 kilograms (165 pounds).
Its compact dimensions also free up additional interior packaging space. The drive unit measures only 12.8 inches (325 mm) high, allowing the Geely TT to gain approximately one cubic foot of extra trunk capacity.
93.8% Efficiency on an 800V Platform
The 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive is built around an 800V high-voltage architecture, enabling faster energy transfer while reducing transmission losses.
Geely says the system achieves an overall 93.8% efficiency under the Chinese CLTC testing cycle through intelligent power optimization and a simplified power transmission path.
To demonstrate its efficiency, the Geely TT completed an energy-efficiency drive around Qinghai Lake with a recorded energy consumption of just 8.2 kWh/100 km. According to the company, the achievement earned the vehicle a Guinness World Record for the lowest energy consumption by a production battery-electric sedan on that route.
While CLTC figures are generally more optimistic than EPA or WLTP ratings, the result highlights Geely’s focus on maximizing drivetrain efficiency.
Performance Without Compromise
The new electric drive system is engineered to deliver strong performance alongside its efficiency gains.
In a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration, the system produces up to 425 kW (570 hp), allowing the Geely TT to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.8 seconds.
Geely also incorporates AI-assisted torque management and integrated vehicle control to provide faster response, more precise torque delivery, and consistent performance during demanding driving conditions.
Advanced Cooling and Long-Term Durability
Maintaining performance under sustained load is another priority for the new platform.
The drive unit features 54-channel directional cooling technology, which Geely says can reduce peak motor temperatures by up to 15°C. Active lubrication for the shaft and gear assembly further improves thermal stability and helps maintain consistent power output during extended high-performance driving.
Geely has also engineered the system with an ambitious five-million-kilometer durability target, supported by extensive validation at the component, drive unit, and full vehicle levels.
Guinness World Records Highlight the System’s Capabilities
In addition to its record-setting efficiency run, the Geely TT demonstrated the performance potential of the new drivetrain during another Guinness World Records challenge.
Two Geely TT sedans completed a synchronized continuous drift spanning more than 46 kilometers (28.5 miles) on a wet surface, setting the record for the longest continuous twin-vehicle drift by electric vehicles on a wet surface.
The challenge placed sustained demands on the drivetrain’s torque delivery, thermal management, and control precision, serving as a real-world demonstration of the system’s consistency under high-load conditions.
Supporting Geely’s Global EV Expansion
The launch of the 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive comes as Geely continues expanding its presence beyond China. The company recently introduced its core Geely brand in Germany, bringing the all-electric Geely E5 SUV and the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid to the European market while expanding its sales and service network.
The new integrated drive system is expected to underpin future Geely electric models, helping the automaker improve efficiency, reduce production complexity, and strengthen its competitiveness in the rapidly evolving global EV market.
With its combination of compact packaging, high efficiency, strong performance, and long-term durability, the 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive represents another significant step in the evolution of electric powertrain technology and signals Geely’s ambitions for its next generation of electric vehicles.
