Geely Xingyuan/EX2: Technical assessment after fire

Geely Xingyuan, China’s best-selling electric hatchback, caught fire at an industrial park in Suzhou, Jiangsu province on October 23, according to Hongxing News. Witnesses said the car caught fire suddenly, accompanied by explosions like fireworks; the fire quickly spread but caused no casualties. The cause is under investigation.

Incident: Sudden fire, heard explosion, no casualties; cause is under investigation.
Battery: Aegis (ShenDun) Short Blade LFP, noted for safety.
Initial hint: Video shows fire mainly in the upper body of the car; one blogger suggested a possible cabin fire.
Key specs: 58–85 kW, 30.12–40.16 kWh battery, range 310–410 km.
Price: 68,800–98,800 yuan ($9,690–13,920); sales 343,351 units (January–September 2025).

Technical perspective from the incident: facts and unknowns

Reports and short videos show that the flames were concentrated in the upper part of the car’s body, which suggests the fire may have started in the cabin, according to Chinese car blogger Dianche Xiaopi. He notes that static electricity in the interior is a concern and recommends checking for flammable items in the car before leaving. However, this is just an initial view; official conclusions are still pending the results of the investigation.

Xingyuan uses Aegis (ShenDun) Short Blade LFP batteries, a line of LFP batteries that are known for their safety. Information about the fire does not currently indicate a fault in the battery system. The available data is insufficient to infer the cause, and it is unreasonable to blame any system without an expert examination.

Design and layout: compact size, obvious practicality

Xingyuan is a compact electric hatchback launched in 2024. Dimensions 4,135/1,805/1,570 mm, wheelbase 2,650 mm towards optimizing space within the urban framework. The storage compartment includes a 375-liter rear trunk and a 70-liter front trunk, providing flexibility in daily use.

Cabin and digital interface: 14.6-inch screen, 8.8-inch digital dashboard

The center of the dashboard is a 14.6-inch touchscreen, accompanied by an 8.8-inch LCD dashboard. This configuration allows for the digitalization of control functions and information display, reducing the number of mechanical buttons and increasing the ability to update the interface.

Operation and operating range: two power configurations

Geely offers the Xingyuan in two power levels:

Base version: 58 kW (78 hp) electric motor, 30.12 kWh LFP battery, range 310 km.
More powerful version: 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor, 40.16 kWh battery, 410 km range.

From the specifications, the difference is not only in power but also in battery capacity, which directly affects the operating range. With this configuration, users can consider according to their usage habits: daily travel distance, charging needs and cost priorities.

Safety and usage recommendations: stick to the facts

The fire on October 23 caused no casualties and the cause is being verified. While awaiting a conclusion, Dianche Xiaopi's perspective on the risk of static electricity and flammable materials in the cabin is noteworthy from the practical use perspective. However, this is not a conclusion on the cause for all cases and does not replace technical investigation. The Aegis (ShenDun) Short Blade LFP battery on Xingyuan has a safety record, so determining the source of the fire will have to wait for the authorities.

Sales, prices and markets: growth momentum and global plans

The Xingyuan is priced between 68,800 and 98,800 yuan ($9,690 and $13,920). Between January and September 2025, the model sold 343,351 units, making it the best-selling model in China. This year, the Xingyuan will be sold overseas as the Geely EX2, part of the brand's EX series, alongside the EX5 EV (BEV) and EX5 EM-i (PHEV).

Main technical specifications table

Category	Parameter
Dimensions (Length/Width/Height)	4,135/1,805/1,570 mm
Wheelbase	2,650 mm
Rear trunk/Front trunk	375 liters / 70 liters
Center screen	14.6 inch touch
Dashboard clock	8.8 inch LCD
Engine – base version	58 kW (78 hp)
Battery – base version	LFP 30.12 kWh
Scope – base version	310 km
Engine – more powerful version	85 kW (114 hp)
Battery – stronger version	40.16 kWh
Range – stronger version	410 km
Battery technology	Aegis (ShenDun) Short Blade LFP
Selling price	68,800–98,800 yuan (US$9,690–13,920)
Global plan	Sold as Geely EX2

Quick Conclusion

The October 23 incident highlights the need to independently verify the cause of the fire, especially since Xingyuan uses the Aegis (ShenDun) Short Blade LFP battery, which has a safety record, and video shows the fire concentrated in the upper body. From a product perspective, the Xingyuan/EX2 still stands out thanks to its battery configuration – a reasonable capacity for a range of 310–410 km, flexible space with two storage compartments, and a digital interface with a 14.6-inch screen and an 8.8-inch LCD dashboard. Sales of 343,351 vehicles in the first nine months of 2025 show market appeal, while plans to internationalize under the EX2 name expand its reach. Any safety assessment related to the fire will have to wait for the official investigation.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/geely-xingyuanex2-danh-gia-ky-thuat-sau-vu-chay-10309876.html