28/04/2026
GEELY Emgrand i-HEV sets record for fuel efficiency
* Geely Emgrand i-HEV achieved an ultra-low 2.22 L/100 km fuel consumption, officially recognized by Guinness World Records. 
* The record was achieved during a real-world test drive (around Hainan Island) under controlled combined conditions. 
What makes it special
* Powered by Geely’s new i-HEV intelligent hybrid system, which uses AI to optimize energy use based on driving and environmental conditions. 
* Engine thermal efficiency reaches around 48.4%, one of the highest for mass-produced engines. 
Big picture
* The system delivers extreme fuel savings (around 45 km per liter / 100+ mpg equivalent). 
* However, real-world everyday consumption is higher (around 3.9–4.7 L/100 km depending on the model). 
* Geely plans to roll out this hybrid tech across multiple models, aiming to challenge Japanese hybrid leaders like Toyota. 
Geely just flexed hard in the hybrid game—setting a world record for efficiency—but the real story is the AI-powered system behind it, which could shake up the hybrid market if it delivers close to those numbers in everyday driving.