Geely Completes Arctic Validation for New Energy Vehicle Portfolio in Scandinavia

Geely Auto concluded an intensive, cross-border winter endurance program for its comprehensive New Energy Vehicle (NEV) lineup across the challenging terrains of Sweden and Norway. This validation process, which took place in February 2026, culminated in a significant achievement: a nonstop convoy drive of six hybrid models traversing over 1,000 kilometers to the Arctic Ocean without requiring additional recharging or refueling stops.

The expedition navigated key locations including Arjeplog, Luleå, and Kiruna in Sweden, before terminating in Tromsø, Northern Norway, demonstrating operational capability in extreme cold. The core of this validation occurred at the Colmis Proving Ground, recognized as the highest-latitude automotive test facility on the Eurasian continent. The convoy that completed the 1,025-kilometer nonstop leg operated under ambient temperatures fluctuating between -15 and -25 degrees Celsius. The six hybrid models involved in this specific drive were the Geely V900, M9, EX5 EM-i, XingYao 8, A7, and XingYao 6, showcasing the robustness of diverse hybrid architectures.

This initiative marks the inaugural Arctic Circle winter validation conducted by an independent Chinese automotive brand across its entire NEV portfolio, testing battery electric, PHEV, EREV, and methanol variants simultaneously. The extensive testing program addresses consumer concerns regarding NEV reliability in cold climates, specifically focusing on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) stability on icy surfaces and thermal management under sub-zero, high-humidity conditions.

The Colmis Proving Ground, situated near Arjeplog, provides extensive infrastructure, including over 700 kilometers of combined testing tracks featuring land and ice surfaces, alongside 35 cold chambers capable of reaching down to -35 or -40 degrees Celsius for controlled climate assessment. The validation evaluated traction control calibration, sensor reliability in polar-night low-light environments, and overall system durability, providing data intended to inform future product refinement cycles for Geely Auto.

This Arctic trial aligns with Geely's broader strategy for global product robustness and an expanding international footprint. The company is actively scaling its global development framework, planning to increase its network of testing bases from the current six core facilities, which include Hangzhou Bay, to a total of 16 bases worldwide in the coming years. This expansion aims to strengthen all-weather, all-terrain vehicle development capabilities. Furthermore, the company has indicated plans to validate in-house solid-state batteries within 2026, signaling a push toward next-generation energy storage solutions.

The data gathered from this Scandinavian expedition provides empirical evidence of performance consistency across Geely's diverse propulsion technologies, confirming their readiness for harsh, high-latitude operating environments. This focus on extreme-condition validation, spanning from sub-zero Arctic conditions to high-temperature desert simulations, underscores a commitment to ensuring product consistency across diverse global markets.