Geely Auto Group has unveiled a suite of AI-powered technologies for electrified off-road vehicles that will make their debut on the Zhanjian 700, a model validated across more than 3.8 million miles (6.11 million km) of testing. The package brings together a dedicated GTA vehicle architecture, the Geely EM-T hybrid powertrain and an AI all-terrain digital chassis. Geely Auto Group introduced the technologies at its Shangrao proving ground, where it also presented a customer-focused global vehicle validation system.
Highlights
- GTA architecture builds on Geely’s CMA, SEA and GEA programs, backed by more than RMB 50 billion ($7.4 billion) in vehicle architecture development spending
- EM-T hybrid powertrain pairs a three-motor four-wheel-drive layout with intelligent torque management and differential locking
- Validation program covered 659 test vehicles, 7,933 validation items and more than 80 real-world off-road scenarios, including 433 requirements added specifically for electrified off-road vehicles
- Off-road safety systems span rollover and battery protection, an emergency flotation mode using sonar and twin propulsors, and an onboard oxygen supply for high-altitude use
What Is the GTA Architecture?
GTA extends Geely Auto Group’s architecture work — which includes CMA, SEA and GEA — to the specific structural demands of electrified off-road vehicles. The company has invested more than RMB 50 billion ($7.4 billion) in vehicle architecture development to date.
The architecture combines unibody construction with an integrated frame, a configuration intended to deliver structural strength and passenger comfort in a single design. By integrating the frame into the body rather than mounting the body on a separate chassis, the architecture reduces weight and makes more efficient use of cabin and luggage space.
Three-Motor EM-T Hybrid Powertrain
The Geely EM-T hybrid powertrain was developed for off-road use and combines a three-motor four-wheel-drive system with intelligent torque management and differential locking. Geely’s Xingtui AI-powered Drive technology supports the system, which the company says is designed to deliver responsive power and precise torque distribution to help the vehicle maintain traction and regain mobility in difficult terrain.
Working alongside the powertrain, the AI all-terrain digital chassis calculates power distribution, torque control and vehicle body adjustments to suit driving conditions. According to Geely, coordinating those functions helps maintain stability and control across different surfaces, making demanding terrain more manageable while supporting comfort on paved roads.
Safety Systems for Off-Road Scenarios
The technology suite extends Geely Auto’s safety engineering to situations drivers encounter beyond the road, including rollovers, water-related emergencies and high-altitude conditions.
Alongside structural and battery protection, an emergency flotation and escape mode uses sonar and twin propulsors to assist vehicle movement in water-related emergencies. For high-altitude travel, an onboard oxygen supply system offers both cabin diffusion and direct nasal delivery, with a dedicated mode for use while sleeping on camping trips. Satellite communications support messages, images, short voice messages and emergency assistance requests where mobile network coverage is unavailable.
How Extensively Was the Zhanjian 700 Tested?
The Zhanjian 700 went through a development and validation program involving 659 test vehicles and more than 3.8 million miles (6.11 million km) of testing. That program covered more than 80 real-world off-road scenarios and completed 7,933 validation items, including 433 newly added requirements specific to electrified off-road vehicles.
The work draws on a broader global testing network comprising five major test regions and 16 test bases. Each year, the company deploys more than 10,000 test vehicles and accumulates over 62 million miles (100 million km) of testing.
Global Vehicle Validation System
At the Shangrao event, Geely Auto Group also introduced a customer-focused global vehicle validation system that combines international standards, testing facilities and engineering expertise to assess vehicles against the conditions customers meet in daily use. The system expands validation beyond regulatory compliance to anticipate further requirements in safety, reliability and intelligent vehicle performance.
As Geely Auto Group expands internationally, the system is intended to support vehicle development for diverse markets and operating environments. The company also aims to share testing capabilities and work with industry partners on developing validation methods and standards.
