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This $15,600 Geely EV has no business looking this premium

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Geely , the Chinese auto giant that also owns Volvo , has just unveiled a new RV that really does not look like it belongs anywhere near the budget end of the market.

The company has just kicked off the presales in China for the Galaxy Starshine 7, with its pricing starting at 112,900 yuan or about $16,550. For that money, buyers get a midsize electric sedan with a sleek fastback silhouette, full-width lighting, a richly trimmed cabin, and even an available dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup that can hit 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.

Why it looks too fancy for its price

Geely

Cheap EVs are usually easy to spot because they cut corners somewhere obvious. But the Starshine 7 doesn’t exactly scream entry-level.…