Geely Galaxy E8 Waka Hiko Sedan by Geely Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Pāratinamu in Hoahoa Motokā me ngā Waka Whenua Competition Category.
PāratinamuMotokā· 2024
Geely Galaxy E8 Waka Hiko Sedan
by Geely Design
Client: Geely Auto Group Co., Ltd
A' Design Award Pāratinamu Winner in Motokā Category
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The Design
About Geely Galaxy E8 Waka Hiko Sedan
Ko Geely Galaxy E8 he waka sedan matarehu hiko pūmau i hangaia ki runga i te Sustainable Experience Architecture. Ko te āhua o waho e whakamaumahara ana ki te hanga o te taika e rite ana ki te oma, me ngā rama mua e whakaatu ana i te titiro kaha. He mata mua kōtahi e whiti ana, i hangaia mā ngā kōhao neke atu i te tekau mano o te 0.2 mm te rahi, i mahia mā te hangarau tārai kōhao moroiti mā te taiaho, e hoatu ana i te tohatoha māramatanga taurite. E rua tekau mā rima ngā whakapainga aerodynamic e whakatau ana i te tau tōia ki te 0.199. Kei roto i te taiwhanga taraiwa atamai he mata 45 īnihi 8K me ngā tauira ngaru i ahu mai i ngā whenua ahurea o Haina.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Pāratinamu
Ko Geely Galaxy E8 Waka Hiko Sedan te toa o te A' Design Award Pāratinamu, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa tino rerekē, ātaahua me te nui. Ko ngā toa Pāratinamu he whakamīharo o te waihanga, he taunakitanga mō ngā rohe o te auaha hinengaro, ā, e whakaatu ana i te tohungatanga me te mōhio kāore e taea te whakataurite o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko ēnei hoahoa ngā mahi rongonui rawa e whakatau ana i te ātaahua o tētahi wā, e whai wāhi ana ki te oranga o te hapori, ā, e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaatu a Geely Galaxy E8 Waka Hiko Sedan i te taumata tōtika o te hiranga, ā, e pai ake ai te ao i ōna āhuatanga whaihua. Ko Geely Galaxy E8 Waka Hiko Sedan tētahi mahi i toa i te A' Design Award Pāratinamu e whakaoho ana i ngā hiahia, e whakahihiri ana, e whakamārie ana, ā, e kawe mai ana i te hari nui.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Geely Galaxy E8 comes as a pure electric flagship sedan, built on a more integrated Sustainable Experience Architecture with high bandwidth and efficiency. It boasts the global first mass produced luminous front face in one piece, the 8K widescreen at 45 inches, and low drag. It captures the classic, refined aesthetics in Chinese culture, and integrates technological prowess of the brand. Here, high value meets the C segment vehicle.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 5010 mm x 1920 mm x 1465 mm
- Tags
- Smart Pure Electric Flagship Sedan, New Energy Vehicle, C Segment Wide Bodied Vehicle, Mobility Experience with High Value, A Blend of Technology and Culture
- Production Technology
- The luminous front face features over ten thousand 0.2mm holes, achieved by patented micro hole laser engraving technology. It meets safety and durability standards and ensures an even light distribution without revealing the base color.
The exterior is available in six colors, echoing the beauty of seasonal landscape. Inside, door panels with ripple patterns and various amenities borrow views from cultural landscape. All contribute to a redefined mobility experience with technological elegance. - Design Challenge
- Addressing the challenge of integrating high value, Geely Galaxy E8 integrates insights into user demands and craftsmanship that balance inheritance with innovation. Inspired by traditional Chinese artistic interpretations of light, its exterior radiates a sleek and refined allure. Further enhanced by 25 aerodynamic improvements, it achieves a low drag coefficient of 0.199. This improves economic and energy efficiency, highlighting a design responsible for users and the environment.
- Research
- In the rapidly evolving smart EV market, fuel cars still hold sway in the C segment vehicle sector. Recognizing this gap, Geely Galaxy E8 was designed. It has introduced a smart cockpit that captures the classic, refined Chinese aesthetics and merges technology with culture. Built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture, this sedan boasts a battery safety system that offers comprehensive protection against impacts, and ensures improved maneuverability. In this design, high value meets the C segment new energy vehicle.
- Inspiration
- The exterior captures the imagery of a tiger poised to rush, with headlights mimicking its intense gaze. These designs radiate Eastern allure. Designed with users in mind, the interior is roomy and opulent, offering improved user experiences. Geely evolves its super symbol, ripple, into a unique grille named Ripples of Light, and adorns the interior with ripples to evoke an ambience like being surrounded by the West Lake. This visual connection grants the brand with a distinct identity.
- Project Duration
- Geely Galaxy E8 was unveiled in China in October 2023, followed by a debut in Saudi Arabia in November. It hit the Chinese market officially in January 2024 and is scheduled for a global release.
- Operation Flow
- The smart cockpit stands out with user friendliness and technological prowess. The 8K screen at 45 inches is comparable in height to a mainstream smartphone, offering driving visibility and an intuitive layout. It enables users to quickly adapt their experience from using a smartphone to interacting with a much larger interface, ensuring smoother and safer operation. Further enhanced with AI powered interactive features, the cockpit promises a convenient and immersive experience.
- Team Members
- Geely Auto mobile Holding (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
Geely Design
Zheng Chen
Zi Ye
Jun Lu
Chuanxi He
Haibo Hu
Rong Ma
Boqing Wu
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