China’s top maker of internal combustion engine vehicles and second largest EV maker, Geely on Thursday reported solid growth in the first half of 2025 with revenue reaching RMB 150.3 billion ($21 billion), up 27% from a year earlier. Geely Auto’s average selling price was down by 13% annually to RMB 96,000. The firm’s Galaxy E5 crossover competes directly with BYD’s Yuan in the entry-level segment, while its small EV Geely Xingyuan rivals BYD’s Seagull hatchback, both at a starting price of less than RMB 70,000. Geely’s higher-end Zeekr marque also saw flat sales of approximately 91,000 units over the same period, representing only 3% growth from a year ago. READ MORE: BYD faces strong EV challenge from Geely and Changan in May amid possible regulatory scrutiny