Geely on Thursday introduced Geometry, a spinoff automaker dedicated solely to electric vehicles.    

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At the same time, Geometry rolled out its first car, the not-very-creatively-named Geometry A.     

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Two different batteries are on offer: The 51.9-kWh battery allows for a maximum range of 255 miles, whereas the 61.9-kWh battery extends that range to 311 miles.    

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It's worth noting, though, that Geely's range estimates come from the NEDC measurement standard, which is being phased out in favor of the more accurate WLTP.     

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It's not exactly a sprightly car, with the electric motor's output of 161 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque enabling an 8.8-second sprint to 62 miles per hour.

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Its thin headlights stay low to the ground, leaving a lot of space for the hood and fenders above it.     

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It's loaded with the usual complement of safety systems and driver aids, including automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise with stop-and-go functionality.     

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It's not very expensive, either.     

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The standard-range version starts at 210,000 Chinese yuan (about $31,000) and stretches to 230,000 Chinese yuan (about $34,000).     

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