Monthly sales of 46,000 units, Tesla Model Y remains strong, Zhijie R7 leads, domestically produced vehicles launch a comprehensive siege

The SUV sales ranking from January to August 2024 is released, with Tesla Model Y ranking first.

Model Y is a wonder in the electric car era. Since its launch, Tesla has hardly made any major upgrades to it. At the same time, the price of this car is 249,900-354,900 yuan, which is not low, but it is indeed amazing to have such sales performance. For this reason, many domestic new energy vehicle manufacturers have launched models that match this car. Next, we analyze which of these models is most likely to become a substitute for Model Y.

Model: Zeekr 7X

Price: RMB 229,900-269,900

Zeekr 7X is positioned as a pure electric mid-size SUV, with a length of 4825mm and a wheelbase of 2925mm. It adopts a large five-seat design and has good performance in terms of space.

The Zeekr 7X adopts a family design language, with a closed front face and a through-type light strip, which has a relatively high degree of recognition and is more easily recognized by young consumers. In terms of interior, the Zeekr 7X is equipped with a large-size central control screen, while most of the physical buttons are omitted, giving it a strong sense of technology.

In terms of power, the maximum power of the Zeekr 7X single-motor version is 310kW, and the maximum power of the dual-motor version can reach 475kW. It is also equipped with an electric four-wheel drive system. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is less than 3 seconds. The cruising range under WLTC conditions is 705km, and all models support 800V high-voltage fast charging.

In terms of intelligence, Zeekr 7X supports see-and-speak voice recognition and L2+ intelligent driving assistance functions, but it lacks high-end assistance functions.

Compared with Model Y, Zeekr 7X has certain price advantages, and its overall performance has reached a relatively high level, which can meet various needs of users. This car is mainly aimed at young consumers, and its sales volume is unlikely to exceed Model Y, but it is an effective supplement to Zeekr's product lineup.

Model: Avita 07

Price: RMB 219,900-289,900

Avita 07 is the third car under the Avita brand. It is positioned as a mid-size SUV with a length of 4825mm and a wheelbase of 2940mm. Although it is officially called a mid-size SUV, it has actually reached the standard of medium and large SUVs and has good performance in terms of space.

Avita 07 adopts a family design language. The "smiley face" front face has a relatively high recognition and a distinct youthful color.

However, the biggest highlight of this car still comes from Huawei. It is equipped with Huawei's Hongmeng 4.0 smart cockpit, supports Huawei's super desktop, can fly the screen with three fingers, and can switch between the car computer and the mobile phone with one click. It is also equipped with a 35.4-inch remote screen and dual electronic exterior rearview mirrors, which maximizes the sense of technology in the car.

At the same time, the Avita 07 is also equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving assistance system, which can realize parking-to-parking navigation assistance and full-scene intelligent parking.

In terms of power, the Avita 07 extended-range version is equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 115kW as a range extender. The two-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 231kW, while the four-wheel drive version is equipped with a dual motor with a front power of 131kW and a rear power of 231kW. The maximum pure electric range can reach 230km. The two-wheel drive version of the pure electric model has a maximum power of 252kW, while the four-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 440kW, and is equipped with an electric four-wheel drive system. The range is divided into two types: 650km and 610km.

The overall strength of Avita 07 is relatively strong. In addition to the basic performance brought by Changan and CATL, Huawei's Hongmeng smart cockpit and ADS 3.0 advanced intelligent driving system are also core selling points. Therefore, the prospects of this car are still good.

Model: Zhiji LS6

Price: RMB 216,900-279,900

Zhiji LS6 adopts a family design language. It has a length of 4910mm and a wheelbase of 2960mm, which gives it a clear advantage among mid-size SUVs of the same level.

Zhiji LS6 provides L2+ level intelligent driving assistance functions. In addition to common functions such as active braking, transparent chassis, and reversing side warning, it also provides advanced functions such as city NOA, automatic parking, and automatic lane change assistance.

In terms of power, the maximum power of Zhiji LS6 can reach 579kW, the maximum cruising range under CLTC conditions can reach 802km, and the fastest acceleration time from 0 to 100km/h is only 3.48 seconds. At the same time, the whole series of this car is also equipped with Lingxi digital chassis as standard, which brings higher comfort.

The overall performance of Zhiji LS6 is good. Its appearance, space, power and intelligence have reached a relatively high level. The price is also relatively affordable, which can bring considerable pressure to Model Y.

Model: Ledao L60

Price: RMB 206,900-255,900

Ledao is NIO’s second brand, and Ledao L60 is the brand’s first model. Its price is significantly lower than NIO’s, but its price-performance ratio is also higher.

Ledao L60 adopts a closed front face and personalized split headlights, which has a relatively high recognition and youthful color; the body length is 4828mm, the wheelbase reaches 2950mm, and it has good performance in terms of space.

In terms of interior, Ledao L60 is equipped with a 17.2-inch 3K central control screen. Most of the functions are adjusted through the central control screen. At the same time, this car also supports four-zone voice wake-up, which basically realizes seeing and speaking. At the same time, this car also has relatively powerful entertainment functions.

Ledao L60 provides L2 level driving assistance functions, including active braking, lane departure warning, lane change assistance, lane centering and other functions, but it does not provide lidar, so it lacks some advanced assistance functions.

In terms of power, the maximum power of the Ledao L60 two-wheel drive version is 240kW, and the maximum power of the four-wheel drive version is 340kW. The cruising range is divided into three types: 555km, 730km and 1000km, and the whole series supports 900V high-voltage fast charging. Although it is a pure electric model, it basically solves the problem of range anxiety.

In addition, Ledao L60 can also share NIO's battery swap network and can choose a battery leasing plan with lower car purchase costs, which is quite attractive to some consumers.

The idea of ​​Ledao L60 is very simple, providing good basic performance, cutting off some high-end configurations of Weilai, and taking the cost-effective route. Judging from the hot orders, this car is still quite popular.

Model: Zhijie R7

Price: RMB 259,800-339,800

The Zhijie R7 is jointly created by Huawei and Chery, and is also a major model under Hongmeng Zhixing, positioned as a medium-to-large SUV.

The R7 adopts a family-style design, and its front face is somewhat similar to the S7 and even the M9, reflecting the unity of Hongmeng Zhixing in design ideas. Although they are from different manufacturers, the family-style features are still very obvious.

The Zhijie R7 has a body length of 4956mm and a wheelbase of 2950mm. It adopts a large five-seat design and also provides a front trunk with a volume of 52L.

The biggest selling point of Zhijie R7 comes from the Hongmeng 4.0 smart cockpit and Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving assistance system provided by Huawei. As far as the current situation is concerned, both are at the leading level in the industry, widening the gap with competitors and becoming the main selling point of Zhijie R7.

In terms of power, the single-motor version of the Zhijie R7 has a maximum power of 215kW and a cruising range of 667km under CLTC conditions; the dual-motor version is equipped with front and rear dual motors with a power of 365kW and an electric four-wheel drive system, and a cruising range of 736km under CLTC conditions. This car is built on the Huawei Tuling intelligent chassis, and all models support 800V high-voltage fast charging.

The selling point of Zhijie R7 is the "full family bucket" from Huawei, which is the same as the models such as Wenjie M9. At the same time, this car also has the quality assurance from Chery, so it is still worth buying.

Conclusion: Although the performance of Tesla Model Y is indeed very strong, the strength of these domestic models is equally strong. As the brand influence increases, they will gradually narrow the gap with Tesla. So, are there any of these models that you like?

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.