Although it is a fight between the same school, it is also a bloody battle. Galaxy E8 and Zeekr 007, which one do you choose?

As we all know, the development speed of the domestic new energy vehicle market can be described as "a change every month", which not only shows the fierce competition among domestic car companies in the new energy market, but also reveals the speed of new product launches and iterations of domestic new energy vehicle models.

As a representative of China's independent car companies, Geely has launched two pure electric sedans in the past period of time - Galaxy E8 and Zeekr 007. Although they belong to different sub-brands, they both use Geely's self-developed SEA vast architecture and are priced very similarly.

Therefore, many friends have recently asked us which of the two models is more cost-effective, so we went to experience it specially. Today, we bring you the real answer to which one is more worth buying: Galaxy E8 2024 665km Starship Intelligent Driving Edition or Zeekr 007 2024 Rear-wheel Drive Intelligent Driving Edition 75kWh~

Design

Although the Galaxy E8 is positioned as a mid-to-large family sedan, its design is not boring at all. Instead, it is more colorful and eye-catching than many models positioned as sports sedans.

The front face adopts a smooth front hood + sharp headlight design to avoid the lack of memory and mediocrity of the front face due to excessive roundness. However, for consumers with conservative aesthetics, such a design may be a bit too bold and it will take some time to adapt to.

On the side of the car, the most eye-catching feature is definitely the large sloping back shape of the Galaxy E8. The advantage of the sloping back shape is not only that it makes the Galaxy E8 look more beautiful and more like a coupe, but it also has a very significant effect on reducing the drag coefficient. In addition, the waistline is also extremely modern, simple and sharp.

Due to the fastback shape, the rear design of the Galaxy E8 can be made very elegant. Although it does not adopt the small upturned tail design like the NIO ET5, the generous, straight-down design still gives the Galaxy E8 the majestic rear aura of a wide-body coupe.

Compared to the highly praised Galaxy E8, the front face design of Zeekr 007 has received mixed reviews. The biggest criticism is the optional LED screen on the front face. Although Zeekr has made a lot of interesting display content for this screen and supports car owners to display content freely when parking, the viewing experience is very strange when driving, and when it is turned off, the front face looks a bit fat, which does not match its positioning as a sports car. If the LED screen set is not selected, the front face of Zeekr 007 is still relatively good-looking.

The side of the Zeekr 007 has some similarities with the Lynk & Co 03. Both are compact hot hatchbacks. Thanks to its pure electric platform, the front and rear wheels can be as far away from the cabin as possible. Therefore, although the Zeekr 007 has a wheelbase of nearly 3 meters, it still has a visual appearance similar to that of a muscular sedan, making it suitable for consumers who prefer the appearance of this type of car.

To be honest, the rear design of the Zeekr 007 is a bit complicated and lacks the sense of speed of a sports car. The biggest culprit is the decorative elements under the taillights. Although the designer's original intention was to show the flow of light when the taillights are lit at night, it looks a bit bloated and lacks beauty during the day.

Power control

As usual, let’s first look at the power data of the two cars. The Galaxy E8 uses an electric motor with 272Ps horsepower, 200kW power and 343N·m torque, while the Zeekr 007 uses an electric motor with 422Ps horsepower, 310kW power and 440N·m torque. From the perspective of parameters alone, there is no doubt that the Zeekr 007 is stronger.

However, if we look at the 0-100 acceleration results, the Galaxy E8 is 5.95 seconds, and the Zeekr 007 is 5.6 seconds. In fact, the difference in power performance is not that big. For most people and car usage scenarios, they are more than enough. After all, there are not many cars on the road that can accelerate from 0 to 100 in less than 6 seconds. The performance of the two cars is enough to easily complete overtaking and lane changing operations, and they can also easily handle occasional extreme acceleration scenarios.

However, in terms of driving control, after our actual experience, the gap between the two is still quite large. The performance of Galaxy E8 is very strong, but the chassis tuning is oriented towards a completely comfortable family car style. The steering, acceleration and braking all have a certain amount of dead space, and the ground shock absorption is very gentle. For those who want a family car that is comfortable to drive and sit in, then there is no problem in choosing Galaxy E8.

But if you want a sporty and precise driving experience, then choose Zeekr 007. Although its chassis and steering tuning are not as extreme as Model 3, it still has almost the best driving experience in its class. Not only is it tuned for sports, but its comfort performance is also very good. It can be regarded as a comfort-oriented version of Model 3, which can not only meet personal pursuit of control, but also meet certain comfort needs of the family.

Battery life

In terms of battery life, the gap between Galaxy E8 and Zeekr 007 is not that big. The former uses a 76-degree lithium iron phosphate battery with a CLTC range of 665km, while the latter uses a 75.6-degree lithium iron phosphate battery with a CLTC range of 688km. Although the parameters on paper differ by about 20km, there is basically no difference in actual use.

So the question now is whether a range of 600km can meet the needs of daily car use?

If it is basically used for commuting in the city, then the 600km range is enough to meet the need of charging once a week, and there is no need to worry about both aspects. However, if there is a need for long-distance travel, it is recommended to choose a battery with a larger capacity. For example, Zeekr 007 spends 20,000 to install a 100-degree battery, so there is no need to worry about the overall battery life.

Cabin interior

As a traditional skill of Geely Group, interior decoration has always been the best performance in its class, whether it is appearance design or workmanship and materials, the same is true for Galaxy E8 and Zeekr 007.

Therefore, let's first look at the commonalities of the interiors of the two cars. Whether it is the door panels, center console or center armrest, there is a very large area of ​​soft material filling, so whether it looks or feels, it appears to be full of texture. It can be said that anyone who enters the cabin of the two cars will not feel that the cabin interior is cheap or low-grade, so you can rest assured on this point.

As for the ventilation, massage and electric adjustment of the driver and front passenger seats, they are naturally completely standard and do not require extra money to be installed, which is worth a thumbs up.

Next, let's talk about the differences between the two. The Galaxy E8 uses a huge 45-inch ultra-long ultra-wide screen, which integrates the instrument panel, central control screen and co-pilot screen. At first glance, you may be impressed by its appearance, but to be honest, the entertainment and practicality of the ultra-wide screen are actually average. Because the vertical height is not enough, whether you are watching navigation or TV series, you will not have a full visual experience.

The 15.05 independent central control screen of Zeekr 007 actually performs better than that of Galaxy E8 in this regard. You can intuitively see the navigation information while driving, and watch TV shows and experience entertainment functions with the co-driver when parking, which are all better experiences than Galaxy E8. Therefore, in terms of practicality, Zeekr 007 is far superior to the ultra-wide screen of Galaxy E8. However, if you don’t have high requirements for the car computer, then it is completely acceptable to choose Galaxy E8.

Buying advice

For consumers with larger family needs, Galaxy E8 is recommended. Its exterior design is more stable than that of Zeekr 007. It will not look out of place for both the male and female owners. It is mature enough to be the main family car. At the same time, its comfort-oriented tuning can better meet the family's riding preferences.

For consumers who prefer sports sedans, the Zeekr 007 is more suitable. The handling experience can almost be said to be among the top three in its class. It can basically hit the target wherever you point it. If you need to travel long distances, you can also choose a 100-degree large battery to solve the range anxiety. The cabin entertainment performance is also better.

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.