150,000 pure electric SUV, Nezha X vs. Aion Y Plus, which one should you choose for home shopping?

Not long ago, Nezha Auto released a new model, the Nezha X 2023. As a pure electric SUV priced in the 100,000-150,000 yuan price range, the market competitiveness faced by Nezha X is naturally self-evident.

Fortunately, the overall cost-effectiveness of the Nezha X is quite good, and there is no suspicion of "cutting leeks". On the contrary, in terms of appearance and hardware configuration, there are some bright spots.

However, many people still have doubts about whether the Nezha X is worth buying, but it is not suitable for them.

So today, we will compare this new model with the popular Aion Y Plus in the same price range, and tell you which model is more suitable for you~

The versions we compared this time are all models with an official guide price of less than 150,000 yuan, namely Nezha X 2023 500 and AION Y 2023 Plus 70 Smart Edition.

Appearance

In terms of appearance, Nezha X has many similarities with the Nezha U of the same price range. The front face also uses a fully enclosed grille and split linear headlights, which looks very simple, but less sharp and more rounded. The side lines are also changed from clearly visible to full and restrained design. The tail is not much different, continuing the simple element arrangement.

From the appearance of Nezha X, we can see that Nezha also intends to get rid of its original brand positioning of providing online car-hailing services and strive to transform itself into a family car. Therefore, it has removed the angular design that is not easily accepted by family users and turned it into a rounded design. I believe that this change will impress more mass consumers than the original design.

The design of AION Y Plus is very different from that of Nezha X. Compared with the home-oriented design style of Nezha X, AION Y Plus is bolder and more avant-garde. It adopts the starship design language, giving AION Y Plus an extremely rounded, yet murderous sci-fi appearance.

The design of the AION Y Plus headlights can be said to be extremely bold and rare in the current market. From the side, you can see that the rear end of the car is pulled up to increase the second row headroom and trunk space. Although this is a design where form follows function, the treatment of AION Y Plus does not make people feel ugly, because this design makes the whole car more like a speeding locomotive, which increases the recognition of AION Y Plus when driving on the road.

Power Performance

In terms of power, Nezha X is equipped with an electric motor with 163Ps horsepower, 120kW power and 210N·m torque, which is mid-range in the same class. For family users who do not pursue power performance, the power of Nezha X is enough.

Thanks to the advantages of electric vehicles, such as strong instantaneous power and quick response, Nezha X has no problem in dealing with normal road overtaking and lane changes. There is no need to worry about the car being too "slimy". However, if you expect Nezha X to occasionally satisfy your driving pleasure, you may be disappointed.

Although Nezha X is equipped with front McPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension, its driving tuning still keeps up with the needs of family users. The chassis is relatively soft, so it is more suitable for riding rather than driving.

On the other hand, the AION Y Plus is equipped with an electric motor with 204Ps horsepower, 150kW power and 225N·m torque. In terms of performance, it has an absolute advantage over the Nezha X. Even if compared with the same price range, the power of the AION Y Plus is at the upper-middle level.

At the same time, because AION Y Plus adopts a more sporty tuning style than Nezha X, the chassis is tighter. Even though the rear suspension is a torsion beam suspension, the driving feel of AION Y Plus is still more substantial than that of Nezha X. Therefore, for consumers who want to occasionally pursue a sense of sportiness and cannot be satisfied by Nezha X, choosing AION Y Plus is a good choice.

Battery life

In terms of battery life, Nezha X uses a 62kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with a nominal maximum range of 501km. Although the AION Y Plus is equipped with a relatively small lithium iron phosphate battery capacity of 61.7kWh, due to its lighter body, its nominal range is longer than that of Nezha X, reaching 510km.

However, due to the same battery type and a small but not obvious difference in body weight, the actual range of the two after full charge is basically within 500km, so there is not much difference in range.

For consumers who only drive in the city, for commuting and weekend travel in the suburbs, a 500km range is a more practical choice, because 500km can basically cover the driving distance of most consumers during the week. You only need to charge it overnight on Sunday night, and because it is equipped with a slow charging interface, if you install a charging pile at home, you can further reduce the cost of using the car.

However, if you often need to travel long distances, then neither car is the most suitable choice. You will need a version with a range of at least 600km.

Interior cockpit

In terms of interior, the cockpit design of Nezha X is quite different from the previous generations of Nezha models. Although it is still simple and youthful in design style, the cockpit of Nezha X is obviously more material-rich and has a stronger sense of quality. This can be seen from the clearly-organized functional components on the center console. There are not many design elements, but the style is extremely unified, and the soft materials are fully covered, which is close to the cockpit experience of a joint venture B-class car.

The screen size of Nezha X is 15.6 inches. There are very few models of this size in the same class. This gives Nezha X a natural advantage in audio and video entertainment. The front row can watch a movie or a TV series together.

Not only that, the Nezha X's car computer also uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, so there is no need to worry about the smoothness of the car computer. The optimization of the operating system itself is also in place. Therefore, Nezha X can give users a completely leapfrog experience in terms of car computers.

The interior design of AION Y Plus adopts the same youthful design language as its exterior. In addition to the instrument panel and the large central control screen on the center console, the silver chrome strip connecting the air-conditioning vents on both sides is the most eye-catching, which visually creates a very obvious "enhancing" effect. Unfortunately, compared with Nezha X, the soft material coverage area of ​​AION Y Plus's cabin is slightly smaller, so it is slightly inferior in terms of actual vehicle texture.

The central control screen of AION Y Plus is 14.6 inches in size. Although it is not as large as the 15.6-inch central control screen, its entertainment performance is not weak either. The actual size is not as obvious as the number. However, in terms of fluency, AION Y Plus is much worse than Nezha X, because it is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6125 chip, so its performance is obviously not as good as Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155. After long-term use, the decline in fluency will be more obvious.

Buying advice

Nezha X is a very suitable model for family users. Although it cannot give the driver an excellent driving experience, its stable appearance and cockpit with both texture and practicality can well meet the needs of family users for "a comfortable car to sit in", which will be the biggest selling point of Nezha X.

AION Y Plus is more suitable for young users. Its sufficiently alternative appearance, good driving experience, and simple but bright cockpit make AION Y Plus one of the few 150,000 yuan pure electric SUVs designed for young consumers. It is a rare choice in this price range.

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.