In the car market, naming a model is an important step. A good name can not only attract consumers’ attention, but also establish a unique image for the brand. Interestingly, currently, many new energy vehicle models have the number “7” in their names. In Chinese culture, the number 7 has special symbolic meaning. An ancient saying goes: “When seven appears, change is inevitable,” meaning that events occurring in years or dates that are multiples of seven often have significant transformative qualities. In Western culture, the number 7 is considered a lucky number, with the saying “Lucky 7.” Whether in Eastern or Western cultural backgrounds, the number “7” carries a positive meaning. According to incomplete statistics from Gasgoo Auto, there are currently a total of 17 new energy vehicle models with the number “7” in their names, including Xiaomi SU7, Deep Blue S7, ZhiJie S7, and WenJie M7. This article will review those new energy vehicle models with the number “7” in their names. Xiaomi SU7 As the first model launched by Xiaomi’s car manufacturing division in three years, it is officially named SU7. Lei Jun stated that the “SU” in Xiaomi SU7 stands for Speed Ultra, and the Chinese pronunciation can be “Su 7.” The car is designed by Mr. Li Tianyuan, the designer of the BMW iX, and is full of fashionable elements. The body of the Xiaomi SU7 has smooth lines, a sleek back end that gives it a feeling of a sports car, and extended wheel arches that exude a sense of movement. Additionally, the Xiaomi SU7 is equipped with frameless rearview mirrors and semi-hidden door handles. In terms of dimensions, the new car is 4997mm long, 1963mm wide, 1440mm high, with a wheelbase of 3000mm.
In terms of power, the car will offer both front and rear dual-motor versions and single-motor versions, with power batteries available in two capacities: 73.6kWh and 101kWh. The former has a range of 628km and 668km, while the latter has a range of 800km and 750km. Ji Yue 07 On December 26, 2023, Ji Yue announced on its official social media platform that its second mass-produced model was officially named Ji Yue 07, positioned as a hatchback sedan, and is planned to be launched in 2024.
In terms of appearance, Extreme 07 is designed by well-known designer Frank Wu. The front face adopts the common closed grille of electric vehicles, with a “Y” shaped headlight group, showing remarkable visual impact. The interior of Extreme 07 adopts a wrap-around design style, with elements such as a large suspended multimedia touch screen and a semi-spoke steering wheel, which are in line with the current design trend of electric vehicles. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with multi-color adjustable LED interior ambient lights, effectively enhancing the sense of luxury in the car. Extreme 007 This car is Extreme’s first pure electric sedan, which was launched on December 27, 2023. According to the official information, in terms of interior, Extreme 007 is equipped with Ice Block crystal ambient lights, with 14 ambient lights and 176 LED light units throughout the car, supporting 64 color light adjustment, and the central front dashboard is equipped with the “Extreme Heart”.
In terms of configuration, GeekCar 007 is equipped with the 8295 intelligent cockpit computing platform and Kr GPT AI large model, which can realize functions such as voice control, face recognition, and emotion recognition. GeekCar 007 also comes with a 35.5-inch AR-HUD head-up display system, which can project navigation, vehicle speed, vehicle condition, and other information onto the windshield. In terms of power, GeekCar 007 is built on an 800V architecture, offering two versions: single motor and dual motor. The maximum power of the single motor version is 310 kW, and the maximum power of the front and rear motors of the dual motor version are 165 kW and 310 kW, respectively. In terms of range, GeekCar 007 offers two models: standard range version and extended range version. The CLTC comprehensive range of the standard range version is 688 kilometers, and the CLTC comprehensive range of the extended range version is 870 kilometers. Deep Blue S7, S7i This car is Deep Blue’s first SUV, based on the EPA1 platform, officially launched on June 25, 2023, offering plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions.
In terms of configuration, the car still comes with a suspended central control large screen, and the physical buttons inside the car have been greatly simplified, with almost no physical buttons. The new car does not have a traditional dashboard, and mainly uses a combination of AR-HUD head-up display + sunflower central control screen to provide driving information for the driver. In terms of power, the pure electric version will be equipped with a 160kW motor, with an official 0-100km/h acceleration of up to 6.7 seconds. The extended range version has a peak power of 175kW for the drive motor, and a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine for the range extender, with a maximum power of 70kW. In addition, in terms of energy consumption, the Deep Blue S7 also has excellent performance. For example, on the extended range version, its generator has a highest efficiency of up to 96%, with a fuel consumption of 4.95L/100km, and a comprehensive range of 1040km/1120km. It also provides a pure electric range of 121km/200km. The Deep Blue S7i maintains a basic consistency with the Deep Blue S7 in terms of styling, and the biggest highlight is the high-level intelligent driving assistance system. In order to meet the needs of high-level intelligent driving functions, the sensors of the car have also been upgraded. It is reported that the Deep Blue S7i is equipped with high-speed navigation intelligent driving assistance, which is suitable for high-speed highways and urban expressways covered by high-precision maps, and can achieve navigation-assisted driving under the effective monitoring of the driver. Smart World S7 The Smart World S7 is the representative model of the cooperation between Huawei and Chery, and it is also the first sedan under the Huawei Smart Selection Car mode, first equipped with the Harmony OS4 Hongmeng system and the ADS2.0 advanced intelligent driving system. The price range of the car is 258,000-358,000 yuan (50340$), and it has undergone technological upgrades in multiple dimensions such as intelligent driving, intelligent cockpit, power, and chassis, and is equipped with multiple latest solutions from Huawei.
For example, ZhiJie S7 has a 0.203Cd drag coefficient brought by the One-Box new body ratio, equipped with the new DriveONE 800V silicon carbide high-voltage power platform; front AC asynchronous motor + rear permanent magnet synchronous motor four-wheel drive combination total power of 365kW, speed of 22000rpm, 0-100km/h acceleration only takes 3.3s. In terms of braking, the IPB intelligent integrated braking system gives the ZhiJie S7 faster braking response and stronger braking force, with a braking distance of 33.5 meters from 100-0km/h. WenJie M7 WenJie M7 is the second car launched by the AITO brand, which was launched on July 4, 2022. Later in September 2023, the new WenJie M7 was launched. On the basis of the original 6-seat version, a 5-seat version was introduced, and the overall price was lowered to 24.98 million yuan.
Weltmeister M7 equipped with Huawei ADS 2.0 advanced intelligent driving system, achieving high-speed and urban intelligent driving without relying on high-precision maps, expected to achieve “nationwide can drive” in urban NCA in December this year; equipped with 1 top-mounted lidar, 3 millimeter-wave radars, 11 high-definition visual perception cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars and other 27 perception hardware, supporting park assistance and ultra-narrow parking. In terms of power, Weltmeister M7 is equipped with a 1.5T range-extended hybrid system and offers both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions. The four-wheel drive version accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds, with a comprehensive range of 1300km under CLTC conditions with full fuel and full electric, pure electric range of 240km, and fuel consumption of 5.6L per 100km under feeding conditions. Galaxy L7 Geely Galaxy L7 was launched on May 31, 2023, with a total of 5 models, and the official guide price is 138,700-173,700 yuan (24430$). On January 2, 2024, Geely Galaxy New Energy officially announced the launch of the “Xinghan Green” version for the Galaxy L7, and has begun to accept reservations.
The current Galaxy L7 model is equipped with the Snapdragon 8155 processor. The PRO version offers a 10.25-inch instrument screen and a 13.2-inch central control screen. The AIR, PLUS, and MAX versions also provide a 16.2-inch co-pilot screen and support remote control of the system through the mobile app. Currently, only high-end models support the L2 level intelligent driving assistance system. In terms of power, the current model uses the Thunder 1.5T hybrid special engine, with a maximum power of 120kW and a maximum torque of 255N·m. The peak power of the electric motor is 107kW, and the peak torque is 338N·m. The system has a comprehensive power of 287kW and a comprehensive torque of 535N·m. Ideal L7 The Ideal L7 is an upgraded model based on the Ideal ONE, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV and also Ideal’s first five-seater SUV. Ideal CEO Li Xiang once said it has the most comfortable second row for under 500,000.
Ideal L7 has launched three models: Air, Pro, and Max, with prices of 319,800 yuan (44970$), 339,800 yuan (47790$), and 379,800 yuan (53410$) respectively. The three differ in exterior design, assisted driving, and intelligent cockpit software and hardware configurations. The roof protrusion position of the Ideal L7 Max is equipped with a forward-facing vehicle-grade laser radar, which can ensure the accuracy of the system’s environmental perception and help the vehicle to improve its recognition of stationary and irregular obstacles. In terms of power, the Ideal L7 adopts a range-extended power layout, with a complete system consisting of a 1.5T range extender and front and rear motors, providing a maximum power of 330kW and a maximum torque of 620N·m. Under range-extended mode, the maximum range of the CLTC condition can reach 1315km. In addition, the combination of a 42.8 kWh battery pack and a 65-liter fuel tank is equivalent to reserving more than 200 degrees of power for the entire vehicle, in combination with a 3.5 kW external discharge. Xiaopeng P7 and P7i The Xiaopeng P7 was launched on April 27, 2020. The car adopts a double-wishbone independent suspension, which can provide excellent lateral support, greatly reducing body roll during steering, and greatly increasing the tire grounding when the wheels are in motion, with excellent stability. In terms of materials, the Xiaopeng P7 uses aluminum alloy upper arms instead of the cast iron commonly used in products of the same level, and the use of high-cost aluminum alloy materials has exchanged for high-strength support and achieved a lighter body. In addition, the Xiaopeng P7 is also equipped with an active continuous damping control system to improve vehicle handling and stability. In terms of intelligent configuration, the P7 is equipped with a full voice car system, a high-speed NGP intelligent navigation assisted driving system designed for Chinese road conditions, and parking memory parking, etc. Then, on March 10, 2023, the updated model of the Xiaopeng P7 – the Xiaopeng P7i was officially launched, with four models: P7i 702 Pro, P7i 702 Max, P7i 610 Max Performance Edition, and P7i 610 Pengyi Performance Edition, priced from 249,900 yuan (35140$) to 339,900 yuan (47800$).
In terms of power, the Xiaopeng P7i still offers two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models to choose from, and has optimized the software system. The two-wheel drive model has a maximum power of 203kW, peak torque of 440Nm, 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds, and a CLTC condition range of 670km; the dual-motor four-wheel drive model has a maximum power of 348kW, maximum torque of 757Nm, 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds, and a CLTC condition range of 640km. In addition, the new car uses a 110mm ultra-thin battery pack. NIO ET7, EC7, ES7 Around the number 7, NIO has launched three models, namely NIO ET7, EC7, ES7, covering the sedan, coupe, and SUV markets, using the number 7 to the extreme. Specifically, at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, the 2023 NIO ET7 was officially launched, with 3 models available and a price range of 45.80-53.60 million yuan. The car uses the NT2 second-generation high-efficiency electric drive platform made of new materials, and is equipped with a 180kW front permanent magnet + 300kW rear induction motor combination, with a comprehensive power of 480kW, peak torque of 850N·m, 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.9s, 0-100km/h braking distance of 33.5m, drag coefficient Cd=0.23, and comes standard with Brembo brake calipers.
In terms of endurance, the car has three battery packs to choose from, with capacities of 70kWh, 100kWh, and 150kWh, and NEDC endurance ranges of over 500km, 700km, and 1000km, respectively. On June 15, 2022, NIO officially released its new SUV model, the ES7. The car is built on the NT2 platform and is the first SUV under this platform. The car uses a four-wheel drive system composed of front and rear dual motors, with maximum power of 180kW and 300kW for the front and rear motors, respectively, and a comprehensive maximum power of 480kW, peak torque of 850N·m, and acceleration time of 3.9 seconds per hundred kilometers.
The NIO EC7 is a model built on NIO’s second-generation NT2 technology platform, and it is also the first CoupeSUV on this platform. According to NIO, the car has the lowest aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.230cd among global SUV models, equipped with active lifting rear wing, hidden door handles, and more. In terms of configuration, the NIO EC7 adopts the Qualcomm third-generation digital cockpit computing platform. In terms of power, the car is equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with an official acceleration time of 3.8 seconds per 100 kilometers, a braking distance of 33.9 meters per 100 kilometers, and equipped with two battery packs of 75kWh and 100kWh, with a comprehensive NEDC range of 490 kilometers and 635 kilometers respectively.
Nio EC7; Image source: Nio Motors Nio N7 In July 2023, Nio officially launched its second model, the Nio N7, positioning it as an intelligent luxury crossover SUV. It offers six versions in two power forms, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, with prices ranging from 301,800 yuan (42440$) to 379,800 yuan (53410$).
The car is equipped with Tengshi’s highly efficient eight-in-one intelligent electric powertrain, CTB integrated chassis technology, Yunchen-A intelligent air body control system, CCT comfort control technology, iCVC intelligent vector control system, iADC intelligent drift control system, high-power supercharging technology dual-gun supercharging pile, Tengshi Pilot advanced intelligent driving assistance system, and smart six-screen and many other advanced configurations. In terms of power, the car will be equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous drive motor produced by BYD Auto Co., Ltd. in Nanjing, model TZ200XYC, with a maximum power of 230 kilowatts. At the same time, the car will also offer a front AC asynchronous; rear permanent magnet synchronous dual-motor version, with maximum powers of 160 kilowatts and 230 kilowatts respectively. In addition, in terms of range, the car has a pure electric range of over 700km. Feifan R7, F7 Feifan Automobile also cleverly used the number 7 to launch two models, the mid-to-large luxury pure electric SUV Feifan R7 and the mid-to-large luxury pure electric sedan Feifan F7. Specifically, at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show, the 2024 Feifan R7 was officially launched, with a total of 3 models available, priced between 18.99-22.99 million yuan.
The 2024 Feifan R7 introduces the Feifan Bach cockpit for the first time, equipped with the Feifan Bach master steering wheel and immersive vector sound technology. In terms of dynamic comfort, the 2024 Feifan R7 debuts the Feifan Bay Area driving system, worth 10 billion yuan. In terms of power, the 2024 Feifan R7 is equipped with rear-wheel drive single motor, with a maximum power of 250kW, peak torque of 450N·m, 0-100km/h acceleration of 5.8s, and built-in 77kWh / 90kWh ternary lithium battery, with a CLTC range of 570km / 670km. In addition, in March 2023, the Feifan F7 was officially launched, with 6 models priced at 20.99-30.19 million yuan. Then, at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show, the Feifan F7 Urban Edition was launched, priced at 18.99 million yuan. As the second model of Feifan Motors, the car comes standard with the Feifan Bach cockpit.
The F7 from FeiFan; Image Source: FeiFan Automobile In terms of power, the rear-wheel drive version of the FeiFan F7 has a maximum output power of 250kW, a maximum output torque of 450 Nm, and is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack, with a CLTC pure electric range of up to 666km; the four-wheel drive version has a maximum output power of 400kW, a maximum output torque of 700 Nm, and a CLTC pure electric range of up to 600km. ZhiJi L7, LS7 ZhiJi Automobile cleverly uses the number 7 in the naming of its models, and has launched two models – ZhiJi L7 and ZhiJi LS7. Among them, the ZhiJi L7 is a flagship luxury electric SUV, which was launched on March 29, 2022, and officially started delivery on June 18 of the same year. It is reported that the length, width, and height of the ZhiJi L7 are 5098mm, 1960mm, and 1485mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3100mm and a maximum range of 615km. In terms of power, the ZhiJi L7 is equipped with front and rear dual motors, capable of outputting a maximum power of 425kW and a peak torque of 725Nm. In addition, the ZhiJi L7 also offers an optional 11kW high-power intelligent wireless charging for the whole vehicle.
The Zhiqi LS7, the second mass-produced model from Zhiqi Motors, is positioned as a mid-to-large luxury intelligent SUV. It was officially launched in February 2023 with six initial versions priced between 309,800 and 459,800 yuan (64660$).
On June 12, Zhi Ji launched two new cars, LS7 UrbanFit and LS7 UrbanFit Pro, with prices of 28.98 and 30.98 million yuan respectively. The two new models are equipped with “full AI cabin” and 77kWh battery better suited for urban commuting. However, compared to the previous LS7 Elite version, the UrbanFit series has some reduction in configuration.