The best-selling electric SUV is the Tesla Model Y. The ZhiJie R7 directly competes with the Model Y. It targets young people and young families. Today, Yu Chengdong announced the ZhiJie R7’s pre-sale price. The new car starts at 268,000 yuan (37620$). Can the ZhiJie R7 compete with the Model Y?
Tesla drives sportily. The Zhijie R7 definitely uses the Tuling chassis. It comes standard with continuously variable damping shock absorbers and air suspension. It supports intelligent condition recognition and adjusts smartly.
The Zhijie R7 features Harmony Cabin 4.0. It includes the large model Xiao Yi voice assistant. The phone applications fully integrate, offering multiple times more than the Model Y. The R7’s super desktop adds the smart split window feature. Navigation does not interrupt the use of super desktop applications. Phone apps support smart split screen just like native cabin apps.
HUAWEI MagLink adds an extended screen for the rear seats. It handles both entertainment and work. The tablet integrates deeply with the cabin. It supports multi-screen viewing and content transfer. Users can touch the car system to connect and navigate using the address from the phone app. This enables seamless transfer between the phone and car system. Music and game progress sync with one click.
In car-home connectivity, you only need a Huawei account. You can control linked devices at home through the control center on the Zhijie R7. The Zhijie R7 features HUAWEI ADS 3.0 for advanced driving. It offers a new end-to-end architecture. You can drive it anywhere in the country right after picking it up.
Now we enter the “Double 800” era. The high-end model of the Zhijie R7 features 800V super fast charging and a range of 802 km. Future collaborations will likely increase the number of charging stations, reflecting “Huawei speed.”
The Zhijie R7 features a refrigerator and a large sofa. The armrest box has a cooling and heating fridge. It operates between 3 and 50 degrees Celsius. The front passenger seat offers one-button zero gravity. The vehicle’s cushions are thick and soft.
The Zhijie R7 uses the One-Box design concept. It features a new design with a forward-moving C-point and a raised D-point. The interior space is more spacious than competitors. Design is subjective. Many people like Tesla for its advanced technology and high added value. However, the Zhijie R7 offers more appeal. Which do you prefer, the Zhijie R7 or the Tesla Model Y?