LUXEED R7 vs Tesla Model Y. Who's the midsize pure electric SUV family choice?

In today's electric vehicle market, the LUXEED R7and the Tesla Model Y are two models that are certainly getting a lot of attention. These two mid-sized pure electric SUVs each have unique advantages that have attracted the attention of a large number of consumers. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive comparison between the LUXEED R7 (PinTech) 2024 82kWh Max Rear Drive Edition and the Model Y 2024 Long Range AWD Edition to help consumers make a better choice for themselves.

The exterior design of LUXEED R7 (IWOM) is quite technological, and the front part of the car is equipped with an active grille, which is combined with the penetrating daytime running lights to form a strong visual impact. The side of the body presents a smooth coupe back shape, the lines from the front smoothly extended to the rear, not only fashionable and dynamic, but also effectively reduce the wind resistance coefficient, which is conducive to the improvement of range. At the rear, the penetrating taillight design further enhances the vehicle's recognition, while the chrome-plated decorative strips and cornering structure highlight the modern atmosphere. luxeed R7 also offers a wide variety of body colours, such as starry sky grey and aurora blue, to meet the consumer's expectations for personalisation.

In terms of body dimensions, the length, width and height of the LUXEED R7 are 4956 x 1981 x 1634mm, with a wheelbase of 2950mm.In the actual experience, a passenger with a height of 180cm has about one and a half fists of headroom remaining in the front row, one fist and one finger of headroom remaining in the rear row, and two and a half fists of legroom remaining, which makes for a spacious overall spatial performance and a good ride comfort. The boot volume is 837 litres, and can be expanded to 2,130 litres after the rear seats are put down, which is very practical.

Tesla Model Y's body dimensions are 4750 x 1921 x 1624mm, with a wheelbase of 2890mm, the same height of 180cm passengers in the front row of headroom remaining one fist and two fingers, the rear row of headroom of about one fist, the remaining legroom of about two fists, although slightly smaller than the LUXEED R7, but in practical use can meet the needs of daily needs. Its boot volume is 971 litres, and after the seats are put down, it expands to 2158 litres, the performance is very close to LUXEED R7.

The interior design of LUXEED R7 pays more attention to the combination of luxury and technology. The centre console is simple in design, equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard and a 15.6-inch central control screen with high screen resolution, smooth interaction and simple operation. The Hongmeng Cockpit system supports rich voice interaction functions with high recognition rate and fast response speed, and is able to accurately recognise navigation commands, air-conditioning adjustment needs and multimedia control. In addition, LUXEED R7 is equipped with a HUAWEI MagLink interface, providing rear passengers with a more convenient way to charge their devices.

The interior of the Tesla Model Y continues the concept of minimalist design, with no physical buttons on the centre console and all functions integrated into a 15-inch floating centre control screen. The system operation logic is clear, the menu and function layout is reasonable, and the response is smooth in actual use. Voice assistant recognition ability performance is good, but the functionality is slightly limited, mainly to achieve basic voice control, such as navigation settings and air conditioning adjustment. The overall design is less luxurious, but still satisfactory in terms of practicality.

The LUXEED R7 is equipped with a rear-mounted single motor with a maximum power of 215kW, peak torque of 370N-m, and a 100km acceleration time of 5.9 seconds. Its pure electric range is 667km, and the 100kWh 4WD version has a total power of 365kW, a total torque of 679N.m, a range of 736km, and a maximum range of 802km, which meets most of the daily and long-distance use requirements. luxeed r7 is also equipped with an intelligent air suspension system, which automatically adjusts the height of the suspension according to the actual road conditions and improves the ride comfort and driving stability. driving stability.

In terms of safety, both LUXEED R7 and Model Y have more comprehensive active and passive safety configurations. LUXEED R7 is equipped with main and passenger airbags, front and rear side airbags and rear head airbags, and comes standard with lane departure warning, fatigue driving reminder, and collision warning, etc., and the fast-charging time is only 0.25 hours, whereas the Model Y is equipped with front and rear head airbags and intermediate airbags, and has comprehensive intelligent driver assistance features, including lane keeping, automatic emergency braking and merging assistance. The Model Y is equipped with front and rear head airbags and centre airbags, and has a full range of intelligent driver assistance functions, including lane keeping, automatic emergency braking and lane merging assistance, etc. The fast charging time is 1 hour, and the convenience of daily charging is also relatively good.

The LUXEED R7's intelligent driving function performs well, equipped with Huawei's ADS 3.0 high-level intelligent assisted driving system with 192 lines of LIDAR, 11 exterior cameras, two interior cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars and three millimetre-wave radars, which builds an all-around perception network. Under urban congested road conditions, the vehicle can automatically follow the car and maintain a safe distance, reducing the driver's fatigue from frequent starts and stops.Model Y, on the other hand, relies on Tesla's mature autopilot technology, and its Autopilot system is more stable in motorway scenarios, and appears easy and efficient especially in long-distance driving. However, the Model Y's Autopilot function is less used on city roads and still needs to be further optimised.

The LUXEED R7 supports a mobile power station feature that can power outdoor equipment, which is much more practical for keen outdoorsmen. The Tesla Model Y lacks this configuration. In addition, the LUXEED R7's interior storage compartments are more reasonably distributed, making it convenient for drivers and passengers to place all kinds of items, such as a larger storage space planned under the car's centre console, which is convenient for placing handbags, documents and other items; the storage compartment in the inner side of the door adopts a layered design, which, in addition to placing regular items such as water bottles, also accommodates umbrellas, tissue paper and other small objects.

Both LUXEED R7 and Tesla Model Y show high overall strength. The Smart R7 occupies a certain advantage in terms of space performance, cockpit intelligence and suspension comfort, and is suitable for consumers with high requirements for interior space, technological configurations and real-world range. Its exterior design is bold and technological, and its interior focuses on the combination of luxury and technology, with high charging efficiency and comprehensive intelligent driving functions.

Tesla Model Y, on the other hand, performs even better in terms of power performance, intelligent driver assistance functions and minimalist design, making it suitable for consumers who pursue driving pleasure and brand value. Its exterior design is simple and generous, its interior is practical, its power is strong, its range is long, and its Autopilot technology is well known worldwide.

The final choice of which model should be based on individual needs and usage scenarios. If you pursue a higher range and more comfortable ride, the Smart R7 may be a more suitable choice; while if you pay more attention to brand value and autopilot capability, the Tesla Model Y may be more suitable for you. Both cars can meet the needs of different consumers and deserve serious consideration.