The STERRA ES Extended Range Edition is coming soon, who do you prefer over the Xiaomi SU7?

On 18 February 2025, the STERRA ES Extended Range Edition opened for pre-sale, and it is said that it will be officially launched in March. As soon as this news came out, many friends are asking, compared to the Xiaomi SU7, which is already quite famous in the market, who is more worth buying? Today we will chatter about these two cars, see their respective advantages, to give everyone a reference to buy a car. First look at the price, STERRA ES range-extended version of the pre-sale of this time to give 4 models, the official pre-sale price of 22570 U.S. dollars - 31400 U.S. dollars, this price range can be said to be quite sincere. The Xiaomi SU7 2024 rear-drive standard long range Smart Driving Edition guide price is 31,400, from the price point of view, if the STERRA ES official listing price fluctuation is not too much, it may be more advantageous in terms of price, the attraction is not small for friends with limited budget.  The STERRA ES has smooth body lines and an ultra-low wind resistance of 0.205Cd, making it look as if it could ‘fly’ out at any time. The LED light bands with active air intakes and flow slots are both technological and sporty. And the new ‘morning sun red’ paint, in the sun must be particularly bright. What about the Xiaomi SU7, the overall shape is simple and generous, the same sliding back design, and the lines are elegant, giving people a feeling of sophistication. It also has a wide choice of colours, such as Brilliant Magenta, which is a unique colour scheme that catches the eye. If you like a more technological and combat-oriented look, you may prefer the Star Era ES; if you like a simple and refined style, the Xiaomi SU7 may be more to your liking. Entering the car, the interior of STERRA ES is full of technology. 8.2-inch full LCD instrument panel, 15.6-inch 2.5k floating centre control screen, coupled with the HUD head-up display, the three-screen linkage, driving a variety of information at a glance. The driver and passenger seats are feature-rich, with 8-way electric adjustment and 4-way electric lumbar support, heating, ventilation and massage, so you won't be afraid of getting tired on a long drive. It is worth mentioning that STERRA ES is also equipped with zero-gravity seat, which is a ‘magic weapon’ for long-distance travelling. Sitting on it, it seems as if you can feel your body being gently lifted up, and the pressure is instantly dissipated, so that you can enjoy a sense of comfort during the journey. In addition, the 23-speaker sound system, 256-colour ambient lighting, and intelligent fragrance system take the sense of atmosphere inside the car hard. Even the glove box is locked with a combination, a sense of security. The interior of the Xiaomi SU7 is also excellent, equipped with a 16.1-inch 3K resolution centre screen, 56-inch HUD, 7.1-inch flip-up instrument screen with Snapdragon 8295 cockpit chip, the smoothness of the operation is certainly not to speak of. The front seats are equipped with heating, ventilation and memory functions, the heating function can quickly warm your body in cold winter days, the ventilation function makes the summer ride no longer hot, and the memory function can quickly adjust the seat position according to the habits of different drivers, which is convenient and considerate. The overall style of the car is simple yet luxurious, and the seats are comfortable.

In terms of power, the STERRA ES Range Extender Ultra 4WD flagship is equipped with Chery's self-developed Golden Range Extender System, which is a range-extender power system that has been validated by the China National Automobile Centre's ‘high-quality range-extender’ technology in the industry.The 1.5T range extender paired with the dual electric motors is capable of generating 469 hp, and the official zero-hundred-percentage acceleration is 4.6 seconds, which is quite fierce acceleration capability. The 1.5T supercharger with dual motors can generate 469 hp, with an official zero hundred acceleration of 4.6 seconds. Moreover, its fuel-electricity conversion efficiency is high, 1L of oil can generate 3.7kWh, WLTC feed-in fuel consumption is 5.7L/100km, and it's not picky about oil, just add No.92 petrol. For those who pursue speed and passion, it is more attractive. The Xiaomi SU7 2024 Rear Drive Standard Long Range Smart Driving Edition has a rear-mounted rear-drive layout with a 220 kW motor and an official 100km acceleration of 5.28 seconds. The rear-mounted rear-wheel drive layout brings it good handling stability, and the power output is linear, so it has enough power for daily driving and a comfortable urban commuting experience.
The STERRA ES range-extended version of the CLTC has a pure electric range of 255km, which is good for a week's daily commute, and with the range-extended system, the CLTC's combined range can reach 1570km, so it's not afraid of long-distance running. And it is also good at replenishing energy efficiency, supporting a peak charging rate of 2.4C, maximum charging power of 107kW, and charging power from 20% to 80% in 0.29 hours, which is quite efficient. The Xiaomi SU7 rear-drive standard long range Smart Driving Edition is equipped with a 73.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with a CLTC range of 700 kilometres, which is an excellent performance in its class and is sufficient to meet the needs of most users for daily travel and short- and medium-distance trips without the need for frequent charging. If you often travel long distances or have range anxiety, the Star Era ES Extended Range will be more suitable.

Intelligent driving this piece, STERRA ES extended range version equipped with Falcon intelligent driving system, equipped with 30 high-performance sensors and arithmetic up to 508TOPS dual NVIDIA DRIVE ORIN X chip, can achieve high-speed navigation assistance, city navigation assistance, intelligent parking assistance and other functions, but also will be open to the national city of the urban navigation function in 2025, covering the top ten intelligent driving scenarios. Xiaomi SU7 is equipped with high-speed navigation, one-key valet parking and intelligent parking assistance, very narrow parking space parking and other intelligent driving assistance functions as standard, and some models can also be equipped with more advanced intelligent driving functions as an option, such as its LIDAR and other configurations, which also have a good performance in terms of intelligent driving.

In terms of safety features, both cars are not ambiguous. STERRA ES adopts the cage-type space capsule 2.0 high-performance body structure, high-strength steel and aluminium hybrid lightweight space capsule, 88% of the material is high-strength steel, hot-forming steel and aluminium alloy, body torsional stiffness 46000N.m/deg, standard equipped with seven airbags. The Xiaomi SU7 also has a strong body structure design, equipped with multiple airbags and a series of active safety features, such as merge assist and active braking, to ensure driving safety.

To summarise, the STERRA ES 2025 Extended Range Ultra 4WD flagship has certain advantages in terms of price, power performance, range, intelligent driving hardware and feature coverage, and is more suitable for those who pursue cost-effective, long range, have high requirements for power and intelligent driving, and often need to run long distances. Xiaomi SU7 2024 rear-drive standard long range Smart Driving Edition, on the other hand, performs well in terms of brand influence, interior technology and sophistication, suitable for consumers who like simple and exquisite style, have a certain preference for the brand, and are mainly engaged in daily urban commuting. If you are planning to buy a car in the near future, you may want to go for a test drive and experience these two cars in person, and then combine your actual needs and budget to make a decision, gouche from us!