Tesla presented a New Year’s gift—Model Y (parameters | picture). Compared with the previous pre-sale price, the significant price reduction of the domestic Model Y is quite surprising.
As seen in the picture above, the starting price of Tesla Model Y long-range version is now 339,900 yuan, which was 488,000 yuan earlier. The price has been reduced by 148,100 yuan; while Tesla Model Y < /p>
The starting price of the Performance high-performance version is now 369,900 yuan, which was previously 535,000 yuan. The price has been reduced by 165,100 yuan.
The impact of Model Y, which enters the SUV market at a low price, will have on the automobile market has become a hot topic that the entire automobile industry is paying attention to in the beginning of 2021.
However, in the face of Tesla’s “one-size-fits-all” price cuts, NIO founder Li Bin mentioned this: “The current price of Model
Y is higher than ( My) expectations are still a bit high. "You know, the official guide price of the Weilai EC6, which is also positioned as a mid-sized coupe sports SUV, is 368,000-526,000. The starting price is higher than Model Y
So why does Li Bin say that Model Y is still a bit expensive?
But having said that, the same pure electric coupe SUV , also in the price range of 300,000-500,000, Weilai EC6 and Model
Y are obviously each other’s most direct competitors. So, given you more than 300,000, would you choose NIO EC6 or Model Y? Below, we will make a comprehensive comparison between Tesla Model
Y and NIO EC6 to see who is better Strength?
Price comparison
Model
The price of Y has been mentioned before, so I won’t go into it here. The Weilai EC6*** is divided into three configurations: sports version, performance version and signature version. The sports version starts at 368,000 yuan, the performance version is priced at 408,000 yuan, and the signature version is the top version. The model is priced at 526,000 yuan.
From the overall price point of view, the price of the new car is slightly higher than that of the Weilai ES6, which is about 10,000 yuan more expensive than the ES6 of the same level. However, this is also in line with the "rules" in the industry, because generally, the coupe version of SUV models is higher than the regular version, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLC
Coupe. But from the configuration point of view, this time the EC6 is equipped with advanced surround sound, microfiber velvet ceiling and other configurations in the basic configuration. If these configurations are included, the prices of the two cars are almost the same.
In terms of price, Model Y is still cheaper than Weilai EC6.
Battery life and charging
In terms of battery life, the domestic Model Y currently offers two imported models, the long-range version and the Performance version. The long-range version has a cruising range of 594
km (NEDC), while the high-performance version has a cruising range of 480 kilometers (WLTP).
If the long-range version is converted into WLTP cruising range, the WLTP cruising range of the Model Y long-range version can reach at least about 500 kilometers.
In contrast, Weilai EC6 provides two battery pack options of 70kWh and 100kWh for each version of the model. The sports version equipped with a 70kWh battery pack has a NEDC comprehensive operating range of 430 kilometers. , the model equipped with a 100kWh battery pack has a range of 605km. The performance version and signature version models equipped with 70kWh battery pack and 100kWh battery pack have corresponding driving ranges of 440km and 615km respectively.
Overall, the battery life performance of Model Y is more advantageous than that of Weilai EC6. And you should know that the starting price of the Model Y long-range version is nearly 30,000 yuan cheaper than the entry-level model of NIO EC6
. Of course, NIO EC6 has a higher battery life limit. It is understood that at the upcoming NIO DAY, a 150kWh battery pack will be announced, which can greatly enhance the market competitiveness of the brand and all its products. However, this also means that the cost of the entire vehicle is higher. You must know that the current installation cost of only a 100kWh battery pack reaches 58,000 yuan.
In addition, in terms of charging, Model
Y benefits from Tesla’s third-generation super charging pile, which is also faster than NIO EC6 in charging speed. However, the battery swap function of NIO EC6 is also an advantage. NIO has now opened hundreds of battery swap stations in popular cities and highways across the country, and the first owner can enjoy free battery swaps for life. Although battery swapping is not necessarily convenient, it brings another benefit: upgradeability. Battery technology is improving every year, which means that the NIO EC6, which uses a battery swap design, can be replaced with a battery with higher battery life in the future.
Power performance
The strength of Tesla is that while ensuring battery life, it also uses acceleration performance that is difficult to match by competitors in the same class. This is also reflected in Model Y.
Official data shows that the Tesla Model Y long-range all-wheel drive accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers in 5.1 seconds, while the high-performance version achieves an acceleration of 3.7 seconds at the expense of a little battery life. acceleration time to 100 kilometers.
Weilai EC6 also performs well in this regard. The car currently has two power versions. The signature version and the performance version are equipped with a 160kW+240kW power combination. The comprehensive system power is 400kW, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time is 4.5 seconds. The sports version is equipped with a 160kW+160kW power combination, with a total system power of 320kW and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds. Overall, it is slightly inferior to Tesla Model
Y, but it is also at the top of the industry.
Intelligent experience
For consumers who buy pure electric vehicles from such "new power companies", they not only focus on battery life and performance, but also care about the intelligent experience. .
1. Autonomous driving
First of all, in terms of autonomous driving, both models provide driver assistance function optional packages. Tesla Model
The basic version of the assisted driving function can realize adaptive cruise and lane keeping functions. Although the functions are relatively simple, this set of basic functions is free.
The NIO of NIO EC6
In addition to adaptive cruise and lane keeping functions, the Pilot Select Package also supports automatic parking (in the future, visual fusion automatic parking can also be achieved through OTA). car), but requires an option fee of 15,000 yuan. In addition to supporting adaptive cruise and lane keeping, the low-end option package of NIO EC6 can also support automatic parking (in the future, visual fusion automatic parking can also be achieved through OTA), but it requires an additional 15,000 yuan for optional equipment. In contrast, Tesla's low-end option package only includes lane keeping and adaptive cruise, but it is better than free.
In the high-level option package, Tesla has fully automatic driving Autopilot
The automatic assisted driving function can realize automatic assisted lane changing, automatic assisted navigation driving and Smart Summon function; and Weilai EC6's NIO
Pilot cannot respond when recognizing traffic lights and stop signs due to chip differences. Therefore, NIO EC6 does not have the function of autonomous driving assistance in urban streets.
2. Car-machine system
NIO EC6 is equipped with NIO's unique "NOMI" artificial intelligence system, which integrates a voice interaction system and an intelligent emotion engine, and can Adjust the air conditioning temperature and the volume in the car according to voice commands. It can also purify the air according to weather conditions, and can even be connected to external hardware to take selfies. It is very rich in terms of playability and functionality.
Tesla’s intelligent system has also made certain improvements in localization, such as the addition of Tencent Video + iQiyi video application (overseas, it is Youtube + Netflix video streaming media). In fact, Tesla, as one of the first car companies to use large touch screens, has never been able to tap into the entertainment functions of the large central control screen. Now it has waited for the video function that everyone loves to see, and finally allows users to wait for it. Stop playing with your phone while driving. But in other aspects, it is not as user-friendly as Weilai NOMI.
In summary, in terms of autonomous driving, Model Y is stronger, and in terms of vehicle-machine systems, NIO EC6 is better to use.
Exterior and interior design
From the appearance point of view, both cars are very recognizable. First of all, the front face design of Model Y is exactly the same as Model 3, just like a "fat" Model 3.
The front face shape of EC6 can be said to be in the same vein as ES6, almost exactly the same. The biggest change is at the rear of the car, which adopts a streamlined coupe design, making the rear lines smoother.
In the interior part, the two cars also maintain a highly consistent family design. The interior design of Weilai EC6 is almost the same as that of ES6, and the function button layout in the car is clear and simple. The interior styling is rich in layers and has a strong sense of luxury. The interior of the car adopts an LCD instrument panel + 11.3-inch touch screen design for the central control.
The interior of Model
Y adopts a minimalist style. Most of the function settings in the car are integrated on a central control screen, leaving only a few physical buttons. This style of interior looks relatively simple and has a sense of technology, but many people think that this design is slightly lacking in luxury and does not match the pricing of its model. So for "geeks", the interior of Model
Y may be more pleasing, but the interior of EC6 is more in line with public aesthetics.
After comparisons in all aspects, the beauty and brand recognition are different, and the wise have different opinions. From a purely product perspective, Model
Y has more advantages in terms of performance, battery life, charging efficiency, and autonomous driving. And in terms of price, it is even lower than Weilai EC6. Therefore, Li Bin said that Model Y is more expensive than expected. Why is it so expensive?
Compared with Model
Y, the main advantages of NIO EC6 are reflected in its luxurious feel and configuration. performance, and a service experience unique in the industry.
If you value the latter more, Weilai EC6 is good. But in terms of product strength, the editor of Dianju has tilted the balance towards Model
Y this time.