Who is the strongest "7" line between Weilai ET7 and Zhiji L7?
After the reshuffle in 2023, domestic luxury pure electric cars are no longer simply wrestling with traditional luxury cars, but they are rapidly seizing the market share of traditional luxury cars. Weilai ET7 and Zhiji L7, two outstanding models, can be said to be the highest standards of C-class smart electric flagship models in the market, and can be called "New World Intelligent Driving and Control Flagship". So who is the strongest 7 Series, which is also a luxury pure electric car, the brand-new Zhiji L7 and Weilai ET7?
Weilai ET7: 42.8-516,000 yuan
The design of Weilai ET7 reflects the brand’s profound understanding of the future automobile aesthetics. The body lines are smooth and concise, outlining a dynamic and steady posture. The body size is 5101mm long, 1987mm wide, 1509mm high and the wheelbase is 3060mm, which not only gives ET7 spacious interior space, but also provides it with good driving stability. The integrated design of LED headlight group and front grille not only improves the lighting effect, but also enhances the recognition of vehicles. The three-dimensional lines on the side of the car and the streamlined design at the tail jointly create a dynamic and elegant visual effect.
The interior design of Weilai ET7 also shows the luxury concept of the brand. A large number of advanced materials are used in the car, such as Nappa advanced interior suit, which provides a soft and delicate touch. The seat design conforms to ergonomics, supports 18-way electric adjustment, and ensures the comfort of drivers and passengers. The rear seats are also designed with double independent seats, which support 14-way electric adjustment, and the upgrade of the flight headrest provides additional comfort.
In terms of technology configuration, ET7 is equipped with two 14.5-inch OLED high-definition display screens with 3K high-definition resolution, providing excellent visual experience for drivers and passengers. NIO Link multi-screen super conference system allows users to transfer the conference on NIO Phone to the car screen, and can connect up to 2 pairs of Bluetooth headsets for private calls. In addition, the enhanced version of 7.1.4 immersion sound system is equipped with up to 23 speakers at the same level, creating a theater-like auditory enjoyment for the car.
In terms of power, the car is equipped with a silicon carbide high-efficiency electric drive platform and comes standard with an intelligent dual-motor four-wheel drive system. The maximum power is 480kW, the maximum torque is 850N·m, and the 0-100km/h acceleration is only 3.8s s. It is equipped with two kinds of battery packs, 75kWh and 100kWh respectively, and the CLTC battery life is 530km and 675km respectively. The new car offers 5 normal driving modes +5 scene driving modes. At the same time, air suspension, ISS intelligent comfortable braking system and Weilai intelligent chassis still appear in the car.
In terms of tires, in order to achieve better performance, Weilai ET7 is also equipped with special tires for electric vehicles built by Goodyear for new energy vehicles, which can make the tires respond to the handling changes immediately and start and stop sensitively on both wet and dry roads. The design of the central rib for widening the tread of the special tire for electric vehicle makes it have a larger contact area, which can better cope with the strong torque output of electric vehicle, and its strong grip can realize instantaneous response, making the wet braking more agile.
Zhiji L7: 29.99—419,900 yuan
The exterior design of Zhiji L7 also shows the family design language of the brand. The enclosed front grille with exaggerated and sharp headlights on both sides and the large air intake at the lower enclosure bring high recognition. The body size is 5108/1960/1485mm, the wheelbase is 3100mm, and the drag coefficient is only 0.21Cd, which not only helps to improve the fuel economy of the vehicle, but also gives L7 smooth and dynamic body lines. The design of the rear of the car is well-defined. The penetrating taillights stretch the transverse visual width of the rear of the car, and the black rear enclosure and the design of diversion grooves on both sides further enhance the three-dimensional sense of the rear of the car. The hidden door handle and dynamic wheel hub design add a bit of fashion to the body.
The interior design of Zhiji L7 also embodies the combination of technology and comfort. The oversized "Quan Huafu Digital Cab Screen" is very eye-catching, with the screen ratio increased by 10%, and the rainy night mode is added to enhance the atmosphere. The brand-new semi-spoke steering wheel has a unique design, which provides a good grip and maneuverability. The seats in the car have been upgraded, the length of the rear seat cushion has been increased to 520mm, and it is equipped with electric adjustable leg rest, the back of the chair supports 25-35 adjustment, waist and shoulder massage and other functions, which greatly improves the driving experience. In terms of storage space, the front and rear door panels and armrest boxes of the new car have been upgraded, and a magnetic expansion dock has been added in the back row, which can magnetically hang lamps, tablets and other configurations, providing more convenience.
Zhiji L7 also performed well in intelligent driving. IMOS 2.7.0 system is equipped with NVIDIA Orin X chip, and its computing power is nearly 8 times higher than that of the old model. With the cooperation of lidar, the function of NOA (automatic assisted navigation and driving) in the city has been further upgraded. The first version of commuter mode will open nationwide public beta in the first quarter, and the advanced version of commuter mode will cover 100 cities nationwide during the year. In addition, there is a function of "one-button AI driving" to get on the bus, which provides more convenience for drivers.
In the power part, the new Zhiji L7 still uses the power of the current model. The maximum power of the single-motor rear-drive version of the new car is 340 HP, the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 5.9s, and the CLTC pure electric cruising range is 708km. The maximum power of the dual-motor four-wheel drive model is 578Ps, the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 3.87s, and the CLTC cruising range is 625km.
Weilai ET7 and Zhiji L7 have their own characteristics and advantages in appearance design, interior texture, technology configuration and intelligent driving. With its futuristic design, luxurious interior texture and advanced intelligent experience, Weilai ET7 attracts consumers who pursue high-end luxury experience. Zhiji L7 has won the favor of the market with its unique design, comfortable driving experience and intelligent interior design. For consumers, which model to choose depends more on individual car demand, brand preference and budget. Whether pursuing brand and performance, or paying attention to cost performance and innovative design, these two models have become options worthy of consideration in the market with their unique charm.