Baidu-Geely Joint Brand Jiyue Launches Second EV Model to Challenge Tesla
Jiyue, a Chinese electric vehicle brand co-developed by automotive giant Geely and technology firm Baidu, has officially launched its second model, the Jiyue 07 sedan. Priced between RMB 199,900 and RMB 219,900 ($28,166-$30,984), the vehicle is positioned as a direct competitor to Tesla, featuring an automated driving approach similar to the American automaker's vision-based system. Notably, Jiyue is the only Chinese carmaker committing to this camera-centric strategy, excluding lidar sensors in favor of ultrasonic radars, cameras, and millimeter-wave radars. The Jiyue 07 boasts a futuristic interior with a massive 35.6-inch central screen and lacks traditional shift levers and turn signal switches. It offers a driving range of 660 kilometers on a single charge for the entry-level model, surpassing the rear-wheel drive Tesla Model 3's 606 km range while maintaining a lower price point. Supported by Baidu’s navigation maps, the sedan is expected to enable nationwide public road navigation later this year. This launch underscores the intensifying competition in China's EV market, highlighting the strategic partnership between traditional manufacturing expertise and advanced AI capabilities to challenge established global leaders like Tesla.
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Baidu-Geely Joint Brand Jiyue Launches Second EV Model to Challenge Tesla
Jiyue, a Chinese electric vehicle brand co-developed by automotive giant Geely and technology firm Baidu, has officially launched its second model, the Jiyue 07 sedan. Priced between RMB 199,900 and RMB 219,900 ($28,166-$30,984), the vehicle is positioned as a direct competitor to Tesla, featuring an automated driving approach similar to the American automaker's vision-based system. Notably, Jiyue is the only Chinese carmaker committing to this camera-centric strategy, excluding lidar sensors in favor of ultrasonic radars, cameras, and millimeter-wave radars. The Jiyue 07 boasts a futuristic interior with a massive 35.6-inch central screen and lacks traditional shift levers and turn signal switches. It offers a driving range of 660 kilometers on a single charge for the entry-level model, surpassing the rear-wheel drive Tesla Model 3's 606 km range while maintaining a lower price point. Supported by Baidu’s navigation maps, the sedan is expected to enable nationwide public road navigation later this year. This launch underscores the intensifying competition in China's EV market, highlighting the strategic partnership between traditional manufacturing expertise and advanced AI capabilities to challenge established global leaders like Tesla.
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