Huawei and Chery Launch Luxeed R7 to Challenge Tesla Model Y
Huawei, in partnership with Chinese automaker Chery, has launched the Luxeed R7, its second electric vehicle under the Luxeed brand, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y. The entry-level model features an 82 kWh battery from CALB, offering a range of 667 kilometers and priced at RMB 259,800, slightly higher than the Model Y. Higher-end versions provide up to 802 kilometers of range and support urban autonomous navigation via Huawei’s ADS 3.0 software for an additional fee. The vehicle boasts a roomier interior and larger cargo capacity compared to its American rival. Despite these advantages, the Luxeed R7 faces intense competition not only from Tesla, which plans to introduce Full Self-Driving in China in early 2025, but also from domestic rivals like NIO’s Onvo and Geely’s Zeekr. Sales data indicates that Huawei’s previous collaboration with Chery on the Luxeed S7 trailed significantly behind Tesla’s Model Y shipments from the Shanghai Gigafactory. This launch underscores Huawei’s strategic push into the competitive EV market through technological differentiation and partnerships.
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Huawei and Chery Launch Luxeed R7 to Challenge Tesla Model Y
Huawei, in partnership with Chinese automaker Chery, has launched the Luxeed R7, its second electric vehicle under the Luxeed brand, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y. The entry-level model features an 82 kWh battery from CALB, offering a range of 667 kilometers and priced at RMB 259,800, slightly higher than the Model Y. Higher-end versions provide up to 802 kilometers of range and support urban autonomous navigation via Huawei’s ADS 3.0 software for an additional fee. The vehicle boasts a roomier interior and larger cargo capacity compared to its American rival. Despite these advantages, the Luxeed R7 faces intense competition not only from Tesla, which plans to introduce Full Self-Driving in China in early 2025, but also from domestic rivals like NIO’s Onvo and Geely’s Zeekr. Sales data indicates that Huawei’s previous collaboration with Chery on the Luxeed S7 trailed significantly behind Tesla’s Model Y shipments from the Shanghai Gigafactory. This launch underscores Huawei’s strategic push into the competitive EV market through technological differentiation and partnerships.
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