When Li Bin first founded Weilai, he said bluntly that Weilai's target was the BBA.
However, in the past, we only understood this sentence more in terms of the price of Weilai's products. And now, for et7, Li Bin's original "bold words" seem to have really begun to become clear.
Obviously, as a medium-sized flagship sedan, the WEILAI ET7 is aimed at the BBA's "56E". For executive vehicles, sufficient aura and space are prerequisites. At this point, the NIO ET7, which has a length of more than 5 meters and a wheelbase of more than 3 meters, has obviously met the requirements.
Not only that, weilai ET7 shows a completely different temperament from "56E", which you can understand as "young". Perhaps this is the difference brought about by the "new" of the new forces.
It is undeniable that the strength of "56E" is beyond doubt. But they all have a more or less old-fashioned taste, which is "greasy" in the current fashionable words. And Weilai ET7 does not have this feeling.
Putting aside the ultra-low wind resistance coefficient claimed by the manufacturer, from the sensory point of view alone, compared with the "calm and dignified" of the "56E", the body posture of the WEILAI ET7 will be more inclined to be elegant and smooth. Don't forget, the NIO ET7 also has a borderless door. From the aesthetic orientation of young car design, WEI ET7 will easily please consumers.
On the other hand, from an intrinsic level, NIO ET7 is not bad.
In terms of power, the maximum horsepower of the WEILAI ET7 under the dual motor support can reach 653 horses, and the zero hundred acceleration is only 3.8 seconds, which is unattainable by the "56E" as a traditional fuel vehicle.
Of course, this mainly benefits from the innate advantages of electric models, and it seems that it is indeed unfair in comparison. However, even if it is not to talk about absolute performance, the consistent power equipment of the entire NIO ET7 series will make the "56E" ashamed. You know, in the BBA, there are several stacks of Money between different power configurations.
In addition, the many standard projects of WEILAI ET7 are also in stark contrast to the "BBA" that can add money to the option at every turn.
For example, air suspension, electric suction door, these high-end configurations with distinct representative significance, are standard in the Weilai ET7 here. In contrast, the "56E", even the very basic 360 panoramic images and adaptive cruise need to be optional, and the price is not cheap.
It should be noted that Weilai ET7 is not without optional items, but in fact, the basics are already quite complete, and compared with "56E", it is still much thicker. More importantly, a large number of equal configurations are superimposed on the purchase tax reduction of new energy, which makes WEIO ET7 further have a price advantage.
In general, the price of 44.80-526,000 yuan of WEILAI ET7 and "56E" is basically on the same level, but the actual conversion is the most prominent. Don't forget, NIO ET7 also has intelligent car machines and powerful automatic driving functions.
Maybe it is not appropriate to talk about the cost performance at this level, but to make your money more worthwhile, no one will refuse.
Of course, weilai ET7 is not perfect, for example, it is a little worse in the comfort details of the back row. Like the rear seat backrest can not adjust the angle, and the "boss key", leg rest, small table board and "small TV" are not equipped, sitting up may not be as enjoyable as the BBA models.
In addition, WEILAI ET7 does not support rear steering, and for such a big guy of more than 5 meters, daily driving will be slightly bulky. Although the addition of air suspension can support the driving texture of the whole vehicle to a certain extent, compared with the chassis and control of BBA with rich heritage, Weilai still has to continue to polish and improve.
However, in general, NIO ET7 already has the basic literacy of an executive-level car. Most importantly, as far as the market is concerned, if you want to find a decent electric model at this level, NIO ET7 is almost the only option, which is its huge opportunity advantage.
However, it should be noted that "56E" can have today's status, which is inseparable from consumer cognition and recognition. Especially at this level, in addition to the product itself, the aura of the brand cannot be ignored. In this regard, Weilai still has a lot of room for growth.
Fortunately, the first few models have given consumers a basic understanding and impression of the WEILAI brand, especially the label of intimate service has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, which has laid a solid foundation for the growth of WEILAI. As for whether Weilai can really become a BBA-like existence, let time give us the answer.