Tesla's core technology is accused of being backward? Compared with domestic new energy, there are still three major advantages
In recent years, China's new energy vehicle market has been growing, and many national automobile brands have achieved good results in technology research and development and market share, such as BYD.
Many believe that Tesla's basic technology lags behind national EV brands such as BYD.
However, is this really the case? Has Tesla really been completely overtaken by BYD? Carefully studying the comparison between Tesla and domestic new energy vehicles, it is not difficult to find that Tesla still maintains three basic advantages.
In the future, we will develop the following three advantages.
Although the development of new energy vehicles in China is very rapid, there is still a certain gap compared with Tesla. Especially in the core technology, with the three major advantages, it is difficult for domestic new energy vehicles to match in a short period of time.
So the question is: what are Tesla's current top three strengths?
Battery technology. The battery is an important part of new energy vehicles, which directly determines the performance, autonomy, safety and other basic aspects of the car.
Tesla has done an excellent job with batteries, with a unique battery management system and efficient energy** technology.
All of this allows Tesla to produce electric vehicles with excellent autonomy and battery life.
Tesla's battery management system is very advanced and efficient, capable of monitoring and controlling the battery status in real time to ensure the safety and stability of the battery.
This management system can manage the charging and discharging process of the battery well, on the one hand, it can improve the energy utilization rate of the battery, and on the other hand, it can prolong the service life of the battery.
Tesla batteries have a relatively high energy density, so they can store more energy for the same volume and weight, resulting in a longer range for the car.
Tesla also has a very efficient battery thermal management system, which can effectively control the battery temperature, prevent the battery from overheating or overcooling, and prolong the life of the battery.
Tesla has also mastered more advanced processes and materials, which on the one hand reduce the cost of batteries, and on the other hand, improve manufacturing efficiency and battery performance.
Autonomous driving. Tesla's self-driving technology is also at the forefront of the industry, and its self-developed self-driving system has received a good response in the market and has been widely used.
Tesla's Autopilot self-driving system is able to provide drivers with a higher level of driver assistance in the following areas:
It helps the driver to keep the vehicle in the right lane and automatically adjust the steering if necessary so that the vehicle is always on the right road.
It also automatically adjusts the car's driving speed based on the speed of the vehicle in front of it, enabling adaptive cruise control, so the driver doesn't have to focus too much on unnecessary driving. For some drivers who often drive long distances, this Tesla adaptive cruise control is too comfortable.
In addition, the autonomous driving system can automatically find a parking space and perform parking operations; It can also automatically help the vehicle change lanes and optimize the driving route according to road conditions and navigation information;
It can also detect the traffic environment around the vehicle through sensors and automatically take emergency braking measures if necessary, which can help the driver avoid some unnecessary friction and collision, reduce the possibility of traffic accidents, etc.
Tesla's autopilot system is powerful, easy to use, and greatly reduces driving pressure, so it is loved by many car owners in the market.
At present, although a large amount of R&D funds have been invested in the autonomous driving technology of new energy vehicles in China, it cannot be compared with Tesla's automatic driving system, and it is necessary to continue to optimize the algorithm to make the accuracy of the sensor higher.
Brand influence. Tesla is not only very popular in the Chinese market, but also has good feedback and market share in the world, and its strong brand influence is also one of its main advantages, which is difficult for domestic new energy vehicles to achieve.
The reason why Tesla has such a significant brand influence is that in addition to its relatively early start, it also has a lot to do with its perfect sales network and after-sales service system.
As a leading enterprise in the field of new energy vehicles, the company has demonstrated strong innovation capabilities with its unique design concept and user experience since its establishment.
The battery technology and autonomous driving system developed by the company have become industry benchmarks because they provide a very good experience for drivers. In addition, the company's long-standing environmental philosophy has won it a large number of fans. All this strengthens the influence of its brand.
At present, although the sales of domestic brand new energy vehicles are very good, their brand influence cannot be compared with Tesla.
Tesla's three major advantages over the country's new energy vehicles have been detailed in the previous article.
So some readers may ask: compared with Tesla, is China's new energy vehicle industry gradually growing, and what are the advantages?
* More affordable. Compared with developed countries such as Europe and the United States, China's current labor costs are relatively low.
Therefore, when enterprises produce new energy vehicles, the labor costs they need to bear are relatively low, coupled with the huge demand of the local market, they can often be provided to consumers at a more affordable price. As a result, many low-income consumers can afford to drive new energy vehicles.
Localization services are more effective. Domestic new energy vehicle companies naturally have a better understanding of the consumption psychology and personal habits of domestic consumers, so they can often provide some personalized services in a more targeted manner.
Supportive policies. In order to support the development of new energy vehicles, China has introduced many policies and incentives, including car purchase subsidies, purchase tax reductions, free parking, etc.
With policy support, domestic new energy vehicles such as BYD have a competitive advantage compared with foreign new energy vehicles such as Tesla.
Adapt to local market needs. Domestic NEV companies tend to have a better understanding of the needs and characteristics of local consumers. In terms of model selection, interior design, charging infrastructure construction and many other aspects, it can better meet the individual needs of local consumers.
Technological progress and innovation. With these advantages, the development of domestic new energy vehicles is relatively fast, the market is gradually expanding, and many important progress has been made in technological progress and innovation. For example, BYD's blade battery technology has become a competitive technology.
Although domestic brands such as BYD have advantages in many of the above aspects, Tesla continues to occupy a leading position in the new energy vehicle industry by virtue of the three advantages detailed above.
But with the passage of time, I believe that the country's new energy vehicles will continue to grow and develop, further improve their competitiveness, and are expected to play a more important role in the global new energy vehicle market.
After talking about the advantages, let's talk about the disadvantages: do China's current new energy vehicles still have disadvantages? It is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Limited autonomy. At present, the autonomy of new energy vehicles in most countries is still limited, especially in extreme weather conditions and complex terrain, the autonomy will be shorter, which cannot meet the needs of long-distance driving.
Charging facilities are inadequate. Charging facilities for new energy vehicles are still insufficient, especially in some remote rural areas, charging facilities are basically invisible, and the coverage rate needs to be improved.
Charging times are still relatively long compared to petrol vehicles, generally taking 5 to 10 hours or less. Even with fast charging, it takes 1 to 1 to fully charge5 hours.
It usually takes two minutes to fill up a car with gas, while it only takes 15 minutes to fill up a large truck.
In addition, batteries have a limited lifespan. This requires the driver of the new energy vehicle to replace the battery regularly, which greatly increases the use and maintenance costs. At present, the lifespan of new energy vehicle batteries is generally between 5 and 10 years.
If fast charging is often used, or long-term low-temperature parking, battery charging, bad driving habits, etc., the service life of new energy vehicle batteries will be shortened.
The battery is still the main component of new energy vehicles, and it costs about 30,000 to 50,000 yuan to replace a battery, which is really a lot of additional costs.
In addition, the ** of new energy vehicles is relatively high, with the cheapest between 80,000 and 90,000 yuan and the most expensive between 300,000 and 400,000 yuan.
In short, although there are voices in the society that Tesla's main advantages are not as good as the country's new energy vehicles. But in fact, Tesla has at least three major advantages: battery technology, autonomous driving technology and brand influence.
It is precisely because of these three basic advantages that Tesla continues to occupy a leading position in the field of new energy vehicles, and its future development is still full of potential.
But the good news is that domestic new energy vehicles are catching up. In the future, with the continuous development of technology and the intensification of market competition, we hope to see more excellent new energy vehicle brands emerge to jointly promote the development of the new energy vehicle industry.
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