Li Auto L7-Hybrid REEV

I'm about to graduate with a master's degree and will be moving from Chengdu to work in Chongqing. I'll probably have to commute back and forth on the highway on weekends. After thinking about it for a long time, I finally chose the Li Auto L7 Max. Let me share my reasons; these are just my personal feelings for your reference.

1. Range
The new Max's 52 kWh battery is one of the things that attracted me, with an advertised range of 286 kilometers. In my own driving, I can get around 210 kilometers in the city with the air conditioning on, and about 190 kilometers on the highway at 120 km/h. If you can install a charging pile at home or the company, electricity costs only a few cents per kWh at night. Even if I drive a lot in a month, the electricity bill is only a few dozen yuan, which is cheaper than when I used to drive my family's old Toyota Camry gasoline car.

2. Extended-range
The extended-range system is another reason for my choice. Even if I occasionally forget to charge or need to take a long trip on short notice, the official claim is over 1,400 kilometers with a full tank of fuel and a full charge, and the actual range is pretty close. It gives me a great sense of security. Also, the range extender does make a bit of noise when it starts, but it's not too bad if you have music on. When the battery is low, the fuel consumption on the highway is around 8 liters per 100 kilometers.

3. Smart Driving
Young people tend to pursue new technologies, so I chose the smart driving version. I also experienced its end-to-end intelligent driving during the test drive, and the salesperson mentioned it at the time too.

4. Suspension
The dual-chamber air suspension with "Magic Carpet" really lives up to the hype. It's very supple when going over speed bumps, unlike some cars that feel stiff and harsh. I test drove both the L6 and L7, and the difference is noticeable. I heard it's a technology borrowed from the L9, but netizens say it's expensive to repair.

¡¾Range and Energy Consumption¡¿
Basically, my daily driving scenarios are all in the city with many traffic lights and frequent stops and starts. I charge it to 90% with a home charger every week, which shows a range of 228 kilometers. In the past week, I drove 144 kilometers before the range extender kicked in. The range is greatly related to personal driving habits and road conditions. I tested it before: without turning on the air conditioning and when there weren't too many traffic lights, I could drive over 200 kilometers. So just drive freely and don't worry too much.

¡¾Assisted Driving¡¿
I've tried the assisted driving in the city a few times. Sometimes it runs over lane lines, sometimes it seems confused, and sometimes it takes the wrong route. Overall, there are both pleasant surprises and scares. Ideal still has a long way to go with its assisted driving. In terms of traffic efficiency and safety, it's better to drive by myself.

¡¾Smart Cockpit¡¿
I have to say, Ideal's smart cockpit is quite advanced, especially the Task Master feature, which allows users to get involved in vehicle usage. It has the thinking of an internet car company. The voice wake-up is also very responsive, which is praiseworthy.

¡¾Interior¡¿
The appearance of the interior is okay, but I don't know why the new car has a strong smell. I tested it myself and it showed that the formaldehyde exceeds the standard. I open the windows first every time before getting in the car and will test it again after some time.

Overall, it's still good. I've been keeping an eye on it, and I placed an order as soon as the new model was launched. It took about half a month to pick up the car, and the delivery was okay. In terms of fuel consumption, it was around 10 liters per 100 kilometers at the beginning, but now it has come down a bit after driving several thousand kilometers. Usually, the electricity is used up quickly. The space and other aspects are quite comfortable, suitable for family use, a great car for dads.