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Chery Luxeed S7 Zooms into Driveways: Electric Sedan Starts Deliveries
The highly anticipated Chery Luxeed S7 is finally gracing driveways after a period of waiting. Deliveries began on March 30, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the collaborative effort between Chery Automobile, a well-established Chinese automaker, and tech giant Huawei.
The Luxeed S7 isn't just another EV. It's the debut model for Chery's electric vehicle brand, Luxeed, and has generated significant buzz since its initial reveal.
This premium electric sedan positioned itself as a Tesla Model S competitor, attracting a remarkable 20,000 pre-orders by November 28th, 2023. With a starting price of 249,800 yuan (Rs. 29.32 Lakh), the S7 promised both luxury and affordability, shaking things up in the premium EV segment.
The path to delivery wasn't without its challenges. The industry-wide semiconductor shortage cast a long shadow, causing initial production delays. To make matters trickier, Chery reportedly expressed concerns regarding a key computing unit supplied by Huawei.
These technical hurdles seemingly caused friction between the two companies. Thankfully, a collaborative effort appears to have resolved these issues, allowing deliveries to finally commence.
The news of mass deliveries came from Richard Yu, managing director and chairman of Huawei's smart car solutions, via Weibo, a prominent Chinese social media platform. Yu confirmed a significant number of S7s are already en route to customers, their sleek designs poised to turn heads on the road.
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This moment signifies a turning point for both Chery and Huawei. The S7 stands as a tangible outcome of their partnership in the EV landscape. Its success, or otherwise, will undoubtedly influence the future trajectory of their collaboration. With deliveries underway, the coming months will be crucial.
Customer reviews and real-world performance data will paint a clearer picture of the S7's impact on the market. Will it live up to the hype and become a major player in the premium EV segment? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - the electric future just got a whole lot more exciting.
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