A few days ago, Tesla Model 3 adjusted its price again, and the guide prices of two models in its lineup were lowered by different margins. Many people think that Tesla Model 3 will form a blow to domestic pure electric cars this time. Coincidentally, a few days ago the ORA brand released a new model - ORA Lightning Cat, the price of the car and Tesla Model 3 again formed a small overlap. That budget of about 270,000 yuan premise, young people should choose ORA Lightning cat, or choose Tesla Model 3? Let's have a good analysis today.
Tesla Model 3 slightly inferior to ORA Lightning Cat
From the price point of view, ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 (part of the model) can enjoy subsidies, where the ORA Lightning Cat subsidized price range of 189,800-269,800 yuan, Tesla Model 3 subsidized price range of 2659-349,900. From the price point of view, the ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 have a slight overlap, and both are positioned as a mid-sized sedan, the two also formed a relatively direct competition.
With a budget of 270,000 yuan, for example, you can choose from the Euler Lightning Cat 2022 600km 4WD Performance Edition (hereinafter referred to as: Euler Lightning Cat) and the Tesla Model 3 2022 Rear Wheel Drive Edition (hereinafter referred to as: Tesla Model 3), the price of the former after the subsidy is 269,800 yuan, and the price of the latter after the subsidy is 265,900 yuan, the price of the two cars is very close. Let's take these two models as an example and start today's comparison.
Both ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 belong to the products for young people, so the "first impression" is naturally quite important, so let's start talking about the appearance of the two cars. The overall design of ORA Lightning Cat is very simple, but the rounded shape and smooth lines make the car present a strong streamline. The front of the ORA Lightning Cat has a round headlight cluster, which is visually recognizable, and the car has a sliding back design, which makes the visual effect more like a coupe model. In addition, the Euler Lightning Cat also uses hidden door handles, frameless doors, electric rear wing and other design elements, its overall sense of sportiness is also relatively outstanding, and the car's wind resistance coefficient is only 0.22Cd, the aerodynamic performance is also very good.
The exterior design of the Tesla Model 3 is also very simple, and its overall stance is low, presenting a low visual effect. The Tesla Model 3 has a low and relatively wide front end height, and with the simple design, the overall visual effect is chic. At the same time, Tesla Model 3 also adopts the design of hidden door handles, frameless doors and sliding rear end, and its overall visual effect is quite stylish. In addition, the wind resistance coefficient of the Tesla Model 3 is 0.23Cd, which is also excellent, but slightly inferior to the ORA Lightning Cat.
Interior space: ORA Lightning Cat is more practical than that of the Tesla Model 3
Interior link, ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 show a completely different style, the former in retro style, the latter more emphasis on technology. The interior layout of the ORA Lightning Cat is very neat, and the overall appearance is quite atmospheric, and the knob retained in the T-zone of the central control is more retro in temperament. At the same time, the ORA Lightning Cat uses the design of a suspended center control screen, with a gun barrel LCD instrument panel, which can also enhance the sense of technology in the interior.
The interior of Tesla Model 3 is designed with "subtraction" and its interior layout is still very simple. The layout of the center console of Tesla Model 3 is also very neat, the car uses the design of the suspended center screen, the overall sense of technology to do a good job. At the same time, Tesla Model 3 also has two more radical actions, one is almost not to retain any physical buttons, the second is the abolition of the instrument panel, these two points still need to adapt to everyone. As far as the interior is concerned, I personally still prefer the design of the ORA Lightning Cat, after all, I personally still have a relatively high dependence on the physical buttons.
After all, ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 belong to the medium-sized sedan, both more or less to meet the needs of young people's families, space, comfort is naturally the key part, let's also look at the performance of the two cars. From the size point of view, ORA lightning cat length, width and height of 4871, 1862, 1500mm, wheelbase 2870mm, Tesla Model 3 length, width and height of 4694, 1850, 1443mm, wheelbase 2875mm, the size of the two do not talk about the essential gap, but ORA lightning cat length has a clear advantage. Reflecting on the specific space, the space between ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 is not much different, and it is enough.
In terms of seat function, both the front seats of the Euro Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 support electric adjustment, and both are equipped with seat heating function. The ORA Lightning Cat also has more front seat ventilation, massage function, its comfort is better.
In the rear, both ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 have basic air conditioning vents and heated seats, and both are in the mainstream of the same class in terms of comfort.
In terms of storage, the rear seats of both ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 support the proportional lowering, both have good expansion ability, and both cars are equipped with electric tailgate, which can also enhance the convenience. But the Tesla Model 3 has an extra front trunk, and the car's practicality is still slightly better.
Configuration link, although domestic cars have always been more sincere in terms of configuration, but Tesla's intelligent driving assistance system "far and wide", the configuration of the comparison is naturally the inevitable part. Intelligent driving and active safety, ORA Lightning Cat is equipped with 26 sensory sensors, Tesla Model 3 for 21, both support L2 intelligent driving assistance, and both are also equipped with parallel assist function. However, ORA Lightning Cat has more functions such as HWA+NOH high-speed piloting assistance, automatic parking, and trailing reverse, and its overall functions are still more comprehensive.
Human-computer Interaction: ORA Lightning Cat has some advantages over the Tesla Model 3
In terms of human-computer interaction, both ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 are equipped with Telematics system and OTA upgrade function, both of them support voice interaction and cell phone APP control, but ORA Lightning Cat has more facial recognition function; in terms of conventional configuration, both cars have front sound insulation glass and steering wheel heating function, while ORA Lightning Cat has more HUD head-up display, interior ambient light, rear The Tesla Model 3 has an electric steering wheel adjustment function. Overall, the ORA Lightning Cat's configuration is still to have some advantages, and the Tesla Model 3 is also enough.
Finally, let's take a look at the power and range performance of ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3. First of all, it is worth commending that both ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 are equipped with heat pump air conditioning, which can optimize the energy performance of the whole car, especially in the winter when the warm air is on. At the same time, ORA Lightning Cat is equipped with dual front and rear motors with a maximum power of 300kW and a maximum torque of 680N-m, and the car can achieve 4.3 seconds to break 100; Tesla Model 3 is equipped with a rear motor with a maximum power of 194kW and a maximum torque of 340N-m, and the car can achieve 6.1 seconds to break 100, and there is still a significant gap between the power output of the two.
In terms of range, ORA Lightning Cat is equipped with a battery pack of 83.49kWh, and the CLTC range is 600km; Tesla Model 3 is equipped with a battery pack of 60kWh, and the CLTC range is 556km, so there are still some gaps between the two. In terms of energy consumption, the ORA Lightning Cat consumes 15.5kWh of electricity per 100km, while the Tesla Model 3 consumes 12.5kWh, with the latter performing slightly better.
Summary: From the basic product power of ORA Flash Cat and Tesla Model 3, both can basically meet the needs of young people, but there are some differences in the specific product power of the two. The aesthetics of the exterior and interior varies from person to person, so let's not draw any conclusions. At the space level, the ORA Lightning Cat and Tesla Model 3 have their own advantages and disadvantages, and both of them have outstanding performance; at the configuration level, the Tesla Model 3 is sufficient, but the ORA Lightning Cat is more abundant; at the power and range level, the Tesla Model 3 has slightly lower electric consumption, but the ORA Lightning Cat has advantages in power and range. In summary, under the premise of 270,000 budget, I would personally recommend the ORA Lightning Cat, after all, the car will be more competitive.
