Nio Onvo L60: Tesla Model Y’s New Rival in China Is 17% Cheaper Than Musk’s EV

By Israel Monte

Sep 19, 2024 09:08 PM EDT

The Model Y from Tesla may have found its match from the China-based automaker Nio.

South China Morning Post reported Thursday that Nio will officially launch the battery-powered L60 SUV later this September, and it is 17% cheaper than Tesla's Model Y. 

Nio shared that the SUV will cost 206,900 yuan, which is equivalent to $29,267. Onvo CEO Ai Tiecheng revealed that the company will soon open around 200 stores in mainland China and target 120 cities by the end of 2024.

Nio Onvo L60: Tesla Model Y’s New Rival in China Is 17% Cheaper Than Musk’s EV

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The outlet revealed the vehicle can run up to 555 kilometers. The figure also matches with the 554 kilometers from the Model Y, showing a close rivalry in terms of performance.

Customers are required to make a one-time payment of 149,900 yuan ($21,210.85), with an additional subscription fee of 599 yuan ($84.76).

The China Passenger Car Association shared that from January to July, Tesla's Model Y fell 17% to 298,384 in its deliveries, and the L60 is the newest release to take on the vehicle.

Shanghai-based analyst Gao Shen said that the SUV segment "targets millions of middle-income families" and is popular among EV makers who are working towards luring buyers away from the Model Y.

The analyst added that Nio is already being supported by a loyal fanbase and that the Onvo releases could incite great competition against Tesla's Model Y in China. 

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TAG : NIO, TESLA, SUV, MODEL Y
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