How does it compare?
Roewe D7 enters the fray against three formidable contenders: the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, and Nissan Leaf e+. The game of electrified chess never looked so enticing.
Range
The Roewe D7 claims an impressive 610 km (379 miles) range, outstripping the BMW i4’s 590 km (367 miles) and the Tesla Model 3s 575 km (357 miles). The Nissan Leaf e+, with a puny 363 km (226 miles), seems more ready for daytime commutes than marathon road trips.
Acceleration
When it comes to acceleration, the Roewe D7 takes 7.3 seconds to hit 100 km/h (62 mph). Swift, but not exhilaratingly so. The TESLA Model 3 rockets to the same mark in a blistering 5.6 seconds; the BMW i4 straddles the line between the two with a 5.7-second run. Meanwhile, the Nissan Leaf e+, with its all-too-casual 7.9 seconds, seems almost leisurely.
Power
The Roewe D7 packs 211 horsepower, adequate for most but unremarkable compared to the BMW i4s mighty 335 hp. The TESLA Model 3 chips in with 283 hp, blending speed and power like a perfectly balanced latte. The Nissan Leaf e+? Well, it scrambles by with a dainty 214 hp.
Charging Time
Charging times peel the veneer away. The Roewe D7’s 68 kWh battery requires roughly 8 hours on a standard AC charger, while 45 minutes on a DC fast charge gets you back on a 80% road. The Tesla Model 3’s Supercharger network obliterates doubts with 20 minutes for a similar blast. The BMW i4 lingers at 30 minutes, and the Nissan Leaf e+, despite being the runt, manages a respectable 40 minutes for an 80% gain.
Price
Now to the ledger. The Roewe D7 starts at a tantalizing $20,850 (£15,840/€19,680), a far cry from the dizzying heights of the BMW i4 at $55,400 (£42,000/€49,000), or the increasingly wallet-draining Tesla Model 3 at $57,990 (£43,990/€52,980). Even the Nissan Leaf e+ starts at a steeper $38,200 (£28,990/€34,800).
The Roewe D7 seems less a dark horse and more a whole new race in the affordable EV segment, challenging its loftier counterparts without breaking the bank. Tesla, BMW, and Nissan should take note: the Chinese EV revolution rolls steadfastly forward.

