Tesla VS China in Worlds Biggest ADAS Test - 36 Electric Cars Compared

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Tesla VS China in Worlds Biggest ADAS Test - 36 Electric Cars Compared

A test of 36 electric cars in China found that Tesla's self-driving capabilities, particularly in its Model 3 and Model X, significantly outperformed those of Chinese competitors, with Xpeng being the closest non-Tesla rival

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Questions to inspire discussion

Top Performers

๐Ÿ† Q: Which vehicles performed best in the 36-car ADAS test in China?
A: The Tesla Model X and Model 3 tied for first place, succeeding in 5 out of 6 tests, with the Model X excelling in urban driving by passing 8 out of 9 scenarios.

๐Ÿš— Q: How did the Xpeng G6 perform compared to other mainstream cars?
A: The Xpeng G6 ranked equal third with a 3 out of 6 positive score, making it the best-performing mainstream car after Tesla.

Surprising Results

๐Ÿ˜ฎ Q: What unexpected outcome occurred with the Xpeng P7 Plus?
A: The Xpeng P7 Plus, previously considered China's best car for full self-driving, failed all six tests, scoring zero out of six.

๐Ÿ”„ Q: How did BYD-based vehicles perform in the urban driving test?
A: The Toyota BZ3X (essentially a BYD) performed well with a 7 out of 9 success score, while the BYD FCB Bow 5 achieved a 6 out of 9 success score.

Other Notable Performances

๐Ÿš€ Q: How did vehicles equipped with Huawei's ADS perform?
A: Both the Lux Seed R7 and Avatar 12, equipped with Huawei's ADS, performed well in urban driving tests, achieving 7 out of 9 success scores.

๐Ÿ“Š Q: What was the overall ranking of the Tesla Model 3 in the tests?
A: The Tesla Model 3 averaged out to second place in the test, with a 5 out of 9 success score in urban driving scenarios.

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Key Insights

Performance Rankings

๐Ÿ† Tesla Model X emerged as the clear winner in urban driving tests, successfully passing 8 out of 9 scenarios, despite not being typically associated with full self-driving capabilities.

๐Ÿฅˆ Tesla Model 3 secured second place overall, achieving success in 5 out of 9 urban driving scenarios and 5 out of 6 tests in the comprehensive evaluation.

Surprising Results

๐Ÿ˜ฎ The Xpeng P7 Plus, previously considered China's best full self-driving car, unexpectedly failed all 6 tests, possibly due to differences in sensor height.

๐Ÿ”„ Xpeng G6 and Great Wall Motors Wayland Shan tied for third place, each succeeding in 3 out of 6 tests, showcasing the competitive landscape in Chinese autonomous driving technology.

Test Scope and Implications

๐Ÿš— The comprehensive ADAS comparison test involved 36 electric cars facing 15 real-world hazard scenarios, resulting in over 216 crashes and exposing significant gaps in safety and automation among various automakers.

๐ŸŒ This extensive test, conducted in China, represents the world's largest ADAS evaluation to date, providing crucial insights into the current state of autonomous driving technology across different manufacturers and models.

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Clips

  • 00:00 ๐Ÿš— A test of 36 electric cars in China showed Tesla's self-driving capabilities are still far superior to Chinese competitors, with Xpang being the best non-Tesla brand.
    • 01:24 ๐Ÿš— Chinese media outlet Dong Cheety tested 36 electric cars, including the Tesla Model 3, in 15 obstacle scenarios to compare their Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) capabilities.
      • 02:55 ๐Ÿš— Tesla's Model 3 and Model X dominated a large ADAS test with 36 electric cars, outperforming Chinese brands, including Greatall Motors, which had a surprisingly poor result.
        • 03:38 ๐Ÿš— Tesla and 35 other electric vehicles were tested in ADAS, with most, including high-end models, underperforming, and BYD's Denza Z9 GTV emerging as a top performer.
          • Four cars, including the Xpang G6, Great Wall Shan, Huawei's ATM M9, and Luxeed R7, tied in third place, with the Denza Z9 GTV being the top-performing BYD-owned brand, in a test of 36 electric vehicles' ADAS systems.
          • 36 electric cars, including Tesla, were tested in ADAS and the results show that most cars, including some high-end models, underperformed with many scoring 0 or 1 out of 4-6 tests.
        • 05:33 ๐Ÿš— Several top Chinese electric vehicles, including the XPeng P7 Plus and BYD Han L, shockingly failed to pass any ADAS tests, while others like the XPG6 and Tesla performed well.
          • 06:58 ๐Ÿš— Tesla's ADAS software outperforms many competitors, including Mercedes-Benz, in a large test of 36 electric cars, contradicting claims that it's inferior to Chinese car brands.
            • BYD has a lot of work left to do on its ADAS despite having a large workforce.
            • The test results showed that Tesla's ADAS software outperformed many competitors, including Mercedes-Benz, while Toyota's BZ3X surprisingly beat other BYD cars, contradicting claims by some reviewers that Tesla's software is inferior to Chinese car brands.
          • 08:52 ๐Ÿš— Tesla's Model X dominates 25 other electric vehicles in a test of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in urban driving scenarios.
            • Cars from the same brand with the same ADAS can solve situations differently due to software version, sensor position, or chip variations.
            • Tesla's Model X outperformed 25 other electric vehicles, including the Model 3, in an urban driving test, successfully completing 8 out of 9 scenarios.
          • 10:25 ๐Ÿš— Tesla Model X wins ADAS test among 36 electric vehicles, but expect rapid changes with Chinese manufacturers improving their technology.
            • The Tesla Model X emerged as the clear winner in a test of 36 electric vehicles' advanced driver-assistance systems, outperforming even the Model 3 which came in second.
            • The test will likely yield vastly different results next year as manufacturers, especially those in China, rapidly improve their ADAS technology, leading to safer cars.

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          Duration: 0:12:19

          Publication Date: 2025-07-28T16:30:54Z

          WatchUrl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OhNB26MPxg

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