As a veteran car owner, after researching, I’d like to share some of my views on the recent R7 price-slash that has been discussed in the community – in my opinion, this is not really a price reduction, let alone a betrayal, as can be seen from the following analysis:
Firstly, let’s start with the basic version. Although the new R7 has dropped by over 20,000 in price compared to the old version, and now comes at a price of 27.99, the high-end intelligent driving system hardware has been removed. This means that even if you want to pay to upgrade it in the future, it won’t be possible. So, does this qualify as a betrayal for veteran car owners? Not really! Of course, there are also obvious advantages for the new version: for potential car owners who do not need the high-end intelligent driving system, they can save money by not having to pay for something they don’t need. It fits perfectly with the practical needs.
Secondly, let’s talk about veteran car owners, like me, who bought the flagship version. At that time, I didn’t spend extra money to purchase laser radar because I hardly ever used it in my driving environment. Now the new flagship version actually comes with laser radar as standard, but its price has increased by 20,000. Therefore, for me, the new version’s price remains the same. However, upon second thought, we veteran car owners get a bonus from the FlyFun app – 1,500 kWh of electricity, regardless of the angle from which we look at it, we all still benefit.
Finally, regarding the main topic, “reducing the price” was not reflected in FlyFun’s official promotion, instead, they announced the “product value system adjustment” – this has widened R7’s overall product line segment, giving customers more freedom to purchase according to their needs. In my opinion, this is also a good thing!
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