Autohome recently put the Shangjie Z7T Max through a cross-city range and charging test, revealing how the electric SUV performs in real-world conditions. The test vehicle, fitted with 20-inch Continental EcoContact 7S tires and an 81 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, has an official CLTC range of 712 km (about 605 km WLTP est.). The test aimed to simulate a typical family trip, starting with an 80% charge and driving from Beijing to Tianjin and back.
One notable finding was the vehicle's charging compatibility. The Z7T Max refused to charge at a State Grid 60 kW DC station, displaying a 'charger mismatch' error. The charging port label indicated that the car requires DC chargers rated at 750V or higher. This could be a practical issue for owners relying on older or lower-voltage public charging infrastructure.
After switching to a compatible charger, the team charged to 80%, showing 532 km of CLTC range. They set the car to Eco mode, with the air conditioning at 23°C automatic and rear AC on, to mimic daily use. The route began near the Water Cube in Beijing, took the Fourth Ring Road to the Jinghu Expressway, headed to Tianjin, and returned via the Jingjin Expressway.
On the Jinghu Expressway's Beijing section, where the speed limit is 90 km/h, the car averaged 49 km/h over the first 31 km due to traffic, with energy consumption at 10.5 kWh/100 km. After 30 km at the limit, the average speed rose to 85.7 km/h, and consumption increased to 11.7 kWh/100 km. Once the limit rose to 110 km/h, consumption climbed to 13.3 kWh/100 km. After 128.1 km and 1 hour 42 minutes, the car reached Tianjin with 57% battery remaining and 385 km of CLTC range, averaging 91 km/h on the highway.
Real-World Range and Charging Performance
After a brief city drive and a takeaway pickup, the team headed back on the Jingjin Expressway, where the limit is 120 km/h. The return average speed was 79.8 km/h, including time at a checkpoint. When the battery hit 30%, the car had covered 270 km, with 205 km of CLTC range left and an average consumption of 14.3 kWh/100 km. At the charging station, the total distance was 278.2 km over 4 hours 3 minutes, averaging 68.7 km/h, with 29% battery and 197 km of CLTC range remaining.
Using a 480 kW third-party ultra-fast charger, the car charged from 29% to 80% in 14 minutes, adding 43.479 kWh. The 30-80% window took just 13 minutes, with a peak charging power of 208 kW. Based on the energy added and distance covered, the average consumption was about 15.62 kWh/100 km.
According to Autohome, the Shangjie Z7T Max performed well overall, delivering approximately 270 km of driving in the 80-30% battery range and a 13-minute fast-charge time. The test suggests the vehicle is capable of handling a week of commuting and weekend cross-city trips, though the 750V charging requirement is worth noting for potential buyers.
