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The latest Rival Tesla Model Y in China has 577 hp, a range of 300 miles and a premium cabin

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Chinese car manufacturers have their eyes firmly placed on Europe, aimed at grasping market share of brands established with electric vehicles at competitive prices filled with features, despite the newly imposed import prices of the EU. One of the last pretenders of this growing battle is Seres, formerly known as SF Motors, who introduced his response to Tesla Model Y in Europe last year. We wanted to see how he divided against the competition, so we took the press car Seres 5 for a trip.

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Seres 5 initially made its debut in China in 2019 under the name of SF5, a project developed with the help of Huawei. In 2023, a strongly updated version called Aito M5 launched, offering both PHEV and BEV variants. While the Chinese market Seres 5 has since adopted these upgrades, the world specification model that we drive sticks to the original design, with its distinctive curved day lights.

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Seres 5 made its debut in Europe at the Munich 2023 car show and gradually deployed on the continent throughout 2024. Measuring 4710 mm (185 inches) in length, it takes competitors like VW ID.4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia Ev6, and, of course, the Tesla model still dominant Y.

Inside, the cabin leans towards a premium territory, with a 15.6 -inch dashboard display, a fine leather pad and wooden inserts. The seats are filled with comfort characteristics, offering heating, ventilation and even a massage function.

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Performance and range

The version we test is the all -wheel drive that has been all the electric traction, because the PHEV has not yet reached Europe. Its double engine configuration offers a torque of 577 hp (430 kW / 585 PS) and 940 Nm (693 LB-PI), launching it from 0 to 100 km / h (0-62 MPH) in 4.2 seconds. The power supply comes from an 80 kWh battery, offering a range evaluated by WLTP up to 482 km (300 miles) per load.

In Greece, where we test it, the Seres 5 is available in a single complete garnish, at a price of € 57,500 ($ 60,400), including local EV grants. For comparison, the performance of Tesla Model Y of German and Pre-Faceft manufacturing cost € 57,990, while the next launch edition of the Model Y 2026 is at € 60,990.

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On the ice front – thank you in part for the country’s absurd tax system – a similar basis BMW xDrive20 with 205 hp starts at € 68,700 ($ 72,100). Meanwhile, the only Honda CR-V available, the E: HEV hybrid, is at a price of € 49,900 ($ 52,400).

We will lead the Seres 5 to the city and on the road open in the coming days. Do you have any questions? Place them below in the comments section, and we will cover as much as possible in the full exam.

Thanks to Serres Hellas for providing the press car Seres 5.

SERES 5 (Europe)

Seres 5 (China)