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In recent ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) performance tests, Tesla's Model X and Model 3 have emerged as frontrunners, outperforming or matching many vehicles equipped with lidar, including several competitors from Chinese brands such as Great Wall Motor's Wey Lanshan, Zeekr 7X, and Xpeng P7+.
The urban ADAS capability tests, conducted by the Chinese media outlet Dongchedi, involved 26 vehicles. The Tesla Model X scored an impressive 8 out of 9 in city scenarios, surpassing many lidar-equipped competitors. The Model 3, while not achieving the same score, still demonstrated competitive performance against several lidar-equipped cars.
Tesla's ADAS features on these models include Autopilot with radar-based autonomous emergency braking (AEB), side ultrasound detection to avoid collisions, and full self-driving options. The Model X also incorporates a wide-band radar and multiple sensors to enhance safety and ADAS functionality.
In highway scenarios, Tesla's system excels, providing robust semi-autonomous driving assistance classified around Level 2 autonomy. The system effectively handles complex urban traffic conditions better than many lidar-based systems tested.
Although direct comparison scores for Great Wall Motor’s Wey Lanshan, Zeekr 7X, and Xpeng P7+ aren't explicitly reported in recent independent or public ADAS rankings, Tesla’s dominance in semi-autonomous testing benchmarks positions it as a leader. Chinese brands are rapidly advancing in ADAS but often rely on lidar combined with cameras rather than Tesla’s radar-centric approach.
Tesla Model 3 and Model X have continuous updates improving their ADAS hardware and software, including new front-facing cameras and enhanced ambient environmental sensing, which contribute positively to both safety and driver assist functionalities in highway and urban contexts.
Other vehicles, such as Zeekr 7X, Xpeng P7+, Onvo L60, Firefly EV, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, did not avoid any of the scenarios in the test.
In summary, as of mid-2025, Tesla’s Model X leads the ADAS rankings in urban and highway scenarios among these vehicles, followed by the Model 3. Other brands like Wey Lanshan, Zeekr 7X, and Xpeng P7+ are competitive but typically rank below Tesla in independent city driving tests. The comprehensive sensor suite and iterative software advances help Tesla maintain a leading position in current semi-autonomous driving technology.
There is limited direct public ranking data comparing all these specific models side-by-side in both urban and highway ADAS performance for 2025, but available test results and expert reviews strongly favor Tesla’s solutions among this group.
- Despite Chinese brands, such as Great Wall Motor's Wey Lanshan, Zeekr 7X, and Xpeng P7+ using a combination of lidar and cameras, they generally rank below Tesla in independent urban driving tests, indicating a competitive yet less dominant position in the automotive industry's ADAS sector.
- In the finance sector, Tesla continues to lead in ADAS technologies, with its comprehensive sensor suite and iterative software advances in its Model X and Model 3 providing superior performance in both urban and highway scenarios, attracting significant investments from stakeholders in the transportation technology industry.
