Self-Driving Battle: Tesla FSD vs China's Lixiang NOA on the Streets of Shenzhen

Autonomous Driving System Comparison

• 💡 This video provides a direct comparison between Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) v13.2.6 and Lixiang Navigation on Autopilot (NOA).
• 🎯 The test was conducted on almost identical routes through the city of Shenzhen, China.
• ⚙️ Lixiang NOA is presented as their most advanced autonomous driving system, akin to Tesla's FSD.

Tesla FSD Performance

• ✅ Tesla FSD, running on a legacy Model Y with HW4, demonstrated a much smoother driving experience.
• 🚦 The system achieved no disengagements during its segment of the test drive.
• 🟠 FSD handled intersections by proceeding through orange lights if legally permissible, though the driver noted a personal preference for stopping.

Lixiang NOA Performance

• ⚠️ Lixiang NOA, on the L9 Ultra, was described as "a bit confused" and "a lot more aggressive" in its driving style.
• 🛑 This aggressive behavior led to some disengagements, requiring the driver to manually intervene by stepping on the brake.
• 🚀 The system made aggressive lane changes, sometimes forcing other vehicles, and exhibited moments of "scary" speeding up.

Hardware Specifications

• 🧠 The Tesla Model Y used in the comparison was equipped with 7 cameras and an AMD chip.
• 💡 The Lixiang L9 Ultra featured more advanced hardware, including 11 cameras, 2x NVIDIA chips, and LiDAR technology.
• 🇨🇳 The video also briefly mentioned Huawei's automotive driving technology as potentially the best among Chinese brands.

User Experience

• 💬 The driver expressed a preference for the smoother and more predictable behavior of the Tesla system.
• ⏱️ Lixiang's system appeared to prioritize saving time with its assertive maneuvers, which the driver humorously referred to as "aggressive Chinese."