Alex has pulled ahead of other you tube reviewers, preparation, presentation all first class. No obsession over key fobs and no girly giggling during acceleration runs
Alex takes his reviews quite seriously and does his homework. His desire to never pander but take on potentially controversial subjects stands out compared to other RU-vid content creators.
You are definitely the most objective and thorough car reviewer out there. It's hard to get a grasp on how these newer EVs stack up against each other since most reviewers are either biased towards ICE or EV, or they simply lack the knowledge about the cars. The amount of clickbait videos about EVs that contain very little information, mostly wrong or misinterpreted is astounding.
So as I said in the video, the "$35K Model 3" was originally planned to have a software limited battery capacity dropping range to 220 miles. This did *NOT* happen. The $35K Model 3 turned out to be a SR+ with a lower price tag. The window sticker (which is required to be correct) shows a range of 240, the car shows a range of 240 when full, and we verified the actual capacity of the battery pack is 50kWh which is what is claimed for the Model 3 SR+. Our real world range in the Model 3 SR came in at 190-195 miles. This is when using *100%* of the battery, not 90%. If you only charge to 90% your range will be 175 ish.
@@jimbo5635 He stated in the review that the Bolt and Kona are classed a size smaller. The Niro, Leaf and Model3 are all the same EPA size class. He was attempting to give apples-to-apples comparisons or it would have simply become ridiculous. A later 3-way review of the Bolt, Kona and SoulEV might be interesting; but the Kona and Soul are basically the same platform with different bodies.
For my dollars, the KIA takes it. If we're comparing to recent years, the KIA will certainly have the longest expected reliability out of all three. Paired with KIA's warranty, I think it's a solid choice. Plus all of that space in the vehicle.
A fair and honest review. I would like to add that if you take one road trip with any of these vehicles, you will never want anything except a Tesla. The Superchargers are a godsend. The screen also tells you how many chargers are available before you get there. The dc chargers are usually just a couple of chargers for any given area and you have no idea if they are being used until you get there. You also have no idea how much longer the car will be charging. A nightmare scenario whenever that happens and it happens far too often.
If I go on a roadtrip I'll take my 2004 Volvo V70. Superchargers for it are never more than a few miles apart and it only takes about 3 minutes to recharge. On the highway it gets about 400 miles per charge, 500 to dead empty. Electric cars should only be about commuting.
@@Jackdiddlydo Hi Jack: If you were making a 300 to 600 mile weekend road trip which would be the better choice; EV or my Volvo V70? If I'm making a 50 mile commute to work 6 days a week and own a home, which is the best choice? I'm not trying to save the world here, just make a decision based on the facts of my own situation.
@@ngneer999 Agreed. Best to use the right tool for the task at hand. EV's currently are best at commuting. They can be used for road trips, but ICE/Hybrid cars are currently better.
@B. Allen he states clearly in the video that they simply couldn't get a loaner Bolt in time to include in this video. But at several times references and discusses the Bolt.
I’d take the Leaf after carefully scrutinizing your excellent commentary. Mostly because of the much lower purchase price. Im a “working man” and every little bit saved helps out the overall budget a lot! In addition, I suspect the Leaf would be perfectly serviceable for real world commuting duties. I like the Niro but again, it comes down to price and the type of driving I would likely end up doing which is commuting about 20-25 minutes mostly on an expressway to and from work. Thx for the excellent review Alex!
I just bought a Bolt EUV but the Leaf and Kia were both on my short list. The issues I had with the Leaf were the air cooled battery as I was worried about decreasing range over time which is a well known issue with Leafs. While I don't plan on doing many road trips (I also have a Volt for road trips), the Chademo charging was also a little bit of a concern. The Bolt also is not great at fast charging. I also found on the used market, prices of Bolts were more in line with the shorter range Leaf which wouldn't work as well for me in the Atlanta area where it seems like we have to drive long distances to get anywhere. Tesla prices on the used market were also somewhat higher and I was able to get my loaded EUV for about the same price as the base Model 3 standard range. My wife is also a technophobe so I don't think she would be comfortable doing things on the screen in the Tesla and she needs to drive the car pretty often.
almost a year later and this video only has 85000 views? I dont understand it, Alex is by far the best car reviewer I have ever seen. Very knowledgeable, very comprehensive, seems to not have any biases. This dude should be getting a lot more love from youtube!
I vote for the Niro. More practical design, better heating/cooling options and a network of service centers instead of depending on the rather cavalier Tesla service system.
@@pandorakid229 What are you talking about? A lot of super chargers work just fine here in Canada. It's not like you will get full rate after getting close to full. All tesla is trying to do is create a monopoly with their superchargers. Standardization creates more opportunities to adopt.
@@pandorakid229 Can confirm. I have a Kona EV, and I think the Kona EV may rightfully be *the* best "budget" EV ever made to date, but when you're on the public CCS system you have a random hodgepodge of chargers made by different manufacturers, and many of them have reliability issues. All of Tesla's other faults not withstanding, they actually care about their charging network, they maintain it and keep it in tiptop condition. The notion of a "charging network" is totally alien to most auto manufacturers, who are used to third-parties providing fossil fuel for cars, and this is the reality for me. I love my Kona EV to death, but I think it's fair to say Tesla is very invested in the success of EV's, far more than other manufacturers who only have one foot in the water. I have my hopes on VW and Electrify America/Canada, as these are the best non-tesla chargers I've seen to date in terms of quantity/reliability. I will gladly pay for a superior charging experience over a frustrating experience with crappy "free" chargers that eat my time instead of my money.
Using a smaller window of capacity (ex:10%-90%,20%-80%, etc), for daily use (which is quite doable for the vast majority of people), will apparently extend battery life (ie do less damage than running from 0%-100%). If looking for real world examples to support this, I believe comparing data from first gen Chevy Volt (where the useable battery window is fairly extreme, roughly only 60%(ex:20%-80%) being usable in EV mode) vs the 2015&16 Spark EV (both contain LG cells), which had very high battery capacity utilization (~18kwh of 19kwh or ~95% (2.5%-97.5% useable), shows that lower utilization equals less wear/damage/capacity loss/whatever we want to call it. I concede they aren't apples to apples comparisons, but I think by most accounts, this is true.
@@thelondonbroiler If you want real world examples of this, consult people living with off-grid power systems. They'll tell you the difference depth of discharge makes to battery lifespan.
My husband kept urging me to watch this video. I'm glad I did. It is exceptionally informative, frank, and offers great educational value. I really appreciate your expertise. Thanks.
Excellent comparison! I chose the Kia Niro EV. The hatch fits my lifestyle and the quality is first-rate. It was worth the wait. Nicer than our Q5, and the Infiniti I traded for the Niro EV. Love it!
I’ve owned a Model 3 and Y (both LR AWD). Sold them both and just recently bought a Niro EV. Yes, the Teslas were much more sporty and fast, but overall comfort in both was fairly stiff. Infotainment in the Teslas is not as good as the Kia, especially with the Harmon Kardon system. It’s a great system. Though I loved the sound system of the Tesla, no apple car play was a big downer…you can’t go wrong with either; we’ll see how the Kia Niro is after a year of ownership!!
Great review. I wish you had done a cost analysis on charging while using public networks versus Tesla Superchargers. Seems for long road trips, the Tesla is the winner, but for in city driving, the Kia is a good choice.
Why can’t more journalists be like this, be fair with the Tesla and if you don’t like something about it just say it. If you think it’s best at something, say that too! Great work!
Personally I felt like he was really dancing carefully around the Tesla. So much praise for its efficiency when it's second, and not a close second (relative to third). I dunno. Seemed real weird to me.
Fantastic review. Your single reviews are veeerry thorough. This was a nice change though. Still thorough but skipping some details and hitting the major differences. Fantastic work.
Yeah, the 3 is almost like a sports car. I do wish it had a hatchback. That's the Y, but so far away. But I can't see spending $38k on the Kia, just sounds high.
@@nofurtherwest3474 The Kia is a lot cheaper than the tesla and higher trim levels of the hyandai and kias also have heat pumps for heating. Updates won't give you that. Physical features matter.
@@AFlyingCookieLOL If the M3 had a hatchback and more ground clearance, I would have bought it instead of the Kona EV. In most respects, it's a better car, but they failed on a few points of practicality. To be fair, it makes sense, as the Tesla M3 is geared to be a BMW coupe competitor, not a competitor for hatchback CUV's. Tesla knows what their market is.
A truly complete, thorough, and impartial review, and a great service to anybody in the market for an electric vehicle. Many thanks! I just subscribed to your channel
Awesome review, been waiting for this comparison for a long time since I'm on the verge of purchasing one of these cars in the next couple of weeks. The decision point for me is availability, can't really find the Kia in NY, NJ, PA so I'm probably going to end up with the Tesla, which is the short term fashionable choice, the long term practical choice is the Kia which just isn't available. Question, one thing I'd like to know, what are your thoughts about leasing vs buying either of these cars?
Maybe you get the 3, hang onto it, and get the Y if you want more practicality. I think model Y is going to be a great buy at about the same price of the Niro.
@@FSAPOJake Thanks for the tip, ended up buying a M3 today, Alex pushed me over the edge, couldn't wait any longer. The Kona is "snug" compared to the Niro-EV, the space difference is noticable especially in the front seat and back seat leg room, otherwise they are almost identical and a very satisfying ride.
Excellent work Alex; I feel so much more prepared for the future now! Efficiency, charge standards, charge times, and real world range are going to be the language of the very near future. Bravo to you for having such a strong grasp of this!
Just checked out your work history and saw that you're President of an MSE/Failure analysis company. Very cool! I'm in MSE myself, so it's always fun seeing anyone in the field out and about.
GREAT comparison, thanks Alex! I wish they were making the Hyundai Kona in significant numbers (& it was available in AZ), I really prefer its looks over the Niro and Leaf. Agree with you that Model Y at a similar price is the top choice.
Had a 3 for 2 years, just sold it and bought a Niro because my cars sit at the airport all week long so I could no longer justify the extra cost of the Tesla. I have been pleasantly surprised by the Kia in every way so far.
Awesome comparison Alex. Thank you for such a professional wonderfully informative and interesting video. We chose to go with the Nissan Leaf SV model however. My husband and I are both retired and we simply need it for day to day travel around the area. Any long distance travel will be done in our 2012 Honda Civic. Now the price. In Canadian dollars we paid about $40k for a 2019 off the lot Leaf. That was including the $5000 federal government rebate and the $8000 Quebec government rebate. Which lowers the cost by $13.000. A significant amount less than the Tesla 3. With a lot of the nice features of a more upscale vehicle. For our use, needing occasionally large cargo space (and yes I fit a BBQ from Lowe's into the back of it last week), ease and efficiency and price point the Leaf won. On top of the rebates for buying a new electric car the Quebec government also gives a $600 rebate that you have to submit paperwork for and get a cheque sent to you. They will give us $350 for the cost of a 240V charger at your home (or business) and $250 for the cost of an electrician to install the unit in your home. So, yes pleased as punch with our new Leaf. Perfect car, perfect price for us.
Another great review! The Niro isn’t an option here in Missouri, but I would have strongly considered it if it was. It would be between the Model 3 and the Niro for me as well.
Good overall review. It’s great having more EV options. For those commenters who are saying it’s a dumb idea to go EV, you clearly haven’t tried one before. The advantages of electric are innumerable and have to be experienced to understand. A few of the biggest include never going to a gas station, no engine noise, being able to run climate control without turning an engine on (so even in an enclosed space such as a garage), smooth acceleration, no emissions testing, so little maintenance (no oil change/filter, spark plugs, timing belts/chains, alternators, fuel pumps, catalytic converters, mufflers, tail pipes; very rare brake pad replacement, since you don’t use friction braking much), and overall better for the environment for most consumers (pollution and greenhouse gas emissions both). For most people, these advantages far outweigh the issues you might be fearing (range anxiety, charging inconveniences, road-tripping, battery longevity worries). I’ve owned two Tesla vehicles and two Leafs, and they’re my favorite cars of all time for good reason. You do a good job of laying out the pros and cons of each for real world use. I would have also included safety (at least crash ratings) ratings and think having free over-the-air software updates is a big boon for Tesla, which is worth a mention given the improvements to date since Model 3 was released. Analogous to fit and finish and battery “tech,” one would also suppose that Tesla has the best track record for battery longevity/reliability, Nissan the worst, and Kia (and others) no data to evaluate. And lastly, as some others have pointed out, one might wonder about Tesla’s financial future, although I suspect there are enough Tesla fans and backers to preserve the company should the financial issues persist. And lastly, your review puts a lot of emphasis on practicality. You even award Kia an extra point to make it a tie, but depending on one’s priorities, this may be an invalid comparison. Personally, I think the exterior and interior look and driving experience of a car are worth more than one point each, and on these measures I think the Model 3 base version is an absolute steal compared to the other two.
How is your range? Do you get the EPA 325? Alex's model 3 SR results looks really disappointing. It's almost 50 miles off from the EPA. While competition is mostly spot on.
@@prettysheddy SR+ is 240 miles of rated range. His should have been much less, sounds like they didn't update the displayed range. He probably should have purchased an SR+ anyways, since it's closer to the Kia's base price, and still under 40K.
@@prettysheddy Range is accurate and predictable on the Model 3. It's on full display as you drive. Since 2013, I've owned a Fit EV, Soul EV and Bolt. Always a guessing game based primarily on driving style and temp. There's something not right about this part of the review, just unscientific I guess. Tesla will guide you and consult on where and how to drive if/when range is an issue. The value of the Supercharger network was mentioned, but the average non-tesla owner wouldn't walk away understanding it completely.
Excellent review. It's so good to see an EV comparison where the actual $35k Model 3 is present. I only wished tax incentives were discussed more during the price comparison, as it greatly influences the total cost-to-own aggregate, and there large difference in tax incentives among those cars.
Alex, great review as always. Are these batteries just as efficient after 3 to 5 years of constant use? How do these cars behave in frigid cold climates?
Great video as always. For me it's no contest. With Kia's much higher build quality and vastly better warranty it's cost of ownership will be far lower than the other 2 over time.
Honest & great review. Too many ppl are technology fan boys/girls and dont give enough weight to the practical aspects and costs. Unfortunately here in NZ the Kai is the same price as the model 3 ($74~76kNZD) making the choice really hard.
Alex is known for his thorough, information packed reviews. I browse around 50 automotive review sites so I'm sometimes asked by family and friends what I consider the best source for someone actually seeking purchase advice about a particular vehicle. No question it's Alex on Autos. As someone who spent years composing lectures for students that seek to convey as much information as possible in a digestible lecture format, I'm in awe. It's the Khan Academy of automotive reviews. And this particular example surpasses even Alex' usual high standards. Some viewers will complain that the Tesla reviewed here shortchanges the brand. What about all the additional options, innovations, and trim levels Tesla offers, they'll say. But that misses the point of this review and the marketplace in general. The EV market will not grow by appealing primarily to those already committed to electric vehicles and willing to pay an initial purchase price of $50K+. It will expand by being cross shopped with ICE vehicles and hybrids and priced around the average of new cars in 2019, about $37,000. For those consumers Alex focuses on many of the most important features of these vehicles and provides a great introduction to some of the more esoteric details such as differences in charge options, the impact of ambient temperature on vehicle range, and even true overall range, figures that are sorely missing from most EV reviews. What would I choose if I were shopping today? Despite my respect for all that Tesla has accomplished, it would be the KIA Niro though personally I'd wait for the Soul EV. The Tesla is undeniably tempting but I doubt I could resist adding bells, whistles, range extensions, and performance features that would drive the price far beyond $40K. And as frustrating as it often is to negotiate with a dealer I haven't reached the point of preferring to purchase a vehicle as I order kitchen supplies from Amazon. Further, living in Washington state I don't have to eliminate KIA and Hyundai from my shopping list. But all in all, I think anyone interested in seeing EV's flourish should applaud all these (and other) manufacturers putting investments into the market. Competition is good and the more choices available the more consumers will consider them. And that's good for everyone and the earth, itself.
If comparing costs right now, the Standard Range plus with the $3750 tax credit makes it almost spot on your $37,000 mark. It is far and above better than the Standard Range that they have limited so heavily. As a general EV fan, it is awesome to see all these new entries though. Tesla was always the spark needed to make change. They have succeeded in that more than can be stated.
How did you measure the battery capacity? I have an SR+, I usually charge from 40 to 80% and my math shows that it's 54kWh. On perfect conditions I do get the expected range of 240 at 225Wh/mile. I do agree that 240 miles of range us an oversell however, unlike the long range models which achieve the estimated range at 250WH/mile
We got the battery down to 5% then plugged it into an evse with a meter and recorded the power used. Assuming a 1-2% loss which is pretty standard the battery is right around 50kWh. Tesla has confirmed that there is just the one small pack so this is the same as your pack.
It’s worth noting that 225wh/mile would only yield 220 miles. You’d need to get down to 200wh/mile to get 240, but I have not see anyone that low. The average of 30+ SR+ owners that emailed in is 330 wh/mile
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Hmm. I have certainly not charged it down to 5%, but my KWh consumed from chargepoint app (from 40 to 80%) scaled linearly to 100% gives 54kWh. Not sure how believable it is, but here is a leaked PDF from reddit about it showing 54.4KWh (last page): iaspub.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_file.jsp?docid=46584&flag=1 .
@@AAutoBuyersGuide With a new LR AWD, so far with spirited driving i'm averaging 230wh/mi - But I can easily hit 200wh/mi or less on local roads, this is with fair weather conditions granted...but I thought the SR+ was even more efficient not sure why you're averaging 260wh/mi - using this site to convert.... codepen.io/FalconFour/full/dgVQGE/
I know you left off AP because it costs more, but this is something that can be added later by the owner or the 2nd owner with an OTA update. If the RT network happens that is a huge deal as to how much your Tesla is worth vs the Niro. You should have included it as a “bonus”.
Hey Alex, Fan-freakin-tastic videos, best reviews I've ever seen! I'm a Model 3 owner and one of the factors (aside from that T badge) that I weighed was the safety rating of the Tesla. Just wondering if in your future reviews you could compare the safety ratings of various vehicles as well. I know that when my wife and I look at the new Rav4 hybrid and 2020 Escape PHEV for her, safety ratings will be a big factor for my family, even over the hybrid vs PHEV. Thanks, Dan
Nice comparison review. Couple suggestions when comparing EVs in the future. Please note the outdoor temperature because it has a large effect on battery efficiency (even with climate control off). Also be sure to properly inflate the tires. As an example, I saw in your original Bolt EV review, you had the tires inflated to only 35-36 (recommended is 38) and outdoor temperature was 67. In this comparison review, the temperature looked to be as high as 82 on the Tesla and tire pressure was also much higher.
While I disagree with the battery cooling win being a tie between Tesla and Kia (Tesla's battery tech which individually cools each cell is *way* better than Kia's cooling tray) I applaud your thoroughness in the review. :)
todd baker drivetrain wise they are approximately equal. As far as everything else goes, Kia hands down. Nissan is pretty good but the warranty is shorter than the Kia.
Sony KDL50W800C I have my doubts about that but we will see! Not being the best build quality and not being completely honest with range mileage of the batteries, I would be a little leery!
shedrick s, I agree with you! I always have doubts with a car company that get billions of dollars from United States government through grants or bailouts and says this is next big thing. Even today tesla is loosing money faster than they are making it! Sound like another true story of DeLorean to me!
We currently own the first generation Nissan LEAF (2011). We are going to replace it very soon. I was originally leaning to replace it with a new LEAF plus, but now considering a Niro EV. We are going to try one out tomorrow. What keeps me from Tesla, I’ve heard too many maintenance problems associated with it.
Hey Alex, it is September 10th, 2019. Here in Iowa my current lease runs out January 6th, 2020. I assume the EV Niros and Konas will not be available to me here in Iowa. I need a higher seat top to ground height because my knees are not so good. With these constraints I am looking at used C-MAX Titanium Erergi which works pretty well ergonomically for me. I am also hoping that the 2020 Ford Escape PHEV will work for me--but that will not come out until a few months after my lease is up. Leaf Pluses do not seem to be available that I can find, and I am not sure that I can afford the leaf plus lease payments. So I guess the question is: What to you think of a late model used CMAX Energi ? Are there any problems with them that you are aware of ?
Would definitely go with the Kia. Bigger trunk door, in my opinion much more preferable interior, but also external design and longer range. And of course 400$+ per year for insurance is lot. What would also interesting to me is light/visibility in the dark and options for seats (adjustable seat base length and side bolsters, would not buy one without anymore).
My problem with the Kia is, if you're going for a Niro EV, why would you take it over the regular non-EV Niro for half the price? It's like buying an EV Corolla for double the price of a regular Corolla.
@Alex some Model 3 SR were delivered in SR+ configuration and later downgraded via SW update - that is why you had 240 miles of range on the sticker. Your actual range is 220 miles. You can test this by driving both your SR and someone in SR+ next to each other on a highway (starting with 100% full pack) - you will run out +-20 miles before the other car.
Interesting to compare Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y both with heat pump option in real world range, practicallity, also compared using ratio dollar price per real life mile of range in real winter both in California slight winter and Minnesota real winter where I see plenty of Model 3 driving around.
You also should mention model 3 has over the air update Alex. This hugely sets itself apart from all competition. As it also gives regular new features thru Ota!
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Dog Mode, Sentry Mode, dash cam... Likely more options to come as they are imagined and deemed worthy of coding into an active feature.
Alex on Autos Alex, not true, updates not limited on autopilot. For instance, my model S without autopilot also got frequent upgrade , got improved UI, navigation, dog mode, games, better BMS software...can’t remember all
Living in SW FL I regularly use my car on I-75 at cruising speeds averaging 80 MPH. So, am I correct in assuming that in these BEVs I'd need to look to find a charger every 90 minutes?
@@JohnDoe-vx3z I actually set my cruise control to 80 MPH, and generally stay in the center lane. At that speed I get passed by many vehicles in the left lane.
I chose the LR AWD M3 over the Niro for the AWD (For the winter snows), really wished it was a hatch back like it's big brother but the M3 trunk is big for sedan. I really like the Niro, followed and read/watched everything about that car, didn't think they would be available in PA but while on my first week of M3 ownership (the grace period for no questions return) I got a call from Kia dealers in NJ that there were Niro's in stock, (which in a few days sold out) - I told the guy I was loving my M3 too much, and didn't bother with the test drive. The M3 is the most amazing car I've ever driven, the AWD is like a rocket, at any speed if you open it up, it's just goes, it leaves everything (most things) behind, it's really shockingly quick. It also feels really solid on the road, handles great, I love the one foot driving, I'm happy with the strong regen, it's really a point 'n squirt, regen brake for 99% situations, corner on rails then you're off again super car. I have a forward facing kid seat and he has good room for his legs, don't drive fast with him in it, but he giggles when I overtake. There are a lot of Tesla haters on the road, get a lot of mean/dark looks. we're not rich, we took a big loan, got a tax return and help from family to get it, I think people assume you're a rich dxxk, maybe, I don't know, and I really don't get all the Tesla haters. I'm also getting much better efficiency than reported here, miles/kWh (in the M3 thats Wh/mile ) than Alex gets, on a easy driving school run with 45-50 mph max I can get 190wh/mi (5.26Mi/kWh) fairly easily, one drive recently (granted lots of downhill sections) i averaged 148Wh/mi (6.76Mi/kWh)!! but my overall average is 230Wh/Mi (435Mi/kWh) which is still much more than Alex got with his m3...just saying not sure why his m3 Mi/kWh efficiency was so low. Anyway I have no regrets, wish the car was a little more invisible, all the attention is annoying, but it's a beautiful, sleek, fast, efficient car! - Oh and we live in a Condo so i have to drive 15 miles once a week or so to a SC to refuel.
Eh.... no.. ask the early adopters of the model 3 who see the new piece of their cars constantly dropping. And due to the questionable build quality we'll have to see what you'll get after a year or 5 or so. It will suffer from the same problem as the outlander phev: A lot of cars will be returned from lease after 5 years but consumers are more interested in newer EV technology
@@tyman3331 Look, I really like the model S, and I really appreciate what Tesla has achieved so far, and think they should be applauded for that, but if you think the model 3 does not have build quality issues I think you're either not reading the reports flying around in the media or a die hard Tesla Fanboy who does not tolerate any criticism.
@@Wmeester1971 Honestly, I have not seen any reviews where any quality issues have been addressed except panel gaps in the early models, whic hhave been fixed already. Most people say the quality is better than model S. And yes, I am a fan of Tesla.
@@tyman3331 Ok, lets break it down. You said Ï think tesla retains value more than the competition". 1. First of all the early adopter payed premium for their model3 while it got substantially cheaper in the last year. Unless you think the early model3 is worth more than a later model3, the value has deprecated significantly already. 2. The early model3 was literally plagued with build issues, something even confirmed by tesla themselves. Poor alignment of panels and poor paint job were the benign issues. crashed tablet issues were lethal and rendered the car unusable. www.greencarreports.com/news/1115659_tesla-model-3-quality-is-terrible-but-does-it-matter-to-buyers www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/the-biggest-problems-tesla-model-3-owners-have-reported.html/ carbuzz.com/news/check-out-these-seriously-bad-tesla-model-3-quality-control-issues www.teslarati.com/tesla-explains-model-3-build-munro-teardown-analysis/ 3. Then there is an ongoing tech race on the development of a cheaper, lighter, and more powerful batteries. It is almost certain that within 5 years the current batteries are outdated and newer car models will be cheaper and better than the current generation of EVs All those points give little confidence that it will retain value more than any of their competitors.
Get the Kia if you want a hatchback. Get the model 3 if you want performance, supercharger network, looks, safety and over the air updates. Every Tesla comes with their custom super computer chip. This gigantic screen has video games, dog mode, sentry mode, dash cam and standard range plus comes with autopilot standard. Thanks for the in-depth comparison!
Alex, although the Niro looks very nice, I'm not interested in a small SUV. Just doesn't charm me. So I'd get the 3. (But even as likely would be to pick up a pre-owned S from about 2017.)
@@mojo11jojo The model 3 is the most loud, if you see the numbers from Tesla Bjorn. But we are talking 1 decibel difference. And there are a few tricks you can do with the model 3 :)
I watch all your vids. I just noticed I wasn't subbed. How dare I? Excellent comparison. Tesla is the best vehicle, the Niro is damn good but not easily available. I don't know why but I like the Leaf. It ticks all the boxes for what I would want in a small EV.
