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Shame the Polstar 2 was not available.. otherwise nice pile of ev 's.. hopefully more brands will do more models in this affordable segment.. also very good point regarding getting now a used i-Pace that could have a great value..
Why do most of these EVs have a congested grill design like an ordinary car? Tesla, Lucid and Ionic seem to be the only ones that minimize that regular car and clumsy and unnecessary grill face look. I am an Industrial Designer. If I’m designing these cars, I’d try to add a unique identity reflecting the unique electric engineering of the car.
@@TheHighlanderprime Maybe for cooling some components.. yeah you may say that BEV do not have engine but they still need radiators to cool the electrical parts or the battery pack specially in fast charging or in summer or other components that get hotter (invertors.. etc)
$200 for a lotto ticket to win a 80K EV...only one winner. Major profits here. You'll see a lot more of these raffles in the future, now that gambling is legal everywhere.
Climate Action Network - what a scam. I'll donate if one of the many climate fantasy predictions from climate conspiracy theorists comes true - the whole climate movement is a bunch of alarmist charlatans. We can't even accurately predict the weather a few weeks out, get out of here with this climate nonsense.
Because old automakers have a lot of extra things, which can double the cost of the car. Talking about base price versus Tesla without considering what they don't have is reality skew. For VW, BMW and Audi you need to tick every thing in configurator that other cars already have in standard. As they say better a fully equipped Toyota than a bare Lexus
Finally a real seat test. Always hire the right guy for the right job! I am glad I bought a Ioniq 5. I love the comfort and the room for the passengers.
I love the way the Ioniq-5 looks, it looks the most like what an 80's or 90's "concept car of the future" would look like, it's futuristic but has just enough retro elements to make it feel familiar in a way.
Your timing is perfect! A lot of car buying decisions are made from late August to September. Regardless of brand preference, the more information available online the better the buying decision. The car market has become a strategy challenge and Out of Spec Reviews is an excellent info source. Thank you.
This video is fantastic, just shared with four family members who are in the market, everything I have been telling them in fragments for months in one neatly packed video! Thanks Kyle and team!!!!
I've had the Q4 over in the UK for about 9 months now and the connected tech is shockingly bad. We're all still waiting on a software update to enable OTA updates which is probably not going to happen anytime soon. I love the Q4, it's a beautiful, solid, car and drives great but just be prepared to feel a little left behind with the advancements in technology.
I hope VWs new CEO focuses a lot on their technology. I don’t think their current tech is horrible as some people act like it is, but it can definitely improve.
After owning an e-tron for a few months, I am so glad I switched back to Tesla (M3 before, MY now). It rides well but the driving dynamics of Tesla are just far superior. I don’t even wanna beginn with infotainment, audi still lives in 2000s here. 🤢
Texas, US experience. I purchased an Ioniq 5 simply for the looks and space. Went with awd for extra power. After driving in normal mode with a somewhat heavy foot, I experienced EPA rated range. I have recently switch over to Eco Mode, and 80% of my driving has been around 40mph, around town. I get around 320 miles with this change. I dont road trip often but my experience has been ok, better than expected at EA network. It can be improved. Overall I am very happy with the car, serves its purpose as a daily driver hauling around my family very well. Did consider the model Y and would have purchased one in 2021. I would not at the current price. The charging infrastructure is the single best feature of the Model Y but it does not apply that much for me. It is still hard to consider now with all the options of evs in the 40k-60k range. Too much of a premium for the Model Y, even considering standard range(potentially 60k)
Good review. As a Classic Models S Owner who doesn't want to pay a premium for its sister SUV, the X, the Iqonic 5 would be the way to go via your review and the video.
I bought an Ioniq 5 in May of 2022. Loved it, and knew I wanted to get an EV for my son and his growing family. I had a chance to test the 2021 ID 4 that summer (don't ask me why a dealer wouldn't have a current model available to test drive), and was a bit disappointed. In the fall, I was able to test the 2022 version of the ID 4, which was much improved, but the I-5 was still superior, especially for the price tag at the time. So I ended up getting the I-5 for my son in November of 2022. Prices have actually gone down significantly since then for Hyundai EVs, as supply has caught up to demand. I don't know about the VW EV pricing.
Great review. I appreciate the effort you make to understand the technical aspects of each car and you communicate it so well. IMO buying an electric car compared to an ICE car you are also buying into the charging infrastructure as well as the tech interface as these are part of the everyday experience with an EV. More range is better if it’s due to efficiency and not more heavy batteries. How many ICE car owners even know how many gallons of fuel their tank holds?
Hey Kyle. You are absolutely correct that range is not an issue. I've owned a 2022 Polestar 2 dual motor for a month and a half now and took it on a thousand mile road trip from San Francisco to LA and back. The car did excellent. It got slightly better than the stated range of 250 miles because we drove on the pacific coast highway (speeds between 50 and 60 MPH, but I did drive stretches of higher speeds on highway 101). Charged up at EA every 150 miles or so and longest stretch was about 180 miles. The charge speed (if I precondition) hit 153 KW and I was able to charge about 50 KWH in about 30 minutes for the most part (some more and some less). The 30 minutes went by really fast with a bathroom break and a cup of coffee at starbucks. :) It was really fun doing a EV road trip. i wouldn't want to do a ICE road trip unless I need to be somewhere in a hurry and if that were the case, I would fly. Just sharing my first EV experience. FYI, I was going to buy a plug-in Mazda (soon to debut CX70) for my wife, but I am convinced now that we don't need a PHEV. We just don't have range anxiety anymore. I think we will buy her the Honda/Acura BEV when they come out in 2024.
My Wife and I we choose the EV 6 AWD over the Ioniq 5 because of the Seats. You could find a lower position, wich i like and we could both find a postion we like. In the Ioniq my Wife (1,58m) do not find a good position. I like the fast charging. and the Look. Also for roadtrips in germany heating up the Battery for good charging is no big problem. For roadtrips you will uses the Autobahn and when the Battery goes empty just speed up to the next charger. With 100 mph (160km/h) or more the Battery will be warm enought to charge fast.
I have a 2022 MYP and it drives like a rock. The 2022 long range I test drove was okay. The Mach-e I test drove felt like a normal car. However, on a smooth road my MYP is whisper quiet. At all other times it’s a rattle box.
The model y performance has a stiffer suspension than the long range. I believe sometime in 2021 Tesla softened the suspension of the model y and model 3 significantly. This is why the suspension on the 2020 model y shown in the video was incredibly stiff
@@1ronEntertainment, it was fall of 2022 when the MY got the suspension upgrade and made it a much smoother and comfortable ride. I test drove it in the spring of 2023.
Really looking forward/hoping you do a review of the 2023 ID.4, see what differences there are in the US build model (with, I believe, the 3.1 software version). In particular, am interested seeing the charging curve with the 175 kW max charging speed.
I have the EV6 GT Line. Love it! I have 2 Fisker Oceans on order, Ultra and Sport trims. Was planning to replace the EV6 with the Ocean. But, I'm thinking there is no way it's better. Might only get Ocean Sport as a backup car.
Fantastic video! Thank you for your hard work on this! I'm thinking about reserving the id4, or the bolt euv. The ioniq5 looks good but it's hard to find a base model. Anywhoo you gave us a great information, can't wait until you get the bolt euv.
I just completed a 5,531 mile US road trip in my 2021 Model 3 SR+. Over 13 days of driving (July 10 through July 31, 2022, with family time in Kentucky) from Sacramento CA to Louisville KY and back (with numerous side trips), I drove nearly half what I drive in a year. Shortest daily distance ~300 miles. Longest drive in a day: 650+ miles. Average daily drive ~425 miles. The final analysis: Wow. This is definitely a road warrior vehicle, despite so-called “conventional wisdom,” regarding range. I used 57 charging stops. In all those stops, I only had ONE 5 minute wait to plug in, at Glenwood Springs, CO. One. For 5 minutes. I’ve waited longer in a grocery store line. And that was a small charging station on a major interstate. I drove through and charged in major cities (LA, Amarillo, OK City, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City) and many small towns and wide spots in the road. 72 kW to 250 kW. Typically, I was either the only one there or one of two Teslas. My typical stop was 20-25 minutes. Enough time to have a short walk about, use the bathroom, grab a bottle of water and snack, text family, and then get back on the road (these timely breaks, and the awesome auto pilot, assured I’d be rested and relaxed, even after many hours of travel). I charged on weekdays, weekends, rush hour, nighttime, huge supercharger (50+) or small (4), on the interstate or off some small blue highway… I drove and charged through them all. No cherry picking. (Consider also the local catastrophic climate issues in Kentucky and St. Louis during my trip home, July 26-31.) 57 superchargers. 5,531 miles. 13 days of driving. In July, 2022. One wait. 5 minutes. Starbucks line? Bank lines? Costco gas lines? Holding on the phone? 5 minutes is a piece of cake!! And it was once, out of 57 charging stations. And 5,531 miles of supercharging cost me $522.00. More than charging at home. But far less than the ICE equivalent (2021 330i, RWD BMW), of $900+ at ~33 hwy mpg, premium gas. With no maintenance cost other than wear/tear on tires. I can’t speak for others. But I would say that’s a complete success in my book. Brilliant!
@@ezpoppy55 That's the issue at hand. 19 hrs of charging over only 13 days. Almost an entire day not moving. At 60 mph average, that's 1140 miles or almost 23 percent of your total trip mileage.
@@RT-rv5be Again it was over 13 days. The facts are the facts. All I do is present them. Mind you, I’m driving the poor man’s (or in my case, the retired teacher’s) Tesla. It has the least amount of range. If you’re into cannonball style cross country driving, this may not work for you. But on any given day of this trip, an ICE driver would probably beat me by maybe 30-45 minutes to a set destination each day, if they took bio breaks. If they took no breaks, and had the range to drive 425 miles without stopping (which to me sounds absolutely miserable!!), then they’d beat me by 80 minutes. Remember that the purpose of the trip wasn’t to set a land speed record - it was to see and experience our nation. But, you do you. No one, least of all me, is forcing you to do otherwise. I’m just presenting facts. Not the hyperbole and bs that EVs can’t be driven across the country. They most certainly can! BTW, in my 50 years of driving, I’ve never arrived at any destination - even when I drove like a bat outta hell - to find a gorgeous bikini-clad model, holding a trophy, roses, and one of those super-sized checks, just waiting to plant a big wet kiss on me, “the winner.” Nope. The drive I made was a total blast, and I have a ton of great memories, not the least because of the stops I made to charge. But if others just want to see a blur, tell the family to “hold it!” and get there “first,” well, I’m not stopping them.
Thanks for your detailed account of your wonderful trip. I never used cruise control on any previous car and was suspicious of using Autopilot on my MY, but I’ve been extraordinarily pleasantly surprised to find how much less tired I’ve been using it on my initial road trips. Also our pit stops have not been longer than trips in an ICE car: in an ICE car, we parked, used the restroom, got food, then gassed up, no shorter than 30 minutes in total. In the Tesla, park and plug in, and take care of business while charging.
Don't downplay the lack of dash/HUD on the Model Y. HUDs are game changers. Owning both an Ioniq 5 and Model Y, it's night and day for the driver's experience. Highly recommend test driving and forming your own opinion.
This is the video to share with normal people who are starting to consider electric SUVs. Just wish you had a graphic comparing OOS/InsideEVs real world range results. It’s still the first question everyone asks.
Thanks for your videos and perspective, I really appreciate it. One factor about pricing, the Tesla may have the most expensive starting price BUT you pay the advertised price whereas the others may have a lower starting MSRP but in the current market dealers are asking for premiums well above MSRP for e.g. buyers of Hyundai Ionic 5 are paying $5K, $10K or even $15K above MSRP here in California due to the demand and lack of inventory.
Mach-E is the only one of these cars that truly looks like a luxury sports car, and is designed to be just that. Its the best looking inside and out, fast as hell, and affordable. Makes for a great first EV, just wanna get one and ride into the sunset lol
In late June thru early July 2022, we drove my wife’s 2021 VW ID.4 PRO from Sacramento CA to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon without issue or problem. From there, we drove to Zion National Park. Same: no issue. And from Zion, back to Sac - in one day. EA worked flawlessly. The VW worked flawlessly, even in the very remote areas of northern Arizona and southern Utah. (We did use a ChargePoint in Kanab UT, as there were no EA stations around there.) 1,500 miles all together, in some very remote, off the beaten path roads and byways. In an ID.4 PRO. Two adults, a teenage boy and two dogs. And gear. I’d say that’s pretty impressive.
Hey wait a minute! I like the looks of the Tesla because it doesn't look like it's trying to be an ICE car with a big grill when the low and wide scoop is sufficient. Yes, there are so many of them on the road that my friend is right to call them "the people's car" (like Volks Wagen) and he wants his car to stand out from the crowd. But I want my car to be so common that there is almost no town in America where you can't get a tire rotation or a charge (eventually). But I get your point about range, most people only need enough to get to work and back and they even charge at work. Us retired bums go from home to a bunch of National Parks or to our friends in Ashland Oregon from the SF Bay Area (387mi, 6 1/2 hrs, 2 charge stops) all the time and like the longer range of the Model Y. I'd be happy with the Ioniq 5 in the work environment so I do like your lean toward it. Cheers and drive safely.
Ioniq 5 AWD owner here. I can confirm the AWD version CAN get the same range as the RWD-only version. I suspect the EPA test cycle is done in "normal" mode where the front motor stays connected which would explain the different official ranges. However, if you drive in "eco" mode then as you mentioned the front motor is removed from the drivetrain and the range improves significantly. I have a friend with the RWD version and we've compared notes, our ranges are extremely similar if we both drive in "eco" mode. I'm currently getting much better range than advertised on paper for my car (top of the line Ioniq 5, here in Canada it's the "Preferred AWD with Ultimate")
what's your lifetime efficiency and how many miles so far? i've only got 500 miles on my AWD and currently sitting at 3.1 mi/kwh. 75% eco mode, 20% standard, and 5% spent at red lights LAUNCHINGGGG. anyways, i'm hoping i can creep it up closer to 3.5 mi/kwh... in order to get 303 mile range, i figure we'd need to get 4 mi/kwh (303 miles divided by 75 usable kwh)...
@@TimothyBaylosis I've got about 8,700 kms on it right now. Not sure what the overall lifetime efficiency of it is but I'm currently getting around 15kWh/100 km.
EV6 and Ioniq 5 are not the same. EV6 has larger 77,4kW battery with preconditioning, better suspension and adaptive headlights. Ioniq 5 2023 update is getting the same battery with preconditioning and suspension (Smart Frequency Dampers).
None of that is true in the US. They have the same battery without preconditioning, the suspension is the same in actual use an the headlights are worse on the EV6 than the Ioniq5.
Crazy how I disagree with everything said about the interior of the ID.4. Haha. I own one, all the UI and the mobile app works perfectly and it's wonderful. Haha. Thanks Kyle!
It’s a subjective thing, of course, but I gotta say that after my husband bought an ID.4, I completely ruled it out for myself due to its UX. I’m not limiting that just to the software either. The physical controls are awkward to me, from the much maligned 2 window buttons to the capacitive touch everywhere (sorry, Dad, not “haptic”) to the soft buttons right where you want to rest your wrist, etc. But he loves his car, and I couldn’t be happier about that or your fit with yours!
I think it’s important not to use MSRP Price. Most of these cars you can’t even get. Then dealers are marking them up and if you follow the market they are all creeping up in price. At this point it is virtually impossible to get a EV under $50,000. I had a Mach E that I got for a Steal but I’m trading it for a Tesla. Although Tesla is more expensive it’s still the best EV on the road. And if you look online all those cars are 50k and up none are selling at MSRP
I live in New England. ID.4 and Ioniq 5 can be had for under $50k, and for MSRP. The EV6 and Mach-e are in the lowest supply here and most likely to have dealer markups. Along the Boston - DC corridor, the Tesla Supercharger Network offers no real advantage over CCS.
Love the video. Would love to see a range test on the Model Y and Mach-E, in varying weather conditions, elevation, and driving style (for efficiency reasons). I'd also want to know how the Model Y compares to the Mach-E on the CCS networks via an adapter (Model S Plaid too perhaps?).
My Model Y Performance gets about 280 at 100%, but it’s rated at 300 miles. I also have a heavy foot and leave Sentry mode on, run AC a lot. Also check how much tires are to replace! Lol!
Kyle, I don't know if you're using a script or what but you have such smooth delivery and consistent specs + feedback between vehicles. Very much appreciated :)
It pretty much shows that if you want to transport a few 6ft+ people its difficult to find a car. I'd love to see Dave (Kyles dad) do the same in the GV60 and the Toyota BZ4X (when available again)
Just an FYI, the ioniq 5 has a preconditioning system that has to be above 20 percent and you have to use the built in maps system to navigate to the charging station to start the preconditioning
Don’t forget - Mache has to lug HUGE battery around and it takes a long time to fully charge. Also, Tesla being slower than some at charging may mean they optimize for battery life. Old Teslas are shown to have very little battery degradation.
The Tesla is the most efficient out of all cars tested in this video. For road trips to be as fast as possible it's best to drive between 5 and 65%. Only Ev6 and Ioniq 5 charge faster.
You talk about MSRP, but the elephant in the room are the additional dealer markups. Some cars are far easier to get at MSRP - others it is nearly impossible. At the end of the day, any one of these cars is pretty decent - it is more a question of what you can actually find without dealer markups and without ridiculous wait times.
All those vehicles as SUV with small battery pack is a huge joke , my opinion according to 80% lithium price drop a proper EV SUV should be AWD with at least 90kWh battery pack and 120kWh batter as a long range version , soon
I had been waffling between the Mach e and the Kia ev6. Without that tax credit. The decision might be made. I will wait and see. Because if Ford just raises their prices another 8k I'll skip it too.
I have the Tesla Model 3 LR and love every moment of driving it. My biggest factor why I chose a Tesla over the other EV was simply the easy and fast Tesla Supercharger availabilities while traveling (although I dont travel a whole lot, I do 2-3 times a year and that simply sold me). Wouldnt trade for any other EV (but the Kia EV6 looks quite exquisite and that would be my second choice).
Thanks Kyle, for looking into a budget-minded perspective. Most reviews out there seem out of touch to an average person and just have you compare all EVs to a Tesla.
Most reviews are like: Yes, the Toyota RAV4 is affordable, reliable and easy to repair but sadly the Lamborghini Urus exists. Why buy a RAV4 when you can go 0-60 in under 3 seconds AND pack all the kids in? Sure it is $180,000 more, but why punish yourself, ChocNut the Aussie?
I fast charged my 2023 ID.4 (USA) from 9% to 80% in 31 minutes the other day on a road trip with outside temperatures in the mid 40s. Max charge rate was 160kw
I have the ev6 gt line and I love it but I am looking to trade up to the gt so I can go to the the drag strip to take down some of them old muscle cars
I've been fighting my wife's bias against half the brands for an EV. We've had an i4 on order, but with the tax updates, I'm wondering if she can get over our past experience with a VW dealer and the whole "diesalgate" or at least accept the Hyundai has been starting to up the quality and is worth the asking amount of the Ioniq 5. Glad to see the praise for the ID.4, I've been leaning towards that as an option if we don't stick with our BMW plan. Really glad to see the overall comparisons so I can rate what matters to me most in each car.
I would agree with your wife about "dieselgate." I wouldn't trust a company like Volkswagen that only a few years ago lied to its customers and multiple governments at the expense of everyone's health and the environment. Their true NOx emissions were 40 times worse than their faked emissions testing let on. A brand's history matters almost as much as the spec sheet of its current products.
I have an ID.4 RWD 2021. I find Kyle to be spot on with his review of the ID4. It just feels right. I drive up and down mountain roads and it chews them up better than an Outback. And it isn't even AWD. I haven't had any issues with the software but my AC condenser hose is currently blocked up and backing up into the cabin. I don't know if this is a manufacturing defect or a random act of Satan.
Great video! Would be nice though if you added some text on screen just reiterating prices and other stuff you talk about. I find myself rewinding a lot and just being able to read the information at a glance would improve the watch experience
The Audi looks great. I drive a Tesla tho. Tesla has the longer History making EV’s. Great Video. Keep up the great work. I would love to see the cheap EV comparison video. Kia Niro, Volvo, and Bolt. It would be a good choice for young college students. They will be the future EV driver’s.
Range test is actually identical between Tesla Y and Ioniq 5. Hyundai is more conservative in their estimates than Tesla is, which could explain why so many folks complain that they don't quite get the expected range from a Tesla, and get MORE than expected from the Hyundai.
Amazing, a coherent hour off the cuff! Love my iD.4 except for window buttons and evil mirror control. Can’t operate them without looking. To be safe, must be stopped. Greyhound Rocky can operate the center binnacle touch buttons. Boop! Nose touch and flashers are on. Center binnacle labels are hard to identify. Can’t find or differentiate by touch. Love the way it moves. Confident and composed. I’m with Kyle on joy to drive. Id.4 Carries 2 greyhounds in luxury with Orvis seat and WayBack quilts.
Mach E long range awd is by far the best choice. Looks the best, has all the tech, great driver display and soundsystem, big battery with good range. The Tesla is just to ugly and so is the ID4, especially on the inside. Cant understand why anyone would choose the ID4. Its just mediocre in all areas, it does nothing great
The Tesla is way to expensive and the ugliest looking one, 86K CDN for the cheapest Model Y in Canada, the Ioniq5 or EV6 are the cars for me, well built, good price, very fast charging and better warranty.
Great Video. Just an update on the new ID.4 2022 with the 3.1 update. It gets to a peak of 174kw, actually till 23%. And around 150 till 45% Then comes down. I have seen 105 till 60%. You should do a test.
They're all a little pricey, but I guess everything is in the last year or so. All I know is as much as I wouldn't mind some of these, but at $50k+ after basic options, it's just not going to happen. Wife and I both bought new cars in 2018, and I guess that was the time to buy, everything has gone up so much for not much more car. I assume we'll just be living with them for a long while.
In Canada Model Y AWD 88k Ford Mach E premium AWD 71k Audi Q4 AWD top trim 70k Kia EV6 AWD top trim 62k Huyndai Ioniq AWD 62k 2023 VW ID4 AWD top 62k. All if these cars get a 5k dollar rebate except the Model Y. The ID4 just got a huge price hike. 4300 bucks. So it's not the better value anymore. Also the Audi has been taken down on their website which means it's getting a price hike as well.
Who would pay 88K for a Tesla compared to all those other cars. That makes it 93K without the 5k you could say. Wow. No way in hell would I buy one. It would have to be same or less price. It is not that much better of a car.
Yep, put my order in for a ‘23 Bolt EUV Premier because of these prices… Ioniq 5 was my dream but price puts it firmly out of range. (Not to mention a 24-36 month lead time.)
Haha! Thank you for this video. Being the same size as Dave, I appreciate someone showing off the back seat room with the seat all the way back. When I was a young teen, I would go car shopping with my parents. The first thing they'd do is put me in the back seat to see if I even fit.
I’m having trouble determining if an EV is a good fit. I drive 180+ mile round trips several times a week for jobs with clients, rain or shine in Oklahoma where fast charging is almost non-existent. Considering an 80% daily charge, accounting for winter and extreme summer range loss, Ioniq 5 RWD, or waiting are my main options. I really said all that to say, even though the average commute is 35 miles or whatever and “200 miles is all most people need”, there’s a lot of people like me with very few options if we want to go EV. I hope manufacturers and reviewers can stop saying current ranges are adequate.
Your problem isn’t the range, but the infrastructure. Every 5 minutes on the highway I probably pass some fast chargers, they’re at almost every gas station. Plus the Tesla Supercharger network is open now as well for other brands over here. (Here being the Netherlands)
I’d say as long as you can make the trip in the worst situation, it’s absolutely going to be worth it. Maybe you can rent a car via Turo to try it out? I can speak for the model Y. For a little over a year my wife had to drive around 140 miles round-trip. Between that and a couple of road trips, we put on 35,000 miles in one year. The most I’ve ever done before was around 25,000 when I was lugging my kids around to soccer tournaments. Anyhow, for us charging to 80%, my wife never had the need to charge. For her the convenience of not having to get gas every two days or so was a huge benefit. The Adas (auto pilot) also made those miles a lot less stressful for her. Good luck
@@nielsvandenkieboom5034 Unfortunately less densely populated areas (anywhere but the coasts) in the US are low priority for expansion. Hopefully the bill that just passed will help. Even conservative states like mine love free money and job creation.
“All of these other cars are a significantly better value” than the Model Y 😂🤣😂🤣 BRUH Kyle… no…just no. C’mon man. Don’t gaslight your viewers like this. Range/efficiency. Charging network. ADAS. SAFETY. The other cars may be significantly CHEAPER but not a better value.
Tesla might be the "best," but there's now a growing number of breakdowns in the HV Battery Service Panel for cars 3, 4, 5 years old -like my 2018 Model 3. Worse yet, they refuse to cover the components under their HV Battery Limited Warranty, and it costs beaucoup bucks to replace them. I think I would go for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but only the top-of-the-line Limited model. Unfortunately, they just can't be found anywhere right now. Tsk. Ah well, maybe it would be best to wait for one anyway, because the 2023 version WILL have battery preconditioning.
I agree Tesla has the name in EVs but you have to look elsewhere for quality and certain things. I'm all set now as well after owning one for 18 months.
God I wish you'd compared the trunk space! I'm a young dad and this is going to be our main family car to replace a Chevy volt. Inbetween the EV6/Ioniq 5 OR collecting my coins for an extra year and getting a Polestar 3. So many choices!
The other cars are "significantly cheaper" assuming you can even find one in the first place, or the dealer doesn't do a 10% to 25% markup. Honestly, those prices are pure marketing from those other "EV companies." They're not being sold at a profit, and they are built in very limited quantities compared to Teslas. If you go to the Mexican market, you get to see the "real" price of the likes of the Mustang and the Bolt btw... The Bolt sells for 45k USD there, and the Mustang for a cool 100k USD.
I just got a 2023 VW ID.4 with the large battery and rear wheel drive and I am getting around 290 miles of range. This is my first EV and I am very happy with it.
Tesla is the only car here made in America. Your country needs to get behind it. Batteries are my biggest concern with all the other cars. This is where the price difference is.
Tesla, VW and Audi are three makes among above 6 makes that produce or plan to produce EVs in China. One mil Tesla has built in China which is one third of the total production of Tesla by far. And very probably those Chinese built shall adopt local batteries for the sake of higher profits of the make not for consumers in general.
Amazing video. Great in-depth analysis that was concise but really helped along my thought process for which one of these to get. Most important for me is cargo space, range, and fast charging since we go on lots of trips so I'd go ioniq 5 any day.
I get that Tesla is over priced now BUT once you compare the volume models to the base Model Y (which are comparable) then it's not that much more. The base price on these cars isn't really sold, kind of a loss leader.
My fully loaded Ioniq5 Limited AWD is $10k less expensive than the Model Y LR, not including the $7500 tax credit that the Ioniq5 was eligible at the time and the Tesla was not. The Model Y is not $10k better in any measurable way.
Great video. I currently have the Q4 although prefer the Skoda Enyaq. Just couldn’t get one. Without a family I would go for the EV6 but my German Shepherds rank the Enyaq top, the ID4 second and the Q4 third. The rest don’t get on the starting line. I am 6 foot 6 and the Enyaq for front and rear space was by far the best.
