I've owned and driven a Tesla Model 3 AWD for the past 3 years. Its been a great car, but lately I've grown very tired of its many shortcomings and annoyances. So I'm trading it in for a better EV - a 2023 Hyundai Ionic 5.Features of Hyundai's Ionic 5 Limited that are comparable to Tesla's Model3 or ModelY:
- 100% electric
- AWD or RWD
- 303 mile range option (77.4 kWh battery)
- fast charging (technically the fastest of all the current EVs)
- 5 year/100,000 mile drive train warranty
- high horsepower and fast acceleration
- automatic navigation system
- Highway Driving Assist II (equivalent to Tesla's Autopilot, reportedly better in recognizing whether or not others on the road are a hazards)
- nice styling
- price ($52,000 to $55,000)
- front seat air cooling!
- control knobs on the dashboard!
- very low road noise inside the car (better than a model3 with aftermarket soundproofing!)
- heads-up display via reflection from the front windsheild!!
- control cluster display in front of driver (same display gives pop-up blind spot views)
- 360 degree rotatable visual of the car and obstacles (based on external camera views)
- allows powering 110V AC devices from the car battery (via outlet inside or via charge port connection)
- dealership network for conventional sales and service of their EVs
- key fob control for remotely moving the car forward or backward
- "Android Auto" compatible
- 2300 lb towing capacity
- fastest charging rate of EVs currently on the market
- hatchback with high cargo volume ("27.2 ft³, 59.3 ft³ with seat area", vs. "19.8 ft³, 22.9 ft³ with seat area" for model3)
- I like the name of the car
- this car has nothing to do with Elon Musk and his egomaniacal ways
The Ionic 5 does not have a dedicated extensive fast charging network. This will likely make some long trips more challenging/difficult.
On the plus side, driving the Ionic supports the rise of independent charging networks (a good cause).
EVs are coming on more quickly now. I expect the independent charging networks will be considerably more extensive in 2-3 years time.
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On the plus side, driving the Ionic supports the rise of independent charging networks (a good cause).
EVs are coming on more quickly now. I expect the independent charging networks will be considerably more extensive in 2-3 years time.
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I am annoyed by Tesla's lack of customer focus. Looks like I will pass on getting my new Model Y. They are trying hard to force that sale in December 2022 to help with Q4 numbers. The sale was contingent on the EV rebate being in place come Jan 2023. Looks like I will hold off.
ReplyDeleteOverall like the Model Y & will happily continue to drive it possibly through the entire warranty period of 4 years. I will take a look at the competition then as Tesla is not doing much to earn customer loyalty. Their charging network is great & I love home charging, but their customer service is lacking.