Electric SUV?

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Anonymous wrote:We have an ID4 and like it. It qualifies for the tax credit which made us pick it over the Ioniq. Model Y just dropped its price again, so maybe something to consider too. But everything about Tesla is a bit misleading. Their Enhanced auto pilot features just comes with the ID 4 and Ioniq. Its a separate $6K for the MY. Also, the 255 mile range in my ID4 is the winter range. Now that the weather is good I get closer to 300miles. So VW under reports range. Tesla on the other hand publishes ranges that nobody has ever seen.

Agree with ID.4 range bits. New owner (three weeks) and getting just over 300 mile so far. Do A LOT of city driving in B mode. Paid MSRP. Dealer wasn't open to discussion on that. Did get good trade-in. Negotiated 2000$ more than originally offered. BIG plus, eligible for full 7500$ Fed rebate.

Infrastructure (assuming that means high voltage superchargers) issue overblown. Most would only need when traveling long distances. And frequent use significantly decrease battery life. Alternatively, if infrastructure's referring to grid, not a problem now, but as more EVs appear, can see how it would be.

Many people do drive long distances in their car. It’s a concern for many people.

We had a Tesla Y and now have an Ioniq 5.

Many long road trips in both. Finding and using superchargers while doing so never a problem.

In 6 years of ownership, used supercharger twice while "home". Level 2 charger in garage is plenty.

As a relatively long term EV owner and at this level of adoption, I think supercharger infrastructure argument is definitely overblown.

because...you have a level 2 charger in your garage.

I rent-can't install that. Others live in apartments. I actually did a lot of research on this recently, where I live (not local to board) and decided to get a PHEV. I 'wanted' to go EV...it's just not 'there' yet (and I did not want a Tesla, which has lots more chargers here).

OK. I will say that our DC is inheriting our older Tesla and we won't be sending it to college for their sophomore year. It's great here b/c we charge at home and superchargers are basically anywhere we ever travel. However, it's not practical for a college campus.

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Anonymous wrote:Any reason why not a Tesla Y?

It’s not an SUV. It’s a bubble-shaped crossover.

Great car, but it’s a crossover.

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Anonymous wrote: There is the Bolt EUV. It's the bigger of the 2 Bolts.

Chevy also has the EV Equinox coming next year.

I looked at the Bolt EUV and was in excited talks with a few dealerships. I also had a plan to install a Level 2 charger in my garage.

Unfortunately, the thing is tiny. Back seat passengers have their heads and necks pretty close to the rear window.

We bought a RAV4 Hybrid instead.

There are a bunch of EVs on the market now that are calling themselves "SUVs." A lot of them are really small.

Yup. We love our EUV, but it’s not an SUV. It’s a compact hatchback with a little more leg room.

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I know several EV owners living in apartments. Takes some forethought, but definitely not prohibitive.

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Anonymous wrote:I know several EV owners living in apartments. Takes some forethought, but definitely not prohibitive.

That really depends on where you live/charging infrastructure, commute miles, ect...it absolutely can be prohibitive at this time.