Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 09:20     Subject: Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:We're getting a Tesla Model Y. It seems like the perfect car at the lowered price point. I'd love a X but I don't see how it's worth the current price. It's a bit indulgent.

And I like how the Y is so common you blend in. I hate driving a distinct car.

Only question is Model Y Performance or Model Y Long Range with the 20" wheels. I hate the stock wheels.


I prefer the LR. I felt like the ride was less comfortable on the Performance.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 09:18     Subject: Re:Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:
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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.


Same. We've had our Tesla since 2018 and have never had an issue with charging. We also have a plug-in hybrid and only put in gas every 2-3 months.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2023 12:22     Subject: Electric SUV?
We're getting a Tesla Model Y. It seems like the perfect car at the lowered price point. I'd love a X but I don't see how it's worth the current price. It's a bit indulgent.

And I like how the Y is so common you blend in. I hate driving a distinct car.

Only question is Model Y Performance or Model Y Long Range with the 20" wheels. I hate the stock wheels.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2023 08:42     Subject: Electric SUV?
^ and we aren’t avoiding EVs at all. We are on our second Tesla and just got an ID.4 for our kids.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2023 08:39     Subject: Re:Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:
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I’m the PP who takes long road trips *and* we have a Tesla with a long range (our second Tesla). Its range is not as long as the range on our ICE car and we’ve traveled to a few places without superchargers. So we almost always take the ICE for long road trips.

The supercharger infrastructure & EV range aren’t quite there for us yet.


Hmm, wouldn't have thought so with Tesla


Where are you traveling? Me thinks you are doing it wrong.

It’s silly also to avoid EVs if you’re worried about a once a year road trip.


We take several medium to long road trips a year. We have family all over the east coast, some in rural areas. We also ski (when there is snow).

We don’t like unnecessary stops or having to go 20-30 min out of our way to charge. Very few places that we’ve stayed have had level 2 charging on-site.

Teslas have been great around town and on shorter trips along the 95 corridor. Until the range matches the ICE and we can get fast charging in more places then we stick to ICE for long road trips.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2023 08:27     Subject: Re:Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

I’m the PP who takes long road trips *and* we have a Tesla with a long range (our second Tesla). Its range is not as long as the range on our ICE car and we’ve traveled to a few places without superchargers. So we almost always take the ICE for long road trips.

The supercharger infrastructure & EV range aren’t quite there for us yet.


Hmm, wouldn't have thought so with Tesla


Where are you traveling? Me thinks you are doing it wrong.

It’s silly also to avoid EVs if you’re worried about a once a year road trip.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2023 11:04     Subject: Re:Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:

I’m the PP who takes long road trips *and* we have a Tesla with a long range (our second Tesla). Its range is not as long as the range on our ICE car and we’ve traveled to a few places without superchargers. So we almost always take the ICE for long road trips.

The supercharger infrastructure & EV range aren’t quite there for us yet.


Hmm, wouldn't have thought so with Tesla
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2023 04:51     Subject: Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For those who can wait till 2024 the Volvo EV90 looks great


If you order now, there’s zero chance you get it in 2024. It’s also way above the OP’s budget.


What is there budget?
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 19:49     Subject: Re:Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:
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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.


I’m the PP who takes long road trips *and* we have a Tesla with a long range (our second Tesla). Its range is not as long as the range on our ICE car and we’ve traveled to a few places without superchargers. So we almost always take the ICE for long road trips.

The supercharger infrastructure & EV range aren’t quite there for us yet.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 19:41     Subject: Re:Electric SUV?
The Mercedes EQB line is really nice and surprisingly affordable
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 19:24     Subject: Electric SUV?
Audi Hyundai or Ford better then Teslas

I’d do any of those
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 19:22     Subject: Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:Any reason why not a Tesla Y?


Yes they are junk reviews stink for reliability
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 19:17     Subject: Electric SUV?

What about that electric Porsche?

Anyone tried it?
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 19:06     Subject: Re:Electric SUV?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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).
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 13:28     Subject: Electric SUV?
Mustang!!