Re:Tesla, electric SUVs get poor scores from Consumer Reports
by sen on Sunday November 21, 2021 @07:08PM
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A Tesla model 3 in Australia costs more than a brand new Lexus IS300 Luxury. I tested both (and the Tesla S, just for the hell of it), and despite really really wanting to own an EV and leave ICE behind forever, I left with the Lexus.
The quality difference is difficult to even put into words, even against the S. The Lexus feels like a $100k car, yet costs 3/4 of that. The Tesla S feels like a $50k car, and costs more than double that. The 3 felt worse than a Corolla in every single way other than performance, but if I wanted a fast vehicle that's built like crap I'd just go buy a used sports car and at least I'd be able to get parts for it and get it serviced/repaired without it taking months.
The problem is that these are $60,000+ cars that don’t feel like a 60k car. You can get a Mercedes E class for that money and it feels like pure luxury when you sit inside. Every detail is just perfect.
A Tesla by comparison feels kinda cheap. Because the EV drivetrain is currently expensive and that’s what you’re paying for.
I don’t own a car but I like to rent lots of different drives. The difference in feel between a Tesla and a Merc or Beemer is stark. And not in Tesla’s favor at the moment.