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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by bdcravens on Friday May 26, 2023 @12:58AM (#36080142)
The eGMP platform options from Hyundai (Hyundia Ioniq 5 and 6, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60) were also built in a dedicated manner.

While I have an EV6 (and my wife an ID.4), if I was on the market now, there's a ton of low-mileage Model 3 and Y out there, and the prices have come down significantly.

Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by jmcphers on Friday May 26, 2023 @01:31AM (#36080361)
I test drove a Tesla and an EV6 and wound up with the EV6. Tesla's got a lot going for them but their lead is quickly evaporating.
Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by andruby on Friday May 26, 2023 @03:35AM (#36081185)
I looked at both too, and bought a model Y. What were the deciding factors for you?

I liked the Tesla software and easy supercharger access. The model Y also felt more spacious, especially in the trunk.

I would summarise it as a much better UX in the model Y.

Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by yurishimo on Friday May 26, 2023 @06:41AM (#36082393)
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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by bdcravens on Friday May 26, 2023 @05:18PM (#36089626)
I cancelled a Model 3 order and went with an EV6. My reasons:

- quality concerns (which possibly are overstated for the average purchase)

- worries over phantom braking

- V2L

- CarPlay

- I was swayed by Elon's politics, but that likely wouldn't have mattered if it had been a slam dunk decision for me.

- Supercharger network is a lesser concern for me, as I own my home. I did do a road trip from Houston to San Diego and back. As far as I could tell, between major cities, EA vs Supercharger coverage was equivalent along the relatively unpopulated stretches of I-10 and I-8

However, given the price differential now vs then, I would likely go for a low mileage used Model 3 now.

Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by jmcphers on Thursday June 01, 2023 @01:37PM (#36154596)
For me, deciding factors:

- Cockpit -- EV6 has a panoramic (horizontal) display, plentiful buttons, and a heads-up display. I found this much more ergonomic for my eyes and hands than Tesla's all-in-one center-mounted display.

- Availability of Android Auto/CarPlay -- Tesla's software is more polished than Kia's but I'd rather project my phone. All my stuff's on it.

- EV6 is the #1 recommendation for its class in Consumer Reports as well as #1 in projected dependability for same.

Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by hnburnsy on Friday May 26, 2023 @08:55AM (#36083427)
At least in North America I don't think this is true. GM can't reliably produce the Lyriq or Hummer and is ending the Bolt. Ford has stagnate sales on the MachE and Lighting porduction was stopped during Q1. Toyota and Honda are MIA.