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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.

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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.

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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.

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