Zilla91
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The new Merc EQE and EQS have better WLTP range than any Tesla you can buy at the moment and the i4 range at 358 miles is comparable to the Model 3
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Alternatives to a tesla *gasp*
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Yea but in the real world I’m unsure if it has been proven that even the German car battery management is up to Tesla yet? I believe from many reviews I’ve read this is where Tesla is still on top with better real world results under the same conditions. No doubt someone will have a link to prove me wrong though 
E.g. this week on a 20 mile commute in the morning (slow traffic, ave speed 40mph and no HVAC on) I was averaging around 180 wh/m in my M3 LR.
My dad has a BMW i4 40 and am looking forward to comparing when I see him later in the year.
E.g. this week on a 20 mile commute in the morning (slow traffic, ave speed 40mph and no HVAC on) I was averaging around 180 wh/m in my M3 LR.
My dad has a BMW i4 40 and am looking forward to comparing when I see him later in the year.
Sean.
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I’ve a Taycan Turbo on order since late last year but it’s delivery date is quite wooly. Sometime in “the 3rd quarter” if the planets are in alignment.
In any case it’s not a towing car, so the X will stay and in due course I’d love a Rivian….or an F150 for pure shits and giggles.
In any case it’s not a towing car, so the X will stay and in due course I’d love a Rivian….or an F150 for pure shits and giggles.
Zilla91
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i4 is competitive against the Model 3 and the Mercs are hovering around the same price as a Model S
If all the supercharger network opens up then Rivian with the electric pull out hob will be a cool way to take up 2 spaces and save on revolting services food. The with Lucid air coming and the merc options Tesla will have to do something if they want to compete against quality
Zilla91
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I suspect that’s what most people think when they read your blog posts.
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That's fine for me since it's a hobby. WLTP is a joke and has no relevance to the real world, where Tesla remains at the top of all its classes. Take a look at Bjorn's spreadsheet to get an idea on the efficiency difference.
WLTP for PHEV is also a scam where a Range Rover Sport at 18g CO2/km can legally claim to be more greener than even a Tesla.
E90M3Jerez
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Are you buying a year old car to save money or to make sure kinks are worked out? Right now in the US, new cars are cheaper than year old used cars that are the same spec
Isn't the issue that used cars are available immediately while new have very long (and unreliable) lead times for delivery? That is certainly a major factor in the UK.Are you buying a year old car to save money or to make sure kinks are worked out? Right now in the US, new cars are cheaper than year old used cars that are the same spec
E90M3Jerez
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True. Patience vs immediate gratification can pay off, but a very difficult principle (for me) to practice!
Undecided_2
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I’m watching the Polestar 3. I love the MY but the driver assist tech is not that great, Jack of all trades master of none experience for me.
The Polestar vehicles I’ve seen have excellent build quality.
However, I just don’t want to deal with the dealers. I find it a hateful experience. Polestar looks likely to follow a similar model in the US as Tesla so hopefully that’ll be the same in the U.K.
The Polestar vehicles I’ve seen have excellent build quality.
However, I just don’t want to deal with the dealers. I find it a hateful experience. Polestar looks likely to follow a similar model in the US as Tesla so hopefully that’ll be the same in the U.K.
Zilla91
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Problem with Polestar is at the moment they have no presence. I wanted to test drive one but for me in Newcastle I’d have to go all the way to Manchester to do that. No chance.
They’re stupid for not making use of the Volvo dealership network.
They’re stupid for not making use of the Volvo dealership network.
Interesting, I thought the Polestar 2 driver assist didn't hold a candle to the Model S's... horse for courses I guess
I was considering a 2 year old S, but I'm not sure if there is enough different to my current one. Probably is. But no other 2 year old EV compares so have to go new.Are you buying a year old car to save money or to make sure kinks are worked out? Right now in the US, new cars are cheaper than year old used cars that are the same spec
Undecided_2
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I may have a broken MY. The EAP fails consistently and barely works for more than a minute. It’s going into the SC to be looked at. I didn’t book it in as I couldn’t be bothered but they insisted. Maybe a camera(s) is off. I get constant error messages.
Anyways,
Tesla efficiency can’t be matched right now and the SUC network is superb and that’s why I bought the MY. Doesn’t stop me window shopping!
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I took the polestar on my run to work and not only was it not as comfy with the drivers aides on the road, on one corner it decided it couldn't cope and just just turned them off.
At least the Tesla makes noise when that happens this just headed towards a tree...... Volvo safety for the win there
