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i've been driving my Model 3 for almost 4 years, looking for a change next year. i will be getting another EV or a plug-in hybrid with budget max out at around $60k. I probably not going back to Tesla because of their price increase. not a fan of korean automakers, i know they're the hottest thing right now, but i'll stick with Japanese, American or German brands for now, what are my choices? so far i can only think of the following.
Ford Mustang Mach E
Toyota bZ4X
Rav 4 Prime
Ford F150 Lightening base model
BMW 330e
Audi Q4 etron
No matter what its a gigantic leap down in terms of performance so I guess you aren't into the speed. If you don't care about road tripping it and using it as a daily for the next 10 years, try the BZ4X. If you really just want a nice BEV, the Q4 Etron is your best bet. You won't be able to get a Lightning if you don't have an order in now. If you want to do a lot of road trips, the PHEVs are your best bet.
You don't seem to have the Mach E on that list and its better than all of those cars you mentioned.
No matter what its a gigantic leap down in terms of performance so I guess you aren't into the speed. If you don't care about road tripping it and using it as a daily for the next 10 years, try the BZ4X. If you really just want a nice BEV, the Q4 Etron is your best bet. You won't be able to get a Lightning if you don't have an order in now. If you want to do a lot of road trips, the PHEVs are your best bet.
You don't seem to have the Mach E on that list and its better than all of those cars you mentioned.
thanks for bring up the Mach E. i forgot to include it in my list.
I'll second this. So far, no price increase that I can see from Polestar. Qualifies for the $7,500 Fed tax credit. An excellent commuter and all around sleeper, interior simple, but comfortable. Best of all, Volvo fit and finish. 2 years free fast charging with Electrify America, they are everywhere in California
We have the same year/model Tesla. If I had to replace with a non-Tesla the Polestar would probably be at the top of my list, and I'd at least look at the Q4 etron and the i4. The i4 seems a little steep for what it is though. The others seem like a downgrade to me and I don't think I'd be interested.
The base lightning is supposed to be pretty bare bones, geared towards work use, and other than being an EV it's a pretty big departure from the others in terms of size.
did see a Polestar 2 at a local supermarket parking lot, it looks too hatchback-like for my liking. definitely not a looker compare to Audi Q4 etron and i4.
did see a Polestar 2 at a local supermarket parking lot, it looks too hatchback-like for my liking. definitely not a looker compare to Audi Q4 etron and i4.
Looks pretty nice to me, but I'm biased
It has better specs than both the E-Tron and i4, and is basically a sleeping V8 killer. But again...I'll say no more
The only thing about the Polestar 2 is that it looks like one of the lifted sedans (a la S60 Cross Country). It's clearly taller than the average sedan whereas the Model 3 looks mostly normal.
Honestly OP if you're stuck on hybrid/EV Model 3 competitor it's slim pickings at your price point. You'd need to pay more for a powerful BMW i4 with less range or wait on a Benz EQE which will be more expensive with a polarizing exterior. If you're not going for outright sportiness, you can add the Volkswagen ID4 dual motor to your list.
I’m biased too.
Soon after I got my Polestar 2 10 mos ago, I convinced 2 of my colleagues in leasing.
One was considering the M3 but decided to get the P2 after a test drive.
I have the Launch Edition with optional leather.
The only thing about the Polestar 2 is that it looks like one of the lifted sedans (a la S60 Cross Country). It's clearly taller than the average sedan whereas the Model 3 looks mostly normal.
Honestly OP if you're stuck on hybrid/EV Model 3 competitor it's slim pickings at your price point. You'd need to pay more for a powerful BMW i4 with less range or wait on a Benz EQE which will be more expensive with a polarizing exterior. If you're not going for outright sportiness, you can add the Volkswagen ID4 dual motor to your list.
It's really not that lifted. The big oversized tires give it that appearance. It's not low to the ground like a Model 3 or my IS350, but it's also not that high off the ground, in fact if I put the seat too high I would hit my head getting in and out, and I'm really not that tall
I’m biased too.
Soon after I got my Polestar 2 10 mos ago, I convinced 2 of my colleagues in leasing.
One was considering the M3 but decided to get the P2 after a test drive.
I have the Launch Edition with optional leather.
03-22-22, 08:36 AM
what to replace my 2018 Tesla Model 3 dual motor?
