AMIRZA786

I wouldn't go that far, they are decent starter cars that last forever. My first Toyota was a 1995 Corolla LE with a 5 speed Manual...maybe that's why yours didn't drive well, Corollas have horrible automatic transmissions. Anyway, my Corolla was passed down and finally put to rest in 2016 when my nephew traded it in for a Prius plugin. Had over 200K and was still running strong. Body was not doing well though

EZZ

I haven't test driven the new ones but the one we had was a rental due to a small fender bender on my wifes car and they gave us a Corolla for a week. Hated it and couldn't wait to get out of it. The Mazda 3 we have drove much much better. Its obvious the people that blast the Model 3 haven't even driven it.

AMIRZA786

The Corolla GR looks like it's probably a blast, AWD 300 HP with a 6 speed MT. I would just have to get past the idea of owning a car with a 1.6L three cylinder

Toys4RJill

What an abysmal comparison

EZZ

Thats a different beast. That thing looks like it would be a fun little hatchback. I hope it sells out so it encourages Toyota to bring more fun stuff.

AMIRZA786

See Bob, just like the rest of us, Jill is dumbfounded as well. Two very different cars for two very different owners

AMIRZA786

I could see it in my yard as a weekend car, but I would have to hide it and sneak out with it because my neighbors would think I was having a crisis. I hope it sells good as well

UZ214

well if you think corolla is garbage you would be surprised if you something like a doge avenger.

UZ214

l earned to drive on a 1970s corolla with a stick. It was such a fun car. my dad onwed it for like 30 years and it still worked when he upgraded. I dont know if any new car especially a Tesla can last that long

EZZ

All EVs that use Lithium Ion will last at most 15-20years then the battery will go into failure. If battery prices come down a lot, i wouldn't be surprised if people just replaced the battery for $5k and get another 10-15 years of life on the car. For most luxury buyers, I bet they replace their cars before any of this is a concern.

To get back on topic, the Tesla mobile connector that came with the car is better than most of the other manufacturers. It has the ability to do 110V or 240V and is pretty rugged with many adapters (can do dryer plugs, electric ranges, etc...). The Ioniq 5 one that comes with the car is junk. Only does 110V so only capable of 5 miles per hour of charge.

Bob04

Not really. Like I said, put a 4 cylinder in the 3 and it's a direct competitor. That's why I said glorified. Just a 4 door sedan econobox with electric drivetrain, except the Corolla is probably better built.

LexBob2

Yeah, it's quite a stretch. I guess a conversation starter though.

AMIRZA786

So if I put a 4 cylinder in my IS350 that also makes it a glorified Corolla and direct competitor? Oh, you really, really lost me there....

Toys4RJill

NO. Because the IS is a rwd/awd car whereas at the Corolla is a FWD car. (I am still astonished as per the comparison l am lost just like you)

JeffKeryk

I have the portable cable plugged into a NEMA 14-50 on a hanger. 28 to 30 MPH. There is no need for a Wall Charger. The real benefit comes from Solar Planels!