For months now I’ve been torn between buying a Model Y and buying one of Hyundai’s Ioniq models. Today I pulled the trigger and bought my first EV, an Ioniq 6 SEL. Overall I just felt like I was getting more car for the same price. I’m absolutely blown away at how much Hyundai has turned their brand around compared to 5 years ago. The 5 year 60k mile bumper to bumper and the 10/100k battery with two years free charging and 3 years free maintenance is what ultimately sold me. But dang if those Tesla seats aren’t the most comfortable things in the world.
Congrats! I was the opposite. I was a Tesla hater, then the Model Y was the winner in my household due to many factors including our local Hyundai/Kia and VW dealers being total knobs. Life is like a box of chocolates.
I wasn’t a Tesla hater, but I felt I couldn’t compromise on the things I didn’t like about the MY, like the spartan interior, reputation for build quality duds, etc.
I test drove a ton of other EVs, but as it turns out price is a hugely important factor and ultimately the tax credit + charging network + recent price cuts won me over. I got over the flaws pretty quickly.
The EV6 came the closest to making me go in another direction though.
…you didn’t realize this when going into the buying process?
My sentiments exactly about Kia/Hyundai dealers. I am waiting for the 2024 Teslas.
Can you share what you think will be different about the 24 models?
Please the 24 models you refer to.
The 2024 MY will have
Right now, Tesla’s site is trying to get rid of their 2023 with a $6,200 discount, so can’t confirm the MY’s looks until next year.
Don’t listen to this guy. None of those things are even remotely true.
500 miles - no
Solar panel - no
Software - already exists
HEPA Cabin Filter - already exists
refresh interor - Model 3 hasn’t completely switched, model Y wont be until late 24 at the earlist.
500 miles? What are you smoking.
I don’t smoke. I’m drinking grandpa’s old cough medicine.
Lucid’s top model has a range of 512 miles. Rivian’s top is 410 miles.
The Rivian “Max Pack” to get 410 miles is a 180kwh pack. That’s a $20k upgrade over a standard car and almost triple the standard Model Y Pack. Such a big pack won’t even fit in a Model Y chassis.
The 2021-2023 ID4 RWD has a range of 275 miles on the 82kwh battery pack. The AWD has 255 miles.
The 2024 ID4 RWD has a range of 291 miles, AWD gets 263 miles.
The point is, right now, there appears to be an EV race where each manufacturer is trying to outdo the other, especially Tesla, so they are improving their EVs’ efficiency and also enhancements.
They already invented the solid state batteries, which are capable of giving 500 mile ranges with smaller battery packs then what we’re seeing now. In addition, the SSB’s charge from 20% to 80% in 15 minutes.
Toyota already claims it has a 745 mile range and 10 minute charging.
Just look at the following facts:
Tesla showcased the 2024 M3 with a new design and motor/battery performance.
The M3 and MY both look the same with regards to front and rear design. The only difference is that the MY is stretched vertically taller than the M3 to make it have its SUV look.
Because of this, it will not be a surprise that the newer MY will look like the 2024 M3.
The EV6’s GT model gets 576HP, 0-60 in 3 seconds. The ID4’s AWD was 5.5 sec. for 0-60 and the 2024 ID4 AWD does 0-60 in 5.4 sec. The Chevy Blazer EV’s top model gets 557hp and does 0-60 in 4 sec.
Speed was Tesla’s niche with how Elon would mention the MY doing 0-60 in 3.5 sec and now their competitors are either catching up or surpassing them. Hence, why you see Tesla dropping prices on the M3, MY, S, and X.
Range and charging times are what cause ICE owners to hesitate on buying an EV, so each manufacturer has been increasing their range and charging times.
Because of the competition to sell EV’s, Tesla has no other option but to introduce a new look to their 4 cars, of which, 1, the M3, has already been confirmed and on display.
If maximum space for your buck, ease of charging, and spartan design is your bag then Tesla is absolutely the way to go
I was really seriously considering a model Y! In fact if I had to go back and decide again I don’t know if I’d pick the Ioniq again or vice versa. It was too close
For us the Model Y was not only more comfortable but much cheaper in terms of price.
What maintenance does an EV need over the first three years anyway? They aren’t going to give you new tires.
Free charging? Where do you even charge? The only good charger network is Teslas.
The free charging is at Electrify America station. Not as reliable as Tesla but still pretty common.
From what I understand Hyundai can also use Tesla’s network. They have a charging station section on their website that shows them on a map and there’s probably 30 within 20 miles of me and it includes Tesla stations as well.
As far as maintenance there’s no oil to change but they still top off fluids check brakes, hoses, rotate tires, replace air filters, check battery connections, wash it and charge it. My dealership offers complimentary charging any time I stop by as well.
It’s not a lot per se but when I had my Chevrolet I had to pay for all my service.
Very informative and gracious response. Signed, a Tesla owner
Hyundai can’t use Tesla Superchargers in North America yet, except for the very few locations with Magic Dock. And even those have proven problematic. Hyundai will provide an adapter to allow your car to use many or most Superchargers in Q1 2025.
Adapters to use the slower Tesla Destination Chargers have been available for some time.
There are a handful of “magic dock” chargers that may appear there. Those are pretty rare in most states, but they’re rolling out.
I don’t expect them to continue to roll out. CCS is a dead-end plug, so you’ll likely be fast charging almost exclusively with an adapter in the next 2-3 years.
You’ll likely need to carry two adapters, one for L1/L2 and one for L3 charging.
We have a Y - it’s great. But so is the Ioniq. As long it checks all your boxes, you’ll be good. I hope you get a lot of good years and miles on it!
The Y fit my needs better, but I wish it looked as good as the ioniqs… Big fan of what Hyundai is doing nowadays, especially the n74