Which EV to pick?

[jocosta]

Hi all,

I currently own a 2015 420d xDrive Grand coupe. But family is getting bigger (2nd child due soon) and hence I need a slightly bigger car.
Although I love driving my Grand coupe, I want to go EV as I've looked into the numerous benefits there are to grab from it.

I've set myself a budget of 20k and having had a browse I've shortlisted a number of options:

2017/2018 Tesla model S - Fast car. I like the looks of it, although it is a hatchback it has a big boot. Technology is still not too old, when compared to alternative EVs. Great charging network!

Jaguar I Pace - can get a good deal for the money. I like the idea of moving to an 'SUV- but this looks like a rather small SUV - and all the feedback I see online is about how nice it is to drive it and the incar tech is not bad...for Jaguar standards. But then I came across the Audi e-Tron.

Audi E-Tron - I just love how it looks - both the exterior and more so the interior, it comes with air suspensions as standard. However, reviews state the drive is poor, not fun. But I wonder how much would I notice it?!

Having come from a 420xDrive, I have to admit I like a car that drives well. However, I wonder whether I would really give it much thought, if I drove the E-Tron around with my 4 people family around the country.


What do you guys think?! Any other suggestions?

Cheers
JC

[jocosta]

Thanks all for sharing your hands-on based experience and suggestions. All very valuable input.

My heart was on the etron, specially as I wanted an SUV, and if I went for the Etron it would be for the 55 as well for the mileage and 150 miles does not sound impressive. Although I believe I'd be happy with the interior space, if riskyj says that the given outer size doesn't necessarily translates in a reasonable space in the interior it makes one reconsider, specially as my drive might just be big enough accommodate for the size of this car as well as the wife's car. Additionally if you don't get a lot on the basic/non-specd my budget will probably not be enough for a worthwhile one.

Went through some Jaguar forums and it looks like I Pace owners have been experiencing a lot of challenges with parts shortages and lack of experienced garages to fix issues they come across. So good car, but some common issues that if you come across you might be without a car for a long while. So might steer clear.

Looked at Polestar 2 looks great but I am not very keen on it due to some little intricacies that put me off.
Genesis looks small, and out of my budget.

I do agree that charging infrastructure has come a long way and, although Tesla is definitely better, I don't think charging it would be a challenge regardless of the EV we went for.

Due to all I have heard and seen about Tesla, be it their time in the this field, their customer support and charging network I feel very tempted to opt for them. Model 3 I am not just very fond of the looks, it probably would grow in me but just too unsure. If I had the budget I'd go into Model Y or X. This leaves only Model S, which I think looks rather nice, just won't get as much warranty, if any.

Not a big fan of leases as you end up with nothing to show for your money at then end of the lease... looked into that so many times and just cannot go over that fact.

So unsure!