Kia EV6, Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, or Tesla Model Y?
Discussion
Trying to decide between these four EVs as my next car (and first EV). I will be buying used, aiming for 2021/2022. Which would you choose? Tesla looks best for tech, but are the others better all rounders?
I can charge for work for free so efficiency/range isn't a huge issue for me.
I can charge for work for free so efficiency/range isn't a huge issue for me.
I've tried a Model Y and a Mach E as a possible replacement for my BMW G31 but the ride on each was truly awful and I quickly decided that although they seem really cheap to buy as a used car I couldn't live with them. They weren't on the biggest wheels even. The Tesla crashed and jolted with every lump and indentation in the road, which are plentiful in rural Herefordshire, and the Mach E although not so brittle a ride seemed to bounce about alarmingly. I was amazed that Tesla in particular have sold so many.
Not tried the others as although my BMW is terminally boring is does everything so well and it's only my boredom with it that is promoting me to look about.
I've sat in an Ioniq 5 in the dealership and the interior trim seemed a bit flimsy.
Not tried the others as although my BMW is terminally boring is does everything so well and it's only my boredom with it that is promoting me to look about.
I've sat in an Ioniq 5 in the dealership and the interior trim seemed a bit flimsy.
Frankychops said:
The Ev6 or Ioniq 5.
Absolutely. The model Y ride is a joke and the Mustang is just generally a bit crap. Its not a bad car, just a bit uninspiring and really should have been better from Ford as their first mainstream EV offering.The EV6 is the best looker, the I5 is slightly more practical but looks a little... 'unique'...
They're basically the same car underneath so it's a case of having a poke around them both to see which you actually like most! Personally, I really like the EV6 inside and out. Its a car which makes you feel good and at a technical level, is a very good EV.
As range and efficiency aren't an issue, and assuming you have a budget of £22-25k based on the options given, how about one of these as an alternative option?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501318...
A bit bigger than the other options but a much nicer place to.spend time IME, AUC with warranty, great tech with the C&S pack and a lot more car for the.money IMHO.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501318...
A bit bigger than the other options but a much nicer place to.spend time IME, AUC with warranty, great tech with the C&S pack and a lot more car for the.money IMHO.
We bought a 22 plate ioniq 5 in November and have put 7k miles on it already. Ours is the rwd higher power model (but slower than the dual motor ones). It also has the 73kwh battery (23 have the 78 battery). It does my daily 200 mile commute when i go to the office without a charge, though on the coldest day this winter it was close thing. I expect 250 usable range in warmer weather.
I like to overall. Very roomy inside, ride is good and can be fun to drive. In sport mode the rear will move around nicely in the wet.
If you go ioniq 5 an ultimate spec with tech pack is the one to go for, and I think the lowest power would be too slow.
I like to overall. Very roomy inside, ride is good and can be fun to drive. In sport mode the rear will move around nicely in the wet.
If you go ioniq 5 an ultimate spec with tech pack is the one to go for, and I think the lowest power would be too slow.
I dont know the others by I've an EV6 and I fooking love it.
The list of negatives I've found are so small and picky they are barely worth mentioning, but, very large a pillars, the reclining rear seat mechanism is flimsy and the seat rattles until you give it a slap. Boot isn't as big as you'd expect from a car this size.
That's it. I think it looks cool, I have Pearl Black and it looks like a batmobile. Drives lovely. I've got the lowest power but it's still fast with bags of torque through the rear wheels. The tech is good.
As I say no ideas in the others but when I come to replace this I'll probably get the same again, although maybe this time the mad GT.
The list of negatives I've found are so small and picky they are barely worth mentioning, but, very large a pillars, the reclining rear seat mechanism is flimsy and the seat rattles until you give it a slap. Boot isn't as big as you'd expect from a car this size.
That's it. I think it looks cool, I have Pearl Black and it looks like a batmobile. Drives lovely. I've got the lowest power but it's still fast with bags of torque through the rear wheels. The tech is good.
As I say no ideas in the others but when I come to replace this I'll probably get the same again, although maybe this time the mad GT.
I have an Ioniq 5, It's a Project 45 (ultimate with a few more toys)
I've not had it long, but so far I'm thrilled with it, I also thought about the EV6, but I always liked the way the Ioniq 5 looks, and in the matte silver/gold. Also, with 2 kids, a bit more space inside. It rides brilliantly over our less than ideal roads, even on 20 inch wheels, and doesn't handle badly at all.
Quality wise, I found the interior very well put together. Certainly as good, or better than the iPace I had before.
Lots of great tech, especially the HUD. Range wise, it's not been too bad considering the weather, but hope it picks up in the summer. I've not had a chance to use the high speed charging yet.
Certainly pleased with the choice.
I've not had it long, but so far I'm thrilled with it, I also thought about the EV6, but I always liked the way the Ioniq 5 looks, and in the matte silver/gold. Also, with 2 kids, a bit more space inside. It rides brilliantly over our less than ideal roads, even on 20 inch wheels, and doesn't handle badly at all.
Quality wise, I found the interior very well put together. Certainly as good, or better than the iPace I had before.
Lots of great tech, especially the HUD. Range wise, it's not been too bad considering the weather, but hope it picks up in the summer. I've not had a chance to use the high speed charging yet.
Certainly pleased with the choice.
A taxi ride in a Mach E in Jersey led to me eventually getting an EV6. I really liked the Mustang but it didn’t review well against the EV6 so I discounted it.
Ionic 5 is very similar to EV6 apparently but they do come with different size batteries so you need to check spec carefully.
If you don’t need to charge away from home then the Tesla has lost its trump card. I’ve driven a Model 3, great tech but crap interior imo. Model Y has a massive boot and would make a good family car if you can live with the looks and stripped out interior.
I’ve got a rwd EV6 and it’s plenty quick enough and not a bad place to sit. If you ever have to charge away from home it’s one of the quickest to do so.
Drive them all, you’re bound to be drawn to one of them
Ionic 5 is very similar to EV6 apparently but they do come with different size batteries so you need to check spec carefully.
If you don’t need to charge away from home then the Tesla has lost its trump card. I’ve driven a Model 3, great tech but crap interior imo. Model Y has a massive boot and would make a good family car if you can live with the looks and stripped out interior.
I’ve got a rwd EV6 and it’s plenty quick enough and not a bad place to sit. If you ever have to charge away from home it’s one of the quickest to do so.
Drive them all, you’re bound to be drawn to one of them
Scabutz said:
Ankh87 said:
If you want hassle free charging then the Tesla.
Charging my EV6 has been 100% hassle free. I dont see what Tesla offer that's not available to others. Maybe its my use case but it's not been an issue. And for many people that is essential. Trying to get the optimum charging experience from non-Tesla can be a PITA but entirely possible with some effort.
Evanivitch said:
Tesla charging is really, really simple and effective.
And for many people that is essential. Trying to get the optimum charging experience from non-Tesla can be a PITA but entirely possible with some effort.
That's my point. I've charged my EV6 with absolutely no effort or pain at all. Pull up, plug in, tap a button in the app. Done. Unless the Tesla chargers are going to give me a reach around I don't get it. Plus my Kia can charge at 800v and be done it less time than a long piss and short queue for coffee at Starbucks And for many people that is essential. Trying to get the optimum charging experience from non-Tesla can be a PITA but entirely possible with some effort.
Scabutz said:
Ankh87 said:
If you want hassle free charging then the Tesla.
Charging my EV6 has been 100% hassle free. I dont see what Tesla offer that's not available to others. Maybe its my use case but it's not been an issue. I like the Tesla plug and go system although that equivalent of that is now available on other EV's too. I don't generally love the position of Tesla chargers at motorway services because they're normally in a separate area - the general EV chargers tend to be next to the entrance which means that I get the best parking space
Truthfully, Tesla were AMAZING with their supercharger network in the formative days of EV, but these days I don't think there's much in it. Several other factors should influence a person's choice of EV other than the charging network.
Scabutz said:
That's my point. I've charged my EV6 with absolutely no effort or pain at all. Pull up, plug in, tap a button in the app. Done. Unless the Tesla chargers are going to give me a reach around I don't get it. Plus my Kia can charge at 800v and be done it less time than a long piss and short queue for coffee at Starbucks
How did you find the charger? How did you know it was high powered? How certain were you it was working and not busy? Was your car pre-heating for best charging performance?Even going back just a few years you'd be asking is your car compatible and do you have the right app!
All issues you can handle yourself I'm sure, but more effort than putting destination into the Tesla Sat nav.
Gassing Station | EV and Alternative Fuels | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff