Tesla Model Y Standard v IM6
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From my company car list these 2 options interest me the most.
Unfortunately I'm only able to get the standard version of the model y. Doesn't seem a huge difference between the standard and the premium though. However I've just been looking into the IM6 which looks like you get a great lot of car internally for the same price as a Tesla.
Anyone driven or had experience of the IM6? It's the quickest charging EV out there in the market now. Bigger range then the Tesla Standard....just the supercharger network sounds like it's so much more convenient if you have the Tesla.
Tesla Standard v IM6 which would you go for?
Unfortunately I'm only able to get the standard version of the model y. Doesn't seem a huge difference between the standard and the premium though. However I've just been looking into the IM6 which looks like you get a great lot of car internally for the same price as a Tesla.
Anyone driven or had experience of the IM6? It's the quickest charging EV out there in the market now. Bigger range then the Tesla Standard....just the supercharger network sounds like it's so much more convenient if you have the Tesla.
Tesla Standard v IM6 which would you go for?
If you're going to be charging away from home then the charging network and integration of navigation and charging software becomes a big deal.
I have no idea what the situation is like for the non-tesla driver... Many will point out that there are more charging points than gas pumps. They may also note that there are reliable networks that they personally use frequently. Occasionally although it's getting less common, you will hear wailing, moaning and even a bit of wringing of hands about some charging road trip nightmare when the phone wouldn't connect, or the chargers wouldn't function or had been vandalised. Public charging with a tesla is a non-issue.
I have no idea what the situation is like for the non-tesla driver... Many will point out that there are more charging points than gas pumps. They may also note that there are reliable networks that they personally use frequently. Occasionally although it's getting less common, you will hear wailing, moaning and even a bit of wringing of hands about some charging road trip nightmare when the phone wouldn't connect, or the chargers wouldn't function or had been vandalised. Public charging with a tesla is a non-issue.
Faster charging tends to be a theoretical thing than a practical one as many charge points, Tesla included, don't always deliver the promised rates.
Personally, unless you'll be rapid charging once a week or more, I'd completely ignore the charger network and speed and go with the car you prefer.
I believe Europe now have a Tesla LR RWD Standard as well as a LR RWD Premium option, and that might be coming to the UK soon, so if your budget allows it might be worth waiting for that if you prefer the Tesla option.
Personally, unless you'll be rapid charging once a week or more, I'd completely ignore the charger network and speed and go with the car you prefer.
I believe Europe now have a Tesla LR RWD Standard as well as a LR RWD Premium option, and that might be coming to the UK soon, so if your budget allows it might be worth waiting for that if you prefer the Tesla option.
andrew-6xade said:
The Tesla charging network is second to none, utterly foolproof, reliable and just works with minimum fuss.
On the continent, the network is probably already a clear second to this: https://chargeleague.com/ (two of those pretty much foolproof in my own experience). Not sure if MG has the charge card option, I think most manufacturs offer one which covers basically everything that is not Tesla (close to a million chargers - AC and DC - with a single RFID card).
UK might be a different story.
PetrolHeadInRecovery said:
andrew-6xade said:
The Tesla charging network is second to none, utterly foolproof, reliable and just works with minimum fuss.
On the continent, the network is probably already a clear second to this: https://chargeleague.com/ (two of those pretty much foolproof in my own experience). Not sure if MG has the charge card option, I think most manufacturs offer one which covers basically everything that is not Tesla (close to a million chargers - AC and DC - with a single RFID card).
UK might be a different story.
As a non Tesla driver some of the Tesla charging facilities are open to non Tesla cars. If I am public charging I will typically be able to find a Tesla charger and whilst they are not the fastest for non Tesla cars they are pretty reliable. I’m a car with a decent range you are normally not to far away from a decent option for charging when required.
Rhonda said:
As a non Tesla driver some of the Tesla charging facilities are open to non Tesla cars. If I am public charging I will typically be able to find a Tesla charger and whilst they are not the fastest for non Tesla cars they are pretty reliable. I m a car with a decent range you are normally not to far away from a decent option for charging when required.
When I last checked a few months ago, roughly 50% of the Tesla charging network is now open to other EVs. Gassing Station | EV and Alternative Fuels | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff