Can help but want a Born VZ or ID3 GTX

[Benbay001]

Edit: Can't help

I bought my 2023 ID3 58kwh 200hp about 3 months ago now and have done nearly 8000kms! (yes, kms, i live in France)

I bloody love the thing, the packaging is super good with a huge cabin for the size of car, adequate power and the software seems to work pretty well, even if the buttons are a bit clunky.

However, i cannot help but look at the range toppers.
The idea of a GTX or VZ with 50% more power and double the torque, adjustable suspension, bigger battery, way more tech and simply just having the halo model really appeals.

However i also know i have the nasty habbit of changing cars waay too often to my financial detriment, and am not sure whether id really see such a big difference to justify the outlay.

My ID3 is worth about 20k euros and the cheapest GTX/VZ would be about 35k.

Does anyone have an opinion? Has anyone drive one? What do you think?

Thanks
Ben

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[Benbay001]

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[samoht]

I don't have any experience of those cars specifically.

I did sell my first EV after ~18 months to get one with more range and performance.

For me the main criteria was range, the Citroen e-C4 only did about 100 miles before needing a charge. Secondly was a lack of overtaking power, third traction from the FF drivetrain.

Altogether I'm glad I upgraded to a Polestar 2 LRDM, it's ticked off all the boxes.

I was surprised how little money I ended up being able to get for the Citroen, so I'd suggest being clear-eyed about what you can get, which (as a private seller of a fairly new EV) is a chunk less than what you see similar cars advertised for online. I.e. don't underestimate the real cost to change.

Given the cost of re-selling a three year old EV after three months, I'd suggest being very clear about why you want to upgrade. Are there specific journeys that would be usefully easier with more range? Particular times when you've had trouble overtaking slower traffic? Local roads where you think tauter suspension would make for a more satisfying drive?

I'd also suggest not limiting yourself to hotter versions of the car you've got, but also shortlisting other options, €35k+ being a budget that brings quite a few nice EVs into scope such as the aforementioned Polestar 2 (perhaps with Performance Pack), a BMW i4 and even a Porsche Taycan. The last thing you want is to get a new car and then spend the Christmas break with your eyes wandering once more

It is generally fair to say that the downsides of a performance car are lesser with EVs, they don't really cost any more to run and aren't noisy, it's just the purchase cost and potentially stiffer suspension as drawbacks. So overall a quick EV makes quite a good case for itself as an all-rounder.

If it was me I'd probably be inclined to wait and keep your current car for a year, unless there are pressing reasons to upgrade sooner. But if there are, or if you just have the money to spare and fancy something nicer, then why not.