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Other than the Ariya, what new EVs are you looking forward to?
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The Volvo XC40 looks like a great EV. I'm going to have to do some research on the Nio, Skoda, and BYD.My "shortlist" is now: (in no specific order)
Nissan Ariya
NIO ES6 (not EC6)
Skoda ENYAQ IV VRS
BYD Tang 600D
Volvo XC40 Recharge
I added Polestar 2 on the list... but have to check if the seats are not to close to the "ground" i like the easier getting in/out of the car like a (semi) SUV.
So if the Polestar is a easy getting in/out of the car, i take the XC40 from the list and add Polestar 2
So if the Polestar is a easy getting in/out of the car, i take the XC40 from the list and add Polestar 2
My shortlist changed a little bit (as of July 9th 2020)
Polestar2 (depends on seat-hight compared to road)
Ariya (depends on price/specs and if IF it will arrive/be in showrows in resonable time scedule...)
Skoda ENYAQ (coming end of this year.. price and specs are fine to me, so its up to driving experiance)
BYD Tang 600D (depends of: IF-its-coming to Netherlands after the Norway tryout ánd the final Dutch pricing)
Polestar2 (depends on seat-hight compared to road)
Ariya (depends on price/specs and if IF it will arrive/be in showrows in resonable time scedule...)
Skoda ENYAQ (coming end of this year.. price and specs are fine to me, so its up to driving experiance)
BYD Tang 600D (depends of: IF-its-coming to Netherlands after the Norway tryout ánd the final Dutch pricing)
I am waiting on pricing and specs for the Ariya as well. I would prefer an EV with a CCS charge port, since CCS is more prevalent in the areas that I visit. But since I have gotten along fine with my Leaf Plus SV, the lack of CCS is not a deal breaker. If the Ariya has active cooling for its battery (a must on my list) and has a starting MSRP between $40,000 (U.S.) and $44,000 (U.S.), I will likely take it over the Mach E and Telsa Model 3.
The Ariya's Pro Pilot 2.0 gives it the edge over the Mach E, since Ford will not release its semi-autonomous driving system for the Ford until late 2021 via an over the air update.I also think the Pro Pilot 2.0 system is more battle-tested, as it already exits in a Nissan vehicle that is currently on the road. I am not sure if the VW ID.4 will have a semi-autonomous driving system at all, since VW is targeting a lower entry price point than the Ariya. I would likely choose the Ariya over the Tesla Model 3 because the Ariya, as of right now, would still qualify for the $7,500 (U.S.) federal tax credit. That credit, combined with the State of New Jersey's $5,000 (U.S.) rebate, knocks $12,500 (U.S.) off my end of the day price of purchase.
The Ariya's Pro Pilot 2.0 gives it the edge over the Mach E, since Ford will not release its semi-autonomous driving system for the Ford until late 2021 via an over the air update.I also think the Pro Pilot 2.0 system is more battle-tested, as it already exits in a Nissan vehicle that is currently on the road. I am not sure if the VW ID.4 will have a semi-autonomous driving system at all, since VW is targeting a lower entry price point than the Ariya. I would likely choose the Ariya over the Tesla Model 3 because the Ariya, as of right now, would still qualify for the $7,500 (U.S.) federal tax credit. That credit, combined with the State of New Jersey's $5,000 (U.S.) rebate, knocks $12,500 (U.S.) off my end of the day price of purchase.
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The Mach-E and the ID.4 are on top of my list as well. I'm also curious with what Rivian has to offer with their trucks. But they're a bit out of my price range.
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In what ways do you think it's more put together than the Mach-E?
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for sure it looks like they actually took the time to design something compared to Tesla. HUDs are something you don't realize you need until you have one. My wife's car has one and it's so handy for showing speed and directions.
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I have the Mustang Mach E reserved but really like the Ariya. Ariya is a well design SUV both exterior and interior. On paper, performance seems to beat MME. There are plenty of Youtube video but the one in Japanese (can use English translation) describes much in detail..
I also like the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback. Well design as well.
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Chris.J.ll, the frunk might look clean and look good at first. It may be a wow factor. After 7 years of using my Model S and here is the issue: 1. I rarely use it. 2. Maintenance: I had the 12v battery changed 3 times. This is not the same old ICE car battery location. My tech. has to remove the cover, remove several parts in order to get to the battery. Very labor intensive work.
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The Q4 e-tron Sportback will be in production around the same time as Ariya. It looks good both interior and exterior..
www.caranddriver.com
Audi Reveals Q4 Sportback e-tron Concept with Slicker Roofline
The electric Q4 compact SUV gets the coupe treatment; it will go into production next year looking pretty close to what you see here.
www.caranddriver.com
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Ariya, 2021 Leaf, Mach-e, id.4...anything in a $40k range and still available for fed tax credits....
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Is there one you're leaning towards over the others?
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