10 BEST Alternatives To The Tesla Model Y

number one Kia ev6 the Kia ev6 is the first logical Choice when it comes to looking for an alternative to the model I the ev6 is offered in three trim levels wind GT line and GT with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations available based on the model and it's base from the ev6 it is not more powerful than the model y it only has a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle that delivers a total of 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque or two electric motors one on each axle that deliver a combined 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque however the ev6 has the advantage of offering the GT a trim that has a combined power output of 576 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque the ev6 is cheaper than the model I2 its Prices range from 48 700 in the base trim to 61 600 for the ev6 GT the ev6 loses the battle when it comes to range it delivers anywhere between 206 and 310 miles however it has the advantage of benefiting from the world's first 800 volt multi-charging architecture that allows the battery to go back to eight percent in under 18 minutes Pros the three driving modes can be tailored to Driver's mood good range very fast charging capabilities the ev6 is a very fun comfortable ride cons the rear view is not the best not as efficient during cold temperatures interior and cargo space are under competition number two Hyundai ioniq 5. if you find the key to ev6 a proper alternative for the model y you'll find the ionic 5 a little bit more interesting they share pretty much the same powertrain and Technical features but the ioniq 5 has a more retro look that makes it a lot more appealing so if you want something with a little bit more of a Sci-Fi look you should definitely opt for the ionic 5. Hyundai's EV has the disadvantage of only delivering anywhere between 168 and 320 horsepower while its range is anywhere between 220 and 303 miles just like the ev6 it can be recharged from 10 to 80 percent in only 18 minutes the ionic 5 is also a lot cheaper when compared to the model Y for the 2023 and model year its Prices range from 41 450 in the base model to 56 500 for The Limited all-wheel drive model Pros good rear interior rear room offers fast charging futuristic exterior look cons higher trims can get expensive not the best range it doesn't offer all-wheel drive number three Ford Mustang Mack e despite what many people initially thought the Ford Mustang Mac e grew to be one of the most successful EVS on the market and a very nice alternative to the model I for the 2023 model year customers can choose between four trims select premium California Route 1 and GT with output ranging from 266 to 480 horsepower which means the Mac EGT is more powerful than the model I performance the ranger is anywhere between 224 and 312 miles while Prices range from 45 995 dollars to 63 995 dollars making the Mac e a lot more affordable the Mackie also comes as standard with a massive 15.5 inch infotainment screen which is actually 0.5 bigger than the model y offers a storage capacity of up to 59.7 cubic feet and can two up to 3 300 pounds Pros a lot more space than in the traditional Mustang lots of options to choose from drives like a sports car cons fordpass app is not the greatest frunk is not that easy to access takes forever to charge at home number four Genesis gv60 another new model on the market the Genesis gv60 brings a stunning and elegant design a luxurious cabin and tons of sophisticated technology the perfect recipe to become a very competitive alternative for the Tesla Model I the gv60 features a dual motor setup with power ranging from 225 horses to 429 horses or 483 if you opt for the performance trim making it a little bit more powerful than the model I performance also of its most powerful trim the gv60 is almost as fast as the model wide performance it needs 3.7 seconds to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour while Tesla's crossover needs 3.5 seconds the range was up to 321 miles and when using a 350 kilowatts charger you will only need 18 minutes to recharge the battery from 10 to 8 percent with prices ranging from fifty eight thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars to sixty seven thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars the GV sixty is a little bit more expensive than the model y but when stepping inside the cabin you are not going to regret your choice Pros comfortable and luxurious cabin plenty of power fast charging cons not the best range a little bit more expensive than competition limited availability number five Volkswagen id4 another model that promises to become a very successful EV is the id4 Volkswagen's first all-electric SUV on sale from 2021 the 2023 id4 is offered in four trim levels standard standard Pro S and S Plus the prices ranging from thirty seven thousand four hundred and ninety five dollars to fifty three thousand seven hundred and forty five dollars which makes it a way cheaper alternative to the model y the id4 is either powered by an electric motor located on the rear axle that delivers 201 horsepower or by by two electric motors with a combined output of 295 horsepower based on the battery you opt for the range goes from 209 to 275 miles which is only 55 miles under the model I a sacrifice easy to make considering the price the id4's cargo capacity and almost identical to that of the model Y and to our surprise many reviews have revealed that the id4 had a better ride quality than the model I Pros a very safe Choice rather affordable comfortable ride cons no front not the best navigation the infotainment system is difficult to use number six Mercedes-Benz eqb with the Tesla Model I being priced above 50 000 it really makes you wonder if you can't take a step forward and get a more luxurious vehicle for the price and the answer is you can Mercedes entry-level electric SUV the eqb is a much better alternative it comes in two trims eqb 304 Matic price at 54 500 and eqb 354 Matic price at fifty thousand and fifty dollars both models are powered by a dual motor setup one of 225 horsepower and 288 pound-feet of torque and the other one with 288 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque the range is only 257 miles but the eqb is charged with a rapid DC charger in which case it only needs 32 minutes to take the battery back to 80 and if the eqb loses points on Power and range it wins in pretty much every aspect looks high quality materials a long list of high-tech features the most advanced Safety Tech and in general that mercedes-esque levels of comfort you all know so well Pros decently priced for a Mercedes good cargo space very good brakes cons needs more range regenerative brake needs improvements very heavy SUV number seven Audi Q4 e-tron another model that will offer you a more luxurious ride when compared to the model I is the Q4 e-tron its cabin is filled with high quality materials and it is packed with the latest Technologies including an optional rear seat entertainment system and of course you will also get that amazing Audi exterior look the Q4 is offered with the same setup as the id4 a rear electric motor with 201 horsepower or a dual motor setup with a combined 295 horsepower the Q4 e-tron also only offers up to 250 miles on a single charge but it will put the driver back on the road in under 38 minutes all it takes to recharge back to 80 percent when compared to the model y the Q4 e-tron is also cheaper with a price ranging from 49 800 to 62 900 Pros comfortable ride decent interior space these had enough power Hans range and fast charging needs serious improvements could use some more driver assist features can get expensive number eight Volvo xc40 there's no doubt that the Tesla Model I is one of the most efficient EVS you can find on the market but it lacks both quality looks or ease of use and this is why models like the Volvo xc40 recharge will always make for a better alternative the xc40 benefits from the same electric powertrain as the pole star II two two electric permit magnet synchronous Motors that deliver a combined 402 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque this is the only option you will have but is placed right between the model I long range and model I performance it has a range of only 223 miles but it benefits from fast charging technology and only needs 37 minutes to go back to 80 percent Pros great performance figures looks amazing both outside and inside decent ground clearance cons not the best drive very low range can get expensive number nine pole star 2. while the pole star 2 is not exactly a crossover like the model I it can be a very nice cheaper alternative it has a better look offers a sportier ride is better equipped and features a lot more technology the Polestar 2 comes in two versions a single motor model powered by one single electric motor with 231 horsepower and a dual motor model with two electric motors and a combined 408 horsepower its range goes up to only 270 miles but the Polestar 2's battery only needs 30 minutes to go back to 80 percent Pros elegant exterior luxurious cabin comfortable cabin powerful trim cons can get expensive Mrs Volvo's safety features needs more range number 10 Hyundai common electric one of the cheapest Alternatives you can opt for is the Hyundai Kona electric the 2023 Kana electric is offered in three trims s-e-s-el and limited with prices ranging from 33 550 to 41 550 dollars which means that even the high-end model is cheaper than the model I the electric Kona is powered by one electric motor and offers a range of 258 miles while this may not seem like a lot when put next to the model y think if is really worth the price when using your EV just for daily commutes the condo electric is properly equipped with a standard 8-inch touchscreen display a nine speaker audio system heated front seats and safety features like forward Collision warning pedestrian detection and Lane keep assist and that's a wrap for today's video If you enjoyed it don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe for more content like this

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Keywords: tesla, tesla model y, ev, electric vehicle, electric vehicles, electric cars, electric car, HYUNDAI IONIQ 5, MUSTANG MACH-E, GENESIS GV60, VOLKSWAGEN ID.4, Mercedes-Benz EQB, Audi Q4 E-tron, VOLVO XC40, Polestar 2, Hyundai Kona Electric

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Length: 10min 52sec (652 seconds)

Published: Tue Aug 15 2023