Best Electric Cars 2020 (and the ones to avoid) - Top 10s | What Car?

[@whatcar]

Do you want to know what the actual Real Range of every electric car on sale is? Our list is regularly updated with every new EV on sale so regularly check back to keep up to date: www.whatcar.com/news/what-car-real-range-which-electric-car-can-go-farthest-in-the-real-world/n18159

[@FFVoyager]

Why don't you put the 'real range' of the Model S in the video then?

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Most drivers in the EU drive fewer than 60 km per day since most daily driving is local. Therefore range is largely irrelevant. Long range makes very long road trips possible, along with a good fast charger network, but otherwise is a non-issue for the daily use of most drivers. Pretty much any EV will meet daily driving needs. Longer range makes long road trips possible, but even without that EVs are already highly practical for the driving most people actually do every day. Similarly charge times are largely irrelevant. Most EV drivers plug in at home or work and have a full charge before they leave. Charging an EV is not much more difficult than charging a phone or laptop. It's much more convenient than going to a fossil fuel station, since an EV can be charged any place that has electricity. There's no need to go to a filling station if you have electricity where you live or work. P.S. Don't test drive a Tesla Model 3 unless you want to end up buying one. It is one of the best cars anyone has made so far. Drive one, and see for yourself.

[@johnfaulkner6776]

These miles per kWh figures seem very low to me. I'm on 3.66 at the moment and was at and around 4 last summer.

[@odisy64]

you guys got some things wrong, the model S performance does 0-60mph in 2.4 seconds not 3.7 and its top speed is 163 with an estimated EPA (not WLTP) range of 390 miles (that was recently announced tho but the model S cars that where made in the last few months should reach that). i say its worth the money since you cant find a faster, longer range car than this for its price.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@odisy64 They indeed got some of the numbers mixed up. The performance versions of the Teslas have quicker acceleration but slightly shorter range. In any case, they are the highest performing, longest range EVs available for their price. I encourage everyone to test drive one. Anyone is welcomed to test drive.

[@crabsodyinblue]

don't care about accelleration, have a bike for fun, want a car for commute. so range, comfort, reliability is what makes a car top (for me)

[@Cloudrak]

*renault zoe*

[@general7980]

Tesla

[@amcdonal86VT]

I have a 2016 Kia soul EV. It has like 109 hp. In real world driving at traffic lights, I can smoke anyone who isn't suspecting it. Makes it really convenient for city driving.

[@jeffharris7777]

And me👍

[@top10cars2]

Ezra Ezra, I’m confused why you think you should buy a Tesla if you’re looking for reliability

[@amedeogaspari7561]

I own a Model 3 LR and it is indeed the perfect daily car!

[@marccas10]

I hate you! ;-)

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Amedeo Gaspari Congrats

[@stefanjepp6612]

That ranking ist strange to me: My Ranking would be: 1. Tesla Model 3 ( efficient and strong) 2. HYUNDAI Ioniq electric ( most efficient EV) 3. Kia E Niro ( prctical, long range, efficient ) 4. Tesla Model S ( luxury and efficiency) 5. HYUNDAI Kona electric ( prctical, efficient, compact ) 6. PEUGEOT e 208 ( stylish ) 7. VAUXHALL CORSA e ( goodcar ) 8. VW e Up, Seat Mi, Skoda Citigo 9. Renault Zoe 10. MG Cars to Avoid: AUDI Etron MERCEDES EQC JAGUAR I pace They are all inefficient and senseless. EVs should be efficient!

[@pbjracing14yearsago49]

I've only seen the i pace like once. Teslas are everywhere!

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Tesla Model 3 is more efficient overall than the Ioniq. Model 3 highway efficiency is significantly higher. Ioniq is a smaller car, which helps with efficiency. Also, Tesla built about 300,000 Model 3s in 2019. Hyundai built about 30,000 Ioniqs in 2019.

[@stefanjepp6612]

@@LoanwordEggcorn I put model 3 Nr one, nevertheless Ioniq is number 2 for me. By the way I own an Ioniq, but could not afford a model 3. If I had more money I would have bought a Model 3 maybe.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@stefanjepp6612 Depending where you are, the Ioniq EV and Model 3 Standard Range are the same price. Ioniq is good for a smaller hatchback, but the Model 3 is a better value and produced in more than 10x the volume.

[@stefanjepp6612]

@@LoanwordEggcorn I do live in Germany and my Ioniq was 10000 Euro less than a Tesla. 10000 Euro is a lot of money! Maybe in the US Tesla is more affordable than here. By the way, the promissed entry level model has never come to Germany yet!

[@jdlee34]

I agree with this video 100%. I have owned my tesla model 3 performance for about 3 month and so far, it is the best, most fun, safest car (NHIS) I have ever owned. I have owned lexus gs350, bmw 550i, benz e350 previously. Those were all very good cars. Model 3, yes a bit pricey, but no more then other compact or midsize luxury sedans. Ofcourse it costs more then camries or corollas, but tesla model 3 is not camries or corollas. Plus very low maintenance costs compared to ICE cars, plus savings from gas. I am SO glad with my decision to go with model 3. The performance of model 3 is just unbelievable. Go test drive one, and you will see why they chose it for #1. Now let me go drive my model 3 performance just to remind myself how good this car really is. No Gaaaassss!!!

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Don't test drive a Model 3 unless you want to end up buying one. Almost everyone who test drives a Model 3 buys one. It's that good. We have owned multiple Mercedes sedans. The Tesla Model 3 is a better car in every aspect, though it's not quite as well built. Teslas are built as well as BMW or Toyota. Build quality is very good. But the driving and ownership experience of any Telsa, but particularly the Model 3 is almost incomparable. It's impossible to find any other car that has the torque, smoothness, quiet, handling, comfort, safety, automation, continually improving technology, range, fast charging network, etc., at this price. Model 3 Performance is objectively and subjectively superior to a BMW M3, particularly in terms of ride comfort but also performance and smoothness. It's also quicker around a race track.

[@Calm_wisdom]

Good for you, I'm happy for you. Hope I can one day get one

[@Iggi2050]

I love the Tesla model 3 too but the body is terrible. This car uses material which dents at the slightest. You will see marks and dents in no time.

[@fleyua7176]

Hyandais and Kia's have lager batteries and longer range than the Sr plus from tesla in addition to having a heat pump

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@fleyua7176 The Hyundai and Kia EVs are very good cars, but they're no Teslas. The reason the Korean hatchbacks have good range is because they're smaller cars. And unfortunately the Hyundai and Kia EVs are built in relatively small numbers, which is why they're hard to get. It's a sign that the Korean automakers have not really committed to building EVs in large volumes, unlike Tesla. The Tesla Model 3 has better highway efficiency than the Kia or Hyundai EVs because the Tesla has extremely low aerodynamic drag. It's part of the very high technology and engineering quality of Teslas. So not really comparable other than being electric. Drive all and decide for yourself.

[@snookiewozo]

Can you give metric equivalents to any imperial values? Thanks.

[@tyfonroad]

Why is the X too expensive but not the E-tron or I-pace? The X cost about the same as a similarly spec'ed S, I-Pace or E-tron but has vastly more utility.

[@737smartin]

Yeah. I found that to be a real eye-roller of a comment. I wonder how much this list would vary if done from an American roads perspective. I understand much of Europe finds the Tesla M-S and M-X too large to comfortably operate everywhere. Also, in 2020 America, the Tesla Supercharger network blows away non-Tesla options for fast charging. Not so much OR so important in much of Europe. As an American, I have a hard time imagining a rational analysis of available EVs concluding that the ETron, IPace or any other EV would be more desirable than an S, X, or Y.

[@jammy2597]

Did a quick comparison using configurations for the Model X I-Pace and E-Tron (uk sites as that’s where I’m from and where these reviewers are also from), spec for spec: no autopilot option selected to make the assistance systems more alike as well as no fancy lighting for the Jag or Audi, no heads up displays, 5 seat option for the model x with base battery pack, no exterior colour or wheel options selected. The Audi was £61k but had the least range and comparable space to the Jag, the Jag would be £70k and the Tesla would be £86k. This does not take in to account discounts at Audi and Jag dealerships which can drop the prices for the I-pace to around £60k. While the Tesla is definitely and unquestionably the better car... you’ll pay the best part of £16-20k for the privilege, although not one of these cars is exactly cheap :)

[@tyfonroad]

@@jammy2597 Standard range model x is £86k in the UK?!?.. Well that changes things. In Norway the price for the SR X and stripped down e-tron (even if you don't add electric steering column etc to the e-tron), the X is cheaper.

[@jammy2597]

tyfon's road trips that’s weird... blame tax ;) I reckon the Tesla will still sell well tho may be rivalled in sales by the Audi. The Jag will be hampered by the brands image of unreliability so whilst on paper it beats the E-Trojan in many regards (range, performance, handling, arguably styling) it won’t sell as well although so far I have seen more iPace’s than E-tron’s and not a huge amount of model X’s (still by far the most popular)

[@BrothaJeff]

The X has a ton of problems

[@davidfransson5907]

Could you please put metric in parentheses? 🙏☺️

[@alexgreen3662]

You mean brackets?

[@rainerhofmeister6648]

There are many rational reasons to buy a Model 3 and I heard them all. But then you drive one the first time. When the tears of joy start flowing horizontally towards your ears the only thought left is: where have you been all my life?

[@jdlee34]

Take my money TESLA!! Actually, they have. I own 2020 model 3 performance. I can totally understand your thoughts. The power is addictive. My son's and my vocabulary was reduced to only 1 word on our way back home from taking delivery of model 3 performance. "OMG !!!!" or is that 3 words? hahaha

[@ikani1]

Honestly, I got this same feeling of "oh hey electric is way more fun to drive" when I rented a fiat 500e while waiting for my model 3 to be ready. Then again when the M3 arrived. Then again a few months later when I did a 2500 mile road trip with no issues. :D

[@jdlee34]

@@ikani1 I actually own fiat 500e and model 3 stealth. But I only drive my model 3 daily and the fiat 500e just sits home looking lonely. I kanda feel bad not giving equal love to 500e. But DANG, my stealth is so fun!!!

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Model 3 is a really superb car in nearly every aspect. People need to try it.

[@737smartin]

Loanword Eggcorn ...I was SOOoooo disappointed when Maddie on the Fully Charged Live series “Maddie Goes Electric” didn’t even check out the M-3. It’s a stretch financially from the Kia Soul she settled on, but the M-3s simply a much, much more capable, more efficient, safer, and higher tech, award-winning car for not much more $$$s. The “Tesla stretch” is real, but is usually worth it IMO.

[@jakechamberlain3703]

e-208 is the one to go for! Looks cool, has a great interior, has more than enough range, room for 4 adults, fun to drive, lots of standard equipment, lots of safety features and is capable for accelerated charging😎

[@ianmurray250]

All true, although I felt a too closed in myself. Looking forward to the e-3008 or e-5008 next year. Should be similar but larger.

[@SeriouslyJaded]

Isn’t it a little early to have a “best of 2020” list?

[@saturndesigns2339]

Adrian Mills no because 2020 cars are released in 2019 lol

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@saturndesigns2339 Correct, the Model year starts the previous Fall.

[@stranobikes]

@@LoanwordEggcorn I think you mean Autumn.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@stranobikes Fall = Autumn, at least in the U.S.

[@joeridgley2027]

I mean let's face it nothing coming out within the next year or two is going to beat the model 3, except for maybe the model y

[@stevenbarrett7648]

The Tesla charging network makes the model 3 the winner all,day long

[@alexmeier121]

But i don't want to drive 100km to the next service center.

[@ikani1]

@Slakers I've had mine for 30k miles and all I've had to do is rotate the tires. The first few cars had issues but they cleaned those up quickly.

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

You don’t always have to drive 100kms to the nearest service center. For many issues, the Telsa ranger team can show up at your residence to fix issues.

[@davidcolin6519]

Yet their supercharging is only available on relatively new cars, and Tesla can and do turn off the facility remotely. And €59,000 for the base model is way more than even the most dedicated green warrior can afford. When you put that against the €43,433 of a top spec e-Niro or the €36, 815 for a similar spec Zoe, it becomes almost impossible to see the Model 3 as an affordable option. Personally, I also hate the Tesla's instrumentation / ICE. Personally, I think I'll wait a while and see what future generations of batteries will be capable of. Having seen some interesting results from hemp-based batteries that should prove significantly cheaper and better performing than even the Tesla's graphene based batteries, I'd be surprised if future generations of batteries can't significantly improve on what is currently available, and be cheaper into the bargain.

[@Redstoner2b2t]

David Colin super charging came out in 2012 and was an option back then. What are you on about? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Supercharger

[@DannyGodlewski]

We went and test drove the Jaguar IPace and Audi eTron this weekend, and they were surprisingly similar & impressive. The Audi was a bit bigger, and had a bit more premium luxury SUV type feel, but the Jag had a bit more range, & felt faster/more agile. Both were gorgeous on the inside and out. I personally am a bit biased because I love Audi, but I'd be very happy with either. The interior features were my favorite, including similar climate control screens, ride settings, ambient lighting, premium materials, and several other details. The Audi had just a bit more detail and special touches that I appreciated. Oh, and we are going to lease instead of buy since the technology for EV cars especially will grow leaps and bounds over the next couple years. It's a crazy world we are living in these days!

[@trianchannon7235]

I paid under $6000 for my 2013 Smart electric. It’s my daily driver and it’s awesome. No one will ask you to help them move :)

[@MynameisKyle99]

Wait until they see the power of Cybertruk, then they will think any electric vehicle is capable of towing things!

[@adnanjusic4890]

some of us use metric system, u know, like 90% of humans, respect that.

[@bordersw1239]

Why would you watch a U.K based company review cars using U.K. measurements and bitch about them not using foreign measurements ? Could you not find a review in your own country?

[@esshoul]

@@bordersw1239 so why they dont make it location limited just for UK?

[@ChocolateFrog]

Or you know, work it out yourself, it's not difficult.

[@adnanjusic4890]

@@bordersw1239 thay wants to be popular globaly.

[@farhatsam8529]

Useless comment

[@Tresla]

I live in an apartment without EV charging so, until public charging is more abundant and _much_ faster, I think I'll wait. There are a few companies making huge strides, but here in the UK at least, fast chargers are hard to come by. I'd have to drive for about an hour from where I live, only to have to wait 30-60 minutes for the car to charge. Having to do that once, twice or even three times a month doesn't really appeal to me.

[@ashh3051]

Model Y will go on sale in 2020 and should take the #1 spot!

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Correct. It's already in low volume production today.

[@candoalotmore]

Fully agree and I am getting one

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Ash H Can’t wait for that.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

SH AME Comgrats

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@candoalotmore Congrats and enjoy! Model Y deliveries start March 15, 2020.

[@alma9082]

My favourite is the Renault Zoe

[@johnfaulkner6776]

Well I love my Zoe but it's a 22kwh 2016 i, so my battery not leased and I am not sure I'll have another Zoe ... so much more choice now! PS on seeing this- I swapped my Zoe for a Kia Soul EV! Very happy.

[@idanceforpennies281]

The Jaguar I-Pace gets slammed in every review for totally not getting anywhere near it's claimed range. I've seen four reviews and they all call bullshit on its real-world range.

[@karlp8484]

@Victor Hugo That's called paying attention to credible car reviewers. What's the point of watching a car review channel if you don't believe what they say? When four review channels which I trust all tell me the same thing I'm pretty sure it's not an imaginary attribute. Now f@ck off.

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

EPA figures are accurate.

[@mvm1162]

@@zaphodsbluecar9518 Hmm, I doubt that very much. I can EASILY exceed the EPA-rating of 234 miles with my I-Pace. Not sure which version of the I-Pace was tested in the US, but with the current weather (18-20 degrees Celsius), I am getting 283 miles with my I-Pace.

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

@@mvm1162 I get 385-400Km on mine with 90% at highway/freeway speeds, in Comfort mode with A/C etc. on. No issues with range and certainly no anxiety. In fact Jaguar guaranteed I would be able to do the trip without charge stops, whereas Tesla wouldn't... Plus, since H264, the GoM is pretty accurate.

[@jeremylister89]

Sub £20k 250 mile range car due soon? Not a small car, a simple to use basic practical EV workhorse something like astra/focus/Mégane estate, but not a van, not an SUV. I feel the term affordable is being somewhat misused.

[@jeremylister89]

@@djp3637 I mean things like the fiat 500e £29k, eNiro £34k. EV/ICE cost parity..when I wonder

[@Iggi2050]

The Renault Zoe is the closest you can get to an affordable high miles electric.

[@sonicbhoc]

Do you take into account TCO or just sticker price?

[@jeremylister89]

@@sonicbhoc always. I'm the worst customer for EV. High mileage diesel. 58 mpg. £250 insurance, £30 tax. Do my own servicing..apart from the big stuff. The car is valued at £150 !! 6000 miles a year. Variable cost of charging is pretty outrageous...free occasionally, 5p home cheap rate all the way to..what do ionity fast chargers cost now..?

[@sonicbhoc]

@@jeremylister89 I dunno. I live in America, and I pretty much always charge at home.

[@aadi8568]

How is the zoe better than the e niro? E niro is slightly mire expensive, but offers much bigger range and comfort, and is quicker.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Zoe is made by the hundreds of thousands. The Korean EVs are made in much fewer numbers, which is why they're almost not available for sale. Unfortunately Kia and Hyundai are not (yet) as very serious about building EVs as Renault, Nissan or Tesla.

[@aadi8568]

@@LoanwordEggcorn I think they are, It is quite difficult to acquire the batteries. It is easier for nissan/Renault and Tesla as they have been making EVs for a long time (Renault took the ev technology from nissan as nissan and Renault are merged if you did not know)

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@aadi8568 3 of the largest battery makers in the world are Korean (LG, SK, Samsung). If the Korean car makers were serious about making EVs, they should have few problems getting batteries. I sincerely hope they get serious soon. So far they've made relatively few EVs.

[@UTUBESUCK666]

I'd get a Tesla Model S or X, new or used, over any of the other non Tesla EV on that list any time of the day. Myfirst choice would still be the Model 3.

[@Will91289]

exactly. i would do the same for one VERY simple reason, Supercharging.

[@quanghuynh9413]

I enjoy my model X a lot more than model 3.

[@strat0871]

Best electric city cars for the money : Skoda citigo / Seat Mii. (VW up too, but a little more expensive - same car)

[@MohanKumar-hu2oh]

Cvdk

[@thegan9143]

Not sure why everyone is talking about acceleration. How many times in a year is the average car owner doing a 0-60 run, probably never.

[@AlexAinscow2]

Several times a day once you have one (although I do agree it has no real purpose)

[@craigix]

Everytime you join a motorway?

[@thegan9143]

@@craigix So no traffic where you are? I get the thrill of acceleration but most people are going to play with it a couple of time then drive it like a regular commuter car.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

All of the time bruh !

[@Luke_Donald]

I agree with the winner, but have no clue how you can judge the e-tron over the Model S. e-Tron is more expensive and has by far less range and efficiency.

[@moestrei]

Totally agree.

[@kiuklee90]

with the price tag, real life driving mileage, years fo warrantee, and reliability, how the hell cona electric is only ranked on 10th? at least categorise each area with points or divide to "affordable" and "luxury" electric cars??

[@aadi8568]

It is too similar to the e niro from kia. They are nearly identical, but the niro is slightly cheaper yet bigger

[@MrProthall]

car enthusiasts are 10% fact and 90% emotion.

[@cros13]

I've driven pretty much every EV on the market for extended test drives. I've always described the Kona as a €15k powertrain in a €15k car. They added a little extra metal trim in places but it still has the cheap feeling interior of the fossil fuel models. Also even for a car of it's size, it doesn't have a lot of storage space. The eNiro is basically the same price, comes with the same powertrain, a longer warranty, more storage space, an interior while still pretty basic feels better built and handles a little better.

[@kiuklee90]

@@MrProthall actually tesla fan boys are 90% emotion. yes they have done a good job expanding ev market and so far ahead of every other manufacturer when it comes to electric power and software. but they are just an IT company. the quality and reliability of tesla vehicle is just jaw dropping...

[@kiuklee90]

@@aadi8568 i meant, compared to e tron or i pace. no need to argue that jag & land rover reliability is one of the worst... also in korea, they tested battery condition under 5 celsius and real drivable distance. tesla did the best, i pace and EQC did the worst. they barely covered half of what their official claim

[@kozzae44]

Doh !! Hyundai Ioniq ! Best mid price best looking ev out there !!! And you missed it !

[@davidcolin6519]

Except that the Ioniq II has no fast charging, and is actually SLOWER to charge than the previous model.

[@marcmywords8732]

Correct. Lots of nice cars in this list, but none of them would entice me to give up my Hyundai Ioniq!

[@bencebekefi7032]

where’s the e208?

[@mateuszbalon3762]

Because it is not possible to buy it yet

[@cJ-cr8gp]

And the EQC400.

[@RazzUK]

And the iD3

[@kierancalder8573]

Lol it said *”TOP”* 10

[@cJ-cr8gp]

Kieran Calder top10 what? Lemons?

[@Tom55data]

We have for the last few years have the mpg number for all ICE cars, yet we have most EV reviews without providing efficiency as miles/kW or W/mile. Please please try to keep up.

[@fleyua7176]

Lots of tesla fanboys here. Kona EV has more range and has a heat pump and so does 2 other kia EVs. And also about 10k cheaper in Canada

[@aaronthomas89]

The Model Y has a heat pump and anyway, lets admit, its not a head turner like a Model 3 Performance, and its not as quick, or spacious, or fun to drive, or better on the interior, or luxury, not as fast to charge, and some of the features in the M3P are amazing. I own one myself

[@Benzi514]

Model 3 is 10k+ more vs. the E-Niro in pretty much every European country. And that's the base version with less range. Tesla 3 should not be number 1 on any European list. I can understand why a KZbin channel needs to please the fanboys but if we are being realistic a Tesla in Europe, at least currently, can barely break into the top 3. If it is not about efficiency/money then the Model 3 shouldn't even be in the game (because of the Model S).

[@brandonpollard8928]

Hyundai outdid themselves with the Kona it's very surprising if they chose that car to do it with but it's cool

[@brandonpollard8928]

Also the Tesla is expensive if it malfunctions it's basically a computer on Wheels and some people don't have the patience for something that needs to be updated so much or at all even

[@sirpurrcival]

The issue I have with Tesla is that they are pretty much an upcharge for lot of the options that don't come on the base model and which you probably want. By the time you've done some of that up featuring and shelled out some more bucks so that you can plug into non Tesla chargers (cause believe it or not, they aren't always where you need them) you are paying a heck of a lot more than the base price in Canada. By contrast, the Niro has two versions, two prices and heck of lot of features for similar money of a slightly above base 3. Yes the 3 has faster acceleration and so on but having driven both and even compared it to an older leaf, I can't say I would ever shell out for the 3. I would rather have the S if I were to go that direction. Not to mention my friends 3 leaked right off the lot. Imagine getting a car in a rainy climate that leaks? Tesla had to come out to fix it but that should never happen. He went for a pretty upscaled version (extended range, AWD etc.). By the time he finished adding up the bill he was into the plus $70000.00 range for a model 3. The problem with ratings is that they don't really take into account the different priorities of drivers. For example, I couldn't give a rat's you know what about having a 0-60 time in the 3-4 second range. I hate the fact that so many cars focus on that metric. It doesn't represent anything really practical for the most part. Normal driving doesn't often if ever require that level of acceleration and there are far more important things that one could focus on so far as I am concerned. Give me practical transport, that is comfortable and that is what I am looking for.

[@CatsAkimb0]

What kills me about EV videos is no one goes in depth on the infotainment systems and how slow they are or how crappy the responsiveness is. There is still so much improvement to be made before I even consider any of these. I need less screen and more buttons. I can change my AC settings on my 1995 Celica with my eyes closed. Can you do that in a Tesla?

[@AhmadEsmaeel]

did you considered HYUNDAI IONIQ electric ?

[@littlebluepanda394]

Before getting locked down I was starting the process to get one on lease. It's the most efficient EV available and suits me perfectly. Hopefully I can get it later this year.

[@williamgoss4691]

Really useful & informative video.

[@GregHassler]

Can any tempt me to go full electric? Yeah, like 6 years ago

[@ZesPak]

I was a Jaguar XF owner and I cross shopped an I Pace and étron because I found the Model S /X too expensive. That was until I started putting a bit of options on them. I now own a Model S.

[@johncanalese588]

So you deliberately spelt the Audi as “étron” even though it is “e-tron”! We now what you are up to you “shitty” Tesla fanboi.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

It’s all about depreciation and your attitude to risk. The Tesla Model 3 is likely to hold its value simply because they can sell every car they make even at their high price point. The Audi eTron however has to be the turkey impossible to sell in three years time. (a) they go out of their way to not sell you one (b) the stupendous price and (c) it does nothing the petrol models don’t do better.

[@jonpetter8921]

E tron was Norway most sold car in january....

[@jonpetter8921]

@@carsonj1 Every one don t want/ or can t afford Teslas. Ranult Zoe, Peougeot, Audi, Golf E etc fills those gaps. And Etron is becoming the 1# choice for EV SUV.

[@johncanalese588]

Let me guess, you own a Tesla?

[@MoementumFinance]

Another great video! Thank you! The next several years we'll see a huge transition to EVs.

[@SlickMotoMike]

How do you charge it because planning on buying an electric suv for travelling to and from Harrogate which is 255 miles from where I live so I can i charge it whilst I'm doing my 8 months training at Harrogate and Leconfield

[@AnimilesYT]

1:35 Uhm... Why? It looks like a 3D render (A really good one), but there is a train from the NS (A Dutch train) while the car has a Czech number plate.. (I also assume it is a render because above the arrows on the blue sign at 1:41 it says "andere richtingen" which means "other directions". Usually those signs specify which directions it'll lead you.)

[@MetaalMan]

I can confirm that the roads/surroundings in that bit of footage are real and that road sign is there too. It's in Amsterdam-Zuidoost (South-east). It does not seem like a render to me.

[@troublelessone7999]

nice review.. it would be nice to see a full breakdown of the top 3 (three)..

[@rehabwales]

Where do they get the price £38,500 for the model 3?

[@frymate1261]

It was the price when this was made. The car went up to £39,990 in Early March because of high demand and facilities and shipping shutting down because of coronavirus also to get around the uk luxury car tax at £40k but in the April 2020 budget the UK government lowered the grant by £500 but got rid of the luxury car tax on full electric vehicles. That is why it is at £40,490 today.

[@evilmario6061]

The Seat Mii electric is actually the best value for money of the three from VW group

[@N12Gautam]

In Europe cars are so cheap, and the us has thier prices jacked up, it sucks

[@mryusuf5325]

Europe has the c3 usa doesnt have any good mpg cars

[@drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

What E cars i can take the battery out and charge it ??

[@info781]

That is crazy talk. Maybe buy a electric scooter.

[@Mike-ui9uz]

Volvo xc 40 recharge??

[@edwardkenna3744]

This S.F. California Native would really love to purchase a Renault Zoe e-Sport. Alas, many of the really cool brands that aren’t behemoths, are reserved for Europe and Asia. So sad that there’s so much entitlement here in the U.S., which basically excludes us from the small EV market.

[@Noah_E]

Entitlement? Do you mean higher expectation and needs? America is a much bigger country than Europe and many cars that are capable city cars there are simply not practical here. We tend to need longer ranges since we travel more and longer distances. The average European drives 7,450 miles (12,000 km) a year vs 13,500 miles in the USA. That is a HUGE difference. If you are paying the premium for an EV, why on Earth would you want a dinky sub-compact with the interior of an econobox?

[@dm5374]

You say to avoid the smart EQ because it's tiny? That's EXACTLY why I bought it. With my 2-mile commute I don't care about the range, but I always find a parking space in town. For other purposes I own other cars.

[@darrenmcdermott6443]

until the prices fall then these wont sell........35k for a kona !!!

[@davidholden2658]

Except they already are selling, particularly to company car drivers. With no BIK tax and very cheap running costs they make sense.

[@colinkrefting9501]

you get GOV Grant which can lower prices to around 30,000 pounds

[@soundslave]

Compares well to other cars in that price range

[@mattlocascio4949]

how long is your commute, mine is 3 miles, and there is a supercharger that is free right across the street, i prefer cycling, EV's are really nice.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

EV prices are falling and will be lower than fossil cars within 5 to 10 years. They already cost 1/3 to 1/4 as much to operate.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Again good review from What Car on EVs. Ive run a Tesla Model S P85 since 2014 93,000 uk miles. As an engineer with 35 years selling into auto world wide you pretty much see EV is the only way forward. I would not invest in an ICE from now on.

[@tonibrown9362]

Graham Sutton I never see any statistics about how fast people drive and the range at higher speeds. I work 52 miles away, 80 mph. Would I still get the range?

[@antwnpowell]

I don't think you can get a model 3 for that price - on their UK web site its states £48, 290 - so well over 10k more than the E-Niro, which has a much longer warranty and dealer network.

[@DanLMH]

£38500 right here www.tesla.com/en_gb/model3/design#battery

[@LastRonin101]

The Ioniq is one of the most affordable has a decent size and space , boot etc , real world 170-180 mile range good charging speeds and can be leased for pennies

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

The Ioniq EV is a good car, but like the Kia is being built only in small numbers. That's why they're so hard to buy. Hopefully the Koreans will get serious about EVs sooner rather than later.

[@sunnyfuwen]

Car key protector is your best protection @

[@PauloG100]

Test drove the Tesla LR M3 last week. Nice to drive but we could not live with the (yawn) bland interior. Oh, and the heady smell of all that plastic gave my wife a headache. Tesla guy agreed about the interior but pointed out that the M3 is not a luxury car. Problem is that, in the UK at least, it has a luxury car price tag attached to it.

[@mvm1162]

Agree fully with you comment. Looked at both the Model 3 and the I-Pace and then bought the I-Pace. Am now at 18K km (12K miles) and am extremely happy with it. Very comfortable, quiet and zero problems so far. Range has gone up now to about 283 miles on a full charge (if you do your part). Was around 220 miles during the winter but the warmer weather helps a lot. Also the last software updates have improved the range and I probably learned to use the car more efficiently as well probably.

[@Danielevans2]

Thank you for putting the 0-60 times!!!

[@bujin1977]

I'll never understand why this is such an important figure.

[@Danielevans2]

@@bujin1977 it indicates how fast the car feels on the body. It's only when you accelerrate and brake that you feel the power of the car. Just like flying in a plane, you only feel the speed when you take off and land because your body expereinces the g forces on it. Sure when you're flying at 550 mph you can see the plane moving quick but that's not the same as feeling the weight on your body as you accelerate. Also every second counts when it comes to 0-60 times.At 11 seconds you'll feel an additional 1/4 or 25% of your weight on your body. At 5 seconds it doubles to 1/2 or 50% and at 2.74 seconds you'll feel the whole weight of your body pulling you back.

[@bujin1977]

​@@Danielevans2 I understand the concept of acceleration and g-forces. I also understand the importance of quick acceleration from, say, 30mph to 50 or 60mph as that is useful for overtaking. 0-60mph is also fairly useful if you're pulling out of one of those short slip roads onto a dual carriageway, which (at least, for me) happens on very rare occasions. Outside of those circumstances, the acceleration of the car doesn't seem like an important metric to me. And the ability to accelerate to 60mph in 3 seconds is not only totally unnecessary but pretty dangerous, and encourages reckless driving.

[@Danielevans2]

@@bujin1977 reckless but fun 😋

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@bujin1977 for merging in traffic for one thing.

[@bryanm9880]

no chevy bolt?

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Not sold in Europe. Was sold as Opel Ampera, but only briefly. This is a U.K. video.

[@stephenclay6852]

Good get me one. Preferably a Kia e Niro please. Had one on order since last April.

[@retrodog63]

Tesla, the car is great, but the company sucks. Sort of like the Apple iPhone.

[@fanirama]

I'd place Model S #2.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

fxp Same

[@johndoyle4723]

I think the Kia should be number 2, I would have a model 3 now but my wife hates them, not on price , just hates the interior and touch screen. She likes the Kia conventional layout and larger boot, who needs a frunk. So I have been waiting 9 months now for my Kia.

[@bluemountain4181]

No mention of the Peugeot e-208? >£30k, 210 miles range, 100kW fast charging available and it looks great. Also I would have put the eGolf in the ones to avoid just because of it's range. 120 miles in a ~£30k car, just not competitive against things like the Zoe, e-Corsa or e-208.

[@GrahamHB]

Which one is the best big family car though 😉

[@mattym8038]

No one will realise that the Kia Soul isn't A Skoda Citigo🤣

[@controlstm]

What you think of the Honda E? Why is this car not in this top?

[@RobGemmell82]

This list is for EVs currently on sale, the E isn't out yet.

[@nitelite78]

Is Renault Zoe only a 4 seater then? I thought it could seat 5.

[@j-christopherousseau]

Well 3 kids is ok for the back seats, not teenagers though. Zoe is a small car for city commuting, and I love it.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Currently, if ever I decided to go "full EV", the only make I'd go for would be Tesla. And that is purely for the infrastructure they have already in place. They are just so far ahead of the rest of the market it's laughable. And if Tesla made the Model 3 with a dashboard similar their bigger models, it would be a clear winner. But EV's are so vastly overpriced at the moment, it makes buying one, especially if you're on a pension due to ill health, totally impossible.

[@stiglau]

If you’re American; often take long trips and need a large car, then Tesla has few competitors. As an European/Norwegian city dweller, the most important factor is whether you can tether (your cable) overnight or where you park at work. As a family of five, we chose the eTron due to price over the Tesla and preferred the boot space over the Jag. You buy what you can afford and adapt your lifestyle to what you’ve got.

[@davidellis279]

The Zanzibarbarian. Totally agree, other manufactures are just playing at it with their Self Charging Nonsense, what's the point of having an EV with a Petrol Engine to charge the battery to drive the car, just have the Petrol engined car and save yourself a fortune, the public are being misled again like they were with Diesel, on top of that the Government are now saying hybrids will be outlawed as well in twelve years. They need to make a plan and stick to it, all this uncertainty will cause chaos to the Motor Industry which are already struggling because of all this changing of minds. The Government had better get their finger out and build some new Power Stations because if they pull the plug on gas fired central heating as well as cars going electric the Grid will never Cope with demand, what an utter Balls Up this is going to be, this is what happens when politicians get to make decisions that they Know Nothing about just to please the Green Agenda. They have made commitments on climate change that can't possibly be achieved in the Timescale they've set themselves. Millions of charging points will need to be installed across the country for people without driveways or live in flats, try plugging your car in from 20 floors up, that's one hell of an extension lead you'll have to have, as it stands NOW the whole thing is Pie in the Sky until the infrastructure is installed and batteries are a Lot Better.

[@davidellis279]

John Edwards. Are well that's the solution to the problem then, so I buy an EV to pop to the shops or into town and hire or buy another car for longer journeys, I don't think that's going to work for me, I buy one car that's does both and the only car that does that is either a petrol of diesel powered vehicle, problem solved and no hanging about waiting for batteries to charge up, at my age I haven't the time to waste on this nonsense or the money to run 2 vehicles when 1 will do. This sort of thinking is going to make parking and traffic jams even worse than they are now when EVs run out of charge and block the already congested city centres, the Breakdown services are going to have a field day recovering EVs that people have forgotten to charge, try putting a gallon of electricity in a can to get home.

[@davidellis279]

John Edwards. I can see your very much in favour of EVs and in an ideal world where charging points are everywhere and charging takes minutes instead of hours I can see the advantage of them. They will be great from an environment point of view but their limitations will not suit some people in all situations. People on low or fixed incomes like pensions will be hardest hit by these changes even though they are urgently needed for the planet but more thought should have been put into these changes by people who know what they are doing instead of knee jerk reactions by MPs to please the tree huggers. We are both disabled and can't wait for hours waiting for batteries to charge when on a long journey with no toilet facility's around it just won't work for us and I'm sure many other people in the same situation.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@John Edwards - Renting a car is OK if you have a planned trip. But what happens when you suddenly need to drive 300+ miles in an emergency? From the South Midlands I had to go up to Carlisle one evening (450 mile round trip.) and if I had an EV, it would most likely have been on it's overnight recharge so instead of taking just under 4 hrs just to get there, it would have taken 6 hrs or more. And of course, once in Carlisle, it's stopping near enough to where I needed to go to recharge the car before the trip back south again. I see the point of EV's. But it's the excessive cost to buy one and all the other paraphernalia that goes with them that stops me buying one.

[@OscarLeeMX]

(I'm not from the UK) I really want to get an EV, but unfortunately the apartment building I live in absolutely refuses to allow installation of any EV chargers, so owning an EV isn't happening soon unless more residents start complaining.

[@bambychoi9366]

Oscar Lee That sucks. But I’m sure they’ll be forced to change over time.

[@OscarLeeMX]

@@carsonj1 It's just a huge parking lot underneath the building with free choice of lots to park at.

[@icebox344]

I hear you! I’ve only recently been able to get an ev after buying a house with a driveway. There’s a big requirement for on road/ public car park charging.

[@cannygrowabeard]

A smart EQ ForFour with 150 mi. Range would make much more sense than what Smart currently offer. Also, lack of CCS as standard is downright dumb, even for a city car. The CCS-free Zoe and Citigo e iV just annoy me. Better to have CCS and not use it than need it and not have it.

[@mortedo]

You can sure add now the pegeout e208 and the corsa-e to the list! They are cheap and have awesome range

[@PaulByron4d]

Still considering an EV in August but unlikley to be able to have a charge port at home. The local Tesco has some, so wondered if I could get by just 'topping up'?

[@harleyjackson5513]

Ford Mach-E has me interested!

[@harshmajra]

You mean, Ford "Mustang" Mach-E?

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Harley Jackson That’s disgusting what Ford did to the Mustang Name. EVREYONE will get Model Y while the “Mustang” Mach-E Fails

[@harleyjackson5513]

I love pos teslas, got 6 likes so far , you do realize the Ford Mach-E is sold out. Right?

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Harley Jackson Yeah than no one will care about this stupid car. And they won't sell. Oh Model Y’s are delivering in March. Good luck finding a Charging place with that ”Mustang” Mach-E

[@harleyjackson5513]

I just told you that all of them have been sold, then you say no one will buy them. Hello!

[@stevewhitehouse1660]

Are we sleep walking into another problem with battery disposal ?????

[@florianj4218]

Could you please translate imperial in metric? Thanks

[@tristancliffe]

Florian J just do it in your head like a normal person. It's really really easy, and has the benefit of exercising your brain too.

[@tomheard7844]

No e-208 ??

[@j-christopherousseau]

Not sure it is actually available, right now. You can order it, but you'll wait several months where we can see many new Zoe around, for instance.

[@jakechamberlain3703]

J-Christophe Rousseau I work for Peugeot and I can confirm there is plenty of stock available right now! Also if you require a build it’s only a couple of months😊

[@talpolano4549]

I hope you can provide ground clearance :)

[@bobgreen2349]

Why no Polestar??

[@daves1646]

Be sure to read all the details of the purchase contract (not agreement) to see what rights the manufacturer keeps despite you purchasing the vehicle.

[@chhpzoom6890]

Tasla modal 3👌👌 Jaguar 👍

[@supriyoghosh3130]

Model 3 is the most practical car on planet now

[@barriewilliams4526]

JOKE prices though! There are tens of thousands of ordinary folk that drive secondhand cars & there are just no secondhand electric cars close to their price range. It will be decades before electric cars rule the roads in this country. It would appear to be beyond the wit of carmakers to come up with a functional CHEAP electric car. Not everybody needs all the bells & whistles that carmaker love to include. I certainly haven't seen anything that I would change my 23-year-old Mercedes for, why would I want to pay such ridiculous prices to replace a car that still runs like a Swiss watch🤔

[@rob3018]

It's not really that expensive on a good lease deal, provided you have a clean credit score and financial integrity. 🏧 🤑 💵 💲 💰

[@jamesrockhill548]

No 2020 Bolt Ev? Seems a little strange.

[@timjefferson1886]

Not sold in the U.K.

[@Nidhin.chandrasekhar]

Jaguar I pace amazing

[@channamadawela2397]

where does the leaf fit in

[@moestrei]

Outdated / non existent battery management system, sadly.

[@moestrei]

Inefficient Etron and Ipace in front of the Model S? I dont think so.

[@unkachunka7199]

is it cross play

[@olitonottero7620]

I'm shocked to find that Renault Zoe doesn't have side airbags. Even the cheapest of cars like the first generation of Toyota Aygo / Citroen C1 / Peugeot 106 have side airbags as standard since mid 2013.

[@HLF31528376]

Was expecting the model 3 would have been in the list last year as it was on sale (maybe not in the UK...???)...🤔 BUT it’s nr 1 with a bullit...🥰

[@SteveAkaDarktimes]

honestly I think the Model Y will dethrone the Model 3, simple because of the formfactor.

[@timvommeer9660]

What about the Peugeot e-208? Should be same place, if not better, with the Renault...

[@jeebangurung7014]

Kia niro and hyundai kona are best design ev.

[@gregandkaruna6674]

Yeah funny that, the Nissan Leaf second most sold EV in history just behind the Model 3 in sales and not in the top 10. Sure it may not be up to the standard of many of today's EV but it is a pioneer along with Tesla. And its 40kwh and above has a very good Propilot system, better than all the others accept the Tesla's.

[@PaulByron4d]

Probably because it’s been out far longer more than anything else. Technology moves on, though.

[@737smartin]

It’s a 2020 list-not an “pioneer from years past” list. 🙄

[@gregandkaruna6674]

@@737smartin Still a top selling EV worldwide, again only behind the Tesla Model 3 in sales

[@moestrei]

Very bad battery thermal management. Rapidgating and fast degrading battery. Poor people who bought that car.

[@gregandkaruna6674]

@@moestrei Funny my 6 year old poor persons car has had zero issues and battery is still more than enough for city use, of course it cost 25% the cost of even a Model 3. Not everyone values a car as important, you have your Tesla we will have our Leaf and 6 mortgage free homes! It is no coincidence that self made millionaires drive cheap cars. As making money is better than wasting money!

[@TheSorub]

i love the way the best car is far out of the budget of most people until the cost of the electric car matches the cost of diesel of petrol to buy or until a decent used car market emerges then i will have to stick with my current petrol car . i rekon in another 4-5 years electric will start to become a viable option for the average family. 70 k plus cars , even 23k plus cars are out odf the reach of most people

[@HisNameIsGreatest]

I dont think kia soul is ranked correctly. The latest version easily beats many above ranked cars. The practicality in kia soul is amazing. I have only found 1 downside which is the roadnoise in this car. Everything else is great

[@Mr00Chief00]

No Peugot 208 electric in the top 10?

[@kevinpura5461]

I was looking for that too. I think the 208 is a great electric car.

[@antoniopalmero551]

I have £1000 budget and might want to drive to Scotland, never been but might want to sometime in the future.

[@pipecarvajal]

What about the Peugeot 208??

[@yggdrasil9039]

If you want to get the right price for these cars in Australian dollars, simply multiply the UK pounds sterling price by 2, to give the rough Aussie dollar value, then add about another $30,000 for all the stupid taxes designed to discourage the purchase of EVs and protect the fossil fuel industry, and you should arrive at about the right price.

[@moestrei]

Plus soon add EV tax to really piss you off.

[@johncanalese588]

@@moestrei Be honest, there is excise tax in hydrocarbon fuel that goes to pay for the building and maintenance of the road infrastructure that ALL motor vehicles drive on. There is no such “tax” on EV’s. I agree there should be NO impediment to EV adoption at the moment, especially when they constitute

[@mattpointon8093]

Where’s the Mini?

[@steveharvey2001]

The Mini has not had a chance to be properly assessed by real world test drives other than press reviews made on autumn days in Miami.

[@dhlooky5235]

Model3 at the top. Who could disagree? :)

[@PassportToPimlico]

Everyone who cannot afford a Model 3. The MG seems to be astonishing value for money.

[@Blueburger1]

What about the e208 ???