We bought a top trim Ioniq 5 in February and love it. We have two small kids so the interior size of the car made it the obvious choice. Every time I drive it or even see it in the garage it puts me in a good mood.
@@t1328 actually I was shocked at how bad it is. I was seriously considering it. After the test drive I was shocked at myself for ever considering it. It's that bad. Now I drive a Tesla. And that's the diference. Ioniq is like a Gameboy and the Tesla like an Ipad.
@@JohnLee-db9zt That's what people say who have no clue. Tesla has the best efficiency, the best acceleration, the best software features and the best charging network. On the long run a Tesla is much cheaper because it doesn't waste so much energy. What good is it if I can charges fast and need much more electricity to run my car. It's good. What people don't get is that a Tesla is objectively better in every way. And that is a fact and has nothing to do with a cult. I test drove every other ev and non of them is even close.
I’m a car nut. Back in the 2000s, I was BMW all the way: After a particularly bad experience with a 2006 BMW 330i and local BNW dealer, I moved away from them but stayed primarily in German luxury/sport sedan territory. That changed with the Kia Stinger GT2. It was the closest new car at the time that I could find to the E39 BMW 540i. When I switched to EVs, I got a Tesla Model Y. I was initially ok with it. It was sporty, fast, great sound system. But over time, it drove me crazy for many reasons, not least of which was how insanely bumpy it is if you live in an area with moderately poor roads, and then the phantom braking; which I had way more of than most. So I switched to the Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. I would have been equally happy with the EV6 GTL AWD, but found the Ioniq first. I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s sporty enough, yet very comfortable. It has insanely good safety systems that in real world driving are far better than Tesla’s in my view. It’s surprisingly luxurious, with materials that I would never have expected in a Hyundai 10 years ago. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis mean business. Folks who are like me, traditional European luxury sports sedan or SUV buyers who ignore them outright because they’re “just a Hyundai “ are making a big mistake.
How do you find BMW interior quality compared with ioniq 5 interior? I think Hyundai is still using more hard plastic, but it is not as bad as it used to be.
@@not_the_pasta yeah Hyundai is still using more plastics. But they’re very smart with the textures of their plastics, and the positioning of them. Now Genesis, particularly the GV70, is leagued ahead of BMW in terms of materials and luxury at a lower price. But Hyundai is not quite there, but still more than good enough.
@@t1328 Thanks for the comparision! Too bad Genesis is not yet available on my longitude. But have had few hyundais spaning 10 years. The change in attitude, design language, materials and handling is really noticeable, my first Hyundai was pretty much hard plastic on the inside compared to ioniq 5 limited now. I suspect Albert Biermann joining Hyundai had a really good impact on how the cars handle. As for Genesis afaik, ex Bentley designers are working there, the GV80 design language is reminiscent of that. Have never owned German luxury brands so my opinion on those is flawed.
As for ioniq 5 limited awd, only thing I would have wanted is adaptive suspension that they put in 2022 Tucson, the car sometimes is too bouncy on our crappy roads. The mass distribution helps a bit, but not enough. That said, I know it was not meant for too much spirited driving, and the ioniq 5 N is coming up, they said they want i5 n to handle just as nimble as i30 n
I would pick the Ioniq. I agree that the purchase process is a hassle at conventional dealerships but once done it is good to have them nearby if needed….
Just did a 6 Week ,10,000 mile road trip with our Ioniq 5. The fast charging, quiet cabin and super great drivers assist system made the trip easy. I'm ready to go again as soon as possible.
I bought a KIA EV6 AWD S- Line GT Line package 2. I paid 3K over MSRP. I traveled across the U.S.A. and back from Oakland Ca. to Long Island New York and back. No issues!!! Quick and agile . I am 6’2” plenty of room in the front and back! It’s my first EV and I absolutely love it!!!! The best car I’ve ever owned hands down!!!!!!
Ioniq 5 all the way. I've been waiting months for mine to come in and I'll continue to wait however long it takes. Value, technology, and subjectively looks are all there.
I’ll keep my Model 3, but the one I’d buy of these 4 would be either of the Korean options. I’m torn between them. The BMW is not a dedicated EV and it shows in many ways. The Model S is too expensive for me, but it is obviously the gold standard in EVs.
The i4 M50 (dual motor) has either 270 miles of range with the 19" tires, or 227 miles with the optional 20" performance wheel and wider tire package, with added spoiler and wheel arch extenders.
Got the Ioniq 5, 4 months back, had about 7k miles on it and I still love the ride. Smoothest drive compared to EV6 and MY. Glad my MY delivery got delayed and I got a chance to explore rest of the EVs, was able to test drive Ioniq 5 and EV6 and fixed my mind for the Ioniq 5 and settled for SEL trim as getting a Limited was a battle (tried for 2 months and gave up on Limited).
I'm like you Alex, I like both the Ioniq 5 and the EV6 as well as the different designs each one offers. I've had the opposite situation of you as far as availability. My Ioniq 5 is being delivered in about a week at MSRP while Kia has very few EV6's available and is also charging $10k over MSRP. Regardless, they're both great vehicles in my opinion.
PROBLEM HERE IS THAT THE DEALERS LIKE KIA ARE CHARGING $10k to $12k OVER MSRP… SAD HOW THE DEALERSHIPS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE CUSTOMER…. I WONT PAY OVER MSRP…AND THE DEALER IN MY AREA HAS 4 VEHICLES SITTING ON THERE LOT IN ORLANDO FLORIDA
If you gonna spend $50000 on a car in my opinion I rather go for premium German brand. It's just more iconic Kia has come a long way I personally wouldn't spend $50k on one
Everything I see (including a few live ones in person) points to the EV6 for me. And the sunroof (that both OPENS and fully CLOSES) is a higher percentage of why then it probably should be.
I went for the EV6 dual-motor, ext range versus the Ioniq simply because it was available more readily without a 7k markup. Ultimately, I'm more happy with it than I think I would have been with the Ioniq because of the more enclosed, traditional cabin feel. My goal was to find a Mach-E, as I'm a long-time Ford guy - but they're hard to find near Chicago and the ones I was offered had markups from 7 to 12,000! Anyway - love my EV6. Wish the Wind had the interior lighting the GT-Line gets (and the automatic door handles) but I paid sticker and simply love driving the thing.
I just did a test drive in the BMW I4 M50 yesterday. I was very impressed overall with the vehicle. Had it been available in a color other than black, or had ventilated seats (that’s an option this one didn’t have), I’d probably have been driving it home. I live in the south, so I prefer not to blister my behind getting into a hot vehicle though. Unfortunately, there aren’t many available, and the dealer informed me that ordering a new one could take up to a year.
I'm in the south also (and without ventilated seats) but the great thing about an EV (and some ICE vehicles) is that you can pre-condition the interior so it's perfect when you get in. Lose power in the middle of winter or summer, sleep in the car. (EV only of course!) If you have a Lightning or one of the Korean models, you can plug it into your house & run the fridge etc.
@@ElroyMcDuff My 2012 Charger SRT is dark silver with ventilated seats and remote start. The cooled seats are much more useful than waiting for the normal AC to chill dark leather IMO.
@@donwilber1628 I had ventilated seats on a Mazda 6 and I agree, it was nice. On this car it only takes a few minutes to cool the whole interior down to 70F from 100F and it's not generating a bunch of noise and pollution in the process. And it can be scheduled both at home and at work. On top of that, while it's plugged in at home it's not even reducing its range while doing so. Just get in and go, with a full "tank" every single day.
I’ve had 3 BMWs in the past 15 years. All ICE and all had very bad reliability problems with non power train components (HVAC, electronics, wipers, fuel scavenging system, etc). I’m not too confident about any BMW reliability. Tbh, BMWs are the most unreliable cars I’ve ever owned.
Just curious. I see this everywhere. When you talk about the width of the tire, why show the profile of the tire and wheel? The width is what you’re really talking about. Wouldn’t a shot showing the dimensionality of that tire width compared to the car itself have more of an impact? Most of these cars have a pretty high ground clearance.
If you do want to get to the heated and cooled seat controls that way, you do have to be careful not to accidentally hit the "WARMER" button just a few millimeters below that button... Otherwise you go straight there.
Was testing ionic 5 the other day. Not sure whats with car journalists, but they seem to be quite lazy when doing tests. Single engine, larger battery, full spec: + range was 400km with AC on and 125 - 130kmh on radar cruise control + exterior design is great - interior design is average. The lump around knee location sucks and changes ergonomics in a bad way - ergonomics is pretty shit all over. Especially for larger drivers. Hard to access touch screen, steering wheel not adjustable enough (seats adjustability is good though) + seats are pretty good + AC unit is very good - adjustment of the seat cooling sux. And is very agressive - usability of touch screen is very poor - reverse cameras on side mirrors are a very cool idea, but execution is not the best because steering wheel obscures the view - insanely annoying sounds and beeps non stop. Not a stress free car, not at all - when driving, its is comfortable most of the time. But you do feel its weight. In a bad way. - turning radius is very disappointing, especially since this is RWD + interior space is great - LED lights are below LED average + energy recoup adjustability is good - but annoyingly the most aggressive set up gets reset with every turn on of the car. Why? - lane assist is pretty shit - car is very quiet, but you are shocked how poorly sound insulated is on the sides. Shocked when you overtake a lorry, for example. No sound insulation in the doors, it seems. Plus, since car is so quiet, you get shocked even more - car key parking feature sucks. - trunk lid is supported by a motor, but its incredibly slow and annoying with its behavior Thing with this car is that design overpromises. Its a lot better than the car deserves it to be. Adjust your expectations to the fact its still a hyundai and you will be less disappointed.
Good comparison, though (as you said) the Model S is not really comparable to the other three. I had the choice to make and it was a tough call between the Model Y, EV6 and Ioniq 5. Working with dealerships almost pushed me to the Model Y, but in the end the Ioniq 5 won us over. It's been almost three months now and we love it. Just did a 2500 mile trip with it and it performed flawlessly. It's kind of fun to pull into an EA station, charge up to 80% and leave while the people who were there before us are still charging.
For Ioniq 5’s seat heater or ventilation, you can hit “Warmer” button below the “Climate” button to show the option on the infotainment screen. Obviously, I like physical button on EV6 though. Personally, I think GV60 has the best of both world.
Thank you for putting this comparison first and for mentioning the actual cargo capacity in litres. It drives me a bit crazy that most reviewers including the very diligent Alex, skip the actual figures and skip consistent comparison. I have ordered both the EV6 and the Ioniq 5, and will take whichever arrives first.
Toss up between Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6 for me. Leaning slightly towards the Hyundai Ioniq 5...styling is retro yet futuristic. Stunning vehicle and amazing technology.
The Tesla steering yoke is atrocious. Elon has lots of good ideas. He needs an adult in the room who can say no when he’s designing a thing or naming a child. Not every idea can be a winner. That’s not a bad thing.
What people don't seem to understand is that the concept of the Ioniq is to completely ignore efficiency and compensate for that with fast charging. That is as if you had a leaking gas tank and to make up for that you double the size of the tank nozzle. Economic insanity.
@@TobiasThierer No, it doesn't. Especially on highways the efficiency is beyond terrible. Boeund course the same principle applies to the EV 6. I give you that. They are both bad.
I buy one in september last year and is huge inside,no noise at all,very easy to drive,effective,autonomy correct(I have a R W drive Premium 72 KWh Vanguard (Portugal)487 Km road 687Km city and you will have adrenaline if You acelarate the car.Yonic 5 has been done to passengers who want take a trip with pleasure, has they are at a living room.I`glad for buying Hyundai Ionic 5.
Sold my BMW 335i last week and bought a used Model S the next day! In THIS comparison I'm going with the Hyundai, I couldn't swing a $100k car with a kid off to college in the fall or else it's new Model S all day every day. The Hyundai was on my list but the Tesla supercharger network was the thing that put me over the Tesla edge. For the same price as a new Hyundai (when including the dealer mark up!) I got into a lightly used Model S......I couldn't be happier!!
Two points on the Ioniq 5. First, to change the seat warmers, you don’t have to go through the climate. Just below the climate button, there is a “Warmer” button. That takes you right to the seat warmer options. Second, the subwoofer is not in the lower trims. That trunk space is much more open.
I understand GV60 is not on this review. But to compare to Model S or I4, GV60 should come out on top. I just test drove one yesterday and really change my perspective on luxury EV should be. I rented Model X for road trip from NYC to Toronto few years back. I literally broke my back on that trip. Tesla is not really designed for comfortable ride for sure.
The model S is ofcourse in another league, The other three I've had the chance to test, and both the Ioniq5 and the EV6 are good options, i ordered the EV6. The i4 was good aswell, but i barely fit in the backsteat, and i'm not a tall guy, so unless you are driving with children and/or people under 1.70m (5'7?) it is not going to be a comfy ride (headspace in the back being the biggest issue). I was actually disapointed after testing the i4, it is a beautiful car, and it was fun to drive, but just not practical enough and felt small.
I've got a Model S Long Range on order. Really want a Plaid, but just can't justify the price. I had a Model 3 Performance, but the rear seats were not all that great. Love my Model Y Performance which I think is the best Tesla with price as a consideration. But...the S is just better if you can swing the added cost.
I like the BMW more than I expected to (from what I'm seeing), but the price goes way up with the usual options, and I'm not that confident of BMW reliability. Lease only, in other words. The Koreans are both interesting. I've seen more of the Kias around and like their looks, but I love the Hyundai and how it refers to several handsome 1970s cars, including the Hyundai Pony, designed by the Golf's deaigner with some similar design cues. To a Korean, the reference to the Pony is obvious, though most of us outside Korea see VW and Lancia (and maybe even Chrysler-Plymouth). It's a handsome car and its airiness greatly appeals to me, including the glass roof.
Will pick the BMW i4 in this range, followed by the EV6. I'm not the biggest fan of the Ioniq 5 design and I don't care for any Tesla. I would also throw in the Polestar 2, another EV I enjoyed driving a lot, if it was a little smaller than the group here.
Man I currently have a 2021 Sorento sx prestige xline and been thinking of trading up to a bigger suv but recently I been thinking a lot about a ev6 or ionic 5 because Gas is so expensive and I also don’t drive much so I feel like the electric car is fine even if range ain’t super high but I would save so much money and also that tax credit looks real nice with what I will get for my Sorento now it just seems like a great deal to pass up but idk what to do.
@@stopdamadness lol. Yeah I didn’t really explain. I meant like we wanted a bigger car but with gas and prices of cars looking at these EVs even thoo they are smaller it might be the best option financially and my family would still fit ok because it’s just 5 of us and my boys are not so big still. Thanks thoo.
Like other reviewers you exaggerate the steps for seat and steering wheel heating on the Ioniq 5 just to complain about it. The WARMER button that your finger was millimetres away from takes you straight to it.
Indeed, also most conveniently skip the fact that ioniq 5 ventilated/heated seats and heated steering wheel turns on automatically depending on weather. So you don't really use those buttons often.
I was hoping to get the Ioniq 5 with the smaller battery (on a budget) but I guess I'm getting the 23 Bolt which is going DOWN in price (until the dealers jack it up for no reason)
The ID4 is a weak competitor, but readonably priced for what it is. It's not as quick or as nicely equipped,band most importantly, charges far more slowly than the Korean models. It's more aensible in Europe or China, where people rarely drive long distances, than for the US. I think it's worth considering only if you're looking for a commuter vehicle that will be charged overnight, and have access to something else for any road trips you take. The Teslas charge barely fast enough for road trips (the long range is a help), bit the Kia and Hyundai are clearly the champs, and expansions and upgrades to the CCS charging infrastructure will make them even mote compelling. The ID4 can't compete with them.
Another good review, Alex! 👍. I placed a deposit on an EV6 AWD Wind with Technology Package 2 weeks ago. I scored it at MSRP. 😊 However, I won’t see it until August.
Btwn these 4, I’d take the Ioniq 5 also. Dealer hikes do leave a lot of uncertainty at purchase. Perhaps a model Y.. while prices are going up, at least it isn’t advertised as MSRP and then when you get to point of purchase an additional 5-15k is added plus rando fees
@@garrettreven5144 WADR it is too much of an apples vs oranges comparison, for me to have any salient input... But tangentially it does make me wish, that there was a battery swapping option for EVs in the USA, especially for the Bolt... Since it would alleviate the Bolt's main Achilles Heel... Which is why, I liked hearing that NIO (and its battery swapping stations), will be entering the US market... Battery swapping will open up, all kinds of new, energy storage options, for EVs... But in the meantime. Good luck finding an EV that suits your needs and your budget. And my guess is the Ioniq 5, will have much better resale value, fwiw.
@@garrettreven5144 that depends on if you need quick charging speeds and are on a tighter budget. I think the Bolt is a better value, but it’s also smaller and not as nice in many ways.
The Bolt EV is great if you don’t plan to road the trip with it. I had one for three years and I liked the car but it was painful to take on a long journey due to its 54 kW Max charging speed.
I have seen the same dark red EV6 traveling the opposite direction as me about a dozen times in the last month. I live in a fairly rural area so they either drive it frequently or we have opposite schedules. Either way, its exterior styling is the best of the bunch, but the Ioniq5 has a best interior. Hopefully they'll hit the 500 miles for $60k USD mark in the next few years. That would put one in my garage and hopefully by then the making everything piano black trend will have died the slow painful death it deserves and more real buttons for basic controls will return.
Tesla Model 3 is closer to these cars than the Model S, kinda unfair to compare it to more expensive flagship and say it's expensive when there's a sedan closer in comparison.
I wish Tesla would make a Shooting Brake version of the S . It would be as versatile as an SUV but without the performance loss, please make it happen.
Honestly, this 4-car comparison doesn't make sense. One would compare the Model S with the i4 and the EV6 with the Ioniq 5. But, joining the two groups doesn't make sense.
The BMW is the one I’d buy! The Kia & Hyundai dealerships don’t even give you loaners where I live. Plus, Hyundai & Kia are marking their cars up well over MSRP. The Model 3 is the best one though, Tesla has the best charging network.
I love the BMW I think reliability will be better as most issues are related to engine and transmission in these cars and here the price is similar to the Kia .
@@RickSanchez__642 I really need to test drive one, so for now I have to take your word for it. Havent tested EV6, but ioniq 5 drives somewhat like boat, quite wavy if you know what I mean.
I had the Kia EV6 AWD GT-line pkg 2 (top trim) on reservation it came in mid April, along with a VW AWD ID4 and Hyundai Ionic 5 (top trim Preferred AWD long range with Ultimate pack) is what we call it here in Canada and I let the Kia EV6 go as at the time Hyundia sai dmy Iconc 5 woudl be here Mid May, 2 days after releasing the KIA Hyundia notified me that July would be the delivery, now it is bumped to Oct. I preferred the Hyundai over the Kia EV6, the Ionic 5 with the light grey interior Pano glass roof easier ingress egrees on the back seat, more head room over the Dark interior only option trim in Canada of the Kia EV6.
I was split between EV6 and i4; EV6 is about $20K cheaper for a little less battery life. EV6 looks nice and unique from outside and interior is spacious. Liked the left and right turn camera view right on the dashboard, instead of having to turn your head when making lane changes on the Kia. But... The build quality and handling of BMW is legendary. You can't copy 100 years of pedigree in such short period of time. Kia has come a long way. There was a time, less than 10-15 years ago, Kia was considered Asian junk or cheap. Inferior to Honda and Toyotas for sure. I really liked the EV6 at first - if I didn't drive the i4 or it wasn't available (6 month wait though), I would seriously buy it. I feel like while the EV6 looks clean and very well designed, it will be a novelty and dated soon because there will be a gazillion types of these new designs in few years, including from the top auto makers who will not let cars like EV6 and dated looking Teslas beat them at their own game. When BMW, Audi, Bend, VW and Japanese makers start building EV cars from ground up (they have mostly used legacy gas platforms to build their EV), they will exceed the looks of current generation of Ioniq 6 and EV6 and esp Model X and Y. Looking at the Ioniq 6 reminds me of a mix of Porsche and typical bland sleek design. Maybe even slicker looking than EV6 even if EV6 looks handsome now, it is lacking soul. The interior build quality and driving and handling of BMW is 2nd to none. It spells pedigree and luxury class while I feel EV6 is just another futuristic clean looking ca with clean interior. What Tesla used to be. I esp care about the resell value of EV. Nobody really aspires to own a KIA, while many here want to own a dreamy BMW. So it wouldn't be hard to sell it few years later plus it won't depreciate as fast. I pay $20K more for the i4 but I can sell it higher price and alot easier and easily recoup my $20K. EV6 here with the longer battery version cost about $65K. BMW about $85 K. But BMW has slightly longer range and in 5 years, the BMW will still worth about $60K while the Kia would quickly fall to $30K. I lose $25K with BMW and at least $35K with KIA. Esp the cost of EV will come down as production scales. So it's not about the initial cost, it's about BMW ability to retain its value and stellar driving quality and interior design. If you want bigger space, EV6 would be better option. They both seat similar number of people and I usually drive alone. Its almost no brainer for me BMW is the better car. While EV6 turns eyes and has that wow factor, it wouldn't be for long and I care about the drive and interior quality and comfort as I'm the one driving the car, not to impress others of that "wow" factor. People will still see BMW as a status symbol. I know some people don't care about that. But at least BMW has 100 years of pedigree with a EV twist. But performs better than most BMW gas versions. Tho, charge slower than EV6 but there aren't many 800V 350 kw charge stations around.
We bought a top trim Ioniq 5 in February and love it. We have two small kids so the interior size of the car made it the obvious choice. Every time I drive it or even see it in the garage it puts me in a good mood.
Until you find out that you basically bought a Gameboy.
@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 either you haven’t driven one, or you’re just not someone who should be buying any EV.
@@t1328 actually I was shocked at how bad it is. I was seriously considering it. After the test drive I was shocked at myself for ever considering it. It's that bad. Now I drive a Tesla. And that's the diference. Ioniq is like a Gameboy and the Tesla like an Ipad.
@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 Tesla literally has an iPad on the dash lol, and one of the most unreliable crud people buy because of the Tesla cult.
@@JohnLee-db9zt That's what people say who have no clue. Tesla has the best efficiency, the best acceleration, the best software features and the best charging network. On the long run a Tesla is much cheaper because it doesn't waste so much energy. What good is it if I can charges fast and need much more electricity to run my car. It's good. What people don't get is that a Tesla is objectively better in every way. And that is a fact and has nothing to do with a cult. I test drove every other ev and non of them is even close.
100% Ioniq 5, I love the design! Looks like something straight out of TRON. I would probably take the Genesis GV60 over the EV6 and then the BMW i4.
I’m a car nut. Back in the 2000s, I was BMW all the way: After a particularly bad experience with a 2006 BMW 330i and local BNW dealer, I moved away from them but stayed primarily in German luxury/sport sedan territory. That changed with the Kia Stinger GT2. It was the closest new car at the time that I could find to the E39 BMW 540i.
When I switched to EVs, I got a Tesla Model Y. I was initially ok with it. It was sporty, fast, great sound system. But over time, it drove me crazy for many reasons, not least of which was how insanely bumpy it is if you live in an area with moderately poor roads, and then the phantom braking; which I had way more of than most. So I switched to the Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. I would have been equally happy with the EV6 GTL AWD, but found the Ioniq first. I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s sporty enough, yet very comfortable. It has insanely good safety systems that in real world driving are far better than Tesla’s in my view. It’s surprisingly luxurious, with materials that I would never have expected in a Hyundai 10 years ago. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis mean business. Folks who are like me, traditional European luxury sports sedan or SUV buyers who ignore them outright because they’re “just a Hyundai “ are making a big mistake.
How do you find BMW interior quality compared with ioniq 5 interior? I think Hyundai is still using more hard plastic, but it is not as bad as it used to be.
True.....
@@not_the_pasta yeah Hyundai is still using more plastics. But they’re very smart with the textures of their plastics, and the positioning of them. Now Genesis, particularly the GV70, is leagued ahead of BMW in terms of materials and luxury at a lower price. But Hyundai is not quite there, but still more than good enough.
@@t1328 Thanks for the comparision! Too bad Genesis is not yet available on my longitude. But have had few hyundais spaning 10 years. The change in attitude, design language, materials and handling is really noticeable, my first Hyundai was pretty much hard plastic on the inside compared to ioniq 5 limited now. I suspect Albert Biermann joining Hyundai had a really good impact on how the cars handle. As for Genesis afaik, ex Bentley designers are working there, the GV80 design language is reminiscent of that.
Have never owned German luxury brands so my opinion on those is flawed.
As for ioniq 5 limited awd, only thing I would have wanted is adaptive suspension that they put in 2022 Tucson, the car sometimes is too bouncy on our crappy roads. The mass distribution helps a bit, but not enough. That said, I know it was not meant for too much spirited driving, and the ioniq 5 N is coming up, they said they want i5 n to handle just as nimble as i30 n
I would pick the Ioniq. I agree that the purchase process is a hassle at conventional dealerships but once done it is good to have them nearby if needed….
Just did a 6 Week ,10,000 mile road trip with our Ioniq 5. The fast charging, quiet cabin and super great drivers assist system made the trip easy. I'm ready to go again as soon as possible.
Never thought Kia and Hyundai can be finally compared to Tesla and BMW and honestly I'd pick the Hyundai Ioniq5 here.
not even comparable - stop lying to yourself xD
@@nipheleim871 Indeed, wtf is BMW non EV platform even doing in this comparision.
@@not_the_pasta drives so much better than Kia or Hyundai. Tested all three
@@RickSanchez__642 Thanks, this gives hope.
We already ordered our 2023 BMW I4. I think it is a superior car based on build quality and looks.
I bought a KIA EV6 AWD S- Line GT Line package 2. I paid 3K over MSRP. I traveled across the U.S.A. and back from Oakland Ca. to Long Island New York and back. No issues!!! Quick and agile . I am 6’2” plenty of room in the front and back! It’s my first EV and I absolutely love it!!!! The best car I’ve ever owned hands down!!!!!!
Ioniq 5 all the way. I've been waiting months for mine to come in and I'll continue to wait however long it takes. Value, technology, and subjectively looks are all there.
I’ll keep my Model 3, but the one I’d buy of these 4 would be either of the Korean options. I’m torn between them. The BMW is not a dedicated EV and it shows in many ways. The Model S is too expensive for me, but it is obviously the gold standard in EVs.
The i4 M50 (dual motor) has either 270 miles of range with the 19" tires, or 227 miles with the optional 20" performance wheel and wider tire package, with added spoiler and wheel arch extenders.
I've had my EV6 for about a week now. I absolutely love it. Hands down, the best car I've ever owned.
The 4 dots on the Ioniq wheel is morse for "H", so that's basically the Hyundai logo :)
1.ev6 2.ioniq5- 3.I4 4.tesla
Got the Ioniq 5, 4 months back, had about 7k miles on it and I still love the ride. Smoothest drive compared to EV6 and MY.
Glad my MY delivery got delayed and I got a chance to explore rest of the EVs, was able to test drive Ioniq 5 and EV6 and fixed my mind for the Ioniq 5 and settled for SEL trim as getting a Limited was a battle (tried for 2 months and gave up on Limited).
Ordered an EV6 11.5 months ago and still waiting. (Germany)
I'm like you Alex, I like both the Ioniq 5 and the EV6 as well as the different designs each one offers. I've had the opposite situation of you as far as availability. My Ioniq 5 is being delivered in about a week at MSRP while Kia has very few EV6's available and is also charging $10k over MSRP. Regardless, they're both great vehicles in my opinion.
An Ioniq 5 at MSRP? Is it an east coast dealer? Haven’t found one of them yet.
@@gojeffgordon24 parkway Hyundai in Wilmington, NC
@@paulbopp1651 who did you deal with?
@@francistam1869 Jimmy Todd from Parkway Hyundai
PROBLEM HERE IS THAT THE DEALERS LIKE KIA ARE CHARGING $10k to $12k OVER MSRP… SAD HOW THE DEALERSHIPS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE CUSTOMER…. I WONT PAY OVER MSRP…AND THE DEALER IN MY AREA HAS 4 VEHICLES SITTING ON THERE LOT IN ORLANDO FLORIDA
At. 14:35 - 4 dots in Morse code is "H"
Just bought an EV6 last weekend! So far, really love it. Alex I'm curious if your car has the whirring noise issue with the front drivetrain?
I wouldn't get any Tesla at current pricing tbh. I have LRM3 and love it, but it's simply not a $58k car.
That's is where the Cadillac Lyriq is and is much more luxurious of a vehicle.
If you gonna spend $50000 on a car in my opinion I rather go for premium German brand. It's just more iconic Kia has come a long way I personally wouldn't spend $50k on one
This is a great review of these three amazing EVs, thank you for your time and dedication, Alex! 🔌⚡🚘
4.4 seconds 0-60 mph sounds extremely fast for the Kia/Hyundai. That is much faster than anyone else has been able to do.
Alex, I would love to see you do a head to head range test in a similar fashion to what you did with your ex-Mach E and the Tesla Model Y.
From these it would be EV6, Ioniq 5, i4 then Model S. The EV6 & Ioniq 5 just give you much better value for your hard earned cash.
Everything I see (including a few live ones in person) points to the EV6 for me. And the sunroof (that both OPENS and fully CLOSES) is a higher percentage of why then it probably should be.
I went for the EV6 dual-motor, ext range versus the Ioniq simply because it was available more readily without a 7k markup. Ultimately, I'm more happy with it than I think I would have been with the Ioniq because of the more enclosed, traditional cabin feel.
My goal was to find a Mach-E, as I'm a long-time Ford guy - but they're hard to find near Chicago and the ones I was offered had markups from 7 to 12,000!
Anyway - love my EV6. Wish the Wind had the interior lighting the GT-Line gets (and the automatic door handles) but I paid sticker and simply love driving the thing.
I just did a test drive in the BMW I4 M50 yesterday. I was very impressed overall with the vehicle. Had it been available in a color other than black, or had ventilated seats (that’s an option this one didn’t have), I’d probably have been driving it home. I live in the south, so I prefer not to blister my behind getting into a hot vehicle though. Unfortunately, there aren’t many available, and the dealer informed me that ordering a new one could take up to a year.
I did order one, have been waiting for over a year, and still have no certain delivery time set. Maybe, if I'm lucky, I'll get it before winter...
I'm in the south also (and without ventilated seats) but the great thing about an EV (and some ICE vehicles) is that you can pre-condition the interior so it's perfect when you get in. Lose power in the middle of winter or summer, sleep in the car. (EV only of course!) If you have a Lightning or one of the Korean models, you can plug it into your house & run the fridge etc.
@@ElroyMcDuff My 2012 Charger SRT is dark silver with ventilated seats and remote start. The cooled seats are much more useful than waiting for the normal AC to chill dark leather IMO.
@@donwilber1628 I had ventilated seats on a Mazda 6 and I agree, it was nice. On this car it only takes a few minutes to cool the whole interior down to 70F from 100F and it's not generating a bunch of noise and pollution in the process. And it can be scheduled both at home and at work. On top of that, while it's plugged in at home it's not even reducing its range while doing so. Just get in and go, with a full "tank" every single day.
I’ve had 3 BMWs in the past 15 years. All ICE and all had very bad reliability problems with non power train components (HVAC, electronics, wipers, fuel scavenging system, etc). I’m not too confident about any BMW reliability. Tbh, BMWs are the most unreliable cars I’ve ever owned.
Why are you comparing a model S to these and not a model 3 or model y
Please add ix1 to the comparison
Does Tesla still have a USP?
IONIQ 5 for me!! 👍
that Ioniq5 is just COOL
The BMW I3 was not a hybrid. It had a separate backup generator!
Just curious. I see this everywhere. When you talk about the width of the tire, why show the profile of the tire and wheel?
The width is what you’re really talking about. Wouldn’t a shot showing the dimensionality of that tire width compared to the car itself have more of an impact? Most of these cars have a pretty high ground clearance.
I'd take the BMW, never be caught in a KIA or Hyundai.
If you do want to get to the heated and cooled seat controls that way, you do have to be careful not to accidentally hit the "WARMER" button just a few millimeters below that button... Otherwise you go straight there.
Was testing ionic 5 the other day. Not sure whats with car journalists, but they seem to be quite lazy when doing tests. Single engine, larger battery, full spec:
+ range was 400km with AC on and 125 - 130kmh on radar cruise control
+ exterior design is great
- interior design is average. The lump around knee location sucks and changes ergonomics in a bad way
- ergonomics is pretty shit all over. Especially for larger drivers. Hard to access touch screen, steering wheel not adjustable enough (seats adjustability is good though)
+ seats are pretty good
+ AC unit is very good
- adjustment of the seat cooling sux. And is very agressive
- usability of touch screen is very poor
- reverse cameras on side mirrors are a very cool idea, but execution is not the best because steering wheel obscures the view
- insanely annoying sounds and beeps non stop. Not a stress free car, not at all
- when driving, its is comfortable most of the time. But you do feel its weight. In a bad way.
- turning radius is very disappointing, especially since this is RWD
+ interior space is great
- LED lights are below LED average
+ energy recoup adjustability is good
- but annoyingly the most aggressive set up gets reset with every turn on of the car. Why?
- lane assist is pretty shit
- car is very quiet, but you are shocked how poorly sound insulated is on the sides. Shocked when you overtake a lorry, for example. No sound insulation in the doors, it seems. Plus, since car is so quiet, you get shocked even more
- car key parking feature sucks.
- trunk lid is supported by a motor, but its incredibly slow and annoying with its behavior
Thing with this car is that design overpromises. Its a lot better than the car deserves it to be. Adjust your expectations to the fact its still a hyundai and you will be less disappointed.
Good comparison, though (as you said) the Model S is not really comparable to the other three. I had the choice to make and it was a tough call between the Model Y, EV6 and Ioniq 5. Working with dealerships almost pushed me to the Model Y, but in the end the Ioniq 5 won us over. It's been almost three months now and we love it. Just did a 2500 mile trip with it and it performed flawlessly. It's kind of fun to pull into an EA station, charge up to 80% and leave while the people who were there before us are still charging.
Non-opening glass roofs are a deal-killer for me. So I would take the EV6.
Ioniq5 is killin' it, until the Lyriq comes along next year. The Ariya should also be very competitive.
For Ioniq 5’s seat heater or ventilation, you can hit “Warmer” button below the “Climate” button to show the option on the infotainment screen. Obviously, I like physical button on EV6 though. Personally, I think GV60 has the best of both world.
I would agree, but the GV60 has a much (-22%) smaller boot(/trunk). 551L vs 432L
Here in the UK there's a ~12m delivery wait for the Ioniq 5 (and likely EV6, too). The GV60, however, has a
Thank you for putting this comparison first and for mentioning the actual cargo capacity in litres. It drives me a bit crazy that most reviewers including the very diligent Alex, skip the actual figures and skip consistent comparison. I have ordered both the EV6 and the Ioniq 5, and will take whichever arrives first.
Toss up between Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6 for me. Leaning slightly towards the Hyundai Ioniq 5...styling is retro yet futuristic. Stunning vehicle and amazing technology.
The Tesla steering yoke is atrocious. Elon has lots of good ideas. He needs an adult in the room who can say no when he’s designing a thing or naming a child. Not every idea can be a winner. That’s not a bad thing.
What people don't seem to understand is that the concept of the Ioniq is to completely ignore efficiency and compensate for that with fast charging. That is as if you had a leaking gas tank and to make up for that you double the size of the tank nozzle. Economic insanity.
It's the same as any nonTesla ev. 3.7 mi/kwh for me over 2k miles
You don't know what you're talking about, the IONIQ5 has nearly the same efficiency as the EV6. It's taller, but has more aerodynamic underside.
@@TobiasThierer No, it doesn't. Especially on highways the efficiency is beyond terrible. Boeund course the same principle applies to the EV 6. I give you that. They are both bad.
I buy one in september last year and is huge inside,no noise at all,very easy to drive,effective,autonomy correct(I have a R W drive Premium 72 KWh Vanguard (Portugal)487 Km road 687Km city and you will have adrenaline if You acelarate the car.Yonic 5 has been done to passengers who want take a trip with pleasure,
has they are at a living room.I`glad for buying Hyundai Ionic 5.
Sold my BMW 335i last week and bought a used Model S the next day! In THIS comparison I'm going with the Hyundai, I couldn't swing a $100k car with a kid off to college in the fall or else it's new Model S all day every day. The Hyundai was on my list but the Tesla supercharger network was the thing that put me over the Tesla edge. For the same price as a new Hyundai (when including the dealer mark up!) I got into a lightly used Model S......I couldn't be happier!!
Preordring i4 based in straightpipes review. I really like the oversized grill.
Two points on the Ioniq 5. First, to change the seat warmers, you don’t have to go through the climate. Just below the climate button, there is a “Warmer” button. That takes you right to the seat warmer options.
Second, the subwoofer is not in the lower trims. That trunk space is much more open.
Do you have any details about if or when the G80 is coming out? do you expect a big jump in price?
Interesting you bring up the Golf as an ionic5 visual comparison. I think it's the spitting image of a Lancia Delta
The awful ergonomics of the tesla got worse.
Where is the Genesis GV60?????
only for sale in 4 states.
So??? buy it out of state... it works for Tesla...
@@superset5 so? It's still available. I ordered one.
Not generally available yet.
I understand GV60 is not on this review. But to compare to Model S or I4, GV60 should come out on top. I just test drove one yesterday and really change my perspective on luxury EV should be. I rented Model X for road trip from NYC to Toronto few years back. I literally broke my back on that trip. Tesla is not really designed for comfortable ride for sure.
I wish the gv60 had more range, but every other standard component that comes with it makes it worth the but for me
BMW Vs ioniq 6?
The model S is ofcourse in another league, The other three I've had the chance to test, and both the Ioniq5 and the EV6 are good options, i ordered the EV6. The i4 was good aswell, but i barely fit in the backsteat, and i'm not a tall guy, so unless you are driving with children and/or people under 1.70m (5'7?) it is not going to be a comfy ride (headspace in the back being the biggest issue). I was actually disapointed after testing the i4, it is a beautiful car, and it was fun to drive, but just not practical enough and felt small.
Both ev6 and the Hyundai are more like a SUV than a gran coupe. Way to tall
Why was the Mach E GT not included? Not much of a “Showdown”.
The most beautiful ev6 is the Kia EV6!! And, well in the colour snow white!! The beautiful contrast with the black trims and the white color!!!
I've got a Model S Long Range on order. Really want a Plaid, but just can't justify the price. I had a Model 3 Performance, but the rear seats were not all that great. Love my Model Y Performance which I think is the best Tesla with price as a consideration. But...the S is just better if you can swing the added cost.
Great show. Waiting on the EQE AMG53 4Matic
Yes me too.
Those Kia and Hyundai interiors are really cheap, especially at those price points. BMW all day long.
Can't wait to get my BMW i4 M50!!
Juat curious that you choose to compare cars with widely varying price points. Why not test cars with similar base prices? Seems fairer for all.
I like the BMW more than I expected to (from what I'm seeing), but the price goes way up with the usual options, and I'm not that confident of BMW reliability. Lease only, in other words. The Koreans are both interesting. I've seen more of the Kias around and like their looks, but I love the Hyundai and how it refers to several handsome 1970s cars, including the Hyundai Pony, designed by the Golf's deaigner with some similar design cues. To a Korean, the reference to the Pony is obvious, though most of us outside Korea see VW and Lancia (and maybe even Chrysler-Plymouth). It's a handsome car and its airiness greatly appeals to me, including the glass roof.
Will pick the BMW i4 in this range, followed by the EV6. I'm not the biggest fan of the Ioniq 5 design and I don't care for any Tesla.
I would also throw in the Polestar 2, another EV I enjoyed driving a lot, if it was a little smaller than the group here.
The S doesn't really belong to that group, same with the I4.
Comparing apples and oranges.. tesla and bmw is in another league
Man I currently have a 2021 Sorento sx prestige xline and been thinking of trading up to a bigger suv but recently I been thinking a lot about a ev6 or ionic 5 because Gas is so expensive and I also don’t drive much so I feel like the electric car is fine even if range ain’t super high but I would save so much money and also that tax credit looks real nice with what I will get for my Sorento now it just seems like a great deal to pass up but idk what to do.
I'm not sure either of these is bigger than the Sorento
@@stopdamadness lol. Yeah I didn’t really explain. I meant like we wanted a bigger car but with gas and prices of cars looking at these EVs even thoo they are smaller it might be the best option financially and my family would still fit ok because it’s just 5 of us and my boys are not so big still. Thanks thoo.
You could probably get a loyalty discount if you trade your Kia for an EV6.
When you do a ton of comparisons at once as you did for range and battery size, it would be awesome if you used a graphic. Something to help viewers.
Like other reviewers you exaggerate the steps for seat and steering wheel heating on the Ioniq 5 just to complain about it. The WARMER button that your finger was millimetres away from takes you straight to it.
Indeed, also most conveniently skip the fact that ioniq 5 ventilated/heated seats and heated steering wheel turns on automatically depending on weather. So you don't really use those buttons often.
I was hoping to get the Ioniq 5 with the smaller battery (on a budget) but I guess I'm getting the 23 Bolt which is going DOWN in price (until the dealers jack it up for no reason)
For the Lightning, there are dealers, that will sell it at MSRP... So if you pay more than that for a crappy Bolt, it is your fault....
Aside from the charging speed, the Bolt is a really great car.
@@nc3826 the fires were because of LG, not GM. And they are fixing those cars currently… I’d love a free battery replacement
@@nc3826 supposedly the new batteries don’t catch fire. That’s why the battery replacement is a good thing.
@@nc3826 Tesla dropped battery swapping for a reason!
woud you say Ioniq 5/EV6 is comparable to the Volkwagon ID4?
I’d say similar, but ID4 doesn’t have 350kw charging like the kia and hyundai have
I think the Korean options are better without a doubt. I think they are a little more expensive too.
The ID4 is a weak competitor, but readonably priced for what it is. It's not as quick or as nicely equipped,band most importantly, charges far more slowly than the Korean models. It's more aensible in Europe or China, where people rarely drive long distances, than for the US. I think it's worth considering only if you're looking for a commuter vehicle that will be charged overnight, and have access to something else for any road trips you take. The Teslas charge barely fast enough for road trips (the long range is a help), bit the Kia and Hyundai are clearly the champs, and expansions and upgrades to the CCS charging infrastructure will make them even mote compelling. The ID4 can't compete with them.
Another good review, Alex! 👍. I placed a deposit on an EV6 AWD Wind with Technology Package 2 weeks ago. I scored it at MSRP. 😊 However, I won’t see it until August.
that's not that long
@@ubuu7 no, it is not. FAR better than most people from what I see on line.
How?!
Btwn these 4, I’d take the Ioniq 5 also. Dealer hikes do leave a lot of uncertainty at purchase. Perhaps a model Y.. while prices are going up, at least it isn’t advertised as MSRP and then when you get to point of purchase an additional 5-15k is added plus rando fees
Are we planning a video on the Bolt's announced price cut, and what that does for its competitiveness?
it makes it less expensive....
end of story....
@@nc3826 But would an EveryMan prefer an extra 10k, or get into an Ioniq 5?
@@garrettreven5144 WADR it is too much of an apples vs oranges comparison, for me to have any salient input...
But tangentially it does make me wish, that there was a battery swapping option for EVs in the USA, especially for the Bolt... Since it would alleviate the Bolt's main Achilles Heel...
Which is why, I liked hearing that NIO (and its battery swapping stations), will be entering the US market... Battery swapping will open up, all kinds of new, energy storage options, for EVs...
But in the meantime. Good luck finding an EV that suits your needs and your budget. And my guess is the Ioniq 5, will have much better resale value, fwiw.
@@garrettreven5144 that depends on if you need quick charging speeds and are on a tighter budget. I think the Bolt is a better value, but it’s also smaller and not as nice in many ways.
The Bolt EV is great if you don’t plan to road the trip with it. I had one for three years and I liked the car but it was painful to take on a long journey due to its 54 kW Max charging speed.
Alex, did you find the driver's seat in the IONIQ 5 uncomfortable? That was my only gripe with that model.
We really like the seats in ours.
Could be different body builds, but people also complained about Tucson seats, and I find them really comfortable.
New Channel?
Wonder why you dont clean up the cars? Fingerprints, dust...
Sooooooo the Model S has a shrunk trunk😅🤣
Thanks, Alex, this kinda visual multi-vehicle review has been a long time coming. Nice!
I have seen the same dark red EV6 traveling the opposite direction as me about a dozen times in the last month. I live in a fairly rural area so they either drive it frequently or we have opposite schedules. Either way, its exterior styling is the best of the bunch, but the Ioniq5 has a best interior. Hopefully they'll hit the 500 miles for $60k USD mark in the next few years. That would put one in my garage and hopefully by then the making everything piano black trend will have died the slow painful death it deserves and more real buttons for basic controls will return.
Tesla Model 3 is closer to these cars than the Model S, kinda unfair to compare it to more expensive flagship and say it's expensive when there's a sedan closer in comparison.
Then it would have been the most undesirable out of the 4.
@@JohnLee-db9zt That's why the model 3 sells in such low volumes compared to the others...
Alex do you foresee next gen BMW 3 series to have a full EV from the scratch? I think that’s what i4 predicts.
I wish Tesla would make a Shooting Brake version of the S . It would be as versatile as an SUV but without the performance loss, please make it happen.
There is a British company that makes a conversion kit.
@@ForeverNeverwhere1 yes that’s where I saw it unfortunately it was 70,000 pounds to do it!
Honestly, this 4-car comparison doesn't make sense. One would compare the Model S with the i4 and the EV6 with the Ioniq 5. But, joining the two groups doesn't make sense.
Hyundai for sure..:)
Great review. Thank you.
5:31 love the view...
The BMW is the one I’d buy! The Kia & Hyundai dealerships don’t even give you loaners where I live. Plus, Hyundai & Kia are marking their cars up well over MSRP. The Model 3 is the best one though, Tesla has the best charging network.
I can't wait for a $30,000 electric car with leather seats and a sunroof! Maybe another 5 or 6 years....
It's not even close. The Model S is the way to go.
Nice with EV comparison. Do more like this.
Ioniq 5 💯
It would be between the Bimmer and the Hyundai
I love the BMW I think reliability will be better as most issues are related to engine and transmission in these cars and here the price is similar to the Kia .
It is not even an EV platform, so expect sacrifices over ICE model.
@@not_the_pasta maybe and yet I couldn’t see any , even the dedicated EV have yet to master the frunk
@@not_the_pasta I don’t see them either. I drives better than Kia or Hyundai and consumption is top notch
@@RickSanchez__642 I really need to test drive one, so for now I have to take your word for it. Havent tested EV6, but ioniq 5 drives somewhat like boat, quite wavy if you know what I mean.
I had the Kia EV6 AWD GT-line pkg 2 (top trim) on reservation it came in mid April, along with a VW AWD ID4 and Hyundai Ionic 5 (top trim Preferred AWD long range with Ultimate pack) is what we call it here in Canada and I let the Kia EV6 go as at the time Hyundia sai dmy Iconc 5 woudl be here Mid May, 2 days after releasing the KIA Hyundia notified me that July would be the delivery, now it is bumped to Oct. I preferred the Hyundai over the Kia EV6, the Ionic 5 with the light grey interior Pano glass roof easier ingress egrees on the back seat, more head room over the Dark interior only option trim in Canada of the Kia EV6.
I was split between EV6 and i4; EV6 is about $20K cheaper for a little less battery life. EV6 looks nice and unique from outside and interior is spacious. Liked the left and right turn camera view right on the dashboard, instead of having to turn your head when making lane changes on the Kia. But...
The build quality and handling of BMW is legendary. You can't copy 100 years of pedigree in such short period of time.
Kia has come a long way. There was a time, less than 10-15 years ago, Kia was considered Asian junk or cheap. Inferior to Honda and Toyotas for sure.
I really liked the EV6 at first - if I didn't drive the i4 or it wasn't available (6 month wait though), I would seriously buy it.
I feel like while the EV6 looks clean and very well designed, it will be a novelty and dated soon because there will be a gazillion types of these new designs in few years, including from the top auto makers who will not let cars like EV6 and dated looking Teslas beat them at their own game.
When BMW, Audi, Bend, VW and Japanese makers start building EV cars from ground up (they have mostly used legacy gas platforms to build their EV), they will exceed the looks of current generation of Ioniq 6 and EV6 and esp Model X and Y.
Looking at the Ioniq 6 reminds me of a mix of Porsche and typical bland sleek design. Maybe even slicker looking than EV6 even if EV6 looks handsome now, it is lacking soul.
The interior build quality and driving and handling of BMW is 2nd to none. It spells pedigree and luxury class while I feel EV6 is just another futuristic clean looking ca with clean interior. What Tesla used to be.
I esp care about the resell value of EV. Nobody really aspires to own a KIA, while many here want to own a dreamy BMW. So it wouldn't be hard to sell it few years later plus it won't depreciate as fast. I pay $20K more for the i4 but I can sell it higher price and alot easier and easily recoup my $20K.
EV6 here with the longer battery version cost about $65K. BMW about $85 K.
But BMW has slightly longer range and in 5 years, the BMW will still worth about $60K while the Kia would quickly fall to $30K. I lose $25K with BMW and at least $35K with KIA. Esp the cost of EV will come down as production scales.
So it's not about the initial cost, it's about BMW ability to retain its value and stellar driving quality and interior design.
If you want bigger space, EV6 would be better option. They both seat similar number of people and I usually drive alone. Its almost no brainer for me BMW is the better car. While EV6 turns eyes and has that wow factor, it wouldn't be for long and I care about the drive and interior quality and comfort as I'm the one driving the car, not to impress others of that "wow" factor. People will still see BMW as a status symbol. I know some people don't care about that. But at least BMW has 100 years of pedigree with a EV twist. But performs better than most BMW gas versions. Tho, charge slower than EV6 but there aren't many 800V 350 kw charge stations around.
No GV60? :(
I don't think they're available yet. It looks like a very attractive option.
great round up! bring on the trucks next!!