What’s The Best EV To Buy Right Now? Tesla Model Y vs ALL the rivals | Top Gear

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  • @muanomudzanani4625
    @muanomudzanani4625 2 года назад +1008

    He removed the X3 from the line cause it was 'conventional and practical'. Then he removed the polestar cause it was less practical. Then went to the last three cars and all he seeks is practically. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

    • @sih1095
      @sih1095 2 года назад +65

      Yes, it was a very confusing test. Jumping all over the place.

    • @An.Individual
      @An.Individual 2 года назад +26

      It was very random.

    • @jaisejohnson
      @jaisejohnson 2 года назад +45

      And in the end he says, you choose.

    • @iSOBigD
      @iSOBigD 2 года назад +16

      He got rid of the Hyundai which has huge amounts of rear seat space because the trunk wasn't the biggest, but then liked the cramped back seats and small trunk space in the Ford. Ok. Let's be honest at this point these are all very similar, you have to go with looks, material quality, power, range and price.

    • @powersliding
      @powersliding 2 года назад +7

      top gear should sack him..kicked the hyundai second round and now it has won car of the year 2022

  • @arronlunn308
    @arronlunn308 2 года назад +787

    He's a paid motor journalist, doing a test of family EV's and at the end says "choose the one that works for you"? What an utter waste of 10mins

    • @mihnealazar7039
      @mihnealazar7039 2 года назад +38

      “Choose the one that works for you” is actually the best thing he said, the other stuff in the video is completely biased useless opinions.

    • @steventahuri8013
      @steventahuri8013 2 года назад +7

      agreed, and the EV6 is easily the best rival for the Y based on price / style / drive / space / range. what a berk.

    • @terrycayas
      @terrycayas 2 года назад +1

      Couldn’t agree more

    • @Standardtreeees
      @Standardtreeees 2 года назад

      Fr

    • @r.d.9399
      @r.d.9399 2 года назад

      It's better that way.

  • @jonesy-rh5fk
    @jonesy-rh5fk 2 года назад +199

    This is trosh - discounting the Jag as you wouldn’t want the interior getting messy? And then proclaiming a 500l boot is too small, and choosing the Hyundai then moaning about all the things wrong with it that the Kia rectified. These tests should be objective, but it doesn’t seem that way.

    • @prajwaljirali5642
      @prajwaljirali5642 2 года назад +7

      Yes, I felt same thing.

    • @vgsuri
      @vgsuri 2 года назад +4

      I agree , trosh indeed

    • @jasper5097
      @jasper5097 2 года назад +3

      The jaguar is dated. Doesn't compete very well against these newer orderings. Still a decent car though.

    • @AlastairMaw
      @AlastairMaw 2 года назад +5

      @@jasper5097 You driven them all? In many ways the Jag drives better than any of the other vehicles here. Much better NVH and ride. Plenty of punch, too. About the only real issue is that it's pretty expensive and the range isn't all that great. It's an excellent car in many ways, though. Makes a very good case for itself second hand in terms of value.

    • @jasper5097
      @jasper5097 2 года назад

      @@AlastairMaw I agree that it makes sense to buy second hand, but buying it new doesn't. It's too expensive for it's quality, and the ones I tested, including a prototype at the jaguar factory, all had numerous issue's with fitment of pannels and software bugs on their infotainment and climate control screens. It simply isn't good enough for its MSRP.

  • @DenisKudlik
    @DenisKudlik 2 года назад +218

    i don't agree with the "buy the biggest possible car you can, because of that once a year holiday" sentiment in this video. we need to get away from that as a society

    • @HaydenLau.
      @HaydenLau. 2 года назад +42

      Right. Buy the car you use for 99% of the time. If you need to move house, rent a van.

    • @DenisKudlik
      @DenisKudlik 2 года назад

      @UCkJ9LzunTmX5jte90Vvo3-Q people will always use all the space they have. the more space you have, the more stuff you find to fill it with.
      2 kids and a dog sounds reasonable with a tiguan (if you're convinced you need a crossover), as long as you stop having more kids

    • @alexanderdunning6586
      @alexanderdunning6586 2 года назад +4

      @@HaydenLau. we go on 5, maybe as many as 8 family car holidays a year, not to mention dozens of weekend trips. Bit of a pain if our car can't take our stuff with us.

    • @HaydenLau.
      @HaydenLau. 2 года назад +6

      @@alexanderdunning6586
      If you work it out it *might* be cheaper to rent a large car each time for your holidays and buy a smaller, cheaper car for daily use. Might be. Do some math and find out.

    • @manaspradhan8041
      @manaspradhan8041 2 года назад +1

      @@HaydenLau. definitely, not 'might,' after you account for the fuel savings on daily driving a smaller car

  • @JoseNobre
    @JoseNobre 2 года назад +637

    This was the most absurd discussion I've ever seen about EVs. First example, ioniq 5s boot is small at 527 but mustang's is big at 402 🤔 and then, where are the arguments for charging capability (Tesla 250 kwh, Kia 235 kwh, ioniq 225 kWh, Mustang 130 kWh and Skoda 125 kWh), efficiency or weight. Yeah the mustang has a big battery 90+ kWh but has the efficiency of a barn door and when the battery drains it takes for ever to charge... This review is just... Wow

    • @jonasweber9408
      @jonasweber9408 2 года назад +18

      Yup they really have to learn what people expect from EVs these days

    • @KayyssGames1
      @KayyssGames1 2 года назад +15

      Lmaoo but in the end of the day the Tesla will always be the most reliable at the moment with its charging stations and excellent range

    • @JoseNobre
      @JoseNobre 2 года назад +2

      @@KayyssGames1 yeah, sure, i agree with that. Especially as a general comment. In my country there are almost no superchargers (8 as of today), so it's not really a relevant point. I will concede that Tesla has the advantage of charging at other fast chargers though

    • @tiagocoelho7415
      @tiagocoelho7415 2 года назад +10

      I usually don’t go with this kind of comments but this is the review of a car journalist.
      Forget about the arguments people actually put money on cars in the real world.
      This is the “the steering is numb” version of an electric car magazine test.
      It was pretty ridiculous. He counter argumentes itself the entire way

    • @minimead368
      @minimead368 2 года назад +4

      Yep! It’s right up there amongst those reviews that suggest all electric cars are crap because they don’t come close to the manufacturers claimed range, even though they drive the car in the most inefficient way possible.

  • @peteryates7505
    @peteryates7505 2 года назад +290

    This is not even a comparison test…it is just OM’s emotional response

    • @torod213
      @torod213 2 года назад +2

      I absolutely loved this run through. I'm currently in the market for an EV myself and struggle to find the best one. It was very comforting to hear Top Gear confirm my findings, that it's between the Tesla and Skoda. Mustang is disqualified because I need space for a dog cage.

    • @IhabFahmy
      @IhabFahmy 2 года назад +3

      Exactly!

    • @bencharm-s6o
      @bencharm-s6o 2 года назад +1

      what’s OM stands for?

    • @IhabFahmy
      @IhabFahmy 2 года назад +1

      @@bencharm-s6o Ollie Marriage, the presenter.

    • @landcruiser801
      @landcruiser801 2 года назад

      @@torod213 have you done the deed? Factor in the Tesla charging network and its a no brainer. Or you could wait until we can get the Berlin Model Y with the 4680 battery which will be a much better vehicle.

  • @peteyification
    @peteyification 2 года назад +466

    Let's see... In your opinion, the EV6 looks better and drives better, but let's give it to the Ioniq 5 since it has the "brighter, lighter, airy interior." 🙄

    • @chills996
      @chills996 2 года назад +81

      Yep, I thought the same. And then he kicks out the Ioniq because of how it drives. 🤦‍♂️

    • @zainulaabideenmulla
      @zainulaabideenmulla 2 года назад +39

      And he gets paid for this!

    • @Punisher9419
      @Punisher9419 2 года назад +17

      I hate bright interiors. They just feel cold. Give me black or a warm colour interior instead anyday. This guy obviously hasn't really driven any of these cars anyway going off his comments on some of them. And to dismiss the Jaguar over such a stupid comment is bizarre. Did Jaguar not pay Top Gear enough cash to give a good review or something?

    • @norbertmachaj6127
      @norbertmachaj6127 2 года назад

      @@zainulaabideenmulla of course, 1243, 43 USD + VAT

    • @bartolommeff
      @bartolommeff 2 года назад +19

      Rolled my eyes as soon as he said Tesla gets a pass to second round. Turned off video right after he dumped the EV6 even though it's better than the Ioniq 5

  • @GlitterGuru
    @GlitterGuru 2 года назад +167

    Dismissed the XC40 because the Polestar looks better, then dismissed the Polestar because it’s not an SUV like the XC40 😵‍💫

    • @maxsablosky
      @maxsablosky 2 года назад +7

      Mind blowing lmfao and my polestar 2 kick some ass! I love my car!

    • @mrki412
      @mrki412 20 дней назад

      Fact is XC40 looks like XC60 had car accident, even MG ZS looks better.

  • @brucemurray1517
    @brucemurray1517 2 года назад +101

    As mentioned by many, that was the most arbitary, subjective and contradictory scoring criteria
    Most important criteria for many
    1. Price
    1. Range (and efficiency)
    2. Practicality
    4. Futureproofing/Charging speed
    Applying that has the Ioniq/EV6 right up there

    • @littlebluepanda394
      @littlebluepanda394 2 года назад +2

      Actually the MG5 does pretty well under those criteria, too. One of the cheapest EVs that you can buy in the UK right now with a 250 mile range, 85kW charging and a nice big boot without having to have an SUV.

  • @broskbenny
    @broskbenny 2 года назад +45

    Disregarding the Volvo and safety features because it looks like something "your aunt would drive" while testing for good family vehicles. Sounds legit.

  • @SmallAxeMP
    @SmallAxeMP 2 года назад +63

    Obviously, this guy doesn't know what he is talking about. Conventional doesn't mean it is bad, it probably is the best. It all goes down to taste.

  • @wdbsurfer
    @wdbsurfer 2 года назад +143

    What a rigged and effectively, pointless, “review”. The elimination process made absolutely no sense. He chose the Polestar over the XC40 and then complained about the fact that it can’t fit a family.
    Can’t we get someone with sense, like Chris Harris, doing these reviews?

    • @onix7108
      @onix7108 2 года назад +10

      Or Richard hammond

    • @nev7991
      @nev7991 2 года назад

      Plus the XC40 and polestar 2 are based on the same CMA architecture which completely eliminates the point of polestar being cooler plus the xc40 looks pretty cool too so yh

    • @dbclass4075
      @dbclass4075 2 года назад

      @@onix7108 He might crash them. I prefer James May for EV reviews.

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh 2 года назад

      Online reviews are online reviews. If you were at all seriously interested in buying a car like these, then surely you'd try them for yourself, and make your own mind up?

  • @rangus300
    @rangus300 2 года назад +303

    Love how they don’t talk range and recharge times. The most important thing

    • @CougAbides
      @CougAbides 2 года назад +8

      Not if you charge at home every night

    • @_pehash
      @_pehash 2 года назад +14

      Is it really the most important thing?.. The UK isn't that big and most families won't waste entire days driving +300 miles more than once or twice a year.

    • @noahderrington5156
      @noahderrington5156 2 года назад +6

      Range and charging times are more of a concern for people that haven’t owned an EV. For the majority of people who can charge at home (75% of UK households) then you always leave home with plenty of range for the day.

    • @jsvihla
      @jsvihla 2 года назад +1

      Except that he stated the range.

    • @thecraigmachine69
      @thecraigmachine69 2 года назад +3

      Exactly the same why you don’t hear them on about range with fossil fuel cars. It’s irrelevant now. The charge times on all these ‘premium’ EVs doesn’t take long if you’re on a long journey where you would take a 20-30mins break anyway for a coffee/pee/stretch. And as others have said, you charge it at home with it ready to go each time you go to use it.

  • @rohankriskna.k8941
    @rohankriskna.k8941 2 года назад +39

    Really ....'choose the one best for you'....
    if are comparing something atleast try to give a final verdict for gods sake

  • @FedorAlberts
    @FedorAlberts 2 года назад +31

    You dismissed the "car of the year 2022" immediately! So thereby you disqualified yourself.

  • @IhabFahmy
    @IhabFahmy 2 года назад +72

    Ollie my man... that's a truly flippant way to eliminate finalists. A higher standard of automotive journalism is what we've come to expect from TG.

    • @Zedaxal
      @Zedaxal Год назад

      They've taken payments to do so, can't help it.

    • @thejattlord
      @thejattlord Год назад

      It's all based on looks. Just like how women select men on Tinder.

  • @oricketts5076
    @oricketts5076 2 года назад +23

    Strange review - no final verdict in the end after 10 minutes of talking - discounting the Jag because you don’t want the seats getting messy?? And the EV6 even though you thought it was better than the Ioniq 5??

  • @dividead100
    @dividead100 2 года назад +30

    For those of you that don't have the "return youtube dislike" extention, this video has 2.5X more dislikes than likes and for those wondering why would that be, it's because it is that bad.

  • @dilumpatel9796
    @dilumpatel9796 2 года назад +21

    Is this an April fools joke? Ix3 out because it looks too conventional ??🤣🤣

    • @ruimpinho
      @ruimpinho 2 года назад

      Pathetic “review”.

    • @bodrulm1
      @bodrulm1 2 года назад

      Yes, and if you drive them all, the iX3 is surprisingly the best experience! Problem is it's not "shouty" about it's EV credentials.

  • @suprememaxpayne
    @suprememaxpayne 2 года назад +68

    A polestar 2 estate would be great.
    And the iX3 is the most normal looking, same people value that.

    • @Noobish588
      @Noobish588 2 года назад

      Spot on, im waiting for the ID4 to be released here since its the most "normal" looking EV on offering. Not everyone wants a spaceship lol

    • @manaspradhan8041
      @manaspradhan8041 2 года назад

      normal looking? those buck teeth?

  • @eliteiel9747
    @eliteiel9747 2 года назад +104

    This is probably the worst review ever. Almost everything is unjustified. And you kick great cars out for the smallest of reason that no one cares about.

    • @unconfirm3d
      @unconfirm3d 2 года назад +10

      Agreed. Terrible ‘review’

    • @thatcopenguy
      @thatcopenguy 2 года назад +1

      He's probably right about the VW Group cars, if you had to pick one, a high spec Enyaq would be a better choice than a Q4. Between the EV6 and IONIQ 5 it's sort of unfair, EV6 would give the Mach E a good fight. Polestar takes care of everything the XC40 does except for boot space ( which is sort of ironic since the Polestar was kicked out of lack of space )

    • @ruimpinho
      @ruimpinho 2 года назад +4

      Agree.
      Looks too conventional: OUT 🧠 ❌

    • @paulefc1971
      @paulefc1971 2 года назад

      Personal opinion obviously but I’d have taken the BMW all day long, conventional or not

    • @PontusOhlert
      @PontusOhlert 2 года назад

      @@thatcopenguy they also kicked out the EV6 and then started bashing about the ride of the Ioniq 5… kia has a grat chassi system and is a more sporty car with alot of great space.
      But none of that matters when TG wants to make Tesla look good..

  • @lehoff
    @lehoff 2 года назад +51

    Got the Ioniq 5, we're a family of 4, the boot is plenty big enough so don't agree with his conclusion about the ioniq. I went for it not for the performance (I do have the 300bhp one) but because it looks cool, and the drive is very very comfortable and enjoyable. Just did a return trip to France with it and it was a breeze.

    • @NO3V
      @NO3V 2 года назад +2

      You doing mental gymnastics to justify your purchase does have very little influenec on the objective fact that it has considerably less storage space than the competition.

    • @lehoff
      @lehoff 2 года назад +8

      @@NO3V I'm not going anything. I test drove several. And this offered more than enough for me storage wise, I didn't feel the "it's not big enough to go away on holiday" was a fair comment. But typically like all these lazy auto journalists they say sensationalist comments just to get people to comment. Which I did. Hook line and sinker!

    • @Flyingzard
      @Flyingzard 2 года назад +6

      @@lehoff Glad you like yours. I have the same 300 bhp one and I think the boot is plenty big enough. But still mine was £50k and it was a bit of a big gulp to justify the cost. Skoda does offer better value but Ioniq 5 is just simply an awesome design inside and out!

    • @lehoff
      @lehoff 2 года назад +3

      @@Flyingzard agreed. Looking at bare facts the Skoda is "just as good". However I wanted something a bit different. On our trip to France we got over 230 miles with no range anxiety and sits at 130km/h on the Autoroutes with no issues at all.

    • @KyleHubb
      @KyleHubb 2 года назад

      @@lehoff So, it offers more room for you, therefore it should for others?! 🤣🤣

  • @TheAdamschindele
    @TheAdamschindele 2 года назад +13

    damn, without the big trio Top Gear is really unwatchable

  • @stevieguk8014
    @stevieguk8014 2 года назад +8

    This must be one of the worst reviews and reviewers I have seen for a long time. Not at all objective basing decisions on ruling cars in and out on whims. Try buying the Enyaq with a decent range for £35k ! By the time you spec it up to EV6 or Ionia 5 levels it will be heading for £50k.

  • @guantou2520
    @guantou2520 2 года назад +18

    "Choose the one which works for you" ........................ The Jag

  • @mhopsfield3001
    @mhopsfield3001 2 года назад +13

    What an absolute waste of time ! I’ve learnt zero from this review neither it was entertaining or funny. Pointless arguments for rejecting other cars from review. I love Tesla model Y but rejecting Audi and going for Skoda when comparing £55k Tesla what is the point of that ? Might as well throw fiat 500 in there an reject it for lack of 5 doors 🤦

  • @Steve-nu8xt
    @Steve-nu8xt 2 года назад +15

    Why is the jag ruled out? Sweets or something?

    • @buzzkill8214
      @buzzkill8214 2 года назад

      Lmao, I mean that doesn't make sense to you?? Everyone knows Jags can't handle the sweets.

    • @Steve-nu8xt
      @Steve-nu8xt 2 года назад +3

      Once I saw some people eating sweets in an XF - idiots

  • @Jsah11
    @Jsah11 2 года назад +40

    A shame you eliminated the Jaguar so quickly. Unfair. It’s a great car and has a far nice interior than everything else here

    • @geraldsitorus
      @geraldsitorus 2 года назад +2

      too expensive compared to the other. it sits on a higher segment anyway, more etron eqc level

    • @mitchellsteindler
      @mitchellsteindler 2 года назад

      Where are you going to charge it?

  • @joshstreet3919
    @joshstreet3919 2 года назад +119

    The fact that the iX3 looks “normal” is a huge selling point for me

    • @lliza444
      @lliza444 2 года назад +3

      X3 is wack .. x5 at least

    • @md.raselhasan2179
      @md.raselhasan2179 2 года назад

      Lol. What a greel

    • @hardywoodaway9912
      @hardywoodaway9912 2 года назад

      if you want to go electric then you want a car that has a good drag coefficient. The Kia EV6 looks ok, Teslas for sure, some mercedes but geez an electric suv is just stupid.

    • @paulefc1971
      @paulefc1971 2 года назад +2

      Especially when he kicks cars out for not being family friendly or not having a big boot, errr wait a minute mate, you kicked the iX3 out in round 1

    • @joshstreet3919
      @joshstreet3919 2 года назад +2

      @@lliza444 I’d agree but there’s no electric X5 so the option is limited. Plus there’s a large price difference between the standard X3 and X5. The X3 is not a bad car.

  • @macattackk
    @macattackk 2 года назад +23

    Bunch of bland, heavy and overly expensive electric SUV’s, so disappointed in the direction most car companies are moving these days.
    Also still can’t believe they called that a Mustang…

  • @iangardner2311
    @iangardner2311 2 года назад +17

    Two of the most expensive are in final two. Most families would have price higher up in the selection. So Model Y and Mache should have been eliminated. He then eliminated Ioniq 5 for small truck. When it holds more banana boxes than the Model Y.. Which was selected because it had big truck????? Must be a Tesla Fanboy.

    • @fabienlagoueyte9875
      @fabienlagoueyte9875 2 года назад

      I have an Ioniq 5 and the trunk is quite smaller than the Model Y's by default, especially if you keep the luggage cover. You can get more space by sliding the rear seats forward and that's how Bjorn got more bananas boxes in it than in the model Y, but you lose a lot of kneeroom by doing so. Also when you do that, he trunk isn't flat anymore which can be a bit annoying, it can help if you need the added space but you have to compromise for it, that's not the case in the Model Y.

  • @arunantony3207
    @arunantony3207 2 года назад +8

    I was looking for a better comparison and drive through for each car. This review started off in the wrong note!

  • @78Outlaw
    @78Outlaw 2 года назад +43

    What a massively contrived and convoluted elimination process 🤷‍♂️ Tesla biased much? Everyone knows the Ioniq5 sets the bench for space in a family EV SUV 🤔

    • @NO3V
      @NO3V 2 года назад +2

      I've driven one and I know you are wrong. So much for your "everyone"... (The boot is not exactly huge, no space underneath the load floor and barely a usable frunk.)

    • @chinesesparrows
      @chinesesparrows 2 года назад +4

      Based on what? Not even sales numbere support that claim rofl

    • @thelifeofbatteries2603
      @thelifeofbatteries2603 2 года назад +4

      really, Model Y holds nearly twice the luggage, he didn't even mention the suitcase sized hole under the boot floor

    • @TRX25EX
      @TRX25EX 2 года назад

      @@chinesesparrows Sales numbers don't matter when everything sold out, it becomes manufacturer quantity battle than car quality battle!

    • @78Outlaw
      @78Outlaw 2 года назад +1

      @@NO3V and well jolly good 👍 for you, 😆 I have also driven one and was impressed, and the space inside the cabin is cavernous. Agree the boot isn’t huge as the space is in the cabin but the boot is still usable for a family. And Ioniq5 easily the best design looks-wise imo whereas Teslas look like they came out of the jelly mould 🤷‍♂️ When I say “everyone” I mean pretty much every other contemporary road test

  • @henrylewin7677
    @henrylewin7677 2 года назад +15

    What absolute rubbish this is very poor content from a brand like top gear. Speaks with an aloof air of confidence when I have little in his judgement.

  • @samirshah5411
    @samirshah5411 2 года назад +25

    We absolutely love our long range Model Y got it before the $10,500 price hike!

    • @josephb8499
      @josephb8499 2 года назад +1

      And that’s the reason I’m looking for other evs. So far ev6 and Mach E are my favorite.

  • @0brand0brand34
    @0brand0brand34 2 года назад +19

    Should have judged them all. The iX3 as a conventional choice would have been interesting to compare against purpose built EVs. The Jag would have demonstrated how far the tech has moved in 5 years. The final 3 made no sense at all from a buyers perspective. 3 cars not competing with each other.

  • @sameebah
    @sameebah 2 года назад +8

    Not all of us have "kids with their sticky fingers" - so it's hardly a good reason to dump the Jaaaaaaag.And before people start saying "It's about a family car", I'll just point out that the video title says "What’s The Best EV To Buy Right Now?"

  • @Frost67915
    @Frost67915 2 года назад +12

    Top Gear telling me NOT to buy the most powerful version of a car, and then to look out for a boot, because I have kids... Can't believe this is happening

  • @sneaky_krait7271
    @sneaky_krait7271 2 года назад +13

    EV6 and Polestar 2 for me

  • @onlineo2263
    @onlineo2263 2 года назад +4

    I mean this is a silly test with silly ways of deciding. The simple test is.
    Do you want your electric family car to be delivered this year? If yes, buy the Tesla as they are available for delivery this year, the others are not!
    2. Do you do long trips and want a simple way to charge your without planning or worrying about charger availability? If yes, buy the Tesla.
    3. Realistically if you want the large boot space and it matters, the skoda, tesla or the hyundai are the only ones to buy.
    4. If you don't care about any of these things then then the Kia ev6 is amazing, but feel free to pick any of the evs on this test.

  • @In2oil2
    @In2oil2 2 года назад +4

    Hands down. IONIC 5 Better built, quieter. Same range and much cheaper

  • @hasellnutt
    @hasellnutt 2 года назад +5

    “I’m going to change the criteria for every car… in that case, this is a useless comparison”

  • @kpcassell419
    @kpcassell419 2 года назад +7

    Stopped watching after he randomly selected his favourite cars for no reason other than which looked better. "We won't look at these cars even though they might be good because we don't have the time. So I'll not give them the time of day and palm them off from the outset" 😆 why do to all the effort of having them there?

  • @daweshorizon
    @daweshorizon 2 года назад +5

    What a ridiculous review. No testing of the actual range of any of these cars. Cold and wet weather, normal for the UK, will seriously affect the range of these vehicles. Using the radio, heating or air conditioning seriously handicaps the useable range and makes driving even more stressful than usual. And charging takes forever.
    Drove a two litre, turbo diesel Skoda Octavia last week; 57 miles to the gallon, potential range in excess of 500 miles and five minutes to re-fuel just about anywhere.
    There's a long way to go for electric cars, and then we'll realise that hydrogen is the most logical alternative. Or maybe improve public transport and build proper cycle ways. Just a thought.
    Love and peace.

  • @MMM18092
    @MMM18092 2 года назад +21

    I had the Mach-E as a courtesy car while my car was being repaired and I hated the driving sensation. The suspension was rock hard and the steering was weird. Plus you can’t have a roof rack on it. Definitely off my shortlist.

  • @Corran51
    @Corran51 2 года назад +6

    That was just an inconsistent mess that would be of very little use to anyone. Wasn't it meant to be Tesla Model Y comparison to its rivals?
    It in the end became 30 to 60 seconds review of individual cars with very little comparison made and randomly picked stats thrown at you.
    The sticky fingered children who apparently prevent you from having a Jaguar, could deliver a more coherent comparison

  • @avis1978
    @avis1978 2 года назад +15

    How the hell can you pick the skoda over the EV6 or ioniq 5 ?? I understand that it's hard for you to say that there is a better EV then tesla but you just can't ignore that it's to expensive this days.

    • @joebloggs9184
      @joebloggs9184 2 года назад +1

      Sköda's are good cars, underpinned by VOlkswagen Group, which is trickle down from premium brands such as Bugatti, Bentley, and Porsche

    • @timaustin2000
      @timaustin2000 2 года назад +2

      The Enyaq definitely deserves to be up there. The Ford, based on the criteria given for the review, does not. Should have the Ioniq 5 in the top 3.

  • @rborroto
    @rborroto 2 года назад +1

    Click bait: "What’s The Best EV To Buy Right Now?" We're not going to tell you.

  • @RyuLongRHOG
    @RyuLongRHOG 2 года назад +11

    The 'Best' ev? The Mach-e and the i-pace drives beautifully. The i-pace looks the best among all these. The Tesla is the most practical. I can agree 'family-friendly' is implied, but 'value' isn't in the title; 'best' is. But still, you can argue that it meant best-of-segments, fine. But then they chose the base Skoda over the Hyundai and the Kia. My opinion: if you don't have to sell your house for it, buy the new i-pace. If you live and breathe utility, buy a Tesla.

    • @Kellric7
      @Kellric7 2 года назад +1

      Have an I-Pace for 2 years and it's just perfect in every aspect, drives beautifully, range is good enough, very big boot and rear space for kids and dogs too, and it stands out when you see Teslas everywhere :)

    • @bodrulm1
      @bodrulm1 2 года назад

      I like the iPace but it costs more than the BMW iX3 (which is almost as good to drive) which comes fully loaded with basically every option (panoramic roof, adapative cruise control, heated seats/steering wheel, high beam assist, adaptive suspension...the list goes on). The i-Pace options on the configurator feels like a terrible joke - I haven't seen a complex configurator like that in my entire life of buying cars. The BMW drives just as well and IMO the interior feels more premium/expensive than the Jag. Design is subjective - iPace is wonderful, BMW has more presence and residual value.

    • @Kellric7
      @Kellric7 2 года назад

      @@bodrulm1 iX3 is so boring in design, and man, you haven't tried Mercedes configurator then ;)

    • @bodrulm1
      @bodrulm1 2 года назад

      @@Kellric7 Apart from the iPace, I like the look of all other EVs less. They're too shouty and could date quickly. The iX3 is conservative, but it has road presence. It's all subjective of course. I quite like the look of the facelifted model.

    • @pugpete1
      @pugpete1 2 года назад +1

      FlanKingDragon should replace this muppet as Top Gear reviewer. Did a better job in the first 3 sentences of the comment than the whole official review

  • @Cragcloud
    @Cragcloud Год назад +1

    I chose the BMW iX3 for the exact opposite reason that you mentioned - it doesn't look like a crazy spaceship from Startrek - it looks like an ordinary car, and handles like a BMW. Absolutely fantastic interior, high-end materials and does not disappoint. I would choose the BMW iX3 over the Tesla Model Y anyday!

  • @saimonthesaint
    @saimonthesaint 2 года назад +5

    The phase 1 selection process is ridiculous!!!! A bit more work across all vehicles to make a solid and useful case instead of a biased one was too much to ask for? 😱

  • @callumpalmer3258
    @callumpalmer3258 2 года назад +11

    If I had the money for an electric car... the only one I'd consider is a Polestar 2. Just simply because it looks amazing.

  • @mrtnknrr
    @mrtnknrr 2 года назад +5

    Lost me when you got rid of the Jag (the best looking EV IMO) purely because you "don't want to have the sticky fingers of your kids in it". I'm sorry, but next to the fact that Top Gear presenters are the most uninspiring people in the world who can't present, they can't even properly test cars. Just give up BBC, ever since you fired Clarkson, Top Gear has been a dead horse that you've been pulling behind your car for years. It's just painful to watch.

  • @xchen2008
    @xchen2008 Год назад +1

    I’m amazed that this video is done by Top Gear😂😂😂

  • @tubejorrit
    @tubejorrit 2 года назад +7

    The Kia ev6 is such a nice and fast car that is also affordable

  • @chunbaouk
    @chunbaouk 2 года назад +3

    Think i must just be too used to RUclipsr car reviews now (Throttle House, Doug Demuro, Car Wow, Jonny smith etc) as this felt incredibly rushed and flippant…

  • @vanshjain909
    @vanshjain909 2 года назад +10

    I pace is the most underrated and was outrageously taken out of the test.

  • @renisbeqiri4124
    @renisbeqiri4124 2 года назад +10

    Who else misses the og top gear with jeremy 😢

    • @RealAndromeda01
      @RealAndromeda01 2 года назад

      He would go on and on about range and charging time, which is important
      Clarkson, May, and Hammond were the best

  • @NO3V
    @NO3V 2 года назад +4

    How can you say the Skoda is better value without mentioning equipment, or performance or battery size or all wheel drive?
    Yes, there is a more affordable Enyaq available. But it's also NAKED - is checking the options list and trying to compare what is comparable too much work for you or to difficult for your intellect?

  • @carll693
    @carll693 2 года назад +4

    Ioniq 5 is by far the best value for money out of all of these vehicles. Has the best equipment and the looks are incredible. The Y is cheaply built and looks like an egg rolling down the street. I drove the Mach E, Y, 3, and i5… you want sporty and bumpy go for the Y or 3, you want bad breaking and tight quarters go for the Mach E (rear looks like a Pinto)… you want comfort and style and every option and safety equipment under the sun go for the Ioniq5 AWD Ultimate/Limited… come on Tesla is this day and age no blind spot monitoring warning in the mirrors so you need to rely on the center screen taking focus away from the blind spot! Also no head up display… the simple inexpensive tech is what is missing… oh don’t let me forget about phantom breaking! With the resent price increases in Tesla vehicles they can at least include the most basic safety equipment and stop trying to reinvent the wheel… Needless to say you guys did not do a real proper comparison… should be based on style, equipment, range, safety equipment and price… do a proper spreadsheet and you will see right now Ioniq 5 is on top… come on legacy automakers step up your game! Congratulations Hyundai Group for building something great! Btw I’m a Tesla Model 3 owner and own lot’s of Tesla stock. Just keeping it real!

    • @Danne89
      @Danne89 2 года назад

      The people in the comments saying "Nothing beats Tesla" are just super biased. Tesla have a great charging network and low consumption numbers, but the rest is subpar. It's just not a good ride at all in a Model Y and it just feels like it's lacking so much equipment (and auto wipers/auto head beam doesn't even work!). I test drove all of the competitors before I bought IONIQ 5 and I agree with everything you said. It's just such a comfortable car to drive.

  • @iCozzh
    @iCozzh 2 года назад +14

    The Y.

  • @haohanwang3585
    @haohanwang3585 2 года назад +2

    "But you wouldn't want your kids sticky sweets and fingers inside the Jag, so that's out". What, does that mean you're fine with Twix bars all over the interiors of the rest of the cars? What has Top Gear become.

  • @SilverEye91
    @SilverEye91 2 года назад +14

    I don't understand why you dismissed the Volvo out of the gate in favour of the Polestar just to later dismiss that one for not being good for the family. Surely if that's the metric you should have chosen all the best sized cars for a family and pitted them against each other on other metrics.

    • @NO3V
      @NO3V 2 года назад +1

      Have you sat in a XC40 or C40 yet? Go take a look but prepare to be disappointed. (I drove the C40 two months ago)

    • @SilverEye91
      @SilverEye91 2 года назад

      @@NO3V I haven't, but that's part of the reason I didn't like how they dismissed it outright. From the outside and from reputation of the brand it looks like it should be something people look to when they want to buy a family EV so it would be nice to know some of the reasons it's not a good choice beyond the reviewers personal opinion on outside appearance.
      But yeah, I looked up some photos of the interior and yeah, I am disappointed at least from what I can tell from photos. Looks rather... cheap.

    • @KyleHubb
      @KyleHubb 2 года назад

      @@SilverEye91 It has no space. At all.

  • @hutch3459
    @hutch3459 2 года назад +2

    Never seen a more ridiculous process of elimination

  • @Svj0901
    @Svj0901 2 года назад +5

    Probably the worst car comparing review I have ever seen

  • @AlbertLamarque
    @AlbertLamarque 2 года назад

    I've just returned from a trip around Germany in a BMW i3S with 2 kids and a dog and you're telling me the ioniq doesn't have enough space? Are you taking your entire house with you? Also, I also feel the video lacks focus. If the target is family car, and family car only, cars with no frunk are out. Except the Skoda with a big Maybe. . After liberating the interior of black plastic surfaces using matte wraps the EV6 and ioniq rear wheel drive are very solid options. The iX3 also has by far the best adaptive recuperation, which makes it so easy and fun to drive you might actually listen to what your family is talking about.

  • @cjohnson9211
    @cjohnson9211 2 года назад +6

    So this is the new reality we have to live with...OK I finally accept it. Soon everything will be EVs, so I guess I would choose the Hyundai

    • @gregchristie2763
      @gregchristie2763 2 года назад

      You don't have to live with it until 2030. As you will still be able to buy new internal combustion engine (ICE) until then... Then there's always second-hand ... And the price of ice cars will plummet...but I think the adoption of evs will be quicker than that.. the battery technology which is the important part is moving fast ... In a couple of years cars which charge in 10-minutes and drive 500 real miles on a single charge.

  • @ostux
    @ostux 2 года назад

    Skoda may have big both, but the back seats don't lay down property. It's is not practical to go camping with it if you want to sleep in it. Tesla and The Ionic 5 is a real family and camping car in that sense. And he closed out the Ionic because not enough big both.

  • @blenkie1
    @blenkie1 2 года назад +5

    What about the MG5. Good value car

    • @medialegend
      @medialegend 2 года назад +1

      ...and the ZS. Both EVs could have been in the final.

  • @QMaverick1
    @QMaverick1 2 года назад +1

    I went Mach-E (Premium AWD Extended Range). I liked driving it, for the performance, it was cheaper than the Y. It looks better, and, when you add the frunk into the mix, it's pretty practical (even for road trips). I've had it for about 3 months now, and I absolutely love it.

    • @KayyssGames1
      @KayyssGames1 2 года назад +1

      The Model Y is still the better pick tho

    • @QMaverick1
      @QMaverick1 2 года назад +3

      @@KayyssGames1 why? I hard disagree. We cross shopped, and would still pick the Mach-E every time. Hell, I even rented a Model 3 for a week and took it on a road trip before deciding. The Tesla had a longer list of things we didn't like, and in highway tests, the Mach-E was even beating the Model Y in range despite the higher EPA rating on the Tesla.

    • @KayyssGames1
      @KayyssGames1 2 года назад +1

      Tesla model Y last longer than the Mach e

    • @QMaverick1
      @QMaverick1 2 года назад +2

      @@KayyssGames1 based on what? Tesla had been having all sorts of quality control issues

    • @jens-kristiantofthansen9376
      @jens-kristiantofthansen9376 2 года назад +2

      @@KayyssGames1 Tesla is famed far and wide for its terrible build quality, so I have my very real doubts about that. At least Ford knows how to put doors on cars without them drooping.
      I'm definitely with Quinton on this one - I would also feel a lot more confident about Ford's customer service and care than whatever it is Tesla has.

  • @siviter
    @siviter 2 года назад +7

    Eliminates the ev6 straight away! I would choose it over all 3 of the VAG products and the BMW.

  • @slaza5320
    @slaza5320 Год назад

    Most important thing for me, which one is quietest in cabin noise at highway?

  • @espressogaming4574
    @espressogaming4574 2 года назад +6

    Now ppl have plenty of good options, compared to few years ago

  • @favesongslist
    @favesongslist 2 года назад +1

    The cost is important and in the case of the Tesla then the Supercharger Network is an important plus. For cost the Skoda Enyaq IV wins, Yet the amazing Autopilot tech in the Tesla; if affordable is best.

  • @TRX25EX
    @TRX25EX 2 года назад +9

    KIA EV6 is best EV currently or I4, Tesla Model Y just overrated, its a car with an interior designed in Minecraft with an ipad in the middle..... EV6 by far more luxurious.... Tesla will give you gimmicks while EV6 will give usable options like actual digital display (imagine asking for this in 2022) + a headup display that's useful + better seats + Meridian speakers + currently best reliability (according to JD Power) + balanced power to range ratio + Apple carplay or android auto + as someone who tested Model 3 and KIA adaptive cruise control, KIA simply better and learns from your driving behaviour over time

    • @KyleHubb
      @KyleHubb 2 года назад +1

      😂 you’re a clown.
      Kia EV6 has no space! No frunk space, no boot space! The interior headroom is lacking. Stop looking at only designs and look at the practicality. Tesla gives you efficiency, tech, OTA, lighter car, better handling, quicker peak charge, more options for L3 charging (Supercharger network) PLUS IONITY and all others. App functionality on the Tesla is miles above and beyond anything out there today. SMH

    • @TRX25EX
      @TRX25EX 2 года назад +4

      @@KyleHubb You don't even know what you talking about, KIA literally got agreement to use every charger out there, Tesla get more interior space cause it got no interior! It simply have no design whatsoever..... It's for boring people at luxury price
      And don't lie to yourself saying Tesla have better system, nothing beats Apple Carplay or Android Auto integration.... Everything is in your phone + KIA takes it step higher by integrating voice command to Siri or google assistant...... All Tesla does is gimmicks, like dancing doors, fart sounds, some trolling stuff which aren't useful day to day bases, KIA rides better also... Biggest difference is KIA by far better in quality control and reliability!

    • @TRX25EX
      @TRX25EX 2 года назад +3

      @@KyleHubb I drove a Tesla Model 3 2020 model year for 2 weeks straight since my brother own one, I drove EV6 and I know what I'm talking about.....
      As for charging anywhere are you dumb? Who said you can use Tesla supercharger? I said KIA EV6 have access to charger everywhere it means you just have to contact a number give tnem time and place they will come and charge it for you free! Something your beloved Tesla doesn't have access to!

    • @KyleHubb
      @KyleHubb 2 года назад

      @@TRX25EX Reread what I wrote in my comment. No moron comes to your place with a L3 charger to charge your KIA. You're daft.
      Also, do you compare a Model 3 to the EV6 or is it the Model Y?
      I too recently drove the EV6, and I honestly don't see the rave about it. Slightly better than the IONIQ5, but nowhere near as sporty as the Model Y. Interior is nice though, but that's all. The interface is archaic, the interior is plasticky (not bad), but not better than the ID.4. Didn't stand out in anyway. Maybe the GT will be worth it as it goes up to 163 mph and rpms to 20,000.
      Be blessed.

    • @Luke-cb3ly
      @Luke-cb3ly Год назад

      EV6 is not better than tesla. plus it has a horrible range. but what to expect from someone who doesn't understand anything about cars lmfao

  • @Michelle_Schu-blacka
    @Michelle_Schu-blacka Год назад

    For my family, I'll take the BAC Mono, the Caparo T1 or a V10 Ariel Atom.
    Or I'll just buy a secondhand Lexus LS600, Honda Legend or Jaguar XJ12 for about a couple of grand, save £400+ a month and save the CO² that would have been used to create a car that I'd barely use because walking, cycling and public transport is fine for most journeys.

  • @Dookie6891
    @Dookie6891 2 года назад +6

    Gushing over the Ioniq's interior? Yikes. That's straight out of early 90's Buick. It's essentially got a bench seat in the front...and the dash looks like it's been washed out from baking in the sun for 3 years. Bad purged memories come to mind with that interior.

  • @onederment
    @onederment 2 года назад +1

    Still think my ID4 is the bees knees. Well chuffed. Get that 5k grant too. Big battery and it doesn't brake the bank. Also get the dealership network that can always help you.

  • @axem.8338
    @axem.8338 2 года назад +5

    Tesla looks hideous. I'd go for the Jag just for those looks.

  • @robinmarples5198
    @robinmarples5198 2 года назад +1

    The up electric. Just what an electric should be. Something for the city, practical and with a flair of fun. Everything else should be still as it was few years ago, v8 's in-line 6's and powerful turbo 4's for sporty hatches.

  • @BigWheel.
    @BigWheel. 2 года назад +9

    The automotive landscape has become so exhausting.

  • @JesusChristIsReal1026
    @JesusChristIsReal1026 2 года назад +1

    Tesla still have the sexiest car design compared to all the other ones. Elon Musk once said " electric cars doesn't have to be slow and ugly". He meant it and his team created a masterpiece.

  • @hani8133
    @hani8133 2 года назад +6

    Tesla model y is by far the best. They've been in the ev industry longer than anyone

    • @sparky4878
      @sparky4878 2 года назад +2

      If anything Tesla are late to the party. EVs predate ICE cars.

  • @AlexJPetrov
    @AlexJPetrov 2 года назад +1

    Did I just watched a Skoda ad?

  • @rickitysplitz7035
    @rickitysplitz7035 2 года назад +3

    None of them. They are all expensive, especially if they are all sedan and SUV, not coupe.

  • @gunhann
    @gunhann 2 года назад

    Really random way to eliminate cars.
    I think the order should be
    1- Tesla Model Y (But at least double the insurance costs)
    2- Hyundai Ioniq 5
    3- Skoda Enyaq iV (Downside could be very small screen behind the steering wheel)
    The others are too small to care, or identical e.g. VW iD4, or expensive.

  • @neilwheel
    @neilwheel 2 года назад +5

    Can you upload that video by Chris Harris from a few years back about the impossibility of a switch to battery-powered cars for the current level of car ownership, demand and use?

    • @jonathangurney8628
      @jonathangurney8628 2 года назад

      He got schooled by Graeme Cooper from
      The National Grid in a later video…

    • @neilwheel
      @neilwheel 2 года назад

      @@jonathangurney8628 don't tell me... a guy from an electricity supply company said there'll be plenty to go round...

    • @jonathangurney8628
      @jonathangurney8628 2 года назад

      @@neilwheel the National grid isn’t an energy company. It’s the distribution network. What was your conclusion after watching the video, or ya trolling?

    • @neilwheel
      @neilwheel 2 года назад

      @@jonathangurney8628 and what business is it in?

    • @jonathangurney8628
      @jonathangurney8628 2 года назад

      @@neilwheel Chris Harris is in the business of providing information to people who don't know much about a subject yet. Unfortunatley you have subconcious bias. If Graeme was a voice of the National Grid complaining they couldn't meet demand that would drive a conversation around MORE government investment for his business; so how about you think about that one.

  • @tobybushnell
    @tobybushnell 2 года назад +1

    If you just want a family EV thats more affordable than all of these, get an MG5. The only true estate EV sold in the UK so far.
    If you really must have an SUV, get the SKODA.
    If you want something fun to drive that’s half practical, look no further than the Polestar 2 or KIA EV6.

  • @Steve-nu8xt
    @Steve-nu8xt 2 года назад +4

    I used to have an F Pace, it was awesome but I really got involved with curly wurlys and so I just knew I had to sell it.

  • @markw235
    @markw235 2 года назад +2

    Is this what motoring journalism has become? Personal opinions? No wonder other RUclips channels have completely overtaken Top Gear

  • @nicksmith9217
    @nicksmith9217 2 года назад +4

    All far too expensive for the average guy

  • @daremasterco7321
    @daremasterco7321 2 года назад +1

    Please make clear to your reviewer that there is NO ENGINE in a BEV, TopGear!

  • @hugosilva7887
    @hugosilva7887 2 года назад +10

    Can't afford any of them.
    Poor people like me will have to use petrol cars until we die.

  • @sapientbudgie5652
    @sapientbudgie5652 2 года назад +1

    None of them have a charging network except for Tesla. Do a crash test and see which comes out on top. Lots of electric cars that you can’t drive anywhere far as you can’t charge it.

  • @holaadios9958
    @holaadios9958 2 года назад +3

    Ioniq 5, hands down

  • @derjorgo2860
    @derjorgo2860 2 года назад +2

    The best EV for my family is the one in that I don't have to spend a freaking day in the workshop because the brand hasn't figured out that over the air updates are a standard by now.

  • @samscothern1278
    @samscothern1278 2 года назад +9

    I'd take the I Pace, although I am a jag fan

    • @MMM18092
      @MMM18092 2 года назад

      I’d take it if I was single and ready to mingle. Not big enough for my family.

    • @arvins.7064
      @arvins.7064 2 года назад

      Worst tech lol

  • @gillesfontaine6793
    @gillesfontaine6793 2 года назад

    Skoda is a brillant car which cannot be repaired at the moment. Mine has been driven 2 kilometers, broke down and is currently at a repair center for 5 months (and I don't know if it will eventually go out)

  • @Ciddy1980
    @Ciddy1980 2 года назад +3

    Genuinely one of the worst videos I've seen in a long time. The hypocrisy on decisions of which to choose is baffling and then ends the video with "choose the one that works for you". Well thanks for that, why not start with that and just make this a 10 second video because that's how long it should have taken. Expected better.

  • @jetblack5115
    @jetblack5115 2 года назад +1

    How many miles and recharges before they need a new set of batteries?