Yep, I like her, she is frank. I love the Tesla for all what is shown on the screen and the roof, but would I really enjoy that if I'm driving? No. More the time is passing and more I realize that those stuffs (almost mesmerizing) are maybe made to make you forget all the other things you miss (and there is a lot when you thing about it). And about tech, lots of other cars have them too, sometime even better on some points.
@@YannR34 She has a point. I’ve had my tesla for a while now and I’ve spent time fiddling to get various video streaming services working etc….and hardly ever use them. I’m never in the car parked for long enough - even supercharging I’m off grabbing a drink and then its ready to go. so the main screen is just a big map really
This was fantastic Andrew, I was in stiches, I felt your pain, you're trying your hardest to talk up the Telsa, but you are getting the practicality smack down at every turn. My wife would be exactly the same.
That’s why I stayed single. I do whatever I want, and keep what I own. My mom was like this, so she helped me make my decision to be single when I was younger. Thanks Mom!
she had an opinoin before she even seen the car it was not changed even with things she said she liked she was never going to give any car a chance there is nothing wrong with the e-niro but in no way is it perfect she believes it is and no matter what evidence you give her she will never change her mind I so bet her mother is so glad she got her out the house there must have been many fights and aguments
Mi ha fatto ridere anche a me. Flaviana ed Aurelia sono stupende. Bravissime :o) Abbiamo avuto un simile discorso in casa nostra. Io sono come lei, mi piace la velocitá e "gadgetty-ness" della Tesla ma la mia moglie preferisce la Kia per tutte le stesse ragioni che le vostre signore propongono. Bravi, e grazie per la rivista onesta.
She’s really good. I could easily get myself convinced by all the nice tech in the Tesla. But on a daily basis? She’s right: physical controls (I already struggle enough trying to accurately hit buttons on much smaller touchscreens in other cars), space for passengers, focus on what matters when driving. Thanks Mrs EV!
In the most respectful way, this has to be the funniest review ever. It started at 0:04 with your daughter completely disagreeing with the design principles, but for me it culminated with the damp squid of your the ace in the card relating to the speed at 14:54 What a wonderfully formidable family you have my friend. The very best to be part of it. I think you lost but have definitely gained by having such a great family 😂
Andrew, you said you don’t get paid either and you need to be. Nobody should take such a beating without some compensation :). Flaviana, people want to hear your brutally honest opinion, explained perfectly. It has humour and warmth, but leaves nobody in doubt that you won’t fall for the cheap tricks in the a Tesla. Bravo! Somebody I know sold their a Hyundai Ioniq for a Tesla, and now feels a tinge of regret once the novelty wore off.
@@danielstoicamusic Sorry Daniel, just spotted your question. I don't recall all of what he said, but he did say some of the things most people like about the M3 didn't turn out so relevant; Much faster, but after a few exciting drives, he realised it was irrelevant to how he drives. Secondly the Tesla Supercharger network wasn't near where he usually drives so only rarely usable, and he mostly charges from home. He also had issues about the distance he was having to go to get it serviced, whereas there was a Hyundai garage in the town he worked in. None of the above occurred to him when he bought it. That's why this RUclips is so brilliant as Mrs EV identifies so many simple things that should be considered! That said, if I was offered a Tesla M3 at a good price I would have one for the smile factor...even though my nearest service centre would be 50 miles away, there are no superchargers between my house and my holiday caravan, and would be in 'return' range on any version of the Tesla. Not really in my price range so I'm speculating unnecessarily at the moment!
I love this review. Somebody who knows their mind & isn't afraid to share it, while acknowledging that it's all subjective. More reviews with Flaviana & Aurelia please! :-)
I agree, it's a great review brutally honest and practical and on top of all that, it was very, very funny. You've gained a subscriber on the back of that video thanks to Mrs T's honest and funny delivery.
Signora EV is brilliant! She takes a completely practical view of the differences between the cars and her Italian cynicism is hilarious in deconstructing the (predominantly male) Teslarati’s obsession with these cars. I have a Model 3 by the way, and I love it. But then I’m a silly male who doesn’t have to move furniture around 😄
Suspect Mrs EV just doesn’t want you splashing the extra dosh on the Tesla. On balance I have no regrets and would make the swap again. But both are great in their own way. I think you also know that the Tesla turns far more heads. People pointing in the street. This comes down to a head v heart decision.
@@BLAZE-sj6lf they certainly are Marmite when it comes to their design. But they are a damn good product. The SR+ in particular is the most efficient EV and yet it leaves virtually all other EVs standing, not to mention ICE vehicles. The fact that Andrew is now driving a TM3 says it all really.
Mrs EV could have mentioned: Uk price for Tesla 3 SR+ (premium paint) £42000, Uk price for eNiro 4+ (premium paint) £36700 Range of Tesla 3 SR+ 252 miles, Range of eNiro 4+ 283 miles Compulsory insurance excess Tesla 3 SR+ £500, Insurance excess eNiro £50
The lead times counted in favour of the M3 for me. Tesla’s can be had in 8 weeks and Kia wanted me to wait several months. The range and practicality for both are very good.
THE BEST AND MOST HONEST REVIEW EVER!!! Absolutely fantastic, I think every car journalist can learn soooo much from her and car publications should recruit her. TOP MARKS
Refreshing to hear the opinion of someone who is not an EV Geek. In my opinion Tesla is supposed to be the ultimate EV, but listening the practicality of a woman driver I might have to change my opinion somewhat.
This video is absolute GOLD!!! Your wife is dropping truth bomb on Model 3's design flaws. My favourite quote: "Am I supposed to live in this car or drive it?"
Makes me rethink about how I rate a car , with more of a focus on its practical day to day use, reliability and less about its brand name and fancy tech.
Mrs EV, the new RUclips star - Nice honest video, I was/am after a Model 3, but Mrs EV makes some good points, may have to be the Model Y for when my family make me go to IKEA....
I would choose the model 3 to go to IKEA, furniture package are long rather than high. Everybody thought she is honest, but she is just defending the Kia, which she likes. Girls likes tall guys and tall cars:) Arguing SUV feels safer than the actual safest car in the world:D If I see crash videos high cars tend to roll over too often, which is far from safe.
@@laszlom.3138 I dont think you got her point, clearly your a Tesla fanboy and as your right defending Tesla but not everybody likes Tesla. I had a Merc clk with a very big and long boot with an opening similar to the 3 and trying to get anything in that was a bit big was impossible. That's why hatchbacks or SUV trump the model 3. I traded the Merc in for a MG EV, what a difference for carrying big items and BTW not all things from IKEA are flatpack. Oh and before I get the "you can't afford a 3" I was on the waiting list for a year at the beginning to get one but they wanted £38,500 and for a little bit of speed off the line not worth it, when they come down to around £25,000 then I'll consider one but by then we will have more choices to pick from.
She clearly wants an SUV. She hasn’t changed. Your only hope is the Model Y which I happened to see in Las Vegas yesterday. I know the UK is waiting for right-hand drive.
Don't know if they've released pricing but judging by the mark up on the 3 from USA to UK, the Y will be up against some serious opposition. The Supercharger network will be about the only thing in its favour imo, otherwise its just a bloated 3 with 7 seat option (if you really, really need that option) and a hatchback rather than a boot. The 3 could have been improved by using a dual hinge boot like the Skoda Superb.
clansome Elon wanted that solid glass roof design. I think he knew the Model Y would be the more popular and practical vehicle so why not be different and compromise the rear opening. Like the saying goes for John Williams being half the success for Spielberg and Lucas films, I think the Supercharger network is the same for Tesla.
Your wife has warmed up to the camera since that first appearance when she said she didn't like being on camera. And the way she puts you on the spot at the end, grabbing the camera demanding your opinion. I could hear your crushed Tesla dreams fall to the ground. "Are you going to live in it or drive it?" - absolutely brilliant. The couple dynamics are out in the open and I'm afraid you will not get a Tesla any time soon. You should take her to a test drive of the Polestar 2 - it's what she calls a "proper car".
Bellissimo , watching a man’s dreams destroyed. Check the speed “what’s the point” , I love it. This man knows his place but all in all a cracking video.
One of the best videos I’ve seen! I am a EV advocate and at the same time a Tesla fan, your wife’s opinion represents most of the driving public, that’s why millions of ice are sold and the Niro is available in ICE, plug in hybrid and in some places full electric. I understand her point if view and I realize Teslas are not for everyone, and may be too expensive (I have an order for a Model 3 SR+ and is still gonna be a lot for my family’s budget ). When you said the E-Niro looks like a Hippo I lmao! Not a cool car IMO. But most people really just want a good car to do the things they need to do in life and don’t care about cool or tech. But at least some of those people (like your family) are a least driving an EV and that what’s really important. Please thank your wife for a very detailed and honest review!(I love it when she saying it’s not very special but then “ can I drive it? 😁😁😁)
Loved this video. Great interplay between your family. Real insights into what matters in a car. I had similar discussions when looking at the Tesla model 3 and Kia e-Niro. We ended up buying the Kia and we're very happy with it. Your best video yet and funny too.
People who work at Tesla should watch videos like these to learn from genuine customer feedback. If I remember right she even owns shares in TSLA. Every negative aspect she mentioned here are based on factual reasoning.
The majority of people just want to go from A to B. The Tesla 3 just gets in the way of that. The central pad should be banned in UK. Wonder how it got type approval. EDIT Actually it should be banned fullstop in every country it's a gimmick, nothing more. Its presence takes the 3 off my list of possible EV's.
Clansome. Changes are inevitable, all need testing in real world. Many positive aspects to model 3 interface. With your attitude we'd still be driving buggies pulled by tractors.
@@clansome Yes, let's design a wicked car. Hmm, we forgot the speedo and other stuff like that. Never mind, stick an iPad on the middle of the dashlessboard, some velcro or blacktak should fix it.
Great video - thank you. I do feel more comforted that I ordered my e-Niro and collect next week as I agree with most - if not all - of your wife's comments. I also smiled and laughed many times: "I should get paid for this!"
Hi Andrew, the feedback from your wife was destroying the image of Tesla but in a nice way. The question is, what was her expectation and what is her demand to an Ev. In my opinion the are several criteria on which Tesla is unbeatable on the market such as driving dynamic, acceleration, the supercharger network which allows you to cross Europe without having to think about charging cards, provider apps and compatibility with the charging station, the autopilot function, the over the air updates to get the car better during the time and not having it stopped to the development level it had at the moment you buyed it and so on. If you travel long distances often, you might listen all the time Spotify and charge a lot on the way and during the charging stops you watch for instance Netflix. None of these features compared to other EVs on the market were mentioned in your review so your wife does not seam to do and need all these stuff or she might not know that the Tesla offers them. If that is the case, she needs a "normal" EV not a very future oriented computer on wheels which will never match her expectations. I drove a lot Ioniq electric and different Teslas and once you are familiar with these features, you never want to miss them again. As I sad, if they are important for you. Flaviana, mi mancano emotioni 😃👍
Loved this video, your wife and daughter are awesome and made this so much better than any solo review could be. Also more useful for any father's debating their next EV (myself included!)
Mrs EV has to get her own review channel or at least feature far more heavily on this channel. She is simply brilliant and laughed from start to finish. Absolute genius.
I agree with the misses on the space to carry stuff. Also the cabin space differ dramatically. Especially if this is the only car the family has access to. Hence I picked the Niro over the M3. Not regretting it for a second (15 mo and 28000km now)
Flaviana Till knowledge share obviously likes his partner to be a conformist. I personally like my partner to have character, perhaps why I feel lucky to have a lovely Italian gf. Really like the family review, it makes it real and balanced from everyone’s perspective. We just put a deposit down for a eNiro 4+ 😀 but in boring graphite and not the more gregarious white which my gf wanted.
Really enjoyed this. Refreshing and honest. The Tesla has many positives but the negatives are deal breakers for me. It's taken simplicity too far. Needs knobs for the climate control, needs an arm for the wipers, needs a HUD, needs ventilated seats and a heat pump. The Niro 4+ has to be the best value EV to buy however I will wait to see what VW / Skoda have to offer before I put my money down. On a personal note what a delightful family you are. Her accent and laugh are a joy.
Absolutely brilliant! I love the family view. Very sobering. Helps to not get carried away. My wife would be similar too! Definitely appreciate lots of opinions. More please 👍
Esmeralda is hilarious!! A little past the 1730 mark she says she does not notice that you have to look to the side to see your speed but then she says she hates looking to the side and it bothers her.This chick is great
I think as soon as the wife sits in the Model Y she will be sold. The only points she was against for - the trunk and the frunk, the seating position and the space in the back, these are much, much better than the 3 and the Niro.
Andrew goes into his shed and puts face in hands, She is glorious, just priceless. It looks like a Citroen. 🤪 Kia is Fun and Big. What else do you want a me to do 😜. Yeah ok so what !.
Brilliant video, I think this sums up the differences between men and women the British reserve and Italian passion all in one go! She does make some good points though and I love her forthright mannerisms even if some of them are objective for the sake of it. I feel your pain as I am trying to convince my wife on the model 3 front but she is preferring the E-Niro which may not be a bad thing as your partner has so eloquently described.
Hilarious video, very typical! He: ‘shall we look at the boot?' She: 'Why?' 🤣🤣 Greatings from a Kia E-Niro owner who is married to a wife who is not interested in cars and gadgets either.
Great video, thanks. So funny and brutally honest. You really tried valiantly but you were up against 2 unstoppable opponents. At the end, you looked like a defeated boxer after a grueling 12 rounder 😁
What a suspenseful ending, Flaviana put you on the spot! What do you think, Andrew? You never say, you are just diplomatic, you don't want to upset your viewers?
This is such a heart warming review video. I would watch this in a movie theater. Your wife is a perfect reviewer. Your daughter is a million bucks. You’re a lucky man!
First time I've viewed a RUclips video by you. I absolutely love your wife's Italian accent, Italian hand gestures, and sporadic breaking into Italian language. Great personality!
Another excellent and funny video. I think your wife was biased from the beginning to be fair, but i do agree with her on nearly all of her points, not the driving position of course I'm not short. But the point of having to go to the screen for basic options when a button would do it is my main gripe and yes I know you can program them to your needs. I was never a fan of the front of a model 3, but i have to say it does look better in black, but you have to say the major advantage with a Tesla is the supercharger network and self driving mode, although I still have trust issues with it, however i do love the pro-pilot on the Leaf, which the Niro has anyway. It's interesting how your wifes accent makes me pay attention more, my wife is American and initially I'd listen to the different phrasing of words but like me i doubt you notice it now.
@@robbird75 On the Leaf it is adaptive cruise control as well as lane keep assist, so you can let go of the wheel but after about 5 seconds the car warns you to put your hands back on. On the Leaf i find it very effective, my only issue is you have the cruise set at 70 and you catch up with a slower car doing 65, the car slows down so gently you don't notice it unless you look at the speedo, so to increase speed back to 70 indicating to overtake speeds the car back up as you pull out to overtake.
You have a cunning plan... Test drive the model Y to get around the ’limited’ boot space and limited flexibility... 😬 You car salesmanship needs refining...
I am a model 3 owner and think it is the best car ever however I enjoyed Flaviania’s honest review and her unabashed comments as well as your slightly disappointed reactions.
Good review from the perspective of a driver (and family) that isn't swayed by the badge on the car. I'll be looking for a new car in October next year and will go for an electric one, so videos like this are good for me. I'm with Flaviana about the single display. The Tesla is just too minimalistic in it's interior design. A display in front of the steering wheel or better still a HUD, would be better.
I own both cars. Had the eNiro first and then got Model 3 Performance. Initially my wife also preferred the eNiro. That lasted about 2-weeks. Now I can't get her out of the Tesla. IMHO the Tesla M3 is better, but not by as much as many Tesla owners think, and also not in the way they think either. For instance most of the 'advanced' tech on the Tesla is not much more advanced than the eNiro. The big (actually many little) differences are derived from a ground-up designed EV vs an EV developed by a traditional car company and made to run in various guises (EV, PHEV, ICE). Examples of this include - just 'get in and drive' or 'stop and get out' in the Tesla, vs the 'go through the faff of stopping, moving into park, putting the handbrake on, pressing the off button etc in the eNiro. The fact that every setting from seat and mirror positions to radio pre-selects and air-con preferences all adjust automatically based on who gets in the car. There are a thousand and one annoyances in every non-Tesla car built to date, that you only realise never needed to be there once you have a Tesla. The other big difference are over-the-air-updates, which have improved the experience of owning the Tesla every time and has increased mileage and range in the 9 months I owned it. It's a better car today than it was when I bought it. That will never be the case for the eNiro. The final big difference often claimed by Tesla fans is the super-charger network, but this is only an advantage if you are every doing long journeys. Had my Model 3 performance of 15K miles and not needed a SUC, so the advantage is only a theoretical one (for me personally). Your wife will get used to it quickly. She will suddenly find that (for instance) having to walk around to the front of the eNiro, pop open a flap, and remove two plastic plugs and insert the cable, is really annoying compared with holding the charge cable near the rear light, waiting 1 second for the hidden (much nicer) charge port to open and inserting the cable. My advice, let her keep her thoughts, keep her out of the Tesla and keep that for yourself.
Thank you! Like Android vs. iPhone, devil is in details. It doesn't change the fact that eNiro is roomier at the back and has more convenient and spacious boot compared to M3. I did a semi-long one-day family trip in eNiro covering 750 km and liked almost everything apart from built-in navigation (missed my turn due to incoming call) not so elegant ACC+LFA and glitches of chargers. MY will beat eNiro in most if not every disciplines IMO.
"Am I going to live in it or am I going to drive?" 😂 I love Tesla Motors, but you nailed that one! My wife also tried both and chose the Kia for the same reasons. She is an artist and gardener and wanted an SUV with more clearance for a problem driveway. Great video, I'm sending it to her phone. 👍
I quite agree with your wife about the screen... I’d prefer the speedometer in front of me like the model S has... I’m not a fan of the digital speedometer in the middle.
Lot of your wife points explain the success of SUV (driving position, convenience, etc). You'll try again with a Y! :) Funny thing is that she seems to consider the Model 3 as a geek's whim whereas it's the quite the opposite in my opinion. Tesla is currently the most rational choice for an EV, especially if you're looking for the only vehicle in the household. That would be interesting to simulate your last trip in Europe with a M3, and make a real supercharge experience to see your wife reaction.
Hilarious episode. I kind of agree about the lack of instrumentation in front of the driver. My Zoe has it and radio controls on the steering column too!
Excellent non emotional assessment by family. Brilliant " feel the speed". "Yes it's fast but What's the point" Interesting attempts to sell the car but that's a fail I think. You video reveals the car trend that is the most frustrating of all. Reflective surfaces. Reflected sunlight is an absolute pain. Finger smudges are a mess. Also with sloping windscreens where sun bouncing off the long dash board is an absolute irritation . I had this problem to the point I couldn't see out at all with out prescription polarised sunglasses procured at vast expense. I got shot of a car because of that alone. Car designers needs to remember a car is most often a tool for 95% of its use and therefore needs to provide function over fashion.
'It's like a little gadget, this is a proper car'. I love you Mrs EV !!!. Attractive, intelligent, oozing class and style, and right on the money with her summary.
As long as u like ur car. I love my model 3 and have an order for model y. I use autopilot everyday and user experience is just amazing. No other brand can match that.
Just from the start you should knew it was going to be hard sell. She doesn't like small cars, just get her on a Model X or wait for the Y for proper comparison, there was no way to make her like a smaller car. Grande Flaviana sei fortissima!
Brilliant review, it's watching a man's dreams get crushed by his wife.
And mine 🤣😂
ROFLMAO!! Buy the Model 3, tell Flaviana to get in the Niro and do one.
Welcome to marriage
What do you expect from an internet bride?
Sign that woman up for a TV deal - brilliant
Kia should put Mrs EV on their payroll. Best advert for e-niro.
The point she makes about the pointless acceleration is priceless!!
Yes, the big chahnky car...
"Am I gonna live in it or drive it?" Brilliant. There's no sensible come-back on that.
Yep, I like her, she is frank. I love the Tesla for all what is shown on the screen and the roof, but would I really enjoy that if I'm driving? No. More the time is passing and more I realize that those stuffs (almost mesmerizing) are maybe made to make you forget all the other things you miss (and there is a lot when you thing about it).
And about tech, lots of other cars have them too, sometime even better on some points.
@@YannR34 She has a point. I’ve had my tesla for a while now and I’ve spent time fiddling to get various video streaming services working etc….and hardly ever use them. I’m never in the car parked for long enough - even supercharging I’m off grabbing a drink and then its ready to go. so the main screen is just a big map really
This was fantastic Andrew, I was in stiches, I felt your pain, you're trying your hardest to talk up the Telsa, but you are getting the practicality smack down at every turn. My wife would be exactly the same.
I’m used to it!
Let’s grab a beer sometime!ps: i do have to ask the boss, 🤭love, of my life first though!@@MrEV
That’s why I stayed single. I do whatever I want, and keep what I own. My mom was like this, so she helped me make my decision to be single when I was younger. Thanks Mom!
Probably the best half hour I've watched on RUclips in quite a while.
Flaviana, of course we want your opinion! A practical, normal driver's view delivered in no-nonsense style. Thank you for making this video!
she had an opinoin before she even seen the car it was not changed even with things she said she liked she was never going to give any car a chance
there is nothing wrong with the e-niro but in no way is it perfect she believes it is and no matter what evidence you give her she will never change her mind
I so bet her mother is so glad she got her out the house there must have been many fights and aguments
Both the girls like suv and would never like a model 3
Fantastic, the most honest review l think l have ever seen. Was either laughing or smiling from start to finish. Thank you.
Thanks so much Paul!
So refreshing when all you hear is Tesla fanboys.
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Mi ha fatto ridere anche a me. Flaviana ed Aurelia sono stupende. Bravissime :o) Abbiamo avuto un simile discorso in casa nostra. Io sono come lei, mi piace la velocitá e "gadgetty-ness" della Tesla ma la mia moglie preferisce la Kia per tutte le stesse ragioni che le vostre signore propongono. Bravi, e grazie per la rivista onesta.
Brilliant. You must use Mrs EV and LittleEV more. Their opinions are honest and direct.
Thanks David. I will!
Totally agree. The points she made were really interesting.
I think letting them free with no pressure is a great value for the video.
She should be testing cars full time
She’s really good. I could easily get myself convinced by all the nice tech in the Tesla. But on a daily basis? She’s right: physical controls (I already struggle enough trying to accurately hit buttons on much smaller touchscreens in other cars), space for passengers, focus on what matters when driving. Thanks Mrs EV!
In the most respectful way, this has to be the funniest review ever. It started at 0:04 with your daughter completely disagreeing with the design principles, but for me it culminated with the damp squid of your the ace in the card relating to the speed at 14:54 What a wonderfully formidable family you have my friend. The very best to be part of it. I think you lost but have definitely gained by having such a great family 😂
Completely agree...BTW its a damp squib haha!
Paul John B 😂 thanks for the correction 👍
@@Mark..P 👍😜😀😂
@@marmite1213 He might have also had a damp squid in his back pocket, though. :-D
@@Mark..P Indeed, that sort of innocent error can get you in trouble whne you least expect.. LOL
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“Am I going to live in it or am I going to drive it?” 😂
“Am I going to live in it, or drive in it? “ Best. Comment. Ever.
I'm with your wife on this. The eNiro is a lot more practical as a family car.
“Actually Ikea is all flatpack” as a Tesla pitch really is grasping at straws! Best review ever.
Andrew, you said you don’t get paid either and you need to be. Nobody should take such a beating without some compensation :). Flaviana, people want to hear your brutally honest opinion, explained perfectly. It has humour and warmth, but leaves nobody in doubt that you won’t fall for the cheap tricks in the a Tesla. Bravo! Somebody I know sold their a Hyundai Ioniq for a Tesla, and now feels a tinge of regret once the novelty wore off.
Huh? Why?
@@danielstoicamusic Sorry Daniel, just spotted your question. I don't recall all of what he said, but he did say some of the things most people like about the M3 didn't turn out so relevant; Much faster, but after a few exciting drives, he realised it was irrelevant to how he drives. Secondly the Tesla Supercharger network wasn't near where he usually drives so only rarely usable, and he mostly charges from home. He also had issues about the distance he was having to go to get it serviced, whereas there was a Hyundai garage in the town he worked in. None of the above occurred to him when he bought it. That's why this RUclips is so brilliant as Mrs EV identifies so many simple things that should be considered! That said, if I was offered a Tesla M3 at a good price I would have one for the smile factor...even though my nearest service centre would be 50 miles away, there are no superchargers between my house and my holiday caravan, and would be in 'return' range on any version of the Tesla. Not really in my price range so I'm speculating unnecessarily at the moment!
I love this review. Somebody who knows their mind & isn't afraid to share it, while acknowledging that it's all subjective.
More reviews with Flaviana & Aurelia please! :-)
Thank you, Colin! They’ll certainly feature again soon.
I agree, it's a great review brutally honest and practical and on top of all that, it was very, very funny. You've gained a subscriber on the back of that video thanks to Mrs T's honest and funny delivery.
Let's face it, kia have done a fantastic job
Signora EV is brilliant! She takes a completely practical view of the differences between the cars and her Italian cynicism is hilarious in deconstructing the (predominantly male) Teslarati’s obsession with these cars. I have a Model 3 by the way, and I love it. But then I’m a silly male who doesn’t have to move furniture around 😄
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I love how you're clearly biased towards the tesla but your wife is brutally honest 😂 😂
Suspect Mrs EV just doesn’t want you splashing the extra dosh on the Tesla. On balance I have no regrets and would make the swap again. But both are great in their own way. I think you also know that the Tesla turns far more heads. People pointing in the street. This comes down to a head v heart decision.
That accent my god what a beauty
Is she really brutally honest or just opinionated and closed minded? I need to get the Tylenol as I feel a headache coming.
@@Bricktop101 Teslas are bland and boring, certainly not turning anyones heads
@@BLAZE-sj6lf they certainly are Marmite when it comes to their design. But they are a damn good product. The SR+ in particular is the most efficient EV and yet it leaves virtually all other EVs standing, not to mention ICE vehicles. The fact that Andrew is now driving a TM3 says it all really.
Mrs EV could have mentioned:
Uk price for Tesla 3 SR+ (premium paint) £42000, Uk price for eNiro 4+ (premium paint) £36700
Range of Tesla 3 SR+ 252 miles, Range of eNiro 4+ 283 miles
Compulsory insurance excess Tesla 3 SR+ £500, Insurance excess eNiro £50
Surprised you are still here trolling when you have so little regard for the review.
The lead times counted in favour of the M3 for me. Tesla’s can be had in 8 weeks and Kia wanted me to wait several months. The range and practicality for both are very good.
@knowledge shareI have an e- niro and I got 305 miles on a full charge last weekend. Real world.
Loving the new family EV thing going on. The ending was funny where she takes the camera and puts you on the spot 😂.
Great video. Impressions of a “normal” person rather than a car geek. (And your daughter nailed it.)
That was Brilliant! The banter between an enthusiast and someone who treats the car as an appliance was real and honest.
We love Mrs Ev's down to earth and practical review. Very entertaining. More please!
Mrs EV should have her own channel... she is genius! No need for motoring focus groups anymore - just ask Mrs EV and she will tell you straight :)
She speaks her mind. Very practical and with constructive criticism. She is very refreshing in this regards. Very good.
Can tell you really fancy buying the Tesla but you’ve been completely out number
You’ve got no chance she’s definitely not having it
Really enjoyed the video and made me smile. Your family chemistry is really good, may you all enjoy a long, healthy, happy, prosperous life together.
Thanks for your kind words, Rifat!
I love how genuine this video is. Mrs EV and Little EV are so blunt. Great video. And you have a beautiful family, Mr EV.
Your wife needs a Tesla Model Y! I love Flaviana, because she is brutally honest, there is no holding back how she really feels about things
I sounds like she needs an e-Niro.
THE BEST AND MOST HONEST REVIEW EVER!!! Absolutely fantastic, I think every car journalist can learn soooo much from her and car publications should recruit her. TOP MARKS
Refreshing to hear the opinion of someone who is not an EV Geek. In my opinion Tesla is supposed to be the ultimate EV, but listening the practicality of a woman driver I might have to change my opinion somewhat.
This video is absolute GOLD!!! Your wife is dropping truth bomb on Model 3's design flaws. My favourite quote: "Am I supposed to live in this car or drive it?"
Makes me rethink about how I rate a car , with more of a focus on its practical day to day use, reliability and less about its brand name and fancy tech.
Mrs EV, the new RUclips star - Nice honest video, I was/am after a Model 3, but Mrs EV makes some good points, may have to be the Model Y for when my family make me go to IKEA....
I would choose the model 3 to go to IKEA, furniture package are long rather than high.
Everybody thought she is honest, but she is just defending the Kia, which she likes.
Girls likes tall guys and tall cars:)
Arguing SUV feels safer than the actual safest car in the world:D
If I see crash videos high cars tend to roll over too often, which is far from safe.
Agree Laszio. The argument that higher feels safer needs to be refuted with fact.
@@laszlom.3138 I dont think you got her point, clearly your a Tesla fanboy and as your right defending Tesla but not everybody likes Tesla. I had a Merc clk with a very big and long boot with an opening similar to the 3 and trying to get anything in that was a bit big was impossible. That's why hatchbacks or SUV trump the model 3. I traded the Merc in for a MG EV, what a difference for carrying big items and BTW not all things from IKEA are flatpack. Oh and before I get the "you can't afford a 3" I was on the waiting list for a year at the beginning to get one but they wanted £38,500 and for a little bit of speed off the line not worth it, when they come down to around £25,000 then I'll consider one but by then we will have more choices to pick from.
*tests the speed* “yeah...what’s the point?”😂
She clearly wants an SUV. She hasn’t changed. Your only hope is the Model Y which I happened to see in Las Vegas yesterday. I know the UK is waiting for right-hand drive.
Don't know if they've released pricing but judging by the mark up on the 3 from USA to UK, the Y will be up against some serious opposition. The Supercharger network will be about the only thing in its favour imo, otherwise its just a bloated 3 with 7 seat option (if you really, really need that option) and a hatchback rather than a boot. The 3 could have been improved by using a dual hinge boot like the Skoda Superb.
clansome Elon wanted that solid glass roof design. I think he knew the Model Y would be the more popular and practical vehicle so why not be different and compromise the rear opening. Like the saying goes for John Williams being half the success for Spielberg and Lucas films, I think the Supercharger network is the same for Tesla.
Just love Flaviana! All I can say is that we have two EV's in our house and my wife has the Kia e-Nero. Happy wife, happy life!
Great video! One of your best. The ending was hilarious 😂
Your car reviews are very refreshing, informative, humorous, and instructive. Please keep them coming!
Thanks so much!
She's almost perfectly describing a Model Y without having even seen it yet.
Mr.EV needs a Model Y for the weekend :)
23:15 "Where's my remote to make it go forward and back?"
Well... there's an app for that. 😆
Your wife has warmed up to the camera since that first appearance when she said she didn't like being on camera. And the way she puts you on the spot at the end, grabbing the camera demanding your opinion. I could hear your crushed Tesla dreams fall to the ground. "Are you going to live in it or drive it?" - absolutely brilliant. The couple dynamics are out in the open and I'm afraid you will not get a Tesla any time soon. You should take her to a test drive of the Polestar 2 - it's what she calls a "proper car".
Mrs EV is VERY Italian, she's brilliant!
I love this review. So honest, love the response from your family!
Bellissimo , watching a man’s dreams destroyed. Check the speed “what’s the point” , I love it. This man knows his place but all in all a cracking video.
Ur missus is right, Kia much more practical
She certainly makes me laugh
One of the best videos I’ve seen! I am a EV advocate and at the same time a Tesla fan, your wife’s opinion represents most of the driving public, that’s why millions of ice are sold and the Niro is available in ICE, plug in hybrid and in some places full electric. I understand her point if view and I realize Teslas are not for everyone, and may be too expensive (I have an order for a Model 3 SR+ and is still gonna be a lot for my family’s budget ). When you said the E-Niro looks like a Hippo I lmao! Not a cool car IMO. But most people really just want a good car to do the things they need to do in life and don’t care about cool or tech. But at least some of those people (like your family) are a least driving an EV and that what’s really important. Please thank your wife for a very detailed and honest review!(I love it when she saying it’s not very special but then “ can I drive it? 😁😁😁)
Only 5 minutes in and this is amazing.. This all sounds very familiar to my wife's reactions
Best review of a Tesla ever (She dares to say things others do not) it was a joy to watch ....Thankyou
Loved this video. Great interplay between your family. Real insights into what matters in a car. I had similar discussions when looking at the Tesla model 3 and Kia e-Niro. We ended up buying the Kia and we're very happy with it.
Your best video yet and funny too.
Thanks so much, Adrian!
People who work at Tesla should watch videos like these to learn from genuine customer feedback. If I remember right she even owns shares in TSLA. Every negative aspect she mentioned here are based on factual reasoning.
The majority of people just want to go from A to B. The Tesla 3 just gets in the way of that. The central pad should be banned in UK. Wonder how it got type approval. EDIT Actually it should be banned fullstop in every country it's a gimmick, nothing more. Its presence takes the 3 off my list of possible EV's.
Clansome. Changes are inevitable, all need testing in real world. Many positive aspects to model 3 interface. With your attitude we'd still be driving buggies pulled by tractors.
@@clansome Yes, let's design a wicked car. Hmm, we forgot the speedo and other stuff like that. Never mind, stick an iPad on the middle of the dashlessboard, some velcro or blacktak should fix it.
@@pierre-de-standing Market forces. If people prefer it, then more will be like it. If people don't, then they dont. But, you never know until you try
That was brilliant 😂. I love the honesty and practical views of your family. Dreams were shattered during this video - and not just yours 🤣🤣
This is the best car review I have EVER seen! Give Mrs. EV her own channel!
Great video - thank you. I do feel more comforted that I ordered my e-Niro and collect next week as I agree with most - if not all - of your wife's comments. I also smiled and laughed many times: "I should get paid for this!"
Thank you Andrew! As great as the Model 3 is, you certainly won’t regret the e-Niro.
Absolutely brilliant well done the Family........
Hi Andrew, the feedback from your wife was destroying the image of Tesla but in a nice way. The question is, what was her expectation and what is her demand to an Ev. In my opinion the are several criteria on which Tesla is unbeatable on the market such as driving dynamic, acceleration, the supercharger network which allows you to cross Europe without having to think about charging cards, provider apps and compatibility with the charging station, the autopilot function, the over the air updates to get the car better during the time and not having it stopped to the development level it had at the moment you buyed it and so on. If you travel long distances often, you might listen all the time Spotify and charge a lot on the way and during the charging stops you watch for instance Netflix. None of these features compared to other EVs on the market were mentioned in your review so your wife does not seam to do and need all these stuff or she might not know that the Tesla offers them. If that is the case, she needs a "normal" EV not a very future oriented computer on wheels which will never match her expectations. I drove a lot Ioniq electric and different Teslas and once you are familiar with these features, you never want to miss them again. As I sad, if they are important for you. Flaviana, mi mancano emotioni 😃👍
You guys need to review every EV! I was always on edge thinking that Flaviana might slap you.
*Welcome to my life* 😃
”But this, is a better car.”
Drops the mike and leaves... 😜 Your beautiful wife is as honest as it gets. 😊👍🏻
Loved this video, your wife and daughter are awesome and made this so much better than any solo review could be. Also more useful for any father's debating their next EV (myself included!)
Thanks so much!
Mrs EV has to get her own review channel or at least feature far more heavily on this channel. She is simply brilliant and laughed from start to finish. Absolute genius.
I agree with the misses on the space to carry stuff. Also the cabin space differ dramatically. Especially if this is the only car the family has access to. Hence I picked the Niro over the M3. Not regretting it for a second (15 mo and 28000km now)
Have you noticed battery degradation? Can be obtained using OBD reader and EVnotify?
Flaviana is amazing and I must say I agree with her.
@knowledge share I know, right? What a bitch! 😂
Flaviana Till knowledge share obviously likes his partner to be a conformist. I personally like my partner to have character, perhaps why I feel lucky to have a lovely Italian gf. Really like the family review, it makes it real and balanced from everyone’s perspective. We just put a deposit down for a eNiro 4+ 😀 but in boring graphite and not the more gregarious white which my gf wanted.
Flaviana Till .... haha. Great reply. Well done lady xx...... loved the video. Thank you
Really enjoyed this. Refreshing and honest. The Tesla has many positives but the negatives are deal breakers for me. It's taken simplicity too far. Needs knobs for the climate control, needs an arm for the wipers, needs a HUD, needs ventilated seats and a heat pump. The Niro 4+ has to be the best value EV to buy however I will wait to see what VW / Skoda have to offer before I put my money down.
On a personal note what a delightful family you are. Her accent and laugh are a joy.
Thanks so much!
HaHa Loved the abrupt end. Did your good lady cut you off mid appraisal? You really should do more like this, so entertaining. Top viewing! :)
I love it when she turns the camera on you. I can see that you really love each other.
Absolutely brilliant! I love the family view. Very sobering. Helps to not get carried away. My wife would be similar too! Definitely appreciate lots of opinions. More please 👍
Esmeralda is hilarious!! A little past the 1730 mark she says she does not notice that you have to look to the side to see your speed but then she says she hates looking to the side and it bothers her.This chick is great
Btw your wife has a lovely Italian accent. I can hear the passion 👍🏼
Ha Ha! Someone's not getting a Tesla! :)
I can almost hear the resignation and disappointment in your voice.
I think as soon as the wife sits in the Model Y she will be sold. The only points she was against for - the trunk and the frunk, the seating position and the space in the back, these are much, much better than the 3 and the Niro.
@@marcusbiller867 and the speed on the screen in the middle.... 'We are never going to get it because of this'
Don't forget the blickers that don't STICK. That was also a deal breaker for me too.
But Honey, it only costs 3 times as much...
sleeping on the couch
Andrew goes into his shed and puts face in hands, She is glorious, just priceless. It looks like a Citroen. 🤪 Kia is Fun and Big. What else do you want a me to do 😜. Yeah ok so what !.
Brilliant video, I think this sums up the differences between men and women the British reserve and Italian passion all in one go! She does make some good points though and I love her forthright mannerisms even if some of them are objective for the sake of it. I feel your pain as I am trying to convince my wife on the model 3 front but she is preferring the E-Niro which may not be a bad thing as your partner has so eloquently described.
Best, most useful, most realistic, car review ever!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
F: What's your opinion Andrew?
A: Well, I don't know...
What I know Andrew, is who is wearing the pants 😂
Krisja , he only had one question and blew it 😂😂😂
I think he was genuinely rethinking his opinion on the Tesla after that onslaught of frankly practical objections
But what Andrew meant though is that he is torn between them. Both have their (dis)advantages, and it is hard to decide between them
She’s Italian, what do you expect? THEY always are the family bosses. One smile‘s enough... 😉
Haha that was a lot of fun 😂 "you're being diplomatic. You've to say it"
Kia should use this video to promote their car :D . Great family, nice to see a down to earth review of the Tesla ;)
They could spin it like : I’m a mac , i’m a pc
Hilarious video, very typical! He: ‘shall we look at the boot?' She: 'Why?' 🤣🤣 Greatings from a Kia E-Niro owner who is married to a wife who is not interested in cars and gadgets either.
I laughed out loud at that!
@@AbuDhabiDude Same lol
Why indeed, life is too short.
I always go for boot first these days. Exciting life.
I am now a bit concerned that she started to call the car Robert......may be she’ll divorce me and marry Robert.........The Niro......🤦🏻♂️
Great video, thanks.
So funny and brutally honest.
You really tried valiantly but you were up against 2 unstoppable opponents.
At the end, you looked like a defeated boxer after a grueling 12 rounder 😁
What a suspenseful ending, Flaviana put you on the spot! What do you think, Andrew? You never say, you are just diplomatic, you don't want to upset your viewers?
This is such a heart warming review video. I would watch this in a movie theater. Your wife is a perfect reviewer. Your daughter is a million bucks. You’re a lucky man!
First time I've viewed a RUclips video by you. I absolutely love your wife's Italian accent, Italian hand gestures, and sporadic breaking into Italian language. Great personality!
Another excellent and funny video.
I think your wife was biased from the beginning to be fair, but i do agree with her on nearly all of her points, not the driving position of course I'm not short.
But the point of having to go to the screen for basic options when a button would do it is my main gripe and yes I know you can program them to your needs.
I was never a fan of the front of a model 3, but i have to say it does look better in black, but you have to say the major advantage with a Tesla is the supercharger network and self driving mode, although I still have trust issues with it, however i do love the pro-pilot on the Leaf, which the Niro has anyway.
It's interesting how your wifes accent makes me pay attention more, my wife is American and initially I'd listen to the different phrasing of words but like me i doubt you notice it now.
Hey, what’s the pro-pilot do?
@@robbird75 On the Leaf it is adaptive cruise control as well as lane keep assist, so you can let go of the wheel but after about 5 seconds the car warns you to put your hands back on. On the Leaf i find it very effective, my only issue is you have the cruise set at 70 and you catch up with a slower car doing 65, the car slows down so gently you don't notice it unless you look at the speedo, so to increase speed back to 70 indicating to overtake speeds the car back up as you pull out to overtake.
You have a cunning plan... Test drive the model Y to get around the ’limited’ boot space and limited flexibility... 😬
You car salesmanship needs refining...
OMG. Oh Man, do you have an up-hill battle or what!!!! That said I loved the bluntness of your wife. She is great.
"People wanna know your thoughts."
"Why? I don't know anything about it."
"Well, that's the point."
Exactly. :D
Mid life crisis Vs Mrs EV. That was the best and most honest review of two cars ever. Please do lots more. Excellent content as usual
Thanks, Ian! I’ll be sure to change my channel name to Mr. Mid-life Crisis. 😃
I am a model 3 owner and think it is the best car ever however I enjoyed Flaviania’s honest review and her unabashed comments as well as your slightly disappointed reactions.
Good review from the perspective of a driver (and family) that isn't swayed by the badge on the car. I'll be looking for a new car in October next year and will go for an electric one, so videos like this are good for me. I'm with Flaviana about the single display. The Tesla is just too minimalistic in it's interior design. A display in front of the steering wheel or better still a HUD, would be better.
I own both cars. Had the eNiro first and then got Model 3 Performance. Initially my wife also preferred the eNiro. That lasted about 2-weeks. Now I can't get her out of the Tesla.
IMHO the Tesla M3 is better, but not by as much as many Tesla owners think, and also not in the way they think either. For instance most of the 'advanced' tech on the Tesla is not much more advanced than the eNiro. The big (actually many little) differences are derived from a ground-up designed EV vs an EV developed by a traditional car company and made to run in various guises (EV, PHEV, ICE). Examples of this include - just 'get in and drive' or 'stop and get out' in the Tesla, vs the 'go through the faff of stopping, moving into park, putting the handbrake on, pressing the off button etc in the eNiro. The fact that every setting from seat and mirror positions to radio pre-selects and air-con preferences all adjust automatically based on who gets in the car. There are a thousand and one annoyances in every non-Tesla car built to date, that you only realise never needed to be there once you have a Tesla. The other big difference are over-the-air-updates, which have improved the experience of owning the Tesla every time and has increased mileage and range in the 9 months I owned it. It's a better car today than it was when I bought it. That will never be the case for
the eNiro. The final big difference often claimed by Tesla fans is the super-charger network, but this is only an advantage if you are every doing long journeys. Had my Model 3 performance of 15K miles and not needed a SUC, so the advantage is only a theoretical one (for me personally).
Your wife will get used to it quickly. She will suddenly find that (for instance) having to walk around to the front of the eNiro, pop open a flap, and remove two plastic plugs and insert the cable, is really annoying compared with holding the charge cable near the rear light, waiting 1 second for the hidden (much nicer) charge port to open and inserting the cable. My advice, let her keep her thoughts, keep her out of the Tesla and keep that for yourself.
Thank you! Like Android vs. iPhone, devil is in details.
It doesn't change the fact that eNiro is roomier at the back and has more convenient and spacious boot compared to M3. I did a semi-long one-day family trip in eNiro covering 750 km and liked almost everything apart from built-in navigation (missed my turn due to incoming call) not so elegant ACC+LFA and glitches of chargers.
MY will beat eNiro in most if not every disciplines IMO.
Another gem of a video Andy and I love reading the comments...keep it up, try to get a Xpeng P7
"Am I going to live in it or am I going to drive?" 😂 I love Tesla Motors, but you nailed that one! My wife also tried both and chose the Kia for the same reasons. She is an artist and gardener and wanted an SUV with more clearance for a problem driveway. Great video, I'm sending it to her phone. 👍
I quite agree with your wife about the screen... I’d prefer the speedometer in front of me like the model S has... I’m not a fan of the digital speedometer in the middle.
The pigeon bit at 12:50 had me in stitches 😂
"The Tesla is a nice little gadget but the e-Niro is a proper car." Bang on, in a nutshell. Brilliant.
Lot of your wife points explain the success of SUV (driving position, convenience, etc). You'll try again with a Y! :) Funny thing is that she seems to consider the Model 3 as a geek's whim whereas it's the quite the opposite in my opinion. Tesla is currently the most rational choice for an EV, especially if you're looking for the only vehicle in the household. That would be interesting to simulate your last trip in Europe with a M3, and make a real supercharge experience to see your wife reaction.
Hilarious episode. I kind of agree about the lack of instrumentation in front of the driver. My Zoe has it and radio controls on the steering column too!
Excellent non emotional assessment by family.
Brilliant " feel the speed". "Yes it's fast but What's the point"
Interesting attempts to sell the car but that's a fail I think.
You video reveals the car trend that is the most frustrating of all. Reflective surfaces. Reflected sunlight is an absolute pain. Finger smudges are a mess.
Also with sloping windscreens where sun bouncing off the long dash board is an absolute irritation . I had this problem to the point I couldn't see out at all with out prescription polarised sunglasses procured at vast expense. I got shot of a car because of that alone.
Car designers needs to remember a car is most often a tool for 95% of its use and therefore needs to provide function over fashion.
'It's like a little gadget, this is a proper car'. I love you Mrs EV !!!. Attractive, intelligent, oozing class and style, and right on the money with her summary.
As long as u like ur car. I love my model 3 and have an order for model y. I use autopilot everyday and user experience is just amazing. No other brand can match that.
Just from the start you should knew it was going to be hard sell. She doesn't like small cars, just get her on a Model X or wait for the Y for proper comparison, there was no way to make her like a smaller car. Grande Flaviana sei fortissima!
Definitely the best EV review I've seen (and I've watched a lot). Had me laughing out loud dozens of times. Thank you for making and releasing this. 👍
Thanks Craig! I'll try to drag in Flaviana for a few more EV reviews in 2021.
@@MrEV Yes please! 🤠