I agree that Hyundai is killing it, and I will seriously consider the ioniq 6 when it is available.
However, I don't think you can discount Tesla here. They produce ~ 5x more model 3's than Hyundai can produce ioniq 5's. And the Tesla battery / motor specs are much better.
I don't see any real competition for Tesla at their price point, specs, and production capabilities. Which is frustrating, because I want an EV but I will not buy a Tesla.
Which price point? Lots of non-Tesla EVs selling for a wide range of price points right now.
Totally with you on the Ioniq 6 — very attractive, and will have better service options should something go wrong. Would also consider Polestar 2. Maybe the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Maybe.
The only thing matching the Model 3's drivetrain specs (350+ miles, sub 4s 0-60, AWD) is the lucid air, which is more expensive and not in production yet. The mercedes EQS matches the range, but is much slower (and more expensive). Everything else has both less range and is slower. The Teslas also have the best MPGe of all the EVs available.
It is hard to deny that Tesla is dominating the EV scene right now. They objectively have the best, most efficient EV platform and the best charging network.
Realistically, my plan is to wait a few years before I buy my EV. I think with supply chains cleared up, battery tech improving, and old auto manufacturers ramping up their EV capacity, the options will be much better in ~5 years. I really hope the Dodge Challenger EV is good.
The right answer to the problem of "Tesla not having enough sensors" is NOT to rush into the hands of a brand who can't make an engine that doesn't grenade itself.
Oh, your engine made it past 50K? Good thing you're cars are gonna get stolen since they were too cheap to include immobilizers!
Do you own Ioniq? I am looking at EVs now, and top of typical things like range, reliability, etc. that you need to worry about, I also don’t want a make that is moving into “heated-seat as a service” territory. So far I haven’t heard about such crap from Hyundai, but I don’t know anyone who owns newer model.
But I don't even need them.
I'm pulled by Hyundai. Their recent design language has me and I'd argue they have the better all around packages.
Personally, Telsa aren't even the top dog anymore. It'll take time for others to see it.