Test driving some EVs to figure out what we like but looking for some advice from experienced owners. Background: This would be our first EV. Coming from a 12 yo ICE hatchback, nothing special or sporty. This car would replace my daily driver for a pretty short commute (~10 miles/day), and would probably become our car on weekends (hiking, road trips, etc).
Have looked at Polestar 2, Model 3, and Model Y so far. Y is appealing for several reasons, including space and potential for 3rd row/7 passengers. Also really liked the drive on the Polestar, but the interior of the 3 and Y is shockingly simple. But unclear we want to wait until November or longer for delivery.
Tesla had previously cancelled our prior planned test drive of the Y due to running out of test drive vehicles, but made one available recently and we got to drive it! Good experience, would take some getting used to the center screen and no classic speedometer or driver display, but was nice. Some questions:
1. How quiet is the ride on the highway? (we were on 30-40 mph roads, not a great test of soundproofing)
2. Is the third row usable? Would be for our 4 and 7 year old kids ONLY on occasion that extended family are in town. The test car we had didn't have the feature so couldn't sit back there to try out. Concerned about head space and safety of that row.
3. Range in the winter? We are in Denver, CO so can get cold but usually pretty mild.
4. How is Autopilot? We didn't figure out how to try it out in the short time in the car. Any quirks or things you wished were changed?
5. Body roll or concerns about cleaning the seats/carpet in case of carsick-prone children (we have one).
Other things you found helpful in deciding on going with an MY? What sold you on Tesla?
Thanks,
Have looked at Polestar 2, Model 3, and Model Y so far. Y is appealing for several reasons, including space and potential for 3rd row/7 passengers. Also really liked the drive on the Polestar, but the interior of the 3 and Y is shockingly simple. But unclear we want to wait until November or longer for delivery.
Tesla had previously cancelled our prior planned test drive of the Y due to running out of test drive vehicles, but made one available recently and we got to drive it! Good experience, would take some getting used to the center screen and no classic speedometer or driver display, but was nice. Some questions:
1. How quiet is the ride on the highway? (we were on 30-40 mph roads, not a great test of soundproofing)
2. Is the third row usable? Would be for our 4 and 7 year old kids ONLY on occasion that extended family are in town. The test car we had didn't have the feature so couldn't sit back there to try out. Concerned about head space and safety of that row.
3. Range in the winter? We are in Denver, CO so can get cold but usually pretty mild.
4. How is Autopilot? We didn't figure out how to try it out in the short time in the car. Any quirks or things you wished were changed?
5. Body roll or concerns about cleaning the seats/carpet in case of carsick-prone children (we have one).
Other things you found helpful in deciding on going with an MY? What sold you on Tesla?
Thanks,