>I am using "premium" makes on both sides of this equations I guess, but a "premium" Model Y doesn't have any features that a far lesser ICE doesn't have, with

>I am using "premium" makes on both sides of this equations I guess, but a "premium" Model Y doesn't have any features that a far lesser ICE doesn't have, with inferior build quality. That's kind of the point. A premium Honda, VW or Toyota SUV are better comparisons, and substantially cheaper. Of course, that makes the TCO much more competitive...