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Back in January I was planning on getting a Model 3 around now. Probably I'll get an Ioniq 6 now.

RandomBacon 2y ago
I'm not a fan of any car company. Especially ones that eschew buttons for a touchscreen. I am however looking forward to see how the new Ramcharger does (RAM 1500 with all-electric drivetrain (145mi) and built-in V6 generator for extended range (690mi)).
tnolet 2y ago
Was in the market for a Model Y. Got Volvo EX40 instead. Glad I dodged that bullet.
bdcravens 2y ago
I made the same decision 2 1/2 years ago, cancelling a Model 3 order and going with an EV6.
nickspacek 2y ago
Our Kia EV6 (similar platform) has been great, besides its 12V flooded battery once going flat and disabling the vehicle. The EV6 has a big touchscreen, a touch screen for combined media/climate controls, capacitive buttons for seat heat and steering wheel heat. However, many of the controls are available as physical buttons as well.
- Symmetry 2y ago
  The EV6 is the other car I've been thinking about, actually. I'm going to need to test-drive both some weekend we're not busy with the work on the new house.
  - willvarfar 2y ago
    We have an EV6 and love it. So, ... house project? Also starting a house project. Is there some forum other than youtube for self builders?
- bdcravens 2y ago
  I've had one since late 2022, best car I've owned. Unfortunately most EV6 owners do end up replacing the 12V (myself included). The capacitive controls are only on the GT Line trim; the Wind has physical controls for those button.
- m463 2y ago
  12v battery issues have disabled teslas too. When dead, some cars have 12v wires behind a trim panel to power the car to open the hood or a door.
Hikikomori 2y ago
Kia EV6 and Wolkswagen id5 are both really nice cars.
gilbetron 2y ago
Ioniq 5 owner here for almost a year, great car so far! The 2025 version has some solid upgrades (even more physical buttons is my favorite part).
loudmax 2y ago
If you have a short daily commute, I recommend considering plug-in hybrids. I got a PHEV Prius Prime in 2020 and I'm delighted with it. The battery has a range of about 20-25 miles, depending on the weather. My daily commute is about 10 miles each way, so I can make it to work and back without needing gas, and I only need to fill the tank three or four times a year. In my case it works out really well: driving an electric vehicle 95% of the time, and never any range anxiety.
- malyk 2y ago
  I've had a chevy volt since 2014 and it's amazing at this. 30+ mile range gets me all the local travel that I need daily plus the gas range makes roadtrips completely stress free since I can just go get gas.

I'm not a fan of any car company. Especially ones that eschew buttons for a touchscreen. I am however looking forward to see how the new Ramcharger does (RAM 1500 with all-electric drivetrain (145mi) and built-in V6 generator for extended range (690mi)).

tnolet 2y ago

Was in the market for a Model Y. Got Volvo EX40 instead. Glad I dodged that bullet.

bdcravens 2y ago

I made the same decision 2 1/2 years ago, cancelling a Model 3 order and going with an EV6.

nickspacek 2y ago

Our Kia EV6 (similar platform) has been great, besides its 12V flooded battery once going flat and disabling the vehicle. The EV6 has a big touchscreen, a touch screen for combined media/climate controls, capacitive buttons for seat heat and steering wheel heat. However, many of the controls are available as physical buttons as well.

Symmetry 2y ago
The EV6 is the other car I've been thinking about, actually. I'm going to need to test-drive both some weekend we're not busy with the work on the new house.
- willvarfar 2y ago
  We have an EV6 and love it. So, ... house project? Also starting a house project. Is there some forum other than youtube for self builders?
bdcravens 2y ago
I've had one since late 2022, best car I've owned. Unfortunately most EV6 owners do end up replacing the 12V (myself included). The capacitive controls are only on the GT Line trim; the Wind has physical controls for those button.
m463 2y ago
12v battery issues have disabled teslas too. When dead, some cars have 12v wires behind a trim panel to power the car to open the hood or a door.

Hikikomori 2y ago

Kia EV6 and Wolkswagen id5 are both really nice cars.

gilbetron 2y ago

Ioniq 5 owner here for almost a year, great car so far! The 2025 version has some solid upgrades (even more physical buttons is my favorite part).

loudmax 2y ago

If you have a short daily commute, I recommend considering plug-in hybrids. I got a PHEV Prius Prime in 2020 and I'm delighted with it. The battery has a range of about 20-25 miles, depending on the weather. My daily commute is about 10 miles each way, so I can make it to work and back without needing gas, and I only need to fill the tank three or four times a year. In my case it works out really well: driving an electric vehicle 95% of the time, and never any range anxiety.

malyk 2y ago
I've had a chevy volt since 2014 and it's amazing at this. 30+ mile range gets me all the local travel that I need daily plus the gas range makes roadtrips completely stress free since I can just go get gas.