I live in Montreal. Our winters are brutal. I’m considering the model 3 RWD extended range BUT ALSO Considering Kia Niro ev.
In winters we have severe snow storms with icy roads. Freezing rain at times. And after we have deep pot holes.
My concern with the model 3 is low clearance, smaller tires, and no heat pump. Also a stiffer tide. No apple car play. But great software updates. Im not concerned with with the Tesla network for fast recharge as I’m only driving around the city and will charge at home. For sure it’s a better looking car and better performance but what about on ice and snow. I’m not getting autopilot as it’s $9000 and for half the year the lines on the roads are not well seen because of snow.
The Kia is front wheel drive with heat pump and about a half inch more clearance. Every little bit helps. It also has thicker tires which is better for suspension. The FRD can cause wheel spinning and there may be issues with the Regen and ABS on icy roads.
I cannot afford AWD in the Tesla as incentives are for the cheaper model. Range is not an issue and both are same price. It’s just suspension and traction that I’m concerned about.
Has anybody have experience with both in winter driving.
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In winters we have severe snow storms with icy roads. Freezing rain at times. And after we have deep pot holes.
My concern with the model 3 is low clearance, smaller tires, and no heat pump. Also a stiffer tide. No apple car play. But great software updates. Im not concerned with with the Tesla network for fast recharge as I’m only driving around the city and will charge at home. For sure it’s a better looking car and better performance but what about on ice and snow. I’m not getting autopilot as it’s $9000 and for half the year the lines on the roads are not well seen because of snow.
The Kia is front wheel drive with heat pump and about a half inch more clearance. Every little bit helps. It also has thicker tires which is better for suspension. The FRD can cause wheel spinning and there may be issues with the Regen and ABS on icy roads.
I cannot afford AWD in the Tesla as incentives are for the cheaper model. Range is not an issue and both are same price. It’s just suspension and traction that I’m concerned about.
Has anybody have experience with both in winter driving.
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