Why a Kona is better than a Tesla M3

[bwilson4web]

I have a 2014 BMW i3-REx and 2019 Model 3 so I can confidently post from personal, recent, hands-on experience. So I report on what I have experience.

I will cite EPA metrics because they are serious, trustable engineers. But ad hoc or not head-to-head, hands on, I have no interest.

Edmunds used to do ‘smack down’ tests with 3-4 vehicles on an identical, three day test. Just I can’t use single vehicle, single reviewer reports as they lack engineering metric and methods.

Bob Wilson

 

[navguy12]

And what they really need with that center console is a HUD.

I drive my wifes 2021 Kona EV and my 2018 TM3.

After three years and 60K km, I don't "need" a HUD with the TM3.

 

[navguy12]

You would think HUD would be natural option to have when no gauges in front of you. If I remember correctly the Prius Prime also has instrumentian in the center as well but HUD available.

HUDs not required in the TM3.

Drive one for three years and you'll agree.

 

[bwilson4web]

HUDs not required in the TM3.

Drive one for three years and you'll agree.

I would add not required for:

• 2003 Prius
• 2010 Prius
• 2017 Prius Prime

Bob Wilson

 

[SouthernDude]

Lol. This drama is so epic. I’m watching a bunch of old men twice my age argue over whose toy is better.

 

[bwilson4web]

Facts and data are sharing observations. Do you have any facts and data to share?

Bob Wilson

 

[gooki]

I haven't seen much yet about the MX30. Not bad looking though. But I see it has a pretty small battery at only 35.5 kWh, so pretty limited range. But should be OK around town. Might be appealing if it is not that expensive.

Unfortunately the MX-30 is expensive. In NZ it's $3,000 more and has half the range of the cheaper Tesla Model 3.

 

[SouthernDude]

Facts and data are sharing observations. Do you have any facts and data to share?

Bob Wilson

Here's a fact, value is subjective. There is no way to objectively determine if the decision to buy a model 3 is better than a kona or vice versa because nobody has the same criteria for determining value. So the argument is essentially moot.

 

[bwilson4web]

In one respect, you are correct. For example, if a unique paint is a make-break requirement, I won’t contest it. My criteria is different than the sheet metal color.

I am operational efficiency driven. The more efficient (ie, lowest cost per mile) will always win with me.

Bob Wilson

 

[miatadan]

Now there is more options available from VW, Ford, Audi, Mini etc / they are all better choices than Hyundai/Kia. Even when there was only ICE vehicles Hyundai/Kia was mainly sold for offering more standard equipment/lower price than others .