I recently had this decision to make. I went with the Tesla. It was not a hard decision.

I own an 2017 Ioniq. It is fantastic. It is charging fast and with the good charging infrastructure near where I live, no problem to travel far away. I still like it after 2.5 years and 92000 km (and no battery degradation visible so far).

I’m not sure why he mentioned not once but twice that the supercharger network costs money, when comparing the other two vehicles, it almost implies that the other two vehicles have access to free charging? He doesn’t mention that the Nissan and Hyundai also requires fees for charging, odd to make this statement on a comparison of three vehicles and not mention fees for the others. Just an observation. I’d forgotten about the Ionic ev, now would take a serious look at one as a second ev to my model 3.

You didn’t talk about autopilot, the sound system in the Tesla is amazing, Dog mode, Sentry mode, the fact that it updates every month adding features, and it has the best safety of the three cars tested... well of ANY car tested...

nothing to compare,,, model 3 is years ahead of any other car on the planet

Why do you keep saying you have to pay to charge the Tesla. You have to pay to charge them all...right? Free supercharging for other Tesla’s(when Tesla is including that) isn’t part of the comparison or mentioned. Just the fact you have to pay to charge the 3. Very odd!

Living in the USA, we went with the Standard Range Plus Model 3 with Autopilot. Bought March 26, we have 12,328 mi (19,725 km) with +90% using Autopilot, my co-pilot. The charging range matches my wife and her dogs biology range. Sleeping at a camping park, we start the next day will a full charge to drive 3 hours and then stop every 2 hours for a charge and biology break.

bought a used Ioniq, it was almost half the price of the Tesla and it's such a great, comfortable and really efficient EV. It actually feels a bit like a smaller version of the incredibly comfortable Chrysler 300M (I had two of them)

Not a great review. No mention that the Tesla Model 3 has full self driving hardware which will enable it to drive without humans on board, pick your kids up from school or ride share autonomously making you money while you sleep. The Tesla tested here has 211kw

Tesla Model 3 for the fun, range, safety and self driving.

"Arguably the most sporty." Really? Who argues it's not the most sporty of the three?

Went for the Tesla. The supercharger network is such an advantage. Being the lazy person I am I also like the big battery (i.e. I have to plug in only about once a week at home), and the range it gives me pretty much coincides with the breaks - and the charging times with the length of breaks - I would take on trips anyhow. So no change in behavior needed from previous cars. Get a bite or have a coffe and a quick toilet break - back at 80% and off I go. With the other's I'd feel like with my first motorcycle (which had only a 5.5 liter gas tank): I'd be not so much on a trip but more like "charger hopping".

When you compare the Tesla Model 3 with the higher battery capacity Nissan Leaf Plus and Hyundai Kona, the pricing is a lot closer. The biggest factor in EV pricing is battery size.

False equivalence - Tesla is 5 - 10 years ahead and not slowing down in it’s endless sprint to dominate.

Apart from them being electric, its not really a comparison to tesla. Its like getting a mercedes and putting it up against a kia and ford. Ofcourse the mercedes is better, its not even a question. The charging time section is very poorly researched. Tesla give you a home charger kit that you need an electrician to install. That charges at about 7-11kw on single phase and something higher on 3 phase (I cant remember the figure). It makes home charging on adaily use case of driving about 80-100km take like 2 hours to fill up maximum. If you fully deplete the battery then it will take a bit longer. Im not sure why you put the figures up of the "emergency charger" up as standard. its literally called an emergency charger as its for emergencies when you need to plug you car in to any wall socket you can find

Went for the Tesla after having a test drive. Shame the model Y isn't available as yet

When we purchased our EV, we went with the largest battery pack available. Larger equals more mileage between charges. The SuperCharging network was another factor in our purchase. There is no place that we can not go to with our TESLA. In five to ten years the car will still be up to date with all of the Wifi updates. To get that from the other EV manufactures, you will have to buy a new car. Think about that. The premium car makers are years behind TESLA. Their best mileage on their battery packs today are not even better than the first generation TESLA battery packs made in 2012.

I have a model 3 and it is very comfortable very smooth ride, not sure what this guy is taking about

I want less people to buy the model 3 to make me feel more unique but I have to say if it fits your budget there is no other car that is as practical and intelligent to buy if you pick a different car you will not have the best money can buy

I hope to get a low KM Hyundai Ioniq late next year for about $40k, can see it being very good for that price point!

Really liked the format of this video - using the framework of milestones and overlaying mini review segments was really smart to do and lend itself well to keep watching. Great job guys from the US!

Also went for the model 3. Don’t know about your roads but here in Holland I found the car much more comfy than my C class (latest model) or my current A5. I tried the LR though but ordered the SR+. To be fair I didn’t try the other models but range and speed are paramount just after...space (2 small kids) . I can put more in the Tesla than in both Audi and Merc. Finally quality wise I found it almost at the level of the Germans. Can’t wait to see how much range I’ll get max speed...in Germany 😁. I need 130km to reach the office. Fingers cross

As a newbie in this market I'd go for the Ioniq. The lower range isn't an issue as I drive less than 50km a day and it will recharge quite quickly as the battery is lower capacity. It offers the best economy too because it has the lowest weight. The driving experience is good, if not startling like the Tesla, but my wife doesn't want startling in a car, she wants comfort and safety. As do I!

Tesla model 3 for sure.

I have climate anxiety, when are we going to run out??? My ev range is never an issue after I learned how to use it differently than my old gas car

Testers often refer to foreign-built cars having suspension tuned for the unique conditions of Australian roads. You mention it at 6:10. I've travelled a bit and can't think of anything unusual about the Australian roads that most people travel over when compared with those in other countries. The only real difference i've come across is the preference of the average driver on the comfort spectrum. For example, US drivers generally like a soft ride and Philippine drivers like it even softer. Australians? Maybe a bit firmer than the US, but not much in it. Thoughts?

WOW, they really are conservative Down Under. "The Tesla has great acceleration, but it uses more battery range when you go fast." "The ride is harsh but it goes around corners better." This reminds me of a car comparison done by my grade school English teacher. Great job of leaving out half the amazing features the Tesla has that you can't even get in the others. The sound system is fantastic, Autopilot, Over-the-air updates, the list goes on. "We didn't like the ride." It will be interesting to see if the sales of Model 3 compare to the less expensive challengers here. To me, the is NO COMPARISON.

So, here is my question, were that charging sessions for each of thise cars free? Asking about Nissan and Hyundai, if not, why you discriminate tesla with that? It's just pretty subjective and unprofessional.

The Model 3s real competitor is the Kona Electric. It's range topping Highlander version is $68000. Not these "budget" EVs.

It would be tesla model 3,for sure

"one of those things is not like the others..." Today we are comparing the orange flavor of an orange and 2 apples... which has the best orange flavor?... watch and find out... I propose a moratorium on Model 3 comparison testing, until there is a competitor.

I went for the Tesla - delivery soon, I hope. When comparing prices you failed to mention that home charging and the emergency cable were options for the Hyundai Ionic - cost an extra $2,800 (come standard with the Tesla). I wanted the extra range and technology of the Tesla. When you look into the detailed specs it really is a bit like comparing chalk and cheese (with the Tesla options simply not available in the Leaf or the Ionic.

This same gentleman gave the Model 3 the most negative review I've yet seen a few weeks back. The Tesla with its charging network is FAR ahead of any other offering - that's the consensus of the world's media. This guy is certainly entitled to his opinion, even if it puts him in the

18.4 kw/100km is very spirited driving thus i dont think this is honest comparison. I own M3 LR AWD which is heavier and i see this number at 140km/h constant speed.

Hardly a "torture test" as the thumbnail suggest! If you had of done a return trip, on the same day, it would have been a very different review....... Nissan have building cars for 86 years and Hyundai 52 years, Tesla have absolute wiped the floor with Legacy car makers! I can't wait to get rid of my WRX and get my Model 3. If you look at the Total Cost of Ownership over 10 years the Model 3 is cheaper.

I have a HUGE problem with this video, and specifically it's range test. Check at 1:42 it says Tesla Model 3 409km on WLTP (conservative) range and assuming they all started with 100% battery at the 3:00 and after only 34km the remaining is 245km or 77%. How is that true!? you saying that Tesla used 164km driving only 34 km? It is bogus. And at the end you says that usable range is around 298km. Check your numbers!!!

How did the model 3 went from 410km to 245 after 34km driving?

Tesla model 3,definitely. Let's not forget the OTA Updates, standard driver assist features, and safety.

Hyundai Ioniq all day. Talking about EV's is one thing driving it another. I'm lucky to own an Ioniq for the past 15 months and have done 20.000 miles in it. A longer range would be nice but its fast charging capability is more important. Of course, this only works when you live somewhere with a well functioning network. I do like the look of the Nissan Leaf but that's about it. The ride is uncomfortable and its efficient is poor. Also, the car's charging capabilities are limited and it gets worse on longer trips. The Tesla is a great car to look at and fun to drive but it's quite bumpy and uncomfortable on longer trips. Also, to many quality issues for the money it costs and very very long waiting times for repairs. Because of this, Tesla is not for me at this point in time. The video is good and I'm delighted that the 2016 Ioniq still can keep up with those newer models. Well done Hyundai. Btw, I'm not keen on the 2020 model because of the charging restrictions and higher price.

In terms of price, I think Hyundai ioniq gives more for the money. I have recently bought one and I am quite happy with my decision.

real world range test didn't quite justify going up the Macquarie Pass? You should do the same test going back the other way.

Tesla is my favorite! i ordered one :)

Ionic, especially when they go to the 39kwh battery next year.

Tesla for OTA updates, ahead of everyone on safety and autopilot, longest battery development and I found the drive and feel of the car better, not to forget the charging network

Having driven/borrowed long term my Mum's Ioniq, but as a keen Tesla watcher I'm keen to buy a Model 3 myself, but think for most the updated Ioniq would be a winner. Just a pleasure to drive overall. I am about to put an order on a 3 shortly though, the ~200km range of the Ioniq currently is a little limiting for a main car. Though around town, it's simply not an issue, and it's refreshing to plug into 240V at home overnight and not have to worry about the weekly petrol station stop. As someone with sensitive hearing though, the high pitch motor whine is slightly off-putting, and not something I've heard from Teslas, particularly on test drives. Great reviews though CarsGuide - some of the most balanced I've seen.

Hands down, the Tesla, because of its longer range, the Tesla Network, its high tech, and most of all because it gets better with time with its "over the air updates", the main reason that everything works from the screen (software switches instead of real ones) and eventually it will have full self driving capabilities which could enable the car to pay for itself (if you desire). My second choice is Hyundai's best electric car, the Kona Electric (not reviewed here). Although the VW ID3 could take that spot from the Kona because its rear-wheel drive and sounds just as good, will see when it released and tested by journos.

That range is false because the regen is part of the car which effects the range drastically. Id like to see your same run with re gen on

Nice video. It’s a shame that there was no mention that the Ioniq model isn’t made like that anymore and the new 2020 model has a 311km range. I had already decided and ordered the new Ioniq 2020 version. The Model 3 is nice but the insurance is a great deal more than the other two cars in this review. One quote I got for. Model 3 was $2421.00 per year where the others were about $500.00 which is a huge difference considering that the cost of the cars are not that different.

Good real world test results in the UK reflect the same. Remember the suspension will soften up, these are new cars. Teslas supercharger network and its integration into the its sat nav coupled to their superior range means they are a replacement for an ICE car. Factor in running costs and over 5 years its cheaper than a Toyota Camry or by a big margin a similar price BMW 320.

Not using the e-pedal was a poor decision... Defeats the purpose of the video. Oh yeah lets gimp one of the cars to put them on an even playing field.

For me I went with the Ioniq. One of the most efficient EV car out there and it happen to be my favorite looking car beside The Model S but yeah... Not the same price range!

The Ioniq EV would be my choice for most day to day chores and commuting. To haul long and bulky objects, my wife and I do have our Subaru Outback to fallback on. Thanks for putting together this informative video.

In the video it seemed like you drove the Model 3 in front so the ioniq and leaf could drive in the slipstream?... In all other tests the Model 3 and Ioniq are about as efficient as each other..?

One could go on and on about it not being a fair comparison, reviewer bias or whatever else people want to moan about geez, build a bridge. The Tesla is no doubt the most modern car here and has a lot of features other EV’s do not have. I have been a fan of Tesla from day one and if I could AFFORD one it would be parked in my garage for sure, but alas I am obviously not as well heeled as all of the people posting here that have one or have ordered one. Therefore I can only commend other manufacturers now coming on board with their own version of an EV. Yes they have shortcomings etc. etc. whatever, but they are the only chance for those of us who want to purchase an electric vehicle that is “affordable” which for most of us certainly is not the Tesla. Tesla, at least in Australia is a premium offering and has pricing to match, it is just not a financially viable option for the “masses”. No manufacturer has achieved a financially viable offering that is useful (decent range 300-400klms) for most people yet. Go the early adopters! Bring the prices down for the poorer people. For those commenters not from Australia please note, as far as I am aware there are no incentives, rebates or other enticements in this country to purchase an electric vehicle thus far, none, nada, zip, at least as far as I am aware.

As a 2nd car a 50kEuro used model 3 makes you think twice. The 2nd gen Leaf can still be a good bargain especially if you own another long range PHEV for towing long distances. Not everybody has the luxury of a company paid car...

Im gonna get the model 3

Ioniq for sure, is the most balanced.

Ioniq put that leaf to shame, less range, nearly half the battery size & still beat it, lmao.

Please tell me where you found a Model 3 costing $66,000 ... I've had a reservation for three and a half years and finally got the invitation to configure on the Tesla website last month ... the "poverty pack" cheapest one offered, with absolutely zero options, is $70,134

so charging the leaf and ionic you dont have to pay for the fast chargers?

You failed to mention a major safety fetcher’s on the Ioniq Electric and that is that when reversing reversing the mirrors drop down by an inch giving you a brilliant view while reversing not so on the Nissan or the Tesla

Damn those prices are high in Australia.

The total ionic range I think has a mistake in the final after 158k traveler as you stated 3 minutes earlier the car had 42 left or only 200 of range.

Tesla Model 3 for sure. It is so much more fun to drive and is way ahead in all specs. It's ideal for both, commuting and family holiday and at the same time feels like a race car.

It needs to be mentioned that the Nissan Leaf has the worst thermal battery management causing the battery to degrade fast in hot climates.

I would find the extra money for the Tesla, although your report of a harsh ride is concerning. I quite like a firm suspension as long as it doesn’t jar over bumps. Your report has convinced me that I would have to test drive the Tesla before committing.

This review is garbage. The model 3 is years ahead of any ev. Why no mention of how amazing all the features it has? Sound system, ease of use, games, over the air updates, autopilot. Common, this comparison is like comparing an IBM to a brand new Macbook pro! Just bcuz they have a mouse and key board does not mean they compare at all.

I bought my Tesla P85+ new 6 years ago, and I've never looked back. I'm EV forever now - ICE is dead to me. And Tesla simply makes the absolute cream of the crop. The driving dynamics, the tech, the design - superb. The "qualtiy problems" are far overblown. Literally EVERY car maker, yes even Mercedes & BMW, has problems. Google "mercedes problems ", "audi problems", "bmw problems" and you will get MORE results than "tesla problems". For some reason, certainly outlets love to hack on Tesla, and will over-report issues, copying from each other, making it look like some kind of epidemic. It's BS. Check them out for yourself. But beware - once you drive a Tesla, you're likely not going to be happy with anything else.

Nissan for me. Purely based on price, reliability and my wife having a petrol car for those really long journeys

Ionic for my needs.

Model 3 features just can't be matched by these 2 EV's - sorry.

What, no driftability assessment? (Loved the drone shots at the Seacliff bridge)

I think if you can afford a new car there is a model 3 that will fit in your budget. I'm not sure what you mean by suspension because in my model 3 I feel like it's as smooth as a cloud and if you fall asleep in cars then you will be out in record time. The softness of seats and comfort is nothing short of Cadillac's well tuned suspension as I wonder how can this car drive like a race car in corners and fly over potholes like they are not there.

They are all good, but when are you going to get rid of all those car taxes, which shouldn't apply to EVs? A good example on how to do things, is Norway, where gas/diesel sales tax is 100% since ~2013 and EV sales tax is ZERO... EVs also don't have to pay other car-related taxes.

I live in FNQ, so none of these is OK for me, as there is very little in the way of charging infrastructure. Up here, a PHEV is the closest I could get to running an EV (there is 1 charging station, but it's in a pay car-park, so you have to pay twice to charge your car).

The problem with motor journalists reviewing EVs is that you're not typical of many (most?) drivers. You are more open to innovation and more interested in tech stuff that doesn't really concern or interest average drivers. I have a friend who was in the market for an EV and eventually decided on a Tesla. His, and his wife, planned for this to be their only car. But it hasn't worked out that way. She finds the Tesla to confronting and difficult to drive. As you imply though, the Ionic has a more conventional feel and, I suspect, this is not just because it has more conventional variants. I suspect this is a deliberate policy so that drivers, who just want to get from A to B, will be in familiar surroundings. Also, the Ionic has more 'honest' range estimation. Again, this is surely no accident. This is part of their push to help people make the transition. Bottom line? For city driving, and occasional country trips, EVs are very usable. If you are able to install a charger at home, it's even better. The price is a barrier though, even for the cheaper brands but, there again, when you compare the total cost of ownership they're very competitive.

I would choose jag I-pace

Get the Tesla for superchargers, performance and fun

Buying an EV is like paying for your fuel in advance...what a stupidity. A 35k Camry hybrid and another 40k worth Fuel will last for 10 years at least.

Reviewing the Nissan leaf and not using the e pedal is is pretty dumb. Its the best feature, increases range by a lot especially in the city, increases fun factor and simplicity of driving. I have the base model 2018 leaf and it is included so it should of been included as a part of their review.

I already chose. model 3 - love it!

18.48kwh/100km - someone was having a LOT of fun in the model 3!

Just like visiting a doctor because of a medical condition, this 'review' is worthy of a second opinion. Unbiased review? Not a chance. The belittling choice of words, and the attitude towards the Leaf (even though it wasn't the worse riding) shows contempt, and I personally cannot trust a reviewer if he/she can't be leveled and impartial. There was no word on how the Leaf accelerated (since the Ioniq accelerated almost twice as slowly than the Tesla), and as for handling, it's not the Leaf's nor the Tesla's fault that Australian roads are bad. Moreover, if the other cars didn't have an 'e-pedal' feature, that shouldn't have prevented you from using it, because the re-gen power from that is superior even to the Tesla (based on many other reviews I would've seen). This means that the battery charge and range would've been better at the end of your test. Next time, focus on being more clinical on the cars being reviewed as opposed to being driven by your liking/preference/appreciation of a manufacturer or brand.

3:20 what bridge is this??

Must be sponsor by them. You can get a used leaf for under $6 grand vs all the other one. If you wanted to get a 2nd car for remote commute

The model 3 starts at $60k for your country? Damn you guys got the shaft. My dream config isn't even $40k with the M3.

I recently had to make this decision, the competition does not even come close to the Tesla model 3, is so far ahead the competition, this includes the Audi e-tron and Jaguar e-pace as well.

As the cost is a major factor for ordinary buyers then that will be the deciding factor that over-rides what most would really like to buy. On such a measure the Ioniq wins.

I think you made a mistake with the range of the Model 3 after 34 km. It was displayed 245km, but it doesn't really fit that number with the range at the beginning or the end, so maybe was 345km?

Great review and graphics the info pages could have been larger. I would take the ioniq with a larger battery 2020 model.

Beautiful ocean highway.

Bought a used LEAF plus SL and use the money I saved to travel.

The quality of the battery is the clincher for me. Tesla for sure.

I really can't see how they got that poor range and efficiency for the Tesla - I have an SR+ and driving from Lisbon to the Algarve (around 270 kms) mainly at 120kms/hr with A/C at 22ºC, outdoor temp of 32ºC gave 14.7kwh/100kms. Must have been doing something really odd to get a figure of 18.4. You can also drop the tyre pressure by 10% if you don't like the hard ride (twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1001903414555492352), it does help and has a minimal effect on range. If you need to do longer trips, the Supercharger network is a huge benefit and the Auto Pilot/Auto Steer actually works.

Says M3 is uncomfortable to drive, proceeds to show b-roll of guy driving with one hand. Ayt mate

Which of the cars can have tow hook installed? I don't think that comes default as it would have been mentioned otherwise but I'm interested if any can have tow hook installed :D

Sentry mode alone would get me over the line for Tesla.

Really liked this review...really shows Hyundai’s efforts to bring driving “norms” into the new electric paradigm. The Tesla really is more of that premium offering. There are choices to be had, and that is good for the consumer. What I would really like to know is what is the music playing during the opening and throughout this review?

Like Ioniq is not bad for that price but in winter you will really get only 170 - 180km of range (spoke with an owner) Leaf is good only 40 kw as 64 is too expensive and thanks to chademo you can't charger faster than 50 in real life anyway (maybe in Japan) and has no active cooling so long road trips will be really long as after 500 - 600km it will charge at 25kwh so Tesla is a clear winner, fastest charging, supercharger network, best performance and excellent range even in SR+ version. Similar price as 40 kw Leaf (almost ) and much cheaper than 64 and not that much more expensive as Ioniq.

Very interesting is that Model 3 was the least efficient, while from every other source I get that it is the most efficient electric car beating everyone by 30% at least. On the video it is often on front. Is is possible it was on front most of the time?