BMW IX3 vs Tesla Model Y vs Polestar 4

[Tonberry]

I'm ordering a new company car and these three are at the top of the shortlist.

I've driven the Juniper Model Y and found it ok. First EV I've driven and I wasn't blown away but it would more than do for 4 years.

Are the two alternatives better for circa 200 miles a day?

[occasionalranter]

iX3 sure to be better to drive, assuming it's the Neue klasse model, I think what's putting most people off those is 1) long delivery times 2) unattractive leasing rates. If you can overcome those issues, then...

[Grant Urismo]

The Tesla supercharger network might hand the Model Y a massive advantage, depending on how and where you intend to charge it, or the iX3's longer range might be really important. Bear in mind that you'll struggle to put 200 miles worth of electrons in from a home wallbox every night, especially in winter.

My advice is take a look at ZapMap to see where your local fast chargers are, and test drive the Polestar to see if that blocked off rear window is a dealbreaker for you - it was for me!

[occasionalranter]

A 7kw home charger can put about 20-25 miles range per hour into one of these cars. Shouldn't be an issue.

[Grant Urismo]

On paper yes, but there will be times when you'll want to go out in it after work or do more than 200 miles tomorrow, or when weather really hammers your range, and if you're doing 200 miles a day for 4 years you'll be seeing significant battery degradation by the time you hand it back.

[Frankychops]

The Tesla isn’t in the same league as the polestar4, nor the BMW. Given that most of the charging network is open, there’s no need to have one. Or just wait for a mega offer where they’re nearly giving them away at £300pm etc

[Tonberry]

The iX3 would be the Neue klasse model. Waiting lists shouldn't be too much of an issue as I'll take a stock car or just use a hire car until its delivered.

Most charging would be done at home overnight with the option of charging at work. Don't foresee much public charging except when going on holiday / road trips.

[napistonheads]

I’ve looked at all 3 of these and have driven the Model Y Performance and new iX3. Much preferred how the Tesla drove (body control, grip, suspension, steering, acceleration). Model Y also had more storage capacity if that’s important and the infotainment is excellent. iX3 felt a step up in perceived quality and the panoramic display is a game changer which I prefer to the Tesla or Polestar approach (also prefer it to my previous X5 which had a HUD). Polestar 4 feels really premium inside if it has the nappa leather interior, looks and feels really wide but a nice place to sit (didn’t test drive it though). Personal preference I’d sacrifice the range of the iX3 for the additional performance of the Tesla if it were the performance however if it were the dual motor I’d probably take the iX3.

[timberman]

Grant Urismo said:

On paper yes, but there will be times when you'll want to go out in it after work or do more than 200 miles tomorrow, or when weather really hammers your range, and if you're doing 200 miles a day for 4 years you'll be seeing significant battery degradation by the time you hand it back.

There are plenty of times where I've arrived home with less than 20% charge remaining (even in winter and sometimes less than 10%) and needed to do the same the next day, and I've had no problems getting the battery charged up enough to do another 200 mile plus journey the following day, even when just sticking to the cheap rate time slot and that's in my BMW I4 M50 which will be much less efficient than the IX3.

even if doing 200 miles every day and sticking with only charging to 80% (I've charged to 100% loads of times and it hasn't ruined the battery) the IX3 should easily manage 200 miles with loads of range remaining and getting it back up to 80% over night should be a piece of cake with a dedicated EV charger.

[andrew-6xade]

Probably the iX3 if all costs are similar (assume slightly higher BIK costs on the BMW)

[Frankychops]

napistonheads said:

I ve looked at all 3 of these and have driven the Model Y Performance and new iX3. Much preferred how the Tesla drove (body control, grip, suspension, steering, acceleration). Model Y also had more storage capacity if that s important and the infotainment is excellent. iX3 felt a step up in perceived quality and the panoramic display is a game changer which I prefer to the Tesla or Polestar approach (also prefer it to my previous X5 which had a HUD). Polestar 4 feels really premium inside if it has the nappa leather interior, looks and feels really wide but a nice place to sit (didn t test drive it though). Personal preference I d sacrifice the range of the iX3 for the additional performance of the Tesla if it were the performance however if it were the dual motor I d probably take the iX3.

The Tesla hasn’t got additional performance, it’s got a worse ride quality and interior. While still being right wing. It’d have to be the bmw or polestar.