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I recently dumped my leased 2021 Tesla Model Y “long range” for the Lexus RZ 450e, after driving 10 other EVs. Lexus discounted this heavily so it ended up being a $43,000 car. I sincerely believe it’s the best EV you can buy today. My RZ 450e has the latest Lexus software update and I am getting 275-400 miles of range at 4.2-5.5 miles/kWh efficiency - far better efficiency than my Model Y, especially in city driving. Don’t listen to the skeptics or critics who tested pre-production or prototype versions with 21 inch wheels and complain about range. But first let me explain why I dumped the Tesla. Over 30,000 miles, the AC on the Tesla failed, then the 12V battery failed without warning, stranding me for 2 weeks (and $1700 in car rental bills) while Tesla dithered around with replacing the battery. The powered frunk where the battery is located failed to open because the Tesla factory had failed to wire it properly, so they had to rig it to open it. Then the trunk strut failed which was traced to a faulty wiring harness. If I had bought it, instead of leasing it, and had these failures happened after 50,000 miles, I would have been out thousands of dollars, erasing any fuel savings. BTW, the Tesla odometer was also way off, which seemed like a gimmick/scam to inflate range. Speaking of range, the Model Y’s efficiency was awful in city driving; with 20 inch wheels, I rarely cracked 160 miles on a full charge in stop and go traffic due to aggressive regen which meant keeping the throttle pressed to keep the heavy beast moving. In DC winters, 110 miles was the best it could do, despite having a heat pump 😝 So ​I switched to the Lexus RZ 450e after test-driving the Cadillac Lyriq, Hyundai Ionia 5, Kia EV6, Ford Mach-e, Nissan Ariya, VW ID4, Chevrolet Blazer, Genesis GV60, and Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra. I chose the RZ 450e with 18 inch wheels, which with latest software update unlocks more range and efficiency, and it was the best decision ever. As I noted above, disregard the skeptics / critics who tested pre-production or early production vehicles with old software. With latest software updates, the range and efficiency of the RZ 450e is amazing. 95% of my driving is in the city (Washington DC) at speeds below 35 MPH and I average well over 4.5 miles/kWh - vs 3.0 miles/kWh for my Model Y “long range” in similar conditions. On a recent drive, I got 7.2 miles/kWh. 18 inch wheels (NOT the optional 21 inch wheels) and using regen at lowest setting is key to getting maximum efficiency because Lexus designed an adaptive automatic regen braking system that recognizes when the car needs to slow down (for curves or stopped traffic) and blends in appropriate regen and friction braking as needed to simulate a true one pedal driving experience. The RZ hits 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. Its ride quality, powertrain refinement, quietness and sound system all blow the Tesla Model Y away. It glides over bumps and potholes like a Mercedes S Class /EQE/EQS or a Rolls Royce, while my Model Y crashed over them like it had no shock absorbers. The RZ has a light steering which makes navigating around potholes a breeze (steering tightens up when switched into Sport mode). The latest Lexus infotainment is snappy - having a large screen in front of you to display vital info as well as a heads up display are HUGE pluses over the Model Y. There’s another large screen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so that’s another huge plus alongside beautiful physical controls for temperature setting. Lexus nailed the perfect balance of physical and onscreen controls - not having to go though the screen for controlling mirrors, lights and wipers definitely enhances safety. The two tone soft touch surfaces elevate the driving experience - you truly feel like you are in a luxury EV, unlike the somber interior of the Tesla. The Lexus lets you fine tune your efficiency to your driving style via Normal/Eco/Range settings, which once you sign in, it remembers your preferred settings. The radiant heat feature is genius - feels like a warm blanket on your legs. Safety features like Safe Exit Assist prevent doors from opening if a car or cyclist is approaching (can be overridden). There are so many thoughtful touches and safety features that make Tesla looks pretty crude and ancient - almost Iike an unfinished product. What about road trips? I took one from Washington, DC to NYC - something I’ve done in my Model Y previously - the RZ 450e averaged 4.2 miles/kWh at highway speeds with AC on in 90 degree temps. Fast charged at Tesla Superchargers to 100% (since Lexus says that’s fine to do) in under 40 minutes and arrived in NYC super refreshed due to cooled seats, excellent auto steer, superior ride comfort and overall refinement vs the Model Y. In NYC’s stop and go traffic, the RZ450e is averaging 5+ miles/kWh - Lexus has applied its experience optimizing for city driving efficiency to the RZ 450e. I even camped two nights in the RZ 450e, just like I did in the Model Y, and it makes an excellent camping vehicle. The folding memory foam mattress that I had ordered for the Model Y fits perfectly in the RZ 450e! If you have a family, they would appreciate the massive rear passenger area, with flat floor, easy ingress/egress, and heated rear seats with controls in the back (unlike Tesla Model Y). Lexus also offers 30 days of a Lexus ICE or hybrid loaner for longer road trips, but if you live on the coasts, or in a region with a high density of public fast chargers , you will likely never need to opt for the loaner. As for lack of a frunk, I don’t miss it. The RZ has plenty of space in the sub trunk for cables, plus features like digital rear view mirror, homelink garage door opener, blind spot alert lights and beeps, 360 panoramic camera views, auto park and ventilated / cooled seats more than make up for lack of frunk! Unlike Tesla, the controls for the hood and charge port are manual which is a better design should the 12V battery fail. The 12V battery is easily accessible in the RZ 450e and Lexus offers free scheduled maintenance at regular intervals to ensure you are not stranded with a failing 12V battery. Oh, and unlike Tesla, legendary Lexus service and roadside assistance is just a phone call away - there’s always someone who answers the phone should you have a question. Lexus even delivered the vehicle to my home and the sales rep followed up multiple times in subsequent weeks to check in on my experience. With Tesla, it took them nearly 2 years and multiple email reminders to send me the correct paperwork to get my car registered in DC. Yep, I drove around with expired temp tags for almost two years. No wonder Tesla sales growth has slumped! Lexus has now released a RZ 300e with even more range, so definitely recommend checking that out. The RZ 300e Surprises With 125 MPGe EPA Rating that Beats Tesla Model Y. The Toyota BZ4X is another good option - a little shorter than the RZ, it sits higher than a Tesla Model 3, but rides much better, has more room in the back, and I think it also looks more interesting and sharper. Similar driving dynamics as the RZ, the BZ4X leases for under $200/month and is hands down a much better buy than the Model 3 or Y.

Maybe not C02, but according to "Toxic fluoride gas emissions from lithium-ion battery fires" found in the preeminent journal Nature by Fredrik Larsson (cited 223 times) the Lithium batteries release very deadly toxic fluoride gases when they burn.

I like the space of the car a lot! And thanks for your great video. I've got a concern - the payload of this car is 290kg (the car 35kg heavier than specs), it means that it can barely carry 4 adult of 75kg weight. Would this be a big problem?

Prøvd i dag! For en vanvittig bra bil. Kvalitet og kjøre komfort som er 10/10! Også så mye utstyr man får for en god pris!

Altså, dette er den verste mannen dere kunne valgt til å presentere bilene. Virker sløv, stotrer og om jeg får si det, en udelikat mann.

Bz4x går 400-440km på sommeren, avhengig av om du har 18" eller 20" felger (mister ca 40km med sistnevnte). Den går 310km på vinterstid med 18". Enkelt og greit👍 Har en selv, så er godt kjent med bilen.

Altså, i forhold til f.eks Carwow, er dette "rævva", for å si det slik du ville sagt det.

"påvver". Jævlig

Alt under 7 års garanti er for dårlig. 5 år/100.000km er utdatert.

Obs, for interesserte, nominell rente pr 260724 er 2,99%

Ikke noe problem nå lenger 🎉

Liker ikke at man må åpne panseret manuelt… seriøst ..? Du må fortsatt lukke opp dørene, dette skulle vel ha vært stemmestyrt da eller? Klovner 🤡🤡

Merket også det samme ved kjøring med vogn på eqc, mindre gjenvunnet energi pga brems på vogn. Taper en del rekkevidde på det desverre.

XPENG G9 THE GOAT🥇

Kjenner at jeg begynner å bli voksen når sedanen er den man vil ha. Gubbebil sier samboern. Er absolutt ikke enig i det altså:-))

Irriterende? Virkelig?

Virkelig god anmeldelse... Super, at du sætter ord på problemerne med digitalt bakspejl.

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Milde måne for en dårlig journalistikk

Alltid bra presentasjoner fra deg da!

Som sædvanlig er design en weird Frankenstein, tyvstjålet af forskellige europæiske modeller.

Hvofor prøvekjører dere ikke Id7? Id7 gtz, id7 stasjonsvogn?

Do you have english subtitles? My norwegian is a little rusty... Love to subscribe to you channel, if I can understand it ;-)

Helt enig!.....skulle absolutt vært en GTI i tillegg!

Å sette seg inn i en Polestar føles ut som å sette seg i en boks av hardplast. Hvorfor ikke bare kjøpe en Xpeng G9 som er bedre og større?

Gi meg en Audi Q6 med en 252 hk bensinbturbo og null store idiotskjermer og gammeldagse, normale knapper.

Flottte gummistøvler

Veldig god gjennomgang, men 100k for mye...

This looks so good!

Looking forward to when this comes with a proper engine; petrol😁.

Magiska Polestar 🌟. But… touchknappar på ratten … man vill ju ’känna’ (feel) knapparna, särskilt när det är mörkt. Varför inte fysiska knappar 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️. Min Vw id3 är fantastisk men touchknapparna på ratten är totally crap !

Høye personer, ikke lange😂

Er det Iso-Fix forran?

Håper at firmaet ansette selger med god kompetanse om bilen . Den som jeg har kjøpt fra hadde ikke god nok kompetanse. Er ikke fornøyd med honqgi

Svensk kinabil, pianolak, Tesla wannabe interiør uden knapper. Nej tak.

Har lyst å kjøpe denne men du har ikke mulighet til å legge ner seterygg på 2. rad og da er bilen veldig lite praktisk, tross størrelsen. Swap er helt fantastisk men hva er vits når du må ha med deg henger og koble den av/på før swap. Da kan eg heller kjøpe vanlig bil og lade.

Har prøvekjørt en t90ev. Jeg liker interiøret. Ikke såå fullt med plastikk som hos alle andere dyrere pickups

Hadde vært intr med litt info ang støynivå i kupe, hjulstøy/vindstøy feks. Hva slags utstyr er å få på de forskjellige utstyrsnivåene, er stereoanlegget bra? Hva slags lys har bilen?

Mer av James, han er en rockestjerne!

Heisann Norsk Elbilforening! Tenker på å kjøpe en brukt ES8. Hvordan fungerer håndtakene og ladeporten om vinteren og generelt bruk om vinteren?

Har enda til gode å høre noen si at de foretrekker haptiske "knapper" på rattet fremfor tradisjonelle. Hvorfor fortsetter VW og Audi med dette enda. Skoda har skjønt det.

Kommer den med frunk?

Veldig pen bil, men at Audi fortsetter trenden med å plassere billig-plast i en millionbil der det ikke bør være er for meg et underlig valg, trodde Audi skulle være premium. Haptiske/touch knapper på ratt burde vært ulovlig. Etter fadesen med ID.4 burde de ha lært (VW konsernet). Avventer ny iX5/iX fra BMW, ofte mer gjennomført premium og forhåpentligvis ingenting haptisk i samme prisklasse!

Pris??

Audi har masse feil! Ikke kjøp denne, du vil angre

Hvordan er utstyrsnivå og kvalitet kontra xpeng sin store suv? (Og pris)

Hvor mye får dere av Audi/VW for all positiv omtale? Jeg tror ikke på dere og juksere.

Super test. Denne er det mange som venter på. 1. Prisforskjellen er i praksis ca 105k hvis man uansett skal ha ekstrautstyret som følger med 2. Q6 Performance er allerde lansert med bakhjulstrekk med 326hk

Beste korttesten eg har sett fra deko. Eg har kjørt PS2 og synest den er for fast i fjøringa over fartsdumper og på hullete vestlandsasfalt. Så å ha adaptiv fjøring må være supert!

Flere journalister som har vist mye av bilen.