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It's time for three of the most desired electrical SUVs to go head-to-head to see which should have a spot on your driveway.
In one corner, we have the worldwide best-seller – and recently upgraded – Tesla Design Y. It is being challenged by a fresh, high-tech competitor from Ingolstadt, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, and the latest all-electric offering from Munich, the BMW iX3.
These three represent the cutting edge of premium household transport, however they each take a very different method to design, performance, and day-to-day functionality.
The Tesla Design Y AWD Long Variety remains the benchmark that everybody else is attempting to beat. Known for its class-leading effectiveness and exceptional charging facilities, the Model Y provides a dual-motor setup that supplies sure-footed all-wheel-drive traction and a 0-60mph time that puts many sports cars to pity.
Inside, it's as minimalist as every cars and truck in Tesla's line-up, dominated by a single enormous touchscreen that manages practically every function of the car. While some may find the absence of physical buttons polarising, there is no rejecting the sheer amount of interior space and the creative storage services, including a huge "frunk" and a spacious rear boot.
Transferring to the Audi Q6 Sportback RWD Performance, we see a concentrate on streamlined aesthetic appeals and long-distance touring. By going with the rear-wheel-drive "Performance" variant, Audi has prioritised range, making use of a large battery and a more aerodynamic Sportback shape to extract optimum miles from every charge.
Developed on the new PPE platform shared with Porsche, the Q6 includes an ultra-fast 800V charging architecture, permitting you to add numerous miles in the time it takes to get a coffee. The interior functions Audi's new "Digital Stage" OLED screen design, although we're not a fan of the huge bezels around the screen! Fortunately, however, there are premium products throughout.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive represents the most recent development of BMW's electrical SUV lineup, now boasting a dual-motor setup for substantially more punch than its predecessor. BMW has focused heavily on the driving experience, guaranteeing that even as a heavy SUV, it retains that signature "Ultimate Driving Device" DNA with sharp steering and made up handling.
It likewise features an enormous battery capacity that presses its variety toward the 500-mile mark in ideal conditions, and like the Audi, it makes use of an 800V system for lightning-fast top-ups. The cabin features the brand new scenic iVision screen, which, while impressive, possibly uses a great deal of information that isn't that helpful on a journey to the shops!
This group test isn't just about the numbers on a spec sheet; it has to do with how these cars and trucks handle the real world. Mat will be putting all three through their paces, testing whatever from their real-world effectiveness and interior quality to their infotainment systems and rear-seat functionality. By the end of this deep dive, we'll see if the Tesla can keep its crown or if the German giants have lastly caught up to – and overtaken – the most popular electric SUV of current years!
Chapters
00:00 Audi Q6 vs Tesla Model Y vs BMW iX3
00:12 Motor & 0-60 Performance Specs
00:34 EV Drag Race: Audi vs Tesla vs BMW
02:08 Rolling Race & Death Power
03:33 60-0mph Emergency Situation Brake Test
04:07 Range & 800V Charging Tech
04:38 BMW iX3 Exterior Style
05:05 Tesla Model Y Style
05:35 Audi Q6 Sportback Styling
06:01 Audi Interior & OLED Screens
06:25 Tesla Interior & Minimalist Tech
07:15 BMW iX3 High-end Interior
08:27 Back Seat Space & Comfort
10:16 Motorway Driving & Refinement
11:21 Country Road Handling Test
12:50 Boot Area & Practicality
16:17 Front Boot (Frunk) Comparison
17:31 UK Cost & Worth Analysis
18:03 Verdict: Which Electric SUV is Best?
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