Seems we are going to have to buy a new car.

She wants to get an EV but has some criteria:
not a Tesla (political)
Prefers a sedan
can use Tesla supercharger
safe
under 70k
reliable (good track record)

any recommendations?

thanks

 

Not a fan of electric cars. I owned a Lexus hybrid and loved it. Very good mileage, great ride and nice options. No plugging it in.

 

I asked:
what non-tesla sedans can use tesla chargers?
AI says:
Most modern non-Tesla sedans equipped with a CCS (Combined Charging System) port can use Tesla Superchargers, provided the station has a "Magic Dock" (built-in adapter) or the driver uses a NACS-to-CCS adapter. Key compatible sedans include Hyundai Ioniq 6/Ioniq, Kia EV6, BMW i4, Lucid Air, and Mercedes EQE/EQS.

The Merc EQS and Lucid are over 70k buy the EQE starts at 65K plus dealer addons. (Don't forget to factor in any electrical work needed for home charging.
The Korean EVs and the i4 are highly rated and the fact that they are EVs eliminates the most common failure points for the brands: IV power trains.

Used EV's are another option, as they are already heavily depreciated and many are low mileage because the previous owners discovered they didn't like EV ownership. (Something to think about if you buy new.)

Hope that gets you started.

 

Thank Ray and Mike.

i was going to look into EVs that were up to 3 years old.

she likes the Ioniq 6 but the 2026 model is not offered in the US.

thanks

 

How about a Prius? I would say it has a proven record, unless it is too small for you. Make sure to get insurance quotes before you make a decision premiums can be very high for electric vehicles.

 

First off, very sorry to hear that. And hope she gets well soon.

I was a big Tesla fan boy for years. Got my 2014 Tesla Model S85 used back in 2018 and still going strong. I now hate Tesla so much, because of political reasons, and just how bad service is now (Especially if you don't live in CA). With all of that being said, I have done more than 15 cross country trips in my old Tesla with 0 issues and 0 planning to date. The 2 times I tried just a trip on the east coast with a non-Tesla EV, it was so painful. Plus with a non-Tesla charging at Tesla super chargers will be as expensive as a gas car. As of today Tesla is still king when it comes to charging and road tripping. But in the next year or so there should be some better competition. If you want just an all around good car Tesla is the one. If you want just a local town car, I would say hold out for the new 2026 Nissan Leaf (when they start hitting the used market). If you just want something else, then just wait another year or 2 for all the new NACS cars to start showing up in the used market.

Just use this website to find the right Tesla for you.
https://ev-cpo.com/

 

Oh, no! So sorry to hear this. Hope she heals quickly.


I've got no car suggestions. We may go hybrid on our next Jeep.

 

I like the look of the Ionic6 , pretty nice , I wasn't aware it might not be offered in 2026 in the US ?

My son bought a Mustang Mach E, and I have to say that it is pretty nice. I like it in many ways and I wasn't expecting to like it . He has the AWD model but I think the FWD is perfectly fine. It is pretty roomy and drives well, it has enough power for anything needed. They have some high powered models but but the lower trims are just fine.

If you are thinking about electric, check some insurance rates before you buy, some of the cars turn out to be expensive to insure, look into it and check with your broker before you buy it.

 

My wife has a Mustang Mach E and loves it, never had any issues with it. It's quiet, fast, comfortable and any Ford dealer can service it, although many don't seem to have the expertise. The only drawback so far is Michigan charges you and extra $250 a year for plates because you don't pay any gas taxes.

 

A few years back I was all excited to get the new MB EQS.
Incredible car to drive etc. Then I got into the back seat. Bummer
They had to put the battery somewhere but it raised the seats.
I had no head room.
after 2 yrs or so, they added the EQS SUV. Since it is taller, they have eliminated the headroom issue.
It doesn't feel like an SUV, it is much more sedan like.
They're coming in off lease now. the 580 is upper 50's into low 60's.
an example ( a really sweet example)
Merc has https://www.mbusa.com/en/cpo/inventory which has most US MB dealers pre-owned inventory.