I HAVE $60,000 TO SPEND ON A FAMILY FRIENDLY EV & I NEED IT FAST! BATTERY BARGAINS EP 1

EV Channels Review

This episode tackles two distinct EV buying conundrums. The first involves a family of five needing a spacious, comfortable EV for car seats and road trips, with a budget under $60,000. The hosts strongly recommend either the Ford F-150 Lightning for its massive rear seat and utility, or the Tesla Model X, highlighting the latter's falcon-wing doors for easier car seat access and its established charging network. They note that while new Model X are out of budget, used examples in the $40k-$50k range are viable, particularly the 100 kWh battery variants. The Kia EV9 is mentioned as a promising future option but not suitable for immediate needs. The second case focuses on a buyer seeking a quiet, comfortable, and road-trip-capable used EV, considering a 2019 Audi e-tron or a 2017-2018 Tesla Model S 100D. Assuming Audi adopts the NACS standard, the hosts lean towards the e-tron for its superior comfort, quietness, and charging curve, despite potential out-of-warranty repair costs. The Model S is deemed reliable but less refined for the specific comfort and quietness requirements.