TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE VS HYUNDAI IONIQ 5N VS PORSCHE TAYCAN: WHAT IS THE BEST TRACK-CAPABLE EV?

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This comprehensive review pits the Tesla Model 3 Performance, Hyundai Ioniq 5N, and Porsche Taycan against each other, focusing on their track-day capabilities and daily usability, all available on the used market for under £50,000. The reviewer, having owned all three, highlights the Model 3's superior software, intuitive route planning, reliable charging network, and practical features like Dog Mode, making it an excellent daily driver, especially for high mileage. However, its ride can be firm, and saloon practicality is limiting. The Porsche Taycan is praised for its luxurious, refined, and comfortable ride, especially in its Sport Turismo guise, offering a blend of track capability and wafting comfort. Its interior feels premium, though spec dependency and optional extras are noted drawbacks. The Hyundai Ioniq 5N is lauded as an engineering marvel, a hardcore track car that’s surprisingly capable on the road and highly practical. Its standout features include impressive track endurance and bold styling, but its software is considered crude, and its aggressive nature can encourage hooligan driving. Ultimately, the reviewer's personal preference leans towards the Taycan for its comfort, but acknowledges the Tesla for high mileage and the Ioniq 5N for track enthusiasts, concluding there's no single winner, with the best choice depending on individual priorities.