WHICH TO BUY? 2024 TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE VS HYUNDAI IONIQ 5N

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The reviewer faces a common dilemma: choosing between the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance and the Hyundai Ioniq 5N. While both offer high performance with EV practicality, the decision is complicated by significant price differences, particularly in the UK where the Tesla is closer in price to the Ioniq 5N. The reviewer leans towards the Tesla Model 3 Performance, citing its expected superior efficiency, extensive Supercharger network, and user-friendly software as key advantages for his high-mileage usage. He also highlights Tesla's proven reliability and lower running costs. However, he acknowledges the Ioniq 5N's more engaging driving experience, aggressive styling, hatchback practicality, and track-focused enhancements. Ultimately, the Tesla's practicality, efficiency, and established ecosystem win out for his specific needs, though he expresses some trepidation about whether the new Model 3 Performance will meet his high expectations, especially concerning potential performance differences compared to US-spec models.