I have a 2014 BMW i3-REx and 2019 Model 3 so I can confidently post from personal, recent, hands-on experience. So I report on what I have experience. I will cite EPA metrics because they are serious, trustable engineers. But ad hoc or not head-to-head, hands on, I have no interest. Edmunds used to do ‘smack down’ tests with 3-4 vehicles on an identical, three day test. Just I can’t use single vehicle, single reviewer reports as they lack engineering metric and methods. Bob Wilson
I drive my wifes 2021 Kona EV and my 2018 TM3. After three years and 60K km, I don't "need" a HUD with the TM3.
Lol. This drama is so epic. I’m watching a bunch of old men twice my age argue over whose toy is better.
Unfortunately the MX-30 is expensive. In NZ it's $3,000 more and has half the range of the cheaper Tesla Model 3.
Here's a fact, value is subjective. There is no way to objectively determine if the decision to buy a model 3 is better than a kona or vice versa because nobody has the same criteria for determining value. So the argument is essentially moot.
In one respect, you are correct. For example, if a unique paint is a make-break requirement, I won’t contest it. My criteria is different than the sheet metal color. I am operational efficiency driven. The more efficient (ie, lowest cost per mile) will always win with me. Bob Wilson
Now there is more options available from VW, Ford, Audi, Mini etc / they are all better choices than Hyundai/Kia. Even when there was only ICE vehicles Hyundai/Kia was mainly sold for offering more standard equipment/lower price than others .