Cadillac Lyric or Tesla Model Y or Genesis GV70 EV?
I was in the market for plugin hybrid but is tired of the dealer markups. Dealers are playing games and seeing markups anywhere from $7K to $20K. I have a 13 year old sedan which I want to replace and I already have an EV (Chevy Bolt leased) and has level 2 charger installed in my garage. I recently preordered Cadillac Lyric. It was sold out in about 4 hours and the dealer said will get the car next year (spring or summer). The price is $64.5K and no Federal tax credit is available. Cadillac is giving $1500 towards EVgo credit for 2 years. I am also impressed by Genesis GV70 EV and really like everything about that car but is not yet released and don't know when it will be released. I like outside of Model Y but it's interior is bland and doesn't feel luxurious but should be good for road trips because of Tesla super charger network. Which one should I chose? TC -280K
All EVs are a major liablity for a road trip, just came back from one, i had a gas powered car, while my friend was in a Tesla, it just ruined the trip
Lol Hyundai
Lyriq is way more luxurious (I'm not biased lol) I would stay far away from Korean cars like Hyundai - they're basically Tier 2 cars that are dressed up to look like Tier 1 :)
I'm surprised that Cadillac is still in business. Can't imagine where Buick and Caddy would be today without China.
Cadillac has the slowest DC charging of the three (190kW) but the build quality is likely to be solid and the range is est at 312 mi. Hyundai/Genesis has the fastest DC charging (~350kW helped by state-of-the-art 800V nominal charging system/battery) but 283 mi range. Hyundai has invested in EVs and it shows. Tesla Y LR has 330 mi range and 250kW dc charging, but build quality is a roll of the dice unless you go with used and do some homework on which production runs were good/bad. Even if you get a 'good one there is a thin veneer over the build quality compromises that you won't find in an entry-level Toyota Corolla. Tesla has singlehandedly dragged EVs down to least reliable vehicle type, which is a shame. Personally I'd go with Cadillac or Hyundai of the 3. I like the styling of the Caddy better, and the meaningfully longer range, but the 800V tech in the Hyundai allows you to take advantage of 350kW DC fast charging speeds (if that's important).
Build quality of Hyundai and non-techboi brand makes me pick Genesis.