The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry.
Electric cars have come a long way since the start of the last decade, mainly because of Tesla’s leadership which has forced other manufacturers to step up their game.
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Our Best Buy for 2021
The best buy you can make this year, in our opinion, is a pair of Teslas. The Model 3 and Model Y share a number of components, with the latter offering more interior room and versatility.
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Equipped with a battery that manages to retain its charge remarkably well, these two vehicles prove a lot more energy-efficient than the competition. They also boast a strong powertrain delivering lightning-quick acceleration and passing manoeuvres.
Another highlight of the Model 3 and Model Y is their class-leading infotainment system. And don’t forget Tesla’s Supercharger network allowing owners to charge twice as fast as most fast-charging stations currently available in North America.
The biggest complaint is disappointing build quality. For more information, read this.
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The Other Finalists
Second place in the EV segment goes to the Kia Soul EV. This fully electric variant of Kia’s boxy hatchback/crossover offers superior performance and better handling making for a more entertaining driving experience. Two battery sizes are available, so you’re looking at either 248 or 383 kilometres of range.
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As for third place, we picked another Kia product, the Niro EV. Equipped with the same high-capacity battery as the longer-range Soul EV model, it can travel up to 385 kilometres on a full charge. Performance is good, and the driving experience is surprisingly refined.
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With more and more EVs hitting the market, we expect our rankings to be quite different next year. Watch out for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4, among others.
Don’t miss our full list of Best Buys for 2021!