Drove Chinese EV and Now US Cars Feel Less Appealing
I test-drove a Chinese EV and now American cars suddenly feel hard to justify, that’s after spending time behind wheel of one from China. It shifted views on what US models bring table, or lack maybe. Smooth quiet ride lingers, making domestics noisier dated somehow. Charging ease impresses, range covers days easy. Exists competitive now, forcing questions value loyalty. Might stick regional prefs, or imports rise steady.
Tesla Model 3
Model 3 ownership feels minimalist drive autopilot watches, accelerates instant neck snap, daily commuter perfected maybe. Cabin sparse screens rule, seats firm long hauls repeating. Charges super dense network bliss, home wall easy. Corners balanced fun spirited, highway miles vanish. Exists volume EV king, updates tweak endless. Parked blends charges quick.
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Equinox EV glides affordable electric family hauler, front drive simple, space practical inside repeating errands. Interior Chevy familiar screens big, seats comfy kids gear. Charges level two home norm, public growing. Ride soft highway stable, city nimble enough maybe. Feels value play, range adequate trips. Exists mainstream entry.
Ford F-150 Lightning
F-150 Lightning exists truck electric workhorse, power surges tow heavy silent, owned fleet farmers. Bed versatile frunk bonus, interior truck tough screens twin, repeats job sites. Charges megawatt fast stations rare, home slower. Offroad modes crab walk gimmicky fun. Feels future pickup, gas loyalty clings. Hauls transformed.
Rivian R1T
R1T pulses adventure truck quad motors grip anywhere, gear tunnel hauls bikes, owned outdoorsy. Cabin premium rugged vegan seats, glass roof stars, repeating camps. Charges adventure network building, CCS open. Corners truck like playful, power overwhelming maybe. Exists pioneer EV truck, scale production ramps. Doors gear ready.
GMC Sierra EV
Sierra EV ownership premium truck electric Denali luxe, power boosts crab mode tight spots, works plays. Interior upscale screens curved, massagers optional, repeats luxury tows. Multi stop charging plan app, home depot level. Ride smooth heavy stable, offroad capable soft. Feels elevated workhorse, traditional V8 echo. Cruises regal.
Kia EV9
EV9 sits three row electric family beast, space van like doors slide easy, owned big broods. Cabin lounge rear screens entertainment, highway quiet glide repeating. Ultra fast charge quick stops, range family trips covers. Handling composed tall, power ample passes. Exists value large EV, luxury punches up. Hauls clan comfy.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Ioniq 5 N feels hot hatch SUV fake shifts crackle, drift mode slides fun track, daily peppy. Interior sport seats N buckets, screens responsive, repeats hot laps. Charges 800 volt rapid, home overnight. Ride stiff playful, power instant AWD grip. Exists performance bargain, seriousness plays. Corners grin inducing.
Cadillac Lyriq
Lyriq glides luxury electric crossover Ultium smooth, cabin panoramic quiet supreme, owned status seekers. Screens curved gesture control fancy, seats cooling heating endless. Charges home norm public Tesla adaptors. Handling car like planted, power reserves deep maybe. Feels GM pinnacle EV, badge prestige pulls. Cruises opulent hush.
Jeep Recon
Recon exists rugged electric offroader square Jeep DNA, removable doors trails call, adventure ready. Interior weather tough washout able, screens trail cams, repeating rocks. Charges offgrid solar maybe, stations trailhead sparse. Crawls low gears fake, highway efficient. Feels Wrangler electric kin, purists grumble. Climbs uncertain.
