Best Luxury Electric Cars to Consider as Tesla Alternatives
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What are viable alternatives to Tesla? I already own a Model X, and want to switch to another brand now there are so many electric car brands. The interior of Teslas always kinda felt cheap to me, so something more luxurious would be a considering factor.
For a luxury EV, I'd recommend the classic American car brand Cadillac. They finally launched an electric SUV model Lyriq a couple of years ago, and it looks super nice and also has surprisingly descent range of 300+ miles. The designers really did a fantastic job integrating a high-tech/futuristic and luxury aesthetics on their fundamental Cadillac exterior.
Lyriq's interior is also very classy with a high-tech features. First of all, its infotainment screen is 33 inches wide! Despite being so wide, it blends in very tastefully with the rest of the interior. There are dozens of different materials (wood, metal, leather, glassy-buttons, knobs, etc. that stand out individually, but they somehow flow together very tastefully. The starting MSRP is $57,000 USD, which is a fair price for a luxury electric SUV.
There is also the full-electric Escalade (IQ), which just became available to order. Honestly, I'd think Escalade is the last car anyone would make into an EV, but it allegedly has a 3000-pound battery and has a 450 miles of range (is this real?). I am having a hard time believing it, but we'll find out when people start receiving their cars! It also has a 55-inch wide screen and a ton of other features. You could imagine the Escalade IQ is like buying two of Lyriqs and fusing them together (LOL). The price is also rather massive, starting at $130,000 USD. I'm really looking for seeing it in real life though!
I totally agree with you that the interior aesthetics and features of Tesla cars do not live up to their price tags. I personally don’t own an EV (yet), but if you want a car with really luxurious interior, without paying well over 6-figures, I’d recommend Mercedes-Benz.
My cousin has both EQE sedan and SUV, and their interior is so stunning. They have so many gadgets, screens, leather details, led lighting, etc. that seamlessly flow together to create an insanely futuristic aesthetics. Newer models of Mercedes also have MBUX, which is an upscale infotainment system that uses AI to personalize driving experience. I’d even say their interior quality is comparable to highest-end brands like Bentley, which makes you pay a small fortune for every single customization!
Both EQE sedan and SUV have mid to high 200 mile range, which is certainly not as high as EV brands like Tesla and Rivian, but my cousin seems to have no complaints. The amazing and reliable build-quality, comfort (so quiet and smooth while driving), and high-tech features are totally worth it, if you don’t obsess over range and performance. I’m definitely eyeing on the EQE Sedan as my next car!
Best Luxury Electric Cars to Consider as Tesla Alternatives
commuting
luxurious interior
good UI
What are viable alternatives to Tesla? I already own a Model X, and want to switch to another brand now there are so many electric car brands. The interior of Teslas always kinda felt cheap to me, so something more luxurious would be a considering factor.
For a luxury EV, I'd recommend the classic American car brand Cadillac. They finally launched an electric SUV model Lyriq a couple of years ago, and it looks super nice and also has surprisingly descent range of 300+ miles. The designers really did a fantastic job integrating a high-tech/futuristic and luxury aesthetics on their fundamental Cadillac exterior.
Lyriq's interior is also very classy with a high-tech features. First of all, its infotainment screen is 33 inches wide! Despite being so wide, it blends in very tastefully with the rest of the interior. There are dozens of different materials (wood, metal, leather, glassy-buttons, knobs, etc. that stand out individually, but they somehow flow together very tastefully. The starting MSRP is $57,000 USD, which is a fair price for a luxury electric SUV.
There is also the full-electric Escalade (IQ), which just became available to order. Honestly, I'd think Escalade is the last car anyone would make into an EV, but it allegedly has a 3000-pound battery and has a 450 miles of range (is this real?). I am having a hard time believing it, but we'll find out when people start receiving their cars! It also has a 55-inch wide screen and a ton of other features. You could imagine the Escalade IQ is like buying two of Lyriqs and fusing them together (LOL). The price is also rather massive, starting at $130,000 USD. I'm really looking for seeing it in real life though!
I totally agree with you that the interior aesthetics and features of Tesla cars do not live up to their price tags. I personally don’t own an EV (yet), but if you want a car with really luxurious interior, without paying well over 6-figures, I’d recommend Mercedes-Benz.
My cousin has both EQE sedan and SUV, and their interior is so stunning. They have so many gadgets, screens, leather details, led lighting, etc. that seamlessly flow together to create an insanely futuristic aesthetics. Newer models of Mercedes also have MBUX, which is an upscale infotainment system that uses AI to personalize driving experience. I’d even say their interior quality is comparable to highest-end brands like Bentley, which makes you pay a small fortune for every single customization!
Both EQE sedan and SUV have mid to high 200 mile range, which is certainly not as high as EV brands like Tesla and Rivian, but my cousin seems to have no complaints. The amazing and reliable build-quality, comfort (so quiet and smooth while driving), and high-tech features are totally worth it, if you don’t obsess over range and performance. I’m definitely eyeing on the EQE Sedan as my next car!