Video Summary
- The car has a sizable range and a swiveling infotainment system.- The driving position is typical of a saloon, and feels low-down and sporty, but not perfect.
- The car comes standard with a 15.6 inch touch screen.
- The view is blocked by the steering wheel in landscape mode, though it can be resolved by switching the display into portrait mode.
- Apple CarPlay or Android Auto will force the screen into landscape mode.
- Though the screen is reasonably good, it's not the quickest in its response time.
- The climate controls are on the touchscreen, but the icons are reasonably easy to hit while driving.
- The driver display is quite busy, and much of the screen is dedicated to a useless kilowatt figure.
- All versions have a strong smell of plastic inside.
- Practicality impresses with a big, nicely padded armrest.
- You get wireless phone charging pads for two smartphones.
- Interior materials are good, but there are some cheaper feeling plastics.
- All models have a standard sunroof, which still has good headroom.
- Under-thigh support and the seatbacks’ shape are bad.
- The boot opens with the key, and there is a button on the car to open it, but the button is located in a difficult-to-reach and grimy location.
- The boot has an underfloor storage area.
- The overall storage capacity is around 400L, but this includes front storage space.
- The seal name does not blend in with its other competitor electric car names.
- Build Your Dreams is being removed from the car's exterior in Europe.
- It uses a blade battery which does not need cobalt and doesn't degrade as quickly as others.
- The battery's charging speed is 150kW, and can provide a 10% to 80% top-up in 38 minutes.
- The indicator and wiper controls are in the opposite position to UK cars.
- A version does 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds and has impressive handling and decent steering.
- The car provides a 6-year or 96,000 mile warranty.
- There are two versions with different trims.
- Official Range in the Design is an impressive 354 miles.
- Official Range in the Excellence is 323 miles.
- Model 3 is still better and cheaper.
