Video Summary
- Build quality has generally held up well, with minor paint chips but good panel alignment.- The rear light bar pops out slightly, and the lower portion of the front passenger door sticks out a bit.
- The interior's light-colored components have stood up well, showing little wear.
- Door panels, mostly made of hard plastics, are resilient but the material on the driver's door is broken down.
- Gloss black trim has micro-scratches.
- Real leather steering wheel included with the car shows discoloration.
- Recommend adding a screen protector.
- The car is quiet even on rough roads.
- Tires have been changed once. Wiper blades and cabin air filters changed once a year.
- Inspection reports indicate brand new brake pads. Major service not recommended.
- After changing original tires to Michelin Crossclimate2, cost per mile has dropped.
- Driving and charging reliability have been flawless.
- Recalls have been a downside, requiring multiple service visits to resolve.
- Real-world range is slightly better than the EPA rating, averaging 3.4 miles per kilowatt-hour.
- During winter months, range efficiency drops around 30-40% due to lack of a heat pump.
- Has low phantom drain.
- Battery degradation is around 4% per year, approximately 15% battery capacity loss.
- Software experience has been updated twice in four years, but it's below expectations. Frequent Android Auto and Apple Carplay disconnects and software glitches exist.
- Software updates are done at the dealership.
- The driver's door has two window switches and a touch-sensitive rear button that switches operation to the back windows
- Touch-sensitive buttons are everywhere, and the base of the infotainment screen reflect sun into your eyes.
- The car lacks true one-pedal driving, requiring brake use to stop.
- Tight turning radius is good. Automatic features and cornering lights work well.
- Large mirrors are beneficial.
- Rear cargo area has 64.2 cubic feet with the seats down. It also has a secret subtrunk.
- A destination charging cable is recommended.
- The car is given a thumbs up because it drives like an EV. It feels smooth and responsive on the road.
