Welcome to the first ‘Top 5 INSIGHTS’ in association with Xcite Car Leasing.
At Electric Road, our key objective is to be as useful as we possibly can be for those considering their first or next electric car. Finding the right electric car is clearly the most important part of the process!
Owner Ratings
Within the Top 5 EV Survey, owners have to provide an overall bolt rating out of 5 on their car. It is this average score that decides where an EV will place in their respective size category for the quarterly Top 5s. Also within the Top 5 EV Survey we ask owners to rate (out of 5 electricity bolts) the following:
- Exterior of car (design, styling etc)
- Interior of car (practicality, storage, comfort etc)
- Battery quality
- Tech features
- Overall reliability
- Manufacturer’s app
So we thought it useful to publish the first set of results for some of these additional categories based on data received up to and including 31st March 2023. Clearly, it’s not a deep-dive into each area but given the volume of Top 5 EV Surveys we have received (4,000+), it provides a reasonable indication of which EVs are highly rated per category.
Interior
- Renault Megane E-Tech (5.00)
- KIA EV6 (4.97)
- Audi e-tron 55 & BMW iX3 (4.89)
- Jaguar I-PACE (4.86)
The Renault Megane E-Tech scores a perfect 5/5 with owners raving about the comfort levels and practicality:
‘Changing interior lights throughout day.’
Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 Techno 2022, EV Beano. Read the full Owner Review here
‘I personally think the boot space is exceptional and combined with that you still get an ‘extra’ space to put your cable.’
Renault Megane E-Tech Launch Edition 60kWh 2023, Paul Vincent. Read the full Owner Review here
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Battery quality
- KIA EV6 (4.94)
- Tesla Model Y (4.92)
- Tesla Model 3 (4.91)
- KIA Soul EV (4.78)
- Hyundai Kona (4.73)
Here’s what some of our EV6 owners have to say:
What are the standout tech features of your EV6?
‘Ultra fast charging and long range.’
KIA EV6 2022, Russell F. Read the full Owner Review here
‘it charges up pretty quick if you can find a rapid charge point.’
KIA EV6 GT Line S 77kWh RWD 2022, Nige. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Charging speed – at a 350kW charger you won’t have time to finish a sandwich.’
KIA EV6 GT Line AWD 77kWh 2021, Martin J. Read the full Owner Review here
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Tech features
- Tesla Model Y (4.94)
- BMW iX3 (4.84)
- Tesla Model S (4.83)
- Tesla Model 3 (4.82)
- KIA EV6 (4.79)
It won’t be a surprise to many that Tesla feature prominently in the top 5 for tech features. Here’s what some of our Model Y owners have to say:
‘The screen is super intuitive to use. If you really don’t want to navigate through the touchscreen whilst driving, you can control most features by pressing the right side wheel on the steering wheel and using voice commands instead. They are pretty accurate too.’
Tesla Model Y Long Range 75kWh 2022, Tom Quaif. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Excellent system management & reliable OTA updates.’
Tesla Model Y Long Range 2022, J Hutchins. Read the full Owner Review here
- ‘The user interface is exemplar, so intuitive, so fast and just simple
- The audio system is unreal, so much depth and personalisation
- The app and Bluetooth key are also great, always work and pre-conditioning the cabin is always a win!’
Tesla Model Y Long Range 2022, Carl Boland. Read the full Owner Review here
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Overall reliability
- KIA Soul EV (4.96)
- BMW iX3 (4.95)
- BMW i3 (4.93)
- MG5 EV & Tesla Model Y (4.92)
As well as being our highest rated Medium-size electric car for Spring 2023, the Soul EV is the highest rated car for overall reliability. Here’s what some of our Soul EV owners think:
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
‘None.’
KIA Soul EV First Edition 2021, Mick. Read the full Owner Review here
Why did you choose this car?
‘Great range & Kia 7 year warranty.’
KIA Soul EV 64kWh 2020, David. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Better quality than the Nissan LEAF (my previous car).’
KIA Soul EV 2016, Rob. Read the full Owner Review here
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Manufacturer’s App
- Tesla (4.89)
- MINI (4.44)
- Hyundai (4.30)
- BMW (4.26)
- Audi (4.11)
Perhaps another unsurprising result but testament to Tesla’s user interface.
‘The App is super easy to use as well which helps.’
Tesla Model Y Long Range 75kWh 2022, Tom Quaif. Read the full Owner Review here
‘I cannot not mention the ability to make fart noises from the app (and talk to people), it has provided me and my mate who also has a Model 3 immense amusement. Childish I know but what a laugh!’
Tesla Model 3 60kWh 2022, Rose. Read the full Owner Review here
‘mobile phone app is awesome and always works.’
Tesla Model S Dual Motor 90kWh 2016, Mark. Read the full Owner Review here
‘There are entertaining and fun apps built into the car but these are only occasionally useful. However, the Tesla app is something we use everyday to:
- check the current state of charge/range
- see where the car is (so I can have dinner ready for when my wife gets home)
- so we can warm/cool the car remotely
- lock it/open it even if we are half a world away
- book at service appointment
- and review our ‘fuel’ use – 297kWh last month, at a cost of less than £40. That gave us about 1,200 miles; about 3p per mile). It’s brilliant!’
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 54kWh 2020, Simon Hudson. Read the full Owner Review here
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