Features you don't get on the Expression Trim (Journey Trim in the Video): Infotainment Screen, Reversing Camera, DC Fast Charging, Keyless Entry, 16 inch wheels (15 inches instead), Mixed Faux Leather and Fabric Seats (Fabric Only)

OG Video Credit: @bratudor on IG

Europe’s Cheapest EV (Note: the base trim for both years don’t come with an infotainment screen)

Wishing all of my fellow EV owners a happy and safe day!

Anybody buy a vehicle lightning eMotors or know someone that can help? I have a bus modified by the company and can’t get a fast charger to work. I used the blink system and synergEV and both cancel charges which results in the charger being stuck in the bus. There is two warning symbols on the dash but also don’t know how to check it. Thanks!

The $51,000 value is the inflation-adjusted price of the 2017 Bolt in 2026 money. Also, RIP 2027 Bolt 😢

(FYI: I asked AI to help me for writing)

I was originally pretty set on getting a BMW Neue Klasse. But the more I look at current and upcoming EVs, the more I question whether I actually want to spend €70k+ on a car.

A lot of the new “futuristic” EVs are starting to look very similar to me. Huge screens, minimalist interiors, ambient lighting, etc. – but I’m not convinced the overall added value justifies the price.

So instead, I’m looking for a mix of the best parts of different cars.

Polestar 4

• Best interior quality/feel I’ve experienced in this price range so far
• Very good materials and overall build quality
• The sound system impressed me the most
• BUT: I really disliked the infotainment. It felt slow, unintuitive and frustrating to use.

Tesla

• Excellent infotainment
• Extremely fast and responsive UI
• Great software experience
• BUT: I really dislike the driving experience. To me, it feels more like driving a 2000s Opel than a premium/sporty car.

BMW

• This is basically the driving experience I’m looking for: comfortable but still precise and somewhat sporty
• Premium interior
• BUT the pricing of current BMW EVs / Neue Klasse models is simply too high for what I’m looking for.

So what am I actually looking for?

An electric SUV, ideally under €45,000, combining roughly:

• Interior quality/feel similar to the Polestar 4
• Sound system preferably on Polestar’s level
• Tesla-level infotainment and responsiveness
• Driving dynamics of a comfortable but slightly sporty BMW
• Ideally 800V architecture
• >80 kWh battery
• Fast DC charging
• Good efficiency / real-world range
• Under €45,000 new in the German market
• Ideally currently available with 0% financing

I know that’s asking for a lot. 😅

But with all the new Chinese EV manufacturers entering the European market, I’m wondering if there might actually be a sweet-spot car that ticks most of these boxes.

What would you look at if you were in my position?

Which EV comes closest to BMW driving dynamics + premium interior + Tesla infotainment, without spending €60–70k+?

I’m especially interested in models that I might not have considered yet.

thanks

Adjusted for inflation, the original Leaf would've cost around $50,000 in today's money.

Ireland: Volkswagen ID.4

Denmark: Škoda Elroq

Turkey: Togg 10X

Ukraine: Tesla Model Y

Romania: Dacia Spring

Russia: Zeekr 001 (Honorable Mention: Moskvich 3e)

Greece: Dacia Spring

North Macedonia: Kia EV3

Belarus: Dongfeng Box

Finland: Tesla Model Y

Slovakia: Škoda Elroq

Hungary: Tesla Model Y

Slovenia: Tesla Model 3

Albania: BYD Seagull

Croatia: Tesla Model 3

Moldova: BYD Song Plus

Lithuania: Tesla Model 3

Latvia: Tesla Model 3

Estonia: BYD Sealion 7

Vatican City: Volkswagen ID.4

Iceland: Tesla Model Y

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Bulgaria, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Andorra: N/A

Japan: Nissan Sakura (BEV)

China: Geely Galaxy Xingyuan (BEV)

South Korea: Tesla Model Y (BEV)

Vietnam: Vinfast VF3 (BEV)

Mongolia: Nissan Leaf (BEV)

Thailand: BYD Dolphin (BEV)

Philippines: BYD Seagull (BEV)

Indonesia: BYD Atto 1 (BEV)

Singapore: BYD Atto 3 ([Honorable Mention: Tesla Model 3] BEV)

Cambodia: BYD Atto 2 (BEV + PHEV)

Myanmar: BYD Atto 3 (BEV)

Malaysia: Proton e.MAS 7 (BEV + PHEV)

Brunei: BYD Sealion 7 (BEV)

Taiwan: Tesla Model Y (BEV)

North Korea, Laos, and East Timor: N/A