2023 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Lexus UX

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Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y

$32,880 - $62,950

2023 price

Lexus UX
Lexus UX

2024 price

Summary

2023 Tesla Model Y
2024 Lexus UX
Safety Rating

Electric motor type
Electric motor type
Permanent Magnet
Vehicle type
Vehicle type
Battery Electric
Electric range
Electric range
360 km
Energy consumption

15.0 kWh/100km
Battery capacity

54.30 kWh
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Will be too clinical for some enthusiasts
  • Ride improved but still hard
  • Touch panel controls for everything

  • Range could be better
  • Bit pricey
  • Relatively modest boot space
2023 Tesla Model Y Summary

This version of Tesla’s Model Y is the new frontier for enthusiasts. How do you make an electric performance car?

It should be easy, right? Just up the power of the motors - no need to fit a larger, more complex engine, and make sure you’ve got a battery with the appropriate outputs.

There’s far more than meets the eye. The big question is, is it worth the significant additional spend over the base Model Y?

We grabbed one of the earliest examples of the Performance to hit Australian shores to find out.

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2024 Lexus UX Summary

Lexus has released a revamped version of its smallest electric SUV, the UX300e and I’ve been driving the Sports Luxury grade this week with my little family of three.

This model sees a few key upgrades to its battery performance, driving range and technology.

These improvements should see it continue to be a solid competitor for its rivals, the BMW iX1 XDrive 30 M Sport, Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 and Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

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