Tesla Model 3 vs Jaguar I-Pace SUV vs Audi e-tron SUV - Carbuyer

The first right-hand-drive examples of the Tesla Model 3 have finally started to arrive in the UK, giving buyers in the market for an electric car a tempting new option. Some of the best upmarket choices already on sale include the Jaguar I-Pace and the Audi e-tron, but which is best of these three cars? Ginny and Batch compare them in our latest group test.

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[Pro_gamer-wsyn]

Should have been a Tesla Model X rather than a Model 3

[KalifUmestoKalifa]

You are comparing Tesla 37k entry model with 70k Jaguar and Audi.
Sure 70k Jaguar is more fun to drive then the SR+ RWD Tesla 3, but get a Performance AWD Tesla M3 and it's a different story and it's still full 20k cheaper

[Wirmish]

Jaguar = British
Carbuyer = British

Tesla has no chance in this review.

[shthappens]

U cant compare the normal model 3 with those cars... The model 3 Performance is way faster than the jag

[slhslh]

The more I think about this the more the comparison doesn't make sense. For the avoidance of doubt I have an eNiro, so not biased I think. Let's first imahine this review had compared the Tesla Performance version to bring the price points closer to the Jag and Audi, then which car wins?

Looks: No winner. Personal preference. My vote is for the Tesla Performance with its proper 20" alloys, lowered suspension and sports brakes, but I also like the distinctiveness of the Jag and familiarity of the Audi.

Performance: Tesla (30% faster than the Jag and almost 100% faster than the Audi).

Handling: Tesla (according to tens of reviews)

Ride: I suspect all are very competent.

Range: Tesla

Charging speed (on anything up to a 50 kWh charger): Tesla, due to having a smaller battery with longest range)

Charging (more than 50 kWh): Tesla, as it does fastest MPH charging [Tesla has higher peak power and Audi has longer sustained high power charging, but due to inefficient drive the Tesla wins when you look at Miles per Hour rate in all situations]

High speed charging network availability: Tesla

Quality: Price aside, it would be the Jag, but all reviews say 'Tesla very nearly as good as the Jag' which I agree with - it's not quite as plush. If you have to take into account the M3 is £20K less expensive than the Jag and Audi featured on this video. I am sure Tesla could add a lot more 'quality' for the extra money. Personally I would take 'nearly as good' and then use the extra 20k and buy an MG EZS as a second car). Having driven the Jag for a week, I prefer the simplicity of the Tesla instead of many multiple screens and heavy leather of the other two. I think the quality of the Tesla is its ground up distinctiveness of its interior.

Storage capacity: Audi wins (biggest boot and hatch back). Tesla does incredibly well having more storage than Jag though (although not a hatch).

Rear passenger comfort (assuming adult passengers) : Jag or Audi win.

Technology: Tesla - neither of the other two will get software updates that add anything meaningful. Jaguar software has always been a disaster. Tesla will update every year, and has a roadmap of new features. What's already in the Tesla beats the other two hands-down and it will only get better.

Price: Tesla Model 3 Performance is still £10k less than base model Jag (which was not the model featured.in this video incidentally)

If you don't enter the discussion with a bias, then I am not sure how you could conclude the Tesla isn't the clear winner.

[elonmusk]

Damn these two are clueless! They are comparing a base model 3 to top of the range I pace and Audi! Biased much?

[fuji]

Such false equivalency comparing cars $40k apart, could have at least used a performance LR model 3

[Ownagetimex]

its criminal having a tesla and talking about 1 easter egg for 90% of the allocated time

[voltaire]

Shouldnve used performance model 3 to make the price gap smaller between them

[subevo]

Interesting review but Tesla Base model isn’t fair in this lineup.also no one mentioned the autopilot.tesla is The only one that can blast up and down the uk motorway network all day long and fast charge at the superchargers in around 20-25 minutes.plus version 3 superchargers will be even quicker.tesla are miles ahead of the competition.full stop.plus tesla has hundreds of free destination chargers at hotels and restaurants so never too far from a free charger.

[PROCESSOR]

Model 3 performance every time. 50K, can outrun an M3/4 and C63, performance bargain.

[gooldii]

Audi: 100k Euro. Jaguar 100k Tesla M3: 52k :

[ahmaudmuirhead]

the wheels on the tesla is for aerodynamics and they should be able to come off I think

[williampaterson]

Why didn’t they mention the awards of the model 3. When there is so many more than the Jaguar I-pace

[summertyme]

Least expensive Tesla has the most range, fastest charging time, and best auto pilot tech.
Review claims that the EPA rated 205 mile audi got 'close to 248' miles. I call b$. It's been tested back to back versus Tesla model X and 3 and does not come close.

[pojdiavaj]

I rather buy 2 TM3 SR+ vs one of the other

[HOON]

The Tesla is the only one that can realistically be used for road trips.

[mikerid]

Tesla is the best... DONT WASTE YOUR TIME TO WATCH!!!

[joebloe]

I think Audi looks far better than the other two!

[santiagoaguadorusso]

You can't compare a $40k car with two $80k+ cars...

Biased in favor of jag bc you are british hahaha