Tesla model 3 vs ID3 GTX

Any particular reason you've narrowed it down to those two? And is that the base M3?

The model 3 wins hands down in nearly every category. It's biggest drawback is when it comes to you moving on to the next car. You will likely have to sell it privately and that's not something a lot of people want to do.

To throw a 3rd option in there, you could get a Cupra born e boost for about 6000 under budget, not quite an ID3 GTX but very well thought of and sportier alternative to the standard ID3

Does the Tesla you looked at have indicator stalks? Or are the ones without even launched yet? Tesla a very good car once you're ok with the love it or hate it minimalist interior

One thing to bear in mind is VW aren't great on warranty. No option to extend after the initial 3 year expires. Obviously the battery warranty is for 8yr/160k but the lack of an extended warranty is annoying. I believe it is available in the UK.

You'd really want to be ok with button indicators if you're planning on keeping car a long time. Silliest innovation I have seen, even worse that digital cameras for wing mirrors. 2 things I don't want to see mainstream.

I've driven mainly VW group EVs as we have lots of them in work, cupra born, etrons, ID4s and id5s about to add an Enyaq after Xmas and we have 1 Tesla model Y, the Tesla is my least favourite I think it looks terrible but I do think the 3 looks pretty decent. But those indicators and the actual steering wheel mean I'd never buy one. Plus forget about trading anything in for it, I don't know what it will be like in whatever number of years time you try to trade out of it

Where is there a brand new Born e-Boost for 6K less than a Tesla M3 (37k)?

I was surprised how quickly I got used to using button indicators on my test drive. They didn’t cause any issues for me but can see why some folks would hate them.

The model 3 wins hands down in nearly every category.

Not sure there. The M3 is slower and less range. The VW driver aids (auto lights, wipers, travel assist) are much better than Tesla.

The Tesla has the supercharging network which is a significant selling point if its on any of your regular routes or you plan to go international…. if its mainly "around town" you will be, its a moot point.

Not much in it overall, but its hard to say the M3 wins hands down in nearly every category with that.

One thing Tesla does win hands down is their infotainment software. Some people will care about that, some wont.

I think its really down to subjective personal opinion on things like looks, seat comfort, dealer network, infotainment etc etc.

I'm a VW fan but like the tech on Tesla.

OP, which one gave you a bigger smile on your face leaving the showroom…. go with your gut. One isnt really better than the other…. the ID3's are very good cars as are the M3's.

33k over on the born forum. Is a model 3 only 37k? I thought I saw starting prices 40k on Tesla.ie

You can get an after market indicator stalk if you can’t get used to the buttons