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DeanMcManis (not verified)    April 24, 2019 - 11:40AM

I would argue that the Bolt, Leaf, Prius Prime, Kia Niro, and Clarity are not exactly the Model 3's "peers", even though they are competition. It's like saying that the BMW 3 series is competition for Toyota Camry. You can make a decent case that there is some cross shopping, with similar features and amenities offered, but just considering the performance perspective alone, the Model 3 has no direct EV competitors out yet. None. Even the base Model 3 is significantly quicker than any other comparably priced EV out today. I am a big fan of the Chevy Bolt, and it is pretty quick, but like the other crossovers and hatchbacks in this segment, they lean more towards being cool economy commuters than being a performance coupe/sedan like the Model 3. Plus unlike the BMW 3 series, none of those other EVs offer a "M3" version with even greater acceleration, braking and handling capability. I am expecting to see just such an EV performance competitor in the next few years from Cadillac, but currently GM's only soldier in this new EV war is the Bolt.

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