Looking at the Volkswagen ID.4, Kia EV6, and Geely Geometry C Plus. The main thing is reliability, because warranty doesn't cover everything anymore. Which one holds up best over time?
As a medical professional, I know that reliability is like immunity - it's tested by time. From this trio, I'd pick the Volkswagen ID.4, because German EVs have already accumulated statistics across millions of vehicles. The ID.4 has been actively sold here since 2021, and over these years there've been reviews from actual owners - the battery holds capacity better than all the rest, the electric motor goes through 200k+ km without issues. The Kia EV6 is also decently made, but it's a newer generation for the Russian market, and there's still less data on long-term wear under local conditions with our charging infrastructure. The Geely Geometry C Plus is basically a more budget option, and for three million you could get a better version, but they're less predictable in service.
Problems usually won't show up in a year or two - the battery might start losing like 10-15 percent capacity only by year 5-7 if you drive aggressively and fast-charge a lot. Pay more attention to the specific car's history: how many owners, what region it was driven in, is there an official service record. Check the registries to see if it's been in any accidents. And if you're buying used - definitely get a professional battery diagnostic from the official dealer, that'll give you a real picture of its health. For three million right now you can find a decent ID.4 from 2023-2024 with 40-50k km on it, and that'll be safer in terms of resource than a brand new Geely.
For that budget, I'd definitely take a closer look at the Kia EV6 - the Koreans in recent years aren't losing out to the Germans in terms of reliability, and sometimes they're even ahead. The ID.4, sure, it's more familiar, but here's the thing: German EVs are often pricier to maintain, and if the warranty doesn't cover everything, it can really hit your wallet hard. Plus the battery in the ID.4 holds up well, but there's quite a bit of electronics in there, and I reckon the consumables are gonna be expensive. The EV6, on the other hand, is put together better, has the same reliable battery, and at official Kia dealers spare parts are easier to come by.
As for the Geely Geometry, I wouldn't risk it in your situation at all. The Chinese are developing fast, but long-term reliability - that's not really their strong suit yet, especially once the warranty runs out. A year or two down the line problems might pop up that'll cost you a fortune. If I'm picking from these three at 3 million and looking at longevity, my choice is the Kia EV6: sweet spot between proven quality and reasonable maintenance costs 😊
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