Tesla has a HUGE lead over Toyota Motor in race for world domination in the battery electric vehicle (BEV or EV) space. Can Toyota catch up and even beat Tesla?

The first measure of this battle is simple: Lexus RX 450e versus Tesla Model Y. It's a slam-dunk for Tesla on three critical measures: range, charging and performance.

If the Model Y were better built, more reliable, better looking and built with better materials, this competition would be over.


But quality matters. Tesla has a reputation for trashy build quality, spotty reliability and lengthy repair wait times. Lexus, the opposite on all counts. You buy a Lexus, you get a 20-year trouble-free ride. You’re going to be thoroughly sick of you Lexus before it breaks. You buy a Tesla, knock yourself out complaining on Tesla Owners Online.

So, does Toyota have a path to success versus Tesla. Watch the video.