So which electric car is right for your needs? Here’s everything you need to know. Design The Nissan Ariya and Tesla Model Y take a pretty different approach to design. If you’ve seen a Tesla before, you’ll immediately recognize the Model Y — it offers a similar design language to Tesla’s other cars, with a relatively minimalistic look and feel to it. It has slim headlights at the front, a nicely rounded roofline, and flush door handles that give it a sleeker look overall. Tesla The Nissan Ariya takes a slightly more conventional approach. It looks much more like previous-generation gas-powered cars, even going so far as to have a faux grille at the front. While design is somewhat subjective, the car can look slightly disproportionate, with a sloped roofline at the top and a much larger body than you might expect. That’s not to say it’s ugly by any means — but if you’re looking for something completely fresh and modern, then the Nissan Ariya may not be for you. That said, design is subjective and not everyone likes how Teslas look. This one’s a tie. Winner: Tie