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All things in the plug-in and electric vehicle universe from a drivers point of view.
EVerything You EVer Wanted To Know About EV's But Were Afraid To Ask
Recorded earlier this year in front of a group of folks interested in EVs, I share with them all they need to know before shopping for an electric car.
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What it REALLY costs to drive on electric fuel? (Real world numbers)
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Ever wonder how much it would really cost you to drive an EV? Well wonder no more. After watching this video you'll know! And yes this is a repost, just tweaked the audio levels.
RIVIAN R1T WALKAROUND (60fps)
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Full walk around of the Rivian R1T at 60fps at Fully Charged Live at COTA.
RIVIAN R1S WALKAROUND (60fps)
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Full walk-around of the stunning Rivian R1S at Fully Charged Live; shot in beautiful 60 fps. Can't wait to get behind the wheel of one of these!
Fully Charged LIVE 2020 Featuring The Rivian R1S and R1T
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After 2 days of attending panel sessions, networking and geeking out, here's just a sampling of all the went down. Of course, panel sessions with the likes of Chelsea Sexton, Rich of Rich Rebuilds, Jehu Garcia, Ben Sullins from Teslanomics, and Sean Mitchell of All Things EV were big draws, but seeings the two Rivians in person again was my main motivation to head to Austin. Oh the BBQ was pret...
The EV Nerd Intro
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Hello World... welcome to the EV Nerd channel. Well so much for plans to make in driving videos (thanks COVID!) , but I promise more content is coming soon! Please standby...
10 BMW i3's and the Mt Wilson Climb
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On November 16, 2019 a group of Southern California i3 owners took another scenic drive up the Angeles Crest Highway to the top of Mt Wilson. It was quite the electric adventure; some were BEV and some REx, but all 10 made it up the 5680 foot summit on electricity alone and some, like my own 2014, made the climb on the smallish 18kWh battery. I used about 60% SOC going up and regenerated about ...
BMW i3 Key Fob Battery Replacement
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The key fob/remote uses the common CR2032 battery.
How To Replace The BMW i3 12V Battery
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How to replaced the 12 volt battery in the BMW i3 REx. I used a Deka AUX18 but the process is the same for all batteries of this type and size. If you've got basic mechanical skills this would be an easy process. The main tools are metric sockets, Allen wrenches and Torx drivers.
The Trick To Release A Stuck EV Charging Connector
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If your charging cable refuses to unlock from your car, here's a simple trick that may help. The locking actuator may just be stuck. In this video I show how to release a stuck actuator. FYI, on BMW i3 there's a blue release cable located behind the right rear passenger door that's supposed to retract that locking actuator too. But if you can't get to that cable or it breaks or simple doesn't w...
This worked for my car but the lever to release the lock is now stuck and im unable to charge my car. Anyone know how to fix this?
THANK YOU SIR 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
What about Hyundai Kona?
This does not work for a genesis suv
I’m just
Thank you, that saved my day!
Thanks for the nice quick and accurate vid. Was thinking of getting an i3 and when I saw where the battery was, had second thoughts. So I found this vid (and other 17+ min ones I didn't watch) on how to replace it. It doesn't look too bad, just remove the frunk screws and pull it out, and you are basically there.
Yeah, it’s really not a difficult process if you take your time. Not too unlike replacing any other car battery.
Thanks super helpful just had my charger stuck in my new Lexus suv - tried you trick and it worked but still going to exchange the charger something with the latch isn’t right
Great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Its funny how when you buy an expensive car you get to see all its flaws through out its life cycle.
What's the problem with linking another webpage to is video? I don't think many drivers are aware of this very helpful tip.
They are afraid to show how easy it is to steal the cable! LOL
Thank you for making this video, I just did the swap on my 2015 BEV i3 and your walkthrough saved me so much time! For anyone else coming here after their 12v battery completely died you get a "battery could not charge" error or something like that, here is what I did: swapped the battery, closed the frunk, and "start" the car as normal and the message cleared after about 10 seconds.
You’re welcome! Love hearing about another successful battery replacement.
Wow! I just found your video for this exact issue and it instantly worked! Thank you so much! I had a thin metal file with flat tip that worked perfectly and gently, so it didn't interfere with any of the hardware of the cable connector or car. You saved me from stress, time and a tow! The Kia Roadside assistance on the phone was so unhelpful. Their solution was to tow, which sounded ridiculous when it just required the cable to be removed. How could they not be trained on such a simple fix and to provide that guidance to others. You are an angel! Thank you again and wishing you the best! 🙏☺️
Yay… so glad you found this trick useful. And how exactly are you supposed to be towed when your still connected to the charger?!? LOL So happy you learned how to solve that issue if it ever happens again. Cheers.
@@TheEVNerd I was charging using my regular outlet at home that I can unplug from the outlet. I would have drove it to the dealer myself, but my car will not drive with the charging connector connected to the input. But thanks to you I didn't have to! Lol. I've already had to replace my battery 2 or 3x for my 2019 Kia Soul EV and I bought it new. I think hot weather and super chargers can wear out the battery. It initially would charge up to 122 miles, now it's around 103 miles. I've learned to be very mindful of remaining miles/charge on a daily basis, even tho most of my driving is local. I would rather not have to worry about it such limited miles.
This helped me a lot! The stupid charger wouldn’t come out and some dummy who tried to help broke the cord under the hood. This was my only option and it didn’t seem to damage anything.
Glad you found it useful. 👍🏽
;...tesla products are outdated decade old technology (e.g., only has cameras not even radar, no laser to detect other objects). Tesla self driving is only level 2, whereas Rivian is level 3 autonomy (on an off-road, you don't have to keep your eyes on the road and don't have to keep your hands on the wheel). ;,,,...Rivian has 4 motors, others only have 1-3 motors. Rivian climbs up 100% incline at 45 degrees. ruclips.net/video/Yeth5v_5dPM/видео.html .Unlike Tesla, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit. cool&convenient 360 degrees Rivian tank turn: ruclips.net/video/yzwM8KE2L3I/видео.html Rivian is great for off-road fun at climbing over boulders at Hells Gate ruclips.net/video/dYQtPFYaR0c/видео.html ruclips.net/video/nhAftR0hTZw/видео.html Rivian drives through 3.5 feet of water ruclips.net/video/KKMCbp_u-Jc/видео.html .Unlike Tesla, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.
...Tesla sells nothing that competes with Rivian; they have no pickup truck and the Model X is an obscenely expensive minivan with ZERO off-road ability. The Rivian R1S is a real SUV with serious off-road chops. Rivian has backers with an endless supply of money; Ford for expertise in building tough trucks and SUVs, and a real factory that they didn't have to build from scratch. This is a no brainer long term play. .Unlike Tesla, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit. GO RIVIAN!
Tesla Model X and Y look like an egg on wheels. .Unlike Tesla, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.
.,.Tesla is a sinking ship. Tesla is now selling to rental car companies like Hertz which is the worst place to be because that is the LOWEST margin. And people don't want to buy cars that are part of rental fleets.
What????☹️😮 This is very shocking and disappointing Why would the i3 have to use a lead battery ? Other EVs don’t need a lead battery. It’s pretty much common sense
Not sure I understand your point. This video only discusses replacement of the 12V battery in the i3, not the high voltage Li-Ion battery pack.
@@TheEVNerd you didn't catch my point. EVs don't need to have those heavy 12 volt batteries. They already have a battery pack so that should be able to operate everything. The ignition etc........etc..........etc.
I see. Actually EV’s need an independent power source separate from the high voltage battery to power their subsystems. This is because the high voltage system must be able to be electrically isolated from the rest of the car for safety. Therefore, automakers still rely on the traditional 12v battery to power most subsystems. Hope that helps.
@@TheEVNerd I guess the race now is to phase out the traditional 12 volt lead acid batteries as they are miserably heavy and still leak over time. Lithium batteries have been out for quite some time as they are far lighter and can last several times longer than their lead acid counterparts. All they have to do is use 12 volt lithium batteries with the same amperage. I don't know why it's taking so long for the conversion
I unplugged the battery because of reseting the cameras and I noticed that the hood still pops open from the buttom, does the vehicle have a back up battery for the accessories and such? I wonder if I have to unplug.that one as well to reser the cameras
There is no backup battery but recall that unlike an ICE car, the i3 uses a DC to DC converter to recharge the battery that runs when the car is on. It’s possible you had the car on and the DC converter was still providing 12V. I would expect that the system would noticed the battery is not present and would not allow the DC converter to function.
Thanks for the excellent guide. Bought a battery at BMW for about 200$. Replaced a working battery in advance on my 2014, 7years, 100000km. Registered the new battery with bimmerlink and WiFi dongle. I could ad two steps in your guide if someone wants to be picky. One is to put some connection crease on the battery poles and the second one is to add loctite on the pole screws (was added originally) Many thanks!
Is the cabin bigger than a Tacoma or the same? Awesome truck but if the inside is as small as the rest of the midsized trucks, I’m going to have to say lightning>rivian
This is from Rivian: How big of a truck is it? We get this question a lot. When designing the R1T, we focused on making sure it was large enough to comfortably fit five passengers along with their gear but not so large that it would be hard to park or fit in a garage. This balance led to dimensions that fall between today’s mid size and full-size trucks - we aimed for a sweet spot where the vehicle delivers equally across a range of competing attributes including interior space, bed dimensions, enclosed storage volume, vehicle dynamics and ease of every day use.
@@TheEVNerd recently sold my Tacoma because my kids are growing and the back was starting to get tight. But at the same time, I’ve always felt that full size trucks are a little too big for me personally. If the r1t falls in between the full and mid sizes, it’s going to be the truck I get
Totally agree. I still have my ‘05 Tundra Double Cab and I’ve always thought it was the perfect sized truck. Bigger than a Tacoma but not quite full sized. Can’t wait for the Rivian.
Great video,and presentation
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
Just wanted to send my heartfelt thanks for your video, have just change the battery in my i3 and after watching your video it took me about 20 min start to finish. I have seen other videos on youtube where people had real trouble with disconnecting the high voltage battery (the little orange thing), you made the job so simple. Thanks again.
Really glad you found it informative and helpful.
I just replaced the battery, but one of the many alerts caused by the dead battery didn't go away (drivetrain alert). Now, the car won't start. If you have any suggestions, please comment.
Hmmm how ago did you replace the battery. Often, the errors clear on there own within a day.
@@TheEVNerd I replaced it about 2 hours ago. Hopefully, it clears all the alerts by tomorrow morning.
@Seth Rollins the drivetrain alert didn't go away. I had to have it towed to bmw. They told me it needs a new battery and "initialization" just to get it started ($880). Once it's started they'll let me know if anything else is broken.
So you had that drivetrain alert and other before you replaced the 12V battery? I haven’t heard of a dead battery causing a problem so severe as that. It’s not as expensive as the dealer quoted you. Keep us posted.
Excellent video. I have a 2015 I3 which just started to run into the battery issue. Does anyone know if it is safe to use a better tender to maintain the 12V battery in the I3?
Very glad you liked the video. So long as the tender is designed for an AGM battery it shouldn’t be an issue.
Thank you for posting this video. There’s not a lot of these kind of walk through on you tube. It’s really interesting to overhear about the roof rails being able to snap in on the inside too. What a great idea for protecting the carpet.
Glad you enjoyed it. I plan to do a couple more walk arounds soon on new EV models for 2021. Stay tuned.
If I ever getting a ev than this is the one !!!
I’m partial to the R1S but both are amazing vehicles in their own right.
The body and paint scheme looks a lot better than in the past versions. It probably still has those goofy headlights but to each his own. I still think they are making a mistake and should be going for the commercial van market where there is no competition for the moment.
Yeah the headlights still remain, and the color options look great. They will be making a delivery van for Amazon in 2022 which I hope will also be available to the private fleet/commercial use at some point.
Have a Escape Hybrid.
That's the BMW i3s out of the equation.
you forgot to mention that good electric cars cost over $50k my car is a 20 year old gas toyota truck that is maybe $1k max i still save way more
This comparison is strictly on the cost of fuel, not total ownership cost. But I also have a 15 yr old Toyota truck and it costs me way more per mile than my EV, about $0.20/mile. And as a side note, my last electric car cost $19k which was a used BMW. Thanks for the feedback though.
Why is the audio only on the right side...
Thanks for posting this video and I wish I had seen it prior to today. BMW told me the battery was "inaccessible" and that the only option I had was to pay them $550. ARRGH..... I guess at least I now know how to do this the next time it needs replacing.....
Awww bummer Michael. Sorry to hear that. But the lesson learned by many people is don’t always take the service rep at their word. There are many maintenance items you can do yourself.
Absolute dream car! I would be ready to test the car for free! 😊
I can’t wait to take it off road also!
Thanks for the video! think the price of these batteries has gone up significantly in the past year - I've been all over the internet, and my best option is $220 plus $30 shipping just to get the battery to my garage. I'm waiting on a quote from the local BMW shop, but I'm sure it will be in the $650 range reported here or higher. Plus the cost of getting it down there (it's backed into my garage right now). I've read that once this problem starts, it can go south quickly, and boy does it ever. I waited a day too long. Yesterday I drove a 15 mile roundtrip, with a 5-minute stop between legs, and it worked fine. I thought that kind of trip would recharge the 12V. I put the charger on when I got home, and when I got up this morning to check, everything was dead. So now I guess I'll buy the tools - torx and 10mm sockets w/ extensions I'll need, and wait for the battery to arrive. This is my first encounter with BWM service fees since I bought my 2016 i3 about 15 months ago. Welcome to over-engineered German technology :-( I'm sure the self-isolation these days had something to do with it. It probably sat 4 months without being used- now I know to get the car out and drive it around the block once a week. Anyway, it was only one week and 2 trips from my first "battery is discharging when turned off" message to complete failure. If you see that message, act quickly.
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What about the cost of the batteries because without them the car doesn’t run so that needs to be factored in as an operating cost then if the car becomes old enough cost of new batteries out weight the replacement so it now becomes a throw away car
Beautiful ❤️ I like very much 😍👍
Thanks so much 😊
A 12V lead-acid battery, is like OEM vacuum cleaner bags: They are put there as a steady source of income for the manufacturer. If an EV is outfitted with a big Li-ion traction pack, and you add a few more Wh with a lead-acid battery, that also needs changing every other year, you are decreasing the overall weight/kWh of the vehicle. More suitable would be a 4S Li-ion pack, maybe even big enough to run all systems during a drive cycle, so your DC/DC converter only would need to be a backup during driving when a lot of AUX loads were turned on? That would directly translate to longer driving range, especially at low speed, where an extra 500W draw from the DC/DC, is a significant percentage of the 2kW you'd need to move at 30mph.
my OEM 12v battery lasted 7 years. I just changed it out now before having an issue.
Rivian IPO? I want in!
Sold!
@@mikeb1039 $70K base model is what I would choose.
The Launch Edition R1S configuration has an estimated price of $77,500.
Great video! There are even more savings than what you show... At 12,000 miles, you are probably going to have 1 or 2 oil changes in there. If it's a Mercedes, Audi or BMW, probably just one oil change, but the cost would will be $120 or even more, and you would also be buying 91oct premium gasoline to boot. If it was a non-luxury brand, like Nissan, Cadillac, or other, probably 2 oil changes at maybe $60 each. An EV seldom needs new brake pads or rotors, due to the regenerative braking, so there is even more savings there. I love my i3, and also have a Kia Niro PHEV, and a Prius. I seldom drive my Audi Q7 or Mercedes E350, because the i3 is just do much fun. But I still need the gas hogs for long distance, moving or towing.
God I love the Blue and Black combination of the R1T. If they don't offer this color as production color I don't want it!
Wow you pay $0 .13 cents a kwh! I'm paying &0.06 cents a kwh here where I live. We absolutely love our EV's.
Whoa, $0.06 is dirt cheap. That really makes the economics of driving EV’s much more beneficial. Thanks for sharing.
Oh man, I did that too !!! I followed the video step by step and I made it!!! Without registration or anything!!! , I have a BMW i3 2014 extended range, after installation and everything is looking good made a huge mistake!!! I forgot to turn on the safety plug that I turn it off at the beginning!! So it doesn't work at all, but after I turn it on its work perfectly, !!!! Thank you again no need to register!!!
Glad this video helped you save you time and money.
Thanks for the nice walk-around. I'd really like to get one of these. Sadly, the type of wheelchair lift that I use won't work with that split rear hatch. I've tried emailing Rivian with questions and all I got back was an email with PR/Corporate BS, and zero answers.
Hmmm wonder if the aftermarket can work on a solution for you. Also, you might have tried this already but have you reached out to info@rivian.com?
@@TheEVNerd, info@rivian.com is where I sent my original inquiries. After a pretty lengthy amount of time I received a reply basically saying, 'hey, thanks for the email... but I'll be passing this up the ladder.' After another lengthy wait I finally received a corporate-speak nonanswer-answer to my questions. As for aftermarket... the whole rear hatch would have to be redesigned/rebuilt. The problem is the lower 1/4 of the rear hatch folding down as a tailgate. That bit of tailgate would keep the wheelchair lift from operating properly. That would be (at minimum) an extra 10k on top of the price of the vehicle.
I am not a car guy, and I was nervous following these steps, but it was super easy! Thanks so much for making this video. The comments here also helped a lot. My car was just totally dead for two weeks sitting in my garage, but now it's up and running again. Note that I bought my battery from the BMW dealership, not Remy. Remy was sold out and I didn't have a Deka distributor nearby. The BMW part number is 61 21 2 286 201 and it works fine. You can find this BMW-branded battery online for about $156.
Love hearing success stories like yours Ray. Congrats on reviving your i3 and saving the $100’s of dollars by doing it yourself.
Now that looked like fun👍
I totally was. All happened before the quarantines kept most of us apart. But anyone can make that drive themselves.
@@TheEVNerd I once lived in La Canada and rode that rode weekly on my motorcycle just cause it's such an awesome road to ride.
Great helpful video thanks so much
Honestly when Tesla came out with the Cyber Truck, they pretty much solidified my interest in the Rivian. The only thing that I Was waiting for was Tesla's attempt at a Pickup truck and they completely ruined it. This Black and Blue combination on the R1T is absolutely beautiful. I love everything about the truck. I can't wait for it to come out! :D
I felt exactly the same. But I already had my Rivian deposits in since 2018. The cyber truck reveal just made me laugh. Cheers!