Long Term Electric Car Review: FIAT 500e Car Tour
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2018
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I have had my Fiat 500e for just over a year now. I still love it! It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. There have been zero issues with the car, it’s a 2014. I just rolled over 50,000 kM with it. I can easily do my commute for 2 days on a charge but I have free solar charging at work so I top up every day. The limited range is rarely an issue for me but there are times I wish I had the ability to fast charge. I installed a cheap eBay 240 volt 20 amp charger at home, this charges my car 3 x faster than the 120 volt 15 amp charger that comes with the car. If I need to do some running around I like to start with a full charge . The car also has active thermal management for the battery, this was the main reason I chose this over a used Leaf. The active cooling and heating of the battery helps to prolong the life. The battery should easily last me 15 to 20 years before it becomes unusable for a vehicle. After that time it would still be a good energy storage option for a power wall.
Aren't these things great?! That charger of yours sounds like a must-have item. Here's to many miles & smiles!
From what I have seen, an EV battery will last you a very long time if you are kind to your battery! Run it between 20% - 80% for everyday use for battery longevity. ( NEVER run it to zero, and RARELY charge it to 100%. Yep... this is a range killer.
Thanks for detailed comments . I’m thinking of buying one . I’m looking for a small car to go from home to work less than 2 miles and always find parking.
@John Edwards in 15 years battery technology will have improved so much I will be able to find another used EV with much better range. I have never had a car for 15 years. If I still wanted to keep the car and range was an issue I am sure there will be options to upgrade the battery. Just like any 15 year old car there will be aftermarket options.
@@W_T_D yes really. I am not expecting to roll in and have a new battery swapped in. I expect the battery pack can be rebuilt with newer cell technology. There is a place not to far from here that repairs battery packs so upgraded cells are a definite possibility.
I will more than likely buy a bigger car with more range but I might just keep this as a car for running errands.
Last year I bought a 500e with 20k miles to use as a 2nd car for my freelance work. I would never have it as my only vehicle due to the range, but I LOVE this little car! Such a fun car to zip around in, easy to park, and everyone loves the electric blue paint with orange mirrors and wheels. If I won the lottery that I do not play, I would still daily drive this car. Since i do a lot of short trips for freelance work, I take my 500e first and run it almost dead, then i switch to my other car. I realistically have been getting about 70-80 miles of combined range, with about 65 miles usable (since I don't let it die completly, not good for the HV battery). Not quite the range advertised, but it does have over 30k and my area is hilly which eats up the power. Out of all the cars I have owned the 500e has been my favorite, in spite of its flaws. Being a fiat, its gonna be a little quirky/glitchy, little things might not be perfect about it. For instance, the bluetooth will randomly not work at times. But for what I paid for it, I can look past that. Be easy on the accelator or you will prematurly wear your tires with its instant torque (as I have recently found out).
Best comment on the internet today! Indeed they are a blast to zip around in. I wish it wasn't such a challenge to wake people up to these things... the most common response I get is "I'd need a second car"... to me, this is not a bad thing. Perhaps it's a car fanatic mindset of mine, but I love owning more than one vehicle... I wish I could own as many as Jay Leno (perhaps if I win that lottery that we both don't play) and a 500e would be in that collection, parked with the other Italians.
Anyway, thanks for the informative & well written feedback. Happy zipping!
My left ear thoroughly enjoyed this review
😂 I know... I know...
I like my 500e! I just wish it was just a little bigger. But I can't complain its saving me 70$ a week in fuel cost!
Congrats! The savings pretty much pay for the car itself! A little more room in the back would be nice... it's a shame that Fiat can't see the potential for an electric version of the 500L or X.
@@VLOGNOSIS I see this car 12k on carvana and Ford Fusion energi at 15k but at the same time I also see entry level luxury at the 15k mark , so many options that I like and I don't drive all that far so electric power is a nice choice but on the other side of the coin a gas powered vehicle wouldn't be all that expensive.
Best review I've been able to find for this car. Would love a follow up!
I have a 2015 with 13k miles. I get about 150 miles if I stay in the city at stop n go driving. I live in Central California. I really enjoy driving it. I'm a forever Fiat 500e driver.
Wow, that is excellent range! Congrats - enjoy your little Italian beauty in good health!
Reliable?
I have owned a 500e for about 2 yrs now, I paid $7400 with 28K mi on it. I love the car, I agree with most everything in his video. Where I live in Spokane Wa. the local utility, if you own your house will install a stage II charger at your house for just the cost of installation which for me was $80.00. I plug it every day and always leave home with a 100% charge in the morning. 90% of my driving is in town I almost never drive more then 40 mi in an average day. If I need to travel out of town out side of my range I have a back-up car for that. So I have virtually on issues with range anxiety. I'm spending between .40 -.80 cents prepay for electricity when I plug in at home, there is a charge station at a grocery store near by where I can plug in for free if I want while I'm shopping. My 500e drives extremely well, quiet, quick and fun to drive. In the winter my range drops to around 80mi but still that is plenty for my average driving. When it snows I take out my back-up car. I don't run snow tires on the 500e because of that I prefer my SUV in the snow. Otherwise I thing with good snow tires it would do just fine in the snow. I love the 500e and a used one is a fantastic value. If you can find one.
That is great to hear! You make a good case for buying off-lease, as I spent near that amount yet I don't own the car in the end. Are solar panels and option in your area? I have them where I live, and was able to charge for free most days from the sun (but we have a lot of sunny days down here). Thanks for the feedback, and enjoy!
Hi@@VLOGNOSIS thanks for the reply. To be honest I really think the 500e is the most perfect car ever made. Aero dynamics, weight desperation, power to weight, many things, which is why a new one is no different from a 2013 when they first came out. It's a myth that range is so important, how you as an owner manage the car is far more important. A home stage II charging station is the key. In my opinion living in eastern Washington, if your car doesn't get 350-400 mi on a charge it's still a city car, that you don't have to charge as often, you may be able to go 3-6 days without charging. But with your home charging station you can plug in once, or twice a day if you want.
I have a 2014 500e in Boise. This car actually does really well in the snow because of the equal weight distribution that the batteries provide. A weird downside to this car is the rear wheels are wider than the front wheels, so makes tire rotations awkward. However, I wear out the front tires quicker, so I’ll just replace them and keep the ones on the back.
Thanks for doing this video! It was helpful in making a big purchase decision! :)
You are welcome :)
Thank you! I've had my 500e since 2017 -- Great car and its everything you said it is!
Great to hear that 🎉😎
I just bought a 4 year old 2016 500e 2 days ago for just under $6k, and so far I love it. The 100% charge only gives me about 82 miles, but with a 20 mile commute, I think it will do, especially if I charge at work. It is very zippy, but driving aggressively and using the AC will significantly shorten your range. Also since these were only sold in CA and Oregon, getting service in South Florida or any other state besides those 2 seems like it might be a challenge. It is a great way to get your feet wet in the EV world without making too much of a commitment. I just hope the battery does not deteriorate too quickly, as the replacement cost seems ludicrously high (more than I paid for the car).
Just bought mine as well 2016 for 6 grand. Love the car it's perfect for what I need it for. It seems roomy than it really is. I already have a suv that I want to preserve.
@@DoritosResidue where are you guys finding them for 6k!? Here in SLC, UT. 10k is the lowest and thats for a 2013. I just paid 13k for a 2017
@@ochiet77 I bought mine in August of 2020. Thats when prices for used cars were rock bottom. It was a private sell. But even then dealerships were selling these for around to the high 7s to high 8 grand around that time. Also if your not in Oregon or California they seem to be higher in price since they didn't release them in any other states
@@DoritosResidue ROFL Im gunna try and return mine. Used the wiper fluid and it sprayed motor oil all over the windshield.. like what kind of retards you got working the service department!?
Thanks for this video! I was wondering why these were priced so low in my area, and this explains it. Although I have to admit some of the negatives listed are positives for me. I like the 2 door option and rigid suspension. I'm currently commuting around an overcrowded city (and parking!) in a double cab truck, so thinking of picking up one of these as my daily driver. I thought about doing the lease option too, because it seemed to almost pay for itself considering I wouldn't have to be buying gas for my truck.
Going electric is SO WORTH IT! Especially if you're currently getting less than 25 mpg. The leases are a bargain because Fiat gets carbon offset credits for each new one, but no credits for used sales, so the new lease rates are heavily discounted. Although I'm kind of a worrier, so buying used is more attractive to me (not having to worry about miles, tire wear, or dents). If you can, test drive one! I think you'll be blown away at how quick they are, and how quiet. Keep in touch & let me know what happens 😎
Great review, love our 2014
Thank you! What a good rewiew!
Yay, you've made it to 1,000 subscribers!
...and it only took me 2 years :P Okay, I shouldn't complain. Here's to a much quicker 10k achievement!
I have a 2nd gen Volt and just picked up a 2015 lease return 500e with 25k miles. It is replacing a Mini Cooper Countryman S (worst car I have ever owned). With the addition of the 500e my family is 100% electric through the week. I love this car, its not perfect, has some quirks, but makes finical sense. With two EV's in the garage, I did need to upgrade to a juice box to increase my amperage and reduce charge time.
My friend just bought one and I love it.
That is awesome!
as someone who drives about 7 miles to and from work, i'd say this car would be great for me. Thanks a lot for the awesome detailed video.
I'm still debating between 500e vs e-golf...
I have a 500e, my wife has an eGolf. The eGolf is a more refined driving experience, while the 500e is quicker at low speeds, and more fun. The eGolf has a lot more space; the 500e has more style. The eGolf has DC fast charging (very useful at times!), the Fiat has properly functioning delayed charging (the eGolf has this, but there are any number of things which may cause it start charging immediately... This is a minor headache if you have a time of use electric rate plan. It's a great car except they must have had a moron program the charger timer). You could enjoy either!
@@adbrown1967 Sounds reasonable. I think i'll go with e-golf though. I like the practicality of having more space. Thanks :D
Best review ever!
Excellent review thank you....
Great review! I love the push button transmission. I wish all push button transmissions were that easy.
Hi Dude! Thank you for the Vlog on your 500E. I may just purchase a used one because that price sounds enticing! You may have converted me.
Great video!!! Good job!! Thanks!
That was a great review video. I really didn't know the 500 came in an e model. 100 miles is a stretch on range for me. My commute is 115 miles round trip, but I just found out my work has charging station in one of the our parking lots. I drive an escape hybrid, 31 MPG. But have been thinking of a volt because of the gas backup engine.
The Volt is definitely a good choice. You'd be able to drive on electricity almost all the way to work, and get most of your trip home free if the charger is available. Around here, they don't sell as cheap as the Fiat, but you get the benefit of that backup gas engine as compensation. I test drove the first generation, and they do not accelerate as fast as the Fiat did, but that is a good thing... because you're less likely to prematurely wear out the tires. I thought the seat was a little too firm, but with a cushion it would probably be okay. It's so great having no (or near zero) gasoline expenses!!!
Bear in mind the 100 mile e-range is for city driving going 30-40 mph tops, and has nothing to do with highway speeds. The Volt does sound like a nice commuter though.
My longest trip is the airport at about 15 miles. If I need longer trips, I can rent a car I suppose, but it does seem to be an extra expense you would have to plan for if you were headed out for a few hundred miles.
Stay tuned for aftermarket DC fast charging for this car... The company I work for (Quick Charge Power) will more than likely beginning development on a kit for this car and hopefully delivering in the next year or so. We currently build 50kw ChaDeMO DC fast charging kits for 3 other electric cars, the Rav4 EV (2012-14), Mercedes B-Class ED (2014-17), and the original Tesla Roadster (2008-11).
Wow, that would be a game changer for this car 💪 👍
@@VLOGNOSIS That's the idea! It's already proven to be a game changer in the Rav4 EV, which I have driven using our kit from Mexico to Canada (over 1,300 mi) in less than 48 hours, including a motel stop, which without the kit would easily take a week or more.
What is the website address to your company?
John Car www.quickchargepower.com
Alex Bessinger any updates on the fast charger? I saw that they said to expect it by the end of 2019, but since it’s 2020 and I can’t find anything, I assume it has run into some sort of development problem. Thanks :)
My main mode of transportation is my motorcycle but this car would make an excellent car when needed.
Overall this wasn't a bad review, but the point made about the 4 hour quick charge being too slow, is too one-sided. He should have said this a better way, it's too narrow minded,
for many people 4 hours using the layer 2 charger option is just fine, (you just adjust your lifestyle to charge the car before you go to bed as needed , who doesn't get 4 hours
of sleep a day?)
pothead! I love your car I want ittttt! specially the upcoming Armani version
Very truthful!
I hate Fiat with a burning pashion, but I actually love this car, only in the electric version.
I know what you mean. They got this model right for sure. Every time Fiat sent me a survey, I told them that if they market the 500e better, add a convertible, a retro version, and more range, that they could essentially drop the other models (like the X and L) & make serious bank. They don't seem to care...
I once owned a Fiat 128 and it was one of the best cars that I ever owned. 60 mpgs back in the '70s. Talk to a Fiat spider owner, and it will be a different story. Lol. It looks like this car is one of the good models. I would love to drive one again.
At how many mileage or years do you need to replace the battery?
What's with the glasses??? I would have liked to have seen you drive it, and you could explain features/quirks as you went along, specifically the power/range/regeneration displays. Any control over regeneration? Are there selectable power/economy modes? What kind of warnings do you get when you get low on range?
The sunglasses are a homage to Kurt Cobain, and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. They're not for everyone, I understand. Anyway, excellent advice on details that should have been added to the review. This is my first car review, and wow, is there a lot to consider. I have new respect for automotive journalists (the good ones anyway).
I have an Abarth and its funny to see the "Eco" button where I have a "Sport" button
The Abarth is an amazing hidden gem. They're a lot of fun. I had a one, and used to enjoy driving around in a subterraneanian parking garage, just to hear the exhaust. If I had enough money, I'd own one of each model/edition of the 500
@@VLOGNOSIS I love my abarth. I plan on keeping it indefinitely especially since Fiat stopped making the 500s here
Can you change the Odometor to display in KMH?
. 😀So much better @ 1.25x speed on playback. Just bought this car yesterday
great review! i also live in LA - what is the average cost to charge at home?
The place where I lived at the time had solar panels, so I don't know. I was able to charge during the day with no cost from the sun. I know that doesn't help answer your question - but perhaps someone else will chime in who paid for grid power.
A few 2015 leases ended up here in ATL. Of course Fiat doesn't want to make this car so it only sells new out in CA, OR. I got my eye on a little orange one for less than 8500. The 2016 gets the in dash screen but I'm thinking about making an offer.
They are now popping up all over the country! The newer touchscreen systems have the advantage of streaming music over bluetooth, or app, I believe - but it's a preference thing. I've had a few cars with screens, and I could never get used to being able to operate them without taking my eyes off the road too long. I prefer feeling for the buttons, eyes always on the road. Perhaps test drive each version & see which works best for you? Hope it all works out either way, and thanks for watching my silly videos!
So I've watched maybe a dozen different 500e review videos now, and nobody EVER seems to talk about the impact of heat & A/C on the range! I live in St. Louis, Mizzery.. where there's maybe 2 weeks out of the year nice enough to drive without one or the other running. And EXTREMES at that.. it can easily be over 100F on the blacktop in the summer, and in the 20's to low teens much of the winter.
I also don't have a garage I could park in, nor can I charge at work. We could probably get an L2 charger installed on the front corner of the house at the driveway.. but then I'd be fighting the wife for the coveted 'off street' spot to get a charge.
My only saving grace is the 20 mile RT commute.. so with maybe 100 miles per charge I could drive to work and back the whole week. In the summer months I often drive one of the old VW's at least once per week and on weekends.. so that would extend even further..
Currently I have a '13 Abarth.. I wished back then Fiat was selling the 500e in MO, but only CA at the time :(
That's actually an important detail, and I apologize for leaving it out. I guess most people fail to mention it because these cars originate mostly in moderate climate areas of California - where the A/C is rarely on, sapping only 10 miles when needed. And seat warmers did the trick for "winter" here, and those things barely robbed any range. I lived back East for a few years, so I know what you mean though. The weather there is even brutal on the fuel economy of a gasoline vehicle! If you had chargers available at each destination, then it wouldn't be anything to worry about. A Volt, Bolt or Tesla would take that stress away, with their higher range, but then you really pay for it with the premium prices those cars fetch. Perhaps a cheap 500e could be used most of the week, to keep the bulk of miles & wear off the Abarth? And for the days when you do take the Abarth out, it'll be that much more enjoyable listening to those exhaust pipes roar! Either way, stay in touch and let me know what happens. Thanks for watching!!!
@@VLOGNOSIS as Brian perfectly stated, I have had the same question since these RUclips reviews about the 500e started to pop up. I live in Texas. There is simply no way you can go anywhere without having the AC turned on. The new trend is to leave the cars running with the AC on while running errands. The modern vehicles allow you to remote start and run the AC from afar, and with the key fobs, you can lock them and leave them running.
Can you start the AC or the Heater remotely on 500e? can you leave the AC/Heater running when away from the car? how much of impact would it have on your total mileage?
Search "Ovalbore" on RUclips. He went over that in his latest video.
@@PeterFrancis Thanks! indeed, the first ever reviewer who actually shows what happens on the autonomy when you switch on the AC/Heater.
How long does the battery last?
Would this car work for a 40ml RT per day even in zero degs temps?
But the biggest question I have, and thousands of other potential would be buyers of this model is: What happens to the battery range as the car accumulates more and more miles?
Can I expect for example the same 91 maximum miles range on a full charge for the 2017 500E under ideal conditions, when the used model I buy for $8,000 now with 25,000 miles,
(going market price out of Southern California where there is a huge supply right now ) when the electric car's has say 100,000 miles over the next 4 years?)
Were these only available in the US?
what is the lifespan of a fiat electric as opposed to a regular gas powered car, which on average is 10 years or 200000 miles?
@VLOGNOSIS
Hi, I want to buy a Fiat badly, but I have no garage. Can run a super heavy duty 30 watt extension cord out to my car? Can I use a regular outlet? To charge the car, do I need to buy anything besides the cord? Or have anything fancy installed?
There is a company that makes "ev extension cords". They go between the charger and the car. They are pricey, around $200, but perhaps ask them if they have one that works in your situation.
Make sure your outlets can handle the amps, if in doubt consult an electrician. Some of the old interior outlets are like 10 amp max, on a good day, when they were new.
Out of curiosity, how many feet from a good outlet to your car?
My left ear loves this video but my right ear hates it
Hahahahahahahaha
Thanks!. Considering a used 500e vs. a used Bolt here in Minneapolis..
What are the prices of each? The Bolt has much better range, but I haven't seen one locally for under $15k
VLOGNOSIS the bolt was about $15,000 more used.. I weighed the advantages & disadvantages of the 500e, & decided to buy it. I pick it up today.
Congratulations 🎉 $15,000 is quite a difference! I'd rather put such money aside for solar panels, or a used Model 3 (if they ever drop in price). Have fun with your Fiat & I hope many miles of stress free smiles!
Could you compare 500e and leaf ?
in los angeles the price i see on craigslist is $6-9k.....i want to buy one but i live in an apartment that do not have outlets that i could use for charging
Only draw back is Fiat no long makes theses 500e or regular 500, and good luck finding a new batterry for this car.
Yeah it's sad they stopped. Zero support now or ever. I wish they would've kept going, and made small design evolutions over the years. Instead, my fun years of ownership are just another chapter in the strange windy road of automotive history.
three years, you should do a brake bleed. Brake fluid is only good for 3years, most follks never change it until the brake pads are replaced but that is bad idea cause brake fluid absorbs water over time and that makes the fluid go bad. So every 3years the brake fluid needs to be bleed.
How many charges would I need from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
A very small amount
could you tell me how much you are paying for insurance? what in insurance do you have? how much do you think I will pay the insurance company to drive this car while being a new driver?
Rates vary for each person, with a number of factors. I can say that it was the same cost to insure as a 14 year old Infiniti coupe - which surprised me!
Mid 2020 will be presented the new Fiat500e with new dedicated platform and more range.
@@W_T_D Geneva car fair March 2020 will be presented. The production plant is working for the launch.
ruclips.net/video/Gi1r5XpclZ0/видео.html
That's exactly like I'll import one to Germany! (White/black/white)
That is great! Keep in touch, and tell me how it goes.
Will this go 100k miles?
I created a small off grid system for charging my 500e if your interested let me know.
Mike Carr video of your system?
ruclips.net/video/KVktNYTVodA/видео.html&feature=share
Thanks to renogy
ruclips.net/video/KVktNYTVodA/видео.html&feature=share
Anyone else experience the ABS/ESC stop working while driving?
I never experienced this issue. I'd search or leave a message in the major online Fiat web forums. They have been a good group on people to know.
How long is a regular full charge , are there different charge levels, like faster charge.
Four hours is the fastest you can fill up from 0% to 100%.
VLOGNOSIS drive from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
It probably could be done, but would not be enjoyable. You'd have to make 4 charging stops, each one 4 hours long! If you don't drive that far regularly, you can still own a Fiat 500e, but rent a Prius for long road trips, find a cheap flight, or train. That's what I did anyway. Found some $30 flights to Vegas for example. And less wear & tear gets put on my car. Hope that helps!
VLOGNOSIS smart . Thanks. We’re moving to L A county in a few years. I was wondering if I purchase here in Sacramento and drive to the L A area, if we could do the drive comfortably. I guess not. The idea to rent, I didn’t think of . Or maybe have it transported freight
If you find exactly the right deal on a used one, before you move, then you could enjoy a few years of driving one without blowing money on gas - and see how you like the experience. If you hate it (which I doubt), you can sell the car before you move. Or if you want to keep it, should only be a couple hundred dollars to have it trucked down. Or sell it anyway, move, and then buy a different one when you get here... by that time there might be better deals & more advanced technology. Electric cars are actually a lot of fun and very quiet, too. Keep in touch if you end up getting one :)
Update?
What we really need is a 500e Abarth version. Also an electric version of the spider
Fiat sent me a survey. I responded, if they were to do a 1957 Cabrio edition of the e model, and add some range, they'd sell a million a year 💰💰💰 An Abarth would be good, too, if that exhaust note could be simulated with a loudspeaker? 😎
Hey there! I just got a FIAT 500e and I'm not gonna lie am immediately having buyers remorse haha! I live in LA and commute 16 miles one was for work so thought it would be the perfect car for me. So far I've been driving it around this weekend and I'm a little concerned because for example I charged it for about 2 hours and it went from 37 miles to 90 miles. I then drove the car, windows down, just music on but no AC/Heat and I live 4.4 miles away from where I charged it. The miles range is already 78! WHAT THE HECK??? I'm not driving very fast because I'm honestly afraid it'll drain it faster. It's a used 2016 Fiat 500e w/ 15,180 miles on it. Am I totally loosing my mind? Is this what I should expect?!?!? I'll have to charge every day at this rate lol
The "guess-o-meter" is often way off in guess-timating range. For example, when I drive up a big hill going into the valley, it deducts 30 miles from the display, but the battery percentage is still very high. Then after more driving my guess-timated range goes back up. Also, it might help to join one of the online forum sites for Fiat 500e owners (to share & compare what you're experiencing, and hopefully ease some of the stress). Hope that helps.
*Might help to go by the battery percent meter, rather than guess-o-meter
Still love the fiat?
I had to turn it back in at the end of my 3 year lease. I almost bought one used last year, but it sold before I could get to the dealership, and then used car prices started going sky high. Maybe someone who owns one can chime in and let us know how this model is still holding up after all this time. Take care and hope all is well with you!
I have a 2017 500e and I love it but that gear selector is by far the worst feature on this car. It lags so badly that I have to wait a good 5 seconds for it to shift into gear. It’s gimmicky and silly and I wish it had something different.
Oh wow, that is some serious lag there! I Don't remember mine being slow, but sometimes I swear I pushed the button & it didn't register, had to push it again.
Selling my ICE car now and will buy a used 500e... should I break the news to my mechanic quickly or more slowly? 🤔
How did it go?
Still waiting for a buyer, but ready to roll once I do!
@@marklundegren go to carvana there is a 2017 model for 12000
Do you even nee an mechanic at this point majbe for some air filter what about the chassis ?
I didn't need a mechanic. My lease was over after 3 years, so I had to return the car, but I've heard from owners who bought around 6 years ago & they haven't had to repair anything.
Pretty much just tire rotations and at 100,000 miles a battery cooling system fluid change. So...maybe visiting a mechanic once every 5 years or so :-)
@@biohoo22 Your can still have all the suspension and brake problems of a ice car. It still has wheel bearing and axles and window regulators and all sorts of things that can break, especially in an Italian car.
It's probably waaaaaaay better with regards to maintenance than an ice car, but there are still a lot of things that can go wrong.
Think of all the things that have broken on your cars in the past. Then take away any engine related issue, and you will have an idea.
Charge w Solar.. Drivin' on sunshine! =]
Yes! My family members have solar, so I charged there when possible 🌞
No radiator fluid? There's clearly not one, but two tanks of radiator fluid under the hood as you're saying this
Yes there is. And it's recommend you change it every 150k miles, or in other words, longer than the battery will last, so you will never need to worry about it... If you really want to be diligent, you should probably check it every 10,000 miles to make sure it isn't leaking, but really, no one will do that.
There is also brake fluid under there too. Manufacturers recommend that gets changed every five years (in all cars, bot just ev) but no one does that anyways.
Bought one on Monday for 6k
Are you related to Adam the woo? You talk just like him and same facial hair. lol
Adam The Wooooo is awesome. I wouldn't be surprised if we were long lost brothers separated at birth or something.
They are nice cars. I think what they want for tags for it is stupid ridiculous. That no gas tax a bunch of bs. You're paying for something you're not using. I had to give 245.00 for a sticker. Thank you state of Ohio. My ass is still sore from that one.
Nvm no quick charge ugh
Yeah, no quick charge on these. I wish someone could hack the system and make one!
my right ear is broken.
It needs to have DC charging, thats why they lose so much value.
Useless, go for 1 h and charge for 2h...........
Another yankee muppet!
Not sure that someone who lives in California is dubbed a "Yankee". "Westerner"? "Non-Southerner"?
This guy on the spectrum or something?
It's a great secondary+commuter car!!! Just bought a 2015 white just like yours but with sunroof~such a LOVELY CAR!!!
Wow, congrats! They definitely are great for those purposes. Thanks for the feedback, and enjoy the ride :)
Reliable?