I love EVs and really want one, but in what world is a $30,000 car "affordable?" The Japanese are making great electric cars that sell under $10,000. There's no reason why we can't have that in the US.
EVA should be affordable and real cars not overpriced golf arts. That's why Tesla cars are so successful they were the first real serious EV speed ,range ,safety etc while every other car maker gave us overpriced electric " toys".
@@georgevavoulis4758 Tesla is wonderful for people who can afford it. Incredible groundbreaking technology. I'm just saying we need something more affordable for the rest of us. Great EV cars can be built with fewer bells and whistles for people who just want the basics.
the difference is that the Japanese are actually building their cars from scratch when the us can't figure out how to even make simple body panels without begging for Japanese Chinese or europeans help!! 😂 I currently own a pieceahshit built mostly in the us, i couldn't wait to rant 😂
Sadly most of them are just an expensive toy for richer people, rather than a "car" which can revolutionize the industry. They are capable, just insanely expensive.
@@Electric-Rideables But I think these type of 1-2 seated cars have bright future. If we really want to do something about the environment, we should start to use these "cars". The concept is good, the implementation also looks good, but I think the price is not right to reach the majority of the population. Probably this is not their goal at this time, so they have a market to grow.
Single or dual passenger EVs is what we need MORE of. A) About 80% of people drive to and from work by themselves. They don't need a vehicle with space for 4 or 6 or more. B) This would bring the cost of the EV way down (and also be much faster to charge since the batteries could be much lower in KWH). C) This would also mean less congestion on the roads, easier to park, etc. Unfortunately everyone thinks they need a 9 passenger SUV to go to work in.
The sad reality is, most people don't think they need a 9 passenger SUV (at least outside of the US), but they can only afford one car for their family, and it has to do everything. So 90% of the time, it's gonna be one person commuting. These small EVs could only be competitive if they were affordable enough to be a second car. But they are anything but. It's actually cheaper to buy another ICE car for that purpose as well, so even if someone can afford a second car, they will just go for that. Sadly most of these electric vehicles are currently just toys for rich hipsters living alone in the city who don't really need a car at all to be honest.
@@kenwoolf More of them have to aim at 20,000 or bellow. 1-2 seaters, with all 3 systems available (ice, hybrid, and full electric). Partner with a motorcycle manufacturer and throw their stuff in there, boom, now a 1/3 of the project is complete, the other two being an attractive design and certification. Instead, they usually outsource material and try to build the hard part in house, which just means it will end up sub par and more expensive. They then ignore or focus to much on trying to make a "unique" exterior that just ends up pushing costumers away, because why should you willingly buy something that looks horrible?
What portion of that 80% do you think drive a two-seater ICE vehicle? I'd guess not too many. People often want more capacity than what they need most of the time. I had to decide what to do went most of the time I didn't need more than 4 seats, what happens when I need 5?
kWh is the time a battery can last while delivering a drain of 1kW per hour...hence being used as a volume indicator for batteries. Additionally, please note that car torque specs are in foot-pound, not pound-foot.
I was on the point of commenting to ask what kW/h means. As there are 746 Watts in 1 HP (Horse Power), it's the equivalent of saying the car has 27 horse power *_per hour_* - which makes no sense at all.
Yes! Aptera is incredible. Designed from the beginning for efficiency AND capable of long distance travel depending on batter option. It looks like it will be on the road in early 2022.
@@Electric-Rideables - Well, the headquarters is about a 15 minute walk from where I live. As I said it was a late prototype, so there was a lot of "We're going to change that to..." Interior and cosmetic stuff. Couldn't be a simpler thing to drive. Direct drive, no transmission, peppy as hell because of the high torque of electric motors. Really comfy, good cargo space. Because of the delta rear end, there's overlap in the two side mirrors - no need for a central mirror. No problems in city traffic. Some insanely low number of moving parts compared to a car - like 10%, maybe lower - they quote it somewhere in their PR. It was exactly like the guy (owner I think) said: "It's like having your own personal fighter jet."
I did not realize there was two companies making an updated electric version of the BMW Isetta. I have read of BMW and other companies designing updated versions of the Isetta but non got further from just designs; IIRC.
The Artega version is morally less attractive...."Microlino & Artega settle out of court - electrive.com" www.electrive.com/2020/01/05/microlino-artega-settle-out-of-court/
I got annoyed very quickly with your video as you are talking about one vehicle and then you show pictures of different cars in the same segment, use your common sense please. Shame as I was starting to enjoy it.
I just cannot see my self driving any of those except probably the mini EV, I love my Renault Zoe GT line 135 rapid charge, i certainly would not entertain giving it up for one of these given the range i get from it.
I want a Renault Kangoo in single seat width and slightly shorter. Enough length and height to carry a 4x8 sheet on edge. Rear window open while driving so longer lengths of wood could fit in there. Makes it a perfect vehicle for surfers, DIY home projects and small cargo delivery or even single person camping.
A Renault Kangoo but with a twist to make it even more versatile and user-friendly for those with specific needs-like surfers, DIY enthusiasts, and folks who need to haul around a bit of cargo or dream of solo camping adventures. Making it a tad shorter but ensuring it can accommodate a 4x8 sheet on edge is a smart move. It keeps the vehicle compact for easier parking and maneuvering, while still being super practical for different types of loads.
From this video it appears for the USA EV customer the only option is the Arcimoto FUV. All of the other EV's are futuristic or not available to us here in the USA.
I got bad news for you. The Colibri never went into production, the company went bankrupt in 2014. Though the technology is still in the drawer and it might come back. There were efforts to start it again 2020.
They missed the Aptera. An auto cycle with up to 1000 mile range and a 0-60 in 3.5seconds. Two passenger that you can sleep in the back of. Has 25cu feet of cargo space.
I would like to have a small EV for a work car (I REALLY wanted an Elio for a work car but they folded). It HAS to be good in snow b/c I live in the Metro Detroit area. Not snowmobile good, just better than my Mustang.
That's the problem with these companies. 100 start-ups and maybe 2 make it into production. If politicians really cared about the environment and having less / smalle4 cars on the road they would support these innovations more. In Germany vehicles like this are exempt from the EV bonus while EVs are pushed at the cost of tax payers.
Great point! We have just the video for you then. This upcoming Tuesday at 8am PST we're releasing a video on every EPA-certified highway capable EV you can buy in the US in 2021. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for that!
The be ready to pay big bucks! I thin having something small and dedicated to commuting to work like these EVs and then a normal car for long range drives is the way to go.
I was looking for the car seen before your video starts. Its just a cover photo for your video but it caught my eye. Especially the wheels. But I don't think I saw this in your video. It would be nice if you provided contact N purchase information for these cars. I doubt I will be able to find one here.
@1:11 your subtitle said "6.5 kw/hr lithium-ion phosphate battery" Energy is measured in Wh (Watt hours, a multiplication of Watts with hours, or an integration over time of Watts). Also, when using larger numbers, kWh (1000 Watt hours). It is NOT "kw per hour" which is what "kw/hr" implies.
I live in Peachtree City GA and I always feel that the golf cart manufacturers are letting European EV eat their lunch. A little enclosed style with something better than an Disney autotopia feel would be appreciated. Cheers to the Italian designers.
I wish these vehicles had been around when I was a young guy; I would have owned one for sure. Now, if I’m lucky, I’ll be able to buy one for my grandson when they become available in theU.S. If I can convince his parents to let me. In my time I would have gone for the Microlino or, not shown, the UNITI 1. Please keep these kinds of micro/urban EVs coming to the declining U.S.
We always forget that the lifetime of a battery shortens with every charge... At charge 1 you ride 300km... at charge 2000 you do 150km with that package
@@menjay2837 charging every day for 5.5y and you have 2000 charges Minus days of drom work and you do 6.5-7y with the car...(most cars live up to 10y) trust me, not a single battery will survive for that long
@@jasmijnariel my battery lasted 10 years before I sold the car. I had less than 100km of range initially and when I got rid of it I was getting about 90% of what I started with. That was after 200k km. I was trying to be very conservative with my numbers for these EV’s assuming they would be lower quality. I do think most people drive significantly less than me and the batteries on EV’s are more likely to go bad from age vs the amount of charging cycle they have. I think there’s a lot more waste from the larger EV’s that have over 500km range on a single charge as they will rarely die from having too many charge cycles vs dying of age. In any situation you’re just a lot less likely to see an EV that lasts anywhere near the life of a regular ICE car.
You show like 4 different vehicles during the Karo segment. Why? Not enough stock footage? I d like the orange Lamborghini looking thing but no idea what you are showing us.
I'm not sure if any of them have participated in crash tests in the USA. They have different regulations as many of them aren't made for highway usage.
Every one of these cars is over $10,000.00 US. The Wuling Hongaun has a 300 km range NEDC and will cost around $9,000 with the electric vehicle rebate in China $6500. Lowest cost on a range / price ratio by a mile.
Before you promote vehicles as a viable choice, perhaps you should check which ones are actually on the market. The very first one, Colibri, is not for sale. Strom is not for sale yet, still in "pre-order". Likewise Artega Karo is not yet for sale.
The problem with mini EV’s is what happens when somebody T-bones you running a red light in his SUV? Also if you’re on the highway doing 60 or maybe 50 or 45 mph and a semi decides to pass you at 60 mph on the inside lane. Say hello to the ditch at the side of the highway. I like these but you have to be rich enough for a town golf cart and an actual car to go on the highway. Solution: buy a 1959 Cadillac Coup de Ville. You should be able to put the mini EV in the trunk.
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I love EVs and really want one, but in what world is a $30,000 car "affordable?" The Japanese are making great electric cars that sell under $10,000. There's no reason why we can't have that in the US.
A valid argument. Hopefully we'll work out some of the issues and have affordable electric city cars in the US one day...
EVA should be affordable and real cars not overpriced golf arts. That's why Tesla cars are so successful they were the first real serious EV speed ,range ,safety etc while every other car maker gave us overpriced electric " toys".
@@georgevavoulis4758 Tesla is wonderful for people who can afford it. Incredible groundbreaking technology. I'm just saying we need something more affordable for the rest of us. Great EV cars can be built with fewer bells and whistles for people who just want the basics.
the difference is that the Japanese are actually building their cars from scratch when the us can't figure out how to even make simple body panels without begging for Japanese Chinese or europeans help!! 😂 I currently own a pieceahshit built mostly in the us, i couldn't wait to rant 😂
The reason is "politics"😉
Sadly most of them are just an expensive toy for richer people, rather than a "car" which can revolutionize the industry. They are capable, just insanely expensive.
A valid argument. Thanks!
@@Electric-Rideables But I think these type of 1-2 seated cars have bright future. If we really want to do something about the environment, we should start to use these "cars". The concept is good, the implementation also looks good, but I think the price is not right to reach the majority of the population. Probably this is not their goal at this time, so they have a market to grow.
Check INDIA options it's coming up aluminium air battery etc..
india's TATA manufactures an EV for Rs 12,00,000 approx USD 16000, this included huge taxes, has arange of 312 Km certified by a lab, 5 seater.
truely the most interesting car bikes I call them,for the young at heart
I like that... for the young at heart :)
Single or dual passenger EVs is what we need MORE of. A) About 80% of people drive to and from work by themselves. They don't need a vehicle with space for 4 or 6 or more. B) This would bring the cost of the EV way down (and also be much faster to charge since the batteries could be much lower in KWH). C) This would also mean less congestion on the roads, easier to park, etc. Unfortunately everyone thinks they need a 9 passenger SUV to go to work in.
Very true. Thanks for input!
Exactly!!
And if they combines with pedals.. much better..!
The sad reality is, most people don't think they need a 9 passenger SUV (at least outside of the US), but they can only afford one car for their family, and it has to do everything. So 90% of the time, it's gonna be one person commuting. These small EVs could only be competitive if they were affordable enough to be a second car. But they are anything but. It's actually cheaper to buy another ICE car for that purpose as well, so even if someone can afford a second car, they will just go for that.
Sadly most of these electric vehicles are currently just toys for rich hipsters living alone in the city who don't really need a car at all to be honest.
@@kenwoolf More of them have to aim at 20,000 or bellow. 1-2 seaters, with all 3 systems available (ice, hybrid, and full electric). Partner with a motorcycle manufacturer and throw their stuff in there, boom, now a 1/3 of the project is complete, the other two being an attractive design and certification. Instead, they usually outsource material and try to build the hard part in house, which just means it will end up sub par and more expensive. They then ignore or focus to much on trying to make a "unique" exterior that just ends up pushing costumers away, because why should you willingly buy something that looks horrible?
What portion of that 80% do you think drive a two-seater ICE vehicle? I'd guess not too many. People often want more capacity than what they need most of the time. I had to decide what to do went most of the time I didn't need more than 4 seats, what happens when I need 5?
I like No.3
Good choice
My parents own an Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV). This is a 3 wheel electric vehicle that can seat two people and hold some bags in the trunk.
Awesome! Bet they really enjoy it.
@@Electric-Rideables They both really do enjoy 😉 riding their Arcimoto FUV around the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon.
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Nice!
Renault Twizzy would be my choice. But why all the photos and footage of vehicles not included in the "top 10"?
Apologies about that. Our next mini EV video will be better.
they would talk about one car but show other cars not related to it? I find that odd.
@@Electric-Rideables Don't forget to pronounce the name correctly Renou...the l and t are silent.
The Microlino is sooooooo adorable. If it were just a bit faster (fast enough for the highway) I would consider getting one.
I hear ya. Us too. Just a little more speed.
I was thinking the same thing. Excellent interior and exterior. Tazzari Zero really moves me. So cool, reasonable price, range and speed.
Make sure you get the difference between kW/h and kWh Thanks for your content.
Thanks for the heads up! We definitely work hard to ensure our content is correct and this helps greatly.
Like, there is no "kW/h", only kW (power) and kWh (energy) ;-)
@@garage6346 Thanks!
kWh is the time a battery can last while delivering a drain of 1kW per hour...hence being used as a volume indicator for batteries.
Additionally, please note that car torque specs are in foot-pound, not pound-foot.
I was on the point of commenting to ask what kW/h means. As there are 746 Watts in 1 HP (Horse Power), it's the equivalent of saying the car has 27 horse power *_per hour_* - which makes no sense at all.
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Definitely
Can't possibly rate without prices
Understandable. We'll have an updated video out shortly.
Thank you for the video!
Please check out Aptera for the next one as well, it's a really futuristic one.
Will do!
Yes! Aptera is incredible. Designed from the beginning for efficiency AND capable of long distance travel depending on batter option. It looks like it will be on the road in early 2022.
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the number 1 looks really cool
True that. very cool.
Tazzari Zero is very cool. Up the specs and lower the price and it would be perfect.
True that.
You didn't mention the Renault Twizzy.....that is truly a mini EV.
Great point! We are actually working on a new video right now that will include the Twizzy. Stay tuned! Should be up in two weeks.
@@Electric-Rideables Sorry! I will see theRenault twizzy now
Good going!
Getting used to driving 75 mph in that little car will be fun!...
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My childhood memories as favourite was beetle VW still I'm crazy for it and still would love to see it in EV version booth in front 😃😜🤓
Hopefully they'll do it.
An option is to use a conversion kit, much cheaper and custom options are unlimited
I've test driven a Solo late prototype. Super fun!
Woah! Tell us more.
@@Electric-Rideables - Well, the headquarters is about a 15 minute walk from where I live. As I said it was a late prototype, so there was a lot of "We're going to change that to..." Interior and cosmetic stuff. Couldn't be a simpler thing to drive. Direct drive, no transmission, peppy as hell because of the high torque of electric motors. Really comfy, good cargo space. Because of the delta rear end, there's overlap in the two side mirrors - no need for a central mirror. No problems in city traffic. Some insanely low number of moving parts compared to a car - like 10%, maybe lower - they quote it somewhere in their PR. It was exactly like the guy (owner I think) said: "It's like having your own personal fighter jet."
A big mess regarding Renault : the full range of Renault cars are displayed and not only the Kangoo
Thanks for the tips. We'll do better in the next Mini EV video.
I can't imagine any person surviving a crash in one of these.
The top speed is 35 mph or so on most of these, optimal for slow city driving, so hopefully no major accidents occur.
Smart Fortwo's are tiny and easily survives crashes with its tridium cell
I did not realize there was two companies making an updated electric version of the BMW Isetta. I have read of BMW and other companies designing updated versions of the Isetta but non got further from just designs; IIRC.
Yeah! We thought the electric redo of the Isetta was cool too.
The Artega version is morally less attractive...."Microlino & Artega settle out of court - electrive.com" www.electrive.com/2020/01/05/microlino-artega-settle-out-of-court/
Very interesting video! It’s great to see the possible EV options for urban drivers that are looking for very small EVs. 🚗 ⚡️
We agree!
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Magnificent. Thank you!
Yoyo is the best!!!
Word :)
That zero is an attractive creature
Hehe. Thanks.
Thanks!
No problem!
Microlino is my pick, if only it was available in USA, it would be in my driveway.
Hear that. The Microlino is choice for sure.
a bit confusing w different vehicles shown within each cars segment.
Good eye! We'll do better. Thanks for the tip
I got annoyed very quickly with your video as you are talking about one vehicle and then you show pictures of different cars in the same segment, use your common sense please. Shame as I was starting to enjoy it.
@@luppino1965 Noted.
I just cannot see my self driving any of those except probably the mini EV, I love my Renault Zoe GT line 135 rapid charge, i certainly would not entertain giving it up for one of these given the range i get from it.
Good point. The Zoe GT is great!
Just hit 38000 miles on my 2012 smart fortwo. 50 or so gas free miles of range. Unfortunately Seattle is 69 miles round trip 😕
Nice!
VERY Expensive. Though watching it to the end I do like the last 3 particularly and rather wish I did have the funds for one.
Yep. Some of these are.
It is interesting to watch things evolve.
Agreed.
Whoo didn't know they had electric mini coopers. I want one
Yup.
i loved the clickbait image car the best.
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Very Cool! The last one looks the best to me!
We agree. The Microlino is super cool.
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I want a Renault Kangoo in single seat width and slightly shorter. Enough length and height to carry a 4x8 sheet on edge. Rear window open while driving so longer lengths of wood could fit in there. Makes it a perfect vehicle for surfers, DIY home projects and small cargo delivery or even single person camping.
A Renault Kangoo but with a twist to make it even more versatile and user-friendly for those with specific needs-like surfers, DIY enthusiasts, and folks who need to haul around a bit of cargo or dream of solo camping adventures.
Making it a tad shorter but ensuring it can accommodate a 4x8 sheet on edge is a smart move. It keeps the vehicle compact for easier parking and maneuvering, while still being super practical for different types of loads.
From this video it appears for the USA EV customer the only option is the Arcimoto FUV. All of the other EV's are futuristic or not available to us here in the USA.
Good point.
Check Indian auto options it's coming up just keep a tab on its new 's
Cool. When are they coming to market in America?
We about to release a video on EVs available in the US.
The Italian zero comes out the best for NYC.
Even the price is just right.
Actually better then Japanese gas are electric cars price .
Good point.
#2 is all over the place lol!
Hehehe. Yep
I got bad news for you. The Colibri never went into production, the company went bankrupt in 2014. Though the technology is still in the drawer and it might come back. There were efforts to start it again 2020.
Thanks for the info. Yes, they were trying to get it back in production in 2020.
They missed the Aptera. An auto cycle with up to 1000 mile range and a 0-60 in 3.5seconds. Two passenger that you can sleep in the back of. Has 25cu feet of cargo space.
We'll be featuring the Aptera soon. Stay tuned!
Never going to happen , ex Aptera fan!
God bless those cars,amen.
Amen to that
I like the Isetta - clone. Nice!
Us too. Thanks for the feedback!
All very well and beautiful, specially the 1rst, Colibri.. and the VW.
But i prefer vehicles with pedals, and electric assitance.
True that. Perhaps we'll do a vide3o on only pedals and electric assist.
@@Electric-Rideables ok thanks!
These types of cars wouldn't work here in the USA. Here people use their vehicles like weapons.
Haha. Kind of yes.
How much does the charging station cost or the charging adaptor that we can plug into our home 110-volt outlets?... You always leave that out?...
Sorry about that.
Why are you describing one car while your show others…..
Oh no. Sorry about that. We'll have more updated videos soon.
Cool
supa cool
This performance makes it on to a top ten list?
Apologies and thanks for the feedback. More mini EV comparisons coming soon.
I’m surprised you didn’t mention the Smart FourTwo
Thanks for the tip! We're working on a new mini EV video right now so we'll try to include it.
Only mini looks good:)
The Mini is pretty cool.
I would like to have a small EV for a work car (I REALLY wanted an Elio for a work car but they folded). It HAS to be good in snow b/c I live in the Metro Detroit area. Not snowmobile good, just better than my Mustang.
Good to know.
That's the problem with these companies.
100 start-ups and maybe 2 make it into production. If politicians really cared about the environment and having less / smalle4 cars on the road they would support these innovations more. In Germany vehicles like this are exempt from the EV bonus while EVs are pushed at the cost of tax payers.
If I want an electric car, I would go for a full size car with quick acceleration, high speed, huge amount of range, and mind blowing features.
Great point! We have just the video for you then. This upcoming Tuesday at 8am PST we're releasing a video on every EPA-certified highway capable EV you can buy in the US in 2021. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for that!
Check tata nexon ev
The be ready to pay big bucks! I thin having something small and dedicated to commuting to work like these EVs and then a normal car for long range drives is the way to go.
That would be the Tesla model Y
the IMA colibri using a magnesium frame.... correct me if I'm wrong, but magnesium is highly flammable, isn't it?
Good feedback and good question.
This video is a great example of how to make a confusing video about things you obviously have little to no idea about.
Agreed. Stay tuned for even better content on Mini EVs coming out next week!
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I'm confused about the Artega. Is it the breathlessly beautiful yellow sports car or is it the Isetta remake ?
Apologies. Yes, kind of an Isetta remake.
I want all of them i’m a car guy so that’s why I love cars
We want them all too.
which of these are coming to the USA?
I was looking for the car seen before your video starts.
Its just a cover photo for your video but it caught my eye.
Especially the wheels.
But I don't think I saw this in your video.
It would be nice if you provided contact N purchase information for these cars.
I doubt I will be able to find one here.
We'll keep that in mind, and sorry for any confusion. That car is the VW Nils.
@@Electric-Rideables thanks for the reply.
I like the vw and the French car the best
If the roof and hood was a solar panel wrap it would help charge itself. $$$ . I can’t afford it !
Great point!
Microlino was first than the other one .
Good point. Thanks!
Aptera should be listed on this list because it is so good compared to some listings here
True that. We have covered the Aptera in other vids. We love Aptera!
what does it cost to wire up your home with cables.. transformers?
That is a great question! We'll try to do a video on that soon to help.
They will b thousands soon...
Probably.
Is that Nathan Fillion of Firefly, Castle and The Rookie driving the Acrimoto?
Not sure.
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@@garthmcmillan8670 Dang. Nice!
@1:11 your subtitle said "6.5 kw/hr lithium-ion phosphate battery" Energy is measured in Wh (Watt hours, a multiplication of Watts with hours, or an integration over time of Watts). Also, when using larger numbers, kWh (1000 Watt hours). It is NOT "kw per hour" which is what "kw/hr" implies.
Sorry about that and thanks for the catch!
Colibri isn't available, pics or clips from other car then the chapter says
Apologies. We have other better videos coming out soon. Stay tuned!
I live in Peachtree City GA and I always feel that the golf cart manufacturers are letting European EV eat their lunch. A little enclosed style with something better than an Disney autotopia feel would be appreciated. Cheers to the Italian designers.
Kudos to the Italians! Molto Bene
Lots of interesting vehicles!
Just a petty Q. Would "MK2" not be pronounced "Mark 2"?
Great point!
What's mini about the kangoo van?
Great point! Thanks for the tip. We'll definitely keep the Kangoo Van out of future mini ev related videos.
Is there reason why cant be build e-car similar wai like velomobiles?
Nope. Other that battery capacity and safety features.
I wish these vehicles had been around when I was a young guy; I would have owned one for sure. Now, if I’m lucky, I’ll be able to buy one for my grandson when they become available in theU.S. If I can convince his parents to let me. In my time I would have gone for the Microlino or, not shown, the UNITI 1. Please keep these kinds of micro/urban EVs coming to the declining U.S.
Great info. Thanks! And we'll try to include the UNITI 1 in future videos.
They were, remember the Citicar? LoL.
We always forget that the lifetime of a battery shortens with every charge...
At charge 1 you ride 300km... at charge 2000 you do 150km with that package
Correcto mundo.
2,000 charges would mean you got 300,000-600,000 km out of it. Not many ICE cars are on the road that long.
@@menjay2837 charging every day for 5.5y and you have 2000 charges
Minus days of drom work and you do 6.5-7y with the car...(most cars live up to 10y)
trust me, not a single battery will survive for that long
@@jasmijnariel my battery lasted 10 years before I sold the car. I had less than 100km of range initially and when I got rid of it I was getting about 90% of what I started with. That was after 200k km. I was trying to be very conservative with my numbers for these EV’s assuming they would be lower quality.
I do think most people drive significantly less than me and the batteries on EV’s are more likely to go bad from age vs the amount of charging cycle they have. I think there’s a lot more waste from the larger EV’s that have over 500km range on a single charge as they will rarely die from having too many charge cycles vs dying of age. In any situation you’re just a lot less likely to see an EV that lasts anywhere near the life of a regular ICE car.
Amazing
Thanks
You show like 4 different vehicles during the Karo segment. Why? Not enough stock footage? I d like the orange Lamborghini looking thing but no idea what you are showing us.
Haha. Apologies. Yes, there were a few errors. The new Mini EV video is out now though! BE SURE to check it out. You might appreciate it more.
Do any of these pass the crash tests? In USA. Besides from the mini?
I'm not sure if any of them have participated in crash tests in the USA. They have different regulations as many of them aren't made for highway usage.
why would the Twizy not be on this list?
The Renault Twizzy will be on one of our upcoming videos. Thanks for the tip!
We're writing the next script to include the Twizzy right now. Stay tuned!
Tezzera I like!
A great choice.
What goodisit to show this in theusawhen you can not buy those here in theusa
Great feedback. We’ll do better to find American EV companies when we can 👍.
Every one of these cars is over $10,000.00 US. The Wuling Hongaun has a 300 km range NEDC and will cost around $9,000 with the electric vehicle rebate in China $6500. Lowest cost on a range / price ratio by a mile.
Good point. The Wuling is super legit. It is in some of our other videos if you want to check them out.
The Karo is a clone of the Microlino. They recently settled out of court...but I think the developer used to work for Microlino and went solo.
Also, the one you showed at the end had an exhaust pipe???
Ahh...just got to the microlino.
Thanks for the info.
@@kieronimo1 the one with the exhaust is an original BMW Isetta and not the Microlino. the Microlino is an electric vehicle.
Before you promote vehicles as a viable choice, perhaps you should check which ones are actually on the market. The very first one, Colibri, is not for sale. Strom is not for sale yet, still in "pre-order". Likewise Artega Karo is not yet for sale.
thanks for the feedback. yes, these are in various states of conception/production.
So... it's not important to mention that in the video? Or, you didn't have the time to do the research?
@@mfridmanyt We'll do better to mention that in future videos. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
You should specify where the vehicles are available I’m here in the USA and they’re not really available!
Thank you for the feedback. We'll do better to feature more readily available Mini EVs in future videos.
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+Sultan EL-Kush Def one of the best.
The problem with mini EV’s is what happens when somebody T-bones you running a red light in his SUV? Also if you’re on the highway doing 60 or maybe 50 or 45 mph and a semi decides to pass you at 60 mph on the inside lane. Say hello to the ditch at the side of the highway. I like these but you have to be rich enough for a town golf cart and an actual car to go on the highway. Solution: buy a 1959 Cadillac Coup de Ville. You should be able to put the mini EV in the trunk.
Very good feedback. Yes. These are for inner-city driving. Maybe getting a huge car and putting one in the truck would be best for now.
The Yellow 2dr Sports Car please send me a link for that Car. The display was soon quick. Please and forgive me
Not sure which one that is. Do you have a timestamp?
@@Electric-Rideables Artega Karo at the end of the video #2 Car it's the 2 seater Yellow Sports Car
@@prodicalvoyce3565 Apologies. Not really sure. And not really sure how that got into the final edit... hope i can be of better help next time.
I hate it when the representative photo of RUclips videos shows a car, and it’s not even featured anywhere in the video. That sucks.
Apologies
Where is the VW oneseater shown in the Picture for the video?
Apologies. That is in one of our other video on mini EVs.
Wait a minute....you mean to tell me a car with four wheels is not a trike? Who knew?
Hahaha.
Excuse me, but SOLO has been trying for TEN YEARS to bring their car to production...
Thanks for the feedback. We'll keep an eye on their progress.
So this very 1st Colibri car, in Australian dollars it's just under $2000.... roughly?
Not sure of the conversion rate.