Nikki, how do we get our broader media to do the kind of well-balanced, fair and competent reporting that you do? Please don't stop doing what you're doing anytime soon! I really appreciate you and the Transport Evolved team. You're awesome.
Not sure how balanced this particular segment was. It was an out and out hagiography. They did everything right, did nothing wrong, they are all wonderful and they just happen to reside in my home state. No mention of Aptera, by the way, which would certainly merit a mention. They are also 3-wheeled electric vehicles and also being advised by Sandy Munro.
We were early adopters after getting a test drive about 4 years ago. We received our FUV the end of January, the main purpose is the Fun. It is now attached to the back of our small Motorhome as our main transportation while camping. Even with a box trailer, it is less heavy than hauling around a Prius, and much more fun exploring the places we visit.
End of Jan. 2021 on my birthday!. We have a 7x12 box trailer to pull behind our small M.H. Have traveled around the West Coast camping and use our 'Arky' to explore every destination. Still waiting for our number to come up for doors, as the weather hasn't been conducive to riding on the PNW coast since last Fall, except for a few days here and there. Love our Arcimoto. It is the perfect vehicle to explore destinations worth visiting where parking is an issue. It's super fun to ride, stable and comfortable at freeway speeds, and has enough trunk storage to make excursions from base camp fun and productive. Having doors will increase the amount of time we can rely on it as our go to vehicle for sustainable daily travel.
Thanks for the coverage of Arcimoto, I’m a reservation holder and excited for the opportunity to drive my very own some day. Frankly I’m okay waiting as well as I’d like a wee bit more range as my metro area is sprawled and mixed driving is the norm.
@@peteaulit if you are being pedantic... we could do with fewer vehicles overall, but we need more choices for small, clean, fun vehicles to replace existing big, gas-guzzling, boring cars.
our boss has one of 3 outside of the US in New Zealand, its amazing to drive and I believe a real option for clean commuting with pretty much no running costs. My son loved being dropped off to school in it :o) Great news on the new facility, hopefully this will lead to a more realistic sales price
This would be even cooler with snap on accessories, like different color panels, doors that can be removed, clear plastic windows for rainy days, and a back seat that can be removed and replaced with a storage container for large grocery shops. It would be the swiss army knife of vehicles.
Removable doors are an add-on option. Rain doesn’t enter the cabin while in motion; they recently uploaded a video to their own channel demonstrating this.
These days, my commute is from the bedroom to the kitchen. When COVID gets fixed, I would need something with a bit more cargo space. A box behind the passenger would do.
Great video - thank you for making it! I live in Key West and see vacation rental FUV's being driven around town - huge smiles on all of the drivers/passengers. It's a perfect vehicle for our small (2 miles wide x 4 miles long) island with narrow streets, limited parking and a tropical climate. Us locals appreciate the lack of noise, smell and pollution when compared with the ubiquitous rental scooters that plague our island.
I've test driven a FUV twice. I believe you'll be impressed by its safe, solid feel and responsiveness. i was. I'm waiting for them to start selling in Texas.
Nikki, great video... as usual. I live in Philomath, Oregon (90 miles South of Portland, 45 miles North of Eugene, 8 miles West of Corvallis). We have owned an FUV for about 7 months and my wife commutes in it every day. We use it for grocery shopping and local errands. We can drive it to Eugene at highway speeds, though it needs a charge-up once we get there. So any errand to Corvallis, Albany or Lebannon is within our reach with the Arcimoto. We have a second vehicle for long trips, but have dramatically reduced our fuel expenses by using the FUV whenever possible. Not only does it save us money on fuel, but it lives up to its name and is a lot of fun to drive or ride in. We have the trunk and door options so do not get splashed by other vehicles in the rain and have lots of room for grocery bags. We now have almost 4,000 miles on the odometer and are still very happy with the FUV.
@@robertcarlos8888The statement still holds true. it's expensive does not mean the CEO is greedy. The cost of manufacture needs to go down first through economies of scale and better processes. Then, we can see some of those savings pass through in reduced prices.
One other point people tend to gloss over is the importance that has been put on efficiency , the Arcimoto FUV is very efficient and Mark is working to make it more efficient , in fact I think it's an obsession with him. 300 miles per gallon equivelant.
Cities aren’t getting smaller. This is the perfect vehicle for those use cases. Also being able to go where big vehicle can’t (university campuses green area) makes them ideal for quick medical emergencies.
Like Tesla, Arcimoto promise a solution(s) that enhance our enjoyment of life, and help bring a better future. Like Tesla, they’re an ‘honest’ company with strong purpose. One of these is going to join our Tesla when it comes to the UK. We don’t ride our motorcycles now, and this will great for that feeling of being part of things. It’ll be brilliant fun off road and in the snow, and a fantastic, affordable runabout for the young (or any age). And as they demonstrate, for businesses, response units etc. Have no problem with Gali on the board.
May I ask why you prefer the Arcimoto over a Twizy? They're both inline 2-seater EVs, I personally prefer the Twizy because it's more narrow (I live in a medieval city in Belgium), can be had cheap secondhand, and there's some aftermarket (batteries and performance) for it. I'm a TSLA shareholder, but the Twizy is one of the main things holding me back from investing in Arcimoto.
@@BodyDestruction Yes, I’ll try. The Twizzy is perfect for tight spots, but for me, lacks the ‘motor-trike’ excitement of the Arcimoto. The Twizzy looks like a collaboration between the marketing department and design team, working to a conceptual brief around a ‘futuristic’ little city runabout. With necessary cost cutting required for economy of production. The Citroen. Ami (which is great in theory), suffers in my view, from the same ‘make a modern and recyclable looking green car’ that legacy car manufacturers seem to think the public demand (and will offset their investment in ICE vehicles...I know that’s cynical). You’d get range anxiety just driving to the nearest post box. The Arcimoto on the other hand, looks designed from the ground up, with the aim of producing a serious, and exciting vehicle, that provides real-world performance, whilst being of a form factor that enables economic production without compromise...whilst being sustainable and pollution free in use, (and addressing the problematic ramifications of using large family vehicles for short/medium range hops to the shops etc). Looking at it, I get the feeling that the Arcimoto arose from solid and genuine intent...rather than a ‘green’, ‘fashionable’ notion. It’s got good suspension too, apparently.
@@cbromley562 thanks, those are some really good arguments. We're looking for different things, I merely need a moped with a roof :D The Citroën Ami... I've driven some diesel and gas powered 4-wheelers in the same class recently. They might look like tiny cars, they're absolutely not. They feel like a plastic 2CV, a Twizy feels solid and swift in comparison (but still slow next to a motorcycle). The Ami seems built the same way, and it's half the price of its ICE peers, there's been some serious cost cutting there. Most importantly it's a 4 wheeled moped, it doesn't have to meet any car requirements or do expensive car homologation. It's nice but not a car and therefor not a serious effort from a car maker. I just checked the specs and the Arcimoto goes way beyond what a Twizy can offer: it weighs twice as much, but offers twice the top speed, twice the range and 4 or 5 times the power, over 100hp/metric tonne, that's quick :) This can really replace a car and offer motorcycle thrills, all for less than a slow electric car (Fiat 500, E-MINI, Smart EV, ... They're all over 20k).
@@BodyDestruction I see what you mean about the Twizzy being a moped with a roof, and if Renault were serious about it, and took it from the ‘novelty’ stage, it might take off? I used to drive a 2CV, until it fell to bits ;). It was a superb vehicle...rugged and very capable...designed for a purpose, (and fit for it). Maybe that’s partly why the Arcimoto appeals. Anyway, after seeing your enthusiasm, I’m going to give the Twizzy more consideration. Although I think, for me, the Arcimoto wins out on ‘fun’ and versatility. Only driving/riding them would decide the matter, I guess...although, the heart goes with the Arcimoto. Yep, I’m going for it. ;)
@@cbromley562 follow your heart lol A Twizy is going to be underwhelming if you're used to motorcycles, the Arcimoto is far superior, but do take a test drive just to experience the difference ;) Imagine all the metal in your 2CV replaced by plastic, the styling ruined and the suspension absent - that's how "moped cars" (except a Twizy) feel :D But I'm mainly enthusiastic about the Twizy because a used one can be had from around 3k, that's moped money. And the narrowness, anything over 140cm wide is (also physically) restricted from a lot of streets here, but that's just where I live, anywhere else it wouldn't matter. (Arcimoto is 155 cm wide, Twizy 123 cm)
@@michaelcre8 why do vehicles have to "get smaller"? The most efficient means of transportation already exist, a bicycle. These things are underbuilt and will not be able to withstand a fraction of the miles a regular vehicle these days can drive.
Its kinda like arimoto talks out of its butt. Its talking that they are going to change the transportation industry, but vehicles like these have been around for a long time now. Nothing new to see here, only a hype company looking to sucker investors with fancy words and hype.
example: can am trikes have been availe for over a decade, you see them everywhere? Lol i have only seen one in person on the road in my life. Hardly world changing.
A easily removable rear seat and cargo kit for the same space would make it a lot more useful. Really, I just mean a big basket for where the rear seat went - someplace to stash groceries or stuff from a Home Depot run...
@@portnuefflyer I wonder though if the rear seat would be easy to remove. There's no reason to believe it would. I know they can be - like in American minivans. It would be great to be able to switch easily. Maybe just a custom fit "basket" that could ride atop the seat without abrading it.
A lot of tourists that don’t feel capable riding a scooter will go for this in a minute! It could be used to deliver food bank boxes to home bound people. The 120 mpg equivalent is very attractive. Ideal to run errands with around a small city. None of the motorcycle negatives....noise, bugs, Balancing, special clothing and sitting on top of a hot engine! ,
I think it's brilliant. I would work for this man. I'd work in his company. The bike that's just right to get you around town or hire at a scenic holiday destination. They'd be awesome at Norfolk island. Thank you for a very informative presentation.
Great to see them doing well. I really like the concept and idea behind their F.U.V. Won't be getting one myself (northern winter, single vehicle home) but wish them all the best.
Very good presentation , the top two things I believe you must fix are the distance it can go on a charge and the price which must be radically reduced. please forge ahead.
It's not quite for me here in the foothills of the Pennines in West Yorkshire, but in warmer climates it's certainly got possibilities as shopping bag on wheels and runner of small errands, and I love the idea of a runabout for tourists. I hope the company does well, because their honest approach and lack of greed deserves success.
My wife Diane is disabled plus we have a little Shi Tzu that requires doors. We have been waiting about a year for our FUV that will have doors and the luggage box. Was so happy to see the dog in the back seat with his safety harness. We are like many who want something more like a motorcycle without gas and safe to drive. So far we have purchased the little trailer to tow in back of our motorhome plus a storage shed to keep it out of the hot Florida Sun. Our roof solar panel will keep it always ready to drive with a full charge.
Dimensions aren't much smaller than my Imiev and that has 4 seats doors and a boot. I can see the attraction for those who want some fresh air fun in warmer climates. Hope they succeed.
Yeah kerb side door on both sides same vehicle could then drive in any country in the world without adaptations for lefthand drive Vs righthand drive AKA two doors please 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺
I know a lot of people who don't really need the extra seats or luggage capacity of even a small car, but think motorcycles are dangerous and smart cars are just way too expensive for its features
@@abd4620 Honestly, with depreciation, Smart cars are the cheap car to buy if you needed a small vehicle to commute. They’re like $7k or less for a fairly new model.
I think one of its big selling point is “fun”. Great marketing but it also makes you imagine driving in the open air design and that’s exciting. I can imagine this taking off in the under 30 population, especially if they manage to lower the price to 10-12k. And having rentals at college campuses. I think it could be a huge seller.
Frohnmeyers unrecognized genius is that the platform is finding a way to get people to drive an electric vehicle for the first time. Instant torque, low center of gravity. I drive a 9 year old leaf. It accelerates and handles like a sports car, as does pretty much every electric drivetrain vehicle. I'd love to see a "Baja Bug" variation of the FUV.
I’ve watched this company from the beginning and have asked them about delivery to the uk, but not yet. I’ve watched your for years and love the bits you bring to us, thanks. Pat
I agree with Roger, I live in Queensland, Australia, with perfect weather, I would think seriously about buying one if the price was right. I want something simple and fun to drive. I love this vehicle
Why they succeded: They made a NEV with decent power and batteries; a highway capable golf cart. No company operating above 15 degrees Celsius will ever buy a small car again.
Terrific analysis. As a local, I have watched this company grow and develop prototypes through the years, and the one thing they have never done is promise the moon. (I am looking at you Aptera and Lightyear . .)
I want one - it looks simple and that is the good thing and you could probably make a special bag/box to hang on the frame for shopping in the back seat.
USPS could use these....They need to work on that center tunnel however...Make it easier to hop in and out of....I see this primarily as a delivery and fun vehicle which is in line with their marketing but, I think they should focus on making it delivery friendly.
My second EV love, after my beloved Vectrix, was the Aptiva - delighted both Aptiva and Archimoto are working with Munroe to beat a path to production. Thanks for great video, Eamon
Living in both the frozen northeast USA and in a semi-rural area (not to mention doing 180mi trips regularly in non-pandemic times) one of these wouldn’t suit my own needs, but I do totally love what they’re doing. Nikki does a great job here laying out the various roles and environments the FUV is good for, and I’m excited to see the company continue to expand and grow.
I do have to admit that I had reservations but seeing that it can be enclosed and seems to function well in inclement weather I am now sold on the idea and it looks like a hoot to boot!
Living in Germany where it rains 🌧 often the enclosed cabin would be great but the windows should be in able to go down to experience the wind in summertime. To go to my workplace 2 km away so I would use it.
Windows in most car's are fogged up in the morning. Im sure it will be the same with this. I really would like to have this automobile despite a minor problem.
I think that they will be alright in the market. They have found those niche segments to start out with and should be able to widen their audience as time goes by.
As a stockholder I really hope that they succeed! I didn't buy in early, I don't have many shares, but buying EV stocks with my IRA has been very exciting!
EUDM: $17k seems expensive, but the cheapest Twizy 80 is €12k now, and not really highway capable, or you could spend €7k on a 45km/h Citroën Ami. With cheap new cars disappearing (EV still too expensive, ICE too complex) and the used car price hike of recent, the Arcimoto could displace a lot of cars. Critics will say it's not suitable for winter, but it's waaay better than a motorcycle, and also: What winter? We're growing olives north of France now.
The demand for the Arcimoto will be similar to the demand for a motorcycle -- people who can afford a car AND a limited-use fun vehicle. There is likely some, as-yet-undetermined demand for the Arcimoto, Aptera, and similar light, two-passenger vehicles. But the success of Aricimoto and similar vehicles that are not yet in production or in full production is related more to investor enthusiasm than actual demand. When they go into full production -- and are competing against each other for that limited market -- we'll see how it shakes out.
I’m from India. Price needs to drop below $5000. Power can be reduced. Here car companies sells a 4 door small gas car for about $5000. So it’s a tough sell.
@Mark Campos New gas cars are sold from 5000-6000 USD Search for “Maruti Alto 800” Although now the trend is to buy big cars/SUVs here in India too. It sucks. The Big ICE manufacturer mafia is not interested in EVs. Only Tata has some EV vision. Thier new Electric compact SUV called the Nexon EV is doing very well. Things are changing. But the action is in the electric scooter 🛵 2 wheeler segment. Tons of startups launching cool EVs.
I've followed Arcimoto for most of 2020 and after digging in I bought stock in it. I like the founder, they don't pretend to replace cars, they offer simple (and hopefully cheaper, soon) vehicles that are great for errands, just cruising and having fun, and I think the idea for first responders is a major plus. I'm happy Sandy is involved and suspect that will be the key to a lower price point while maintaining good quality. I really like Elon, but shame on him for not lending a hand to Arcimoto. No, it's not as safe as a Tesla and never will be, but for it's use value, I don't see it being a vehicle with high accident rates. This trike could be great for certain amusement parks, zoos and other institutions with high visitor rates. I mean, I'd pay 20-30 dollars to rent one for a few hours at a zoo, maybe even 15 to 20 dollars per hour. I could tour the zoo and if I really wanted to spend more time at certain attractions, I could always walk there afterward and enjoy on foot. I could see the use case for maintenance in Disneyland, Knotts, Magic Mountain and theme parks as well as a good security vehicle. I think one could invent niche uses for this vehicle for a long time to come.
The Deliverator will make an excellent minor emergency medical vehicle with built in handwash/hydration station for large events or disaster abatement.
You are seeing the iterative approach extending to industry. It never was software specific. That, with mass customization is going to be the new normal. Nice coverage - appreciated the business side!
I've been excited about Arcimoto for some time now. I am, admittedly, in their target audience and plan to purchase one as soon as they're scaled up and regularly delivering across the US. I've also thought about putting a down payment on one and even-gasp!-buying stock. That aside, it's exciting to see them continue to grow and evolve, all while proving there really is more than one way to start-up and run an EV mobility company.
Need to drop the price by a lot first - which means scaling up and improving production process (crossing fingers for Sandy Murno to do some good there,) and for batteries to become an order of magnitude cheaper.
@@AnonymousFreakYT THere js a young as yet childless professional class there that would appreciate it. It would be niche market product, but that is still a big market.
As you know. A big fat Harley Davidson motorcycle goes for $25-30k. An Arcimito at $17k is no biggie. Just say'n red. I can see bigger versions in a few years. I'd like to see a version with two seats up front. Will it fit (too heavy?) in an RV toy hauler? Sweet!
Your mention of the partnership with DHL is misleading. DHL is not using them to deliver parcels (as the explanation seems to suggest) , Arcimoto contracted with them to deliver the FUV nationwide to customers.
I live in the Florida panhandle and Arcimoto has really caught my attention. But I used to drive a soft top Jeep and, while I enjoyed it, being caught in the rain without the top made me feel like an idiot at stoplights as I tried to look like getting soaked was no big thing in front of other motorists. Thunderstorms are sudden with wind blown sheets of rain down here. I would need some kind of light doors and tinted roof because the sun is also very strong here. However, it looks like a lot of fun and that's very tempting. I wonder if it might be possible to add an outlet that would allow you to boost the range with an optional power cell while you're driving that you could chuck in the boot just in case...for the same reason you might carry a spare tire.
The roof is easy to tint now but eventually there will be tinted versions. In our climate we don't need doors. When moving I stay bone dry, not a single drop of mist on me unless I move my elbows outward. At most you need a light wind breaker or rain jacket. 'Power cells' would have to be hard wired into the 102 volt battery bank to be worth anything but that would void the warranty. We don't carry spares, just a patch kit and a pump. If your lifestyle involves over 100 miles a day you should change. That became obsolete behavior as of a decade ago when the consensus on climate change became real and undeniable. Those who have to travel for work or service jobs are the exception. I have not left my town in 7 years except by publc transportation. My FUV is used for local 5 mile trips.
@@popeyegordon I know you're very busy so thanks for getting back to me. I'm retired so I don't NEED to travel like I used to for work as a press photographer. Living in Pensacola, Florida most of my needs could be met by the Arcimoto as it stands BUT I can only afford to insure, shelter and maintain one vehicle. We have little public transportation. My old Suzuki X-90 just passed 300,000 miles so I rent cars to go out of town these days. No big deal. However, while I can reach Navarre Beach (37 miles one way for my bird photography) by driving Highway 98 that offers some regenerative braking, I couldn't take Interstate 10 and State road 87 which you would need to drive at 55-60 mph to be driven safely. These same speed requirements would keep me from reaching much of the Eastern Shore around Fairhope and, of course, Mobile. I don't often go there but a lot of people from here do take day trips for festivals and such things and might mean they see buying an FUV as less fun if they can't just take off and reach fun places. I was suggesting Arcimoto might find a way of, eventually, creating a built-in wiring harness that could use some of these solar/survival generators on the market as a simple, throw-it-in-the-back-seat-and-plug-it-in range extender in much the same way as a belly tank on even modern fighter aircraft, not as something I wanted to risk doing that would void the FUV's warranty. Since we live in hurricane country these solar generators are a useful bit of emergency gear by themselves and, I hoped, might be useful enough to help sell a few more FUV's since some of the generators claim to be able to power freezers. But, if you say they wouldn't offer enough power, well, it was just an idea. I very much want to see Arcimoto succeed. Just prospective buyer FYI, I don't need AC in my vehicle I do need doors and a tinted roof. The sun is very strong in Florida and it rains sideways. Any chance that tinted roof could include some solar panels? We're kind of spread out around here so I'd estimate the average commute is right around 20 miles. Thanks for listening.
If they can make this in the 10k to 12k range they won’t be able to build enough of them. I was so impressed with the CEO. I purchased 400 shares. At just under $4. Then saw the stock dip to $1. Never sold. Now it’s at 18. I have faith in the company. I will rent the arcimoto when on vacation.
I would love to get one of these but indeed the price in a huge barrier. This would make an excellent commuter and would be extremely fun to have. I have a big truck and a travel-trailer and it would be awesome to have one of these along for the trip.
I configured one with doors and a back box, $21,650, the min in my view. If they are going to stand half a chance it needs to be less than half that price. Ok it looks fun, but think it would get old fast, and put it next to the little Citroen EV at around $6500, and that comes with 4 wheels, doors, wipers, heater and windows, true its top speed is 30 and range 50m but apart from its size it's a real car. And as a urban run around 30 is as much as you need, cant see many going down the motorway in either. Average speed round London is 12mph and expect the same in most US city's. We do need things like this, but at the right price, if money is no object almost anyone can make an electric car, its harder to make a good one, and extremely difficult to make a good and cheap one. But wish them luck. Price as Configured: $21,650.00 Style Classic Vinyl $18,400.00 Base Color Black Included Accent Matte Riviera Blue Included Frame Jet Black Included Wheels Standard Included Suspension Jet Black Included Doors (Back-ordered) West Coast Doors $2,500.00 Seats Original Black Included Cargo Cargo Box $750.00
Citroen is not available in the US, nor will it be in the near future if ever. The FUV will not be available outside the US in the near future, probably years out.
@@williamcox1176 Which is affected by actual availability. Citroen would have to go through testing here in order to be made available here. Not cheap. And thus, testing affects price. Part of the reason why Arcimoto is expensive. Plus many of us would rather spend more to support local jobs.
@@harriska2 Your missing my point, there is a big requirement for small cheap electric run-around's, i was using the Citroen as an example of what should be done, can be done, and in this case has been done. And if the French can do it, i can't see why Americans can't do it better and cheaper, I'm not comparing this with some crap from China. However i may be miss reading this companies target market.
@@mxs8102 The first 130 built have been a form of beta vehicles. I’m amazed ours hasn’t had problems with 3500 mi on it. But there were parts issues for sure. They have been fixed thru recalls.
@@mxs8102 My parents were out ridding one day and their Arcimoto jist stopped for no reason. No the battery was not dead. So they had to put ot 8n neutrale and push it home. Thank goodness tjey were not that far from hpme when it happened.
I think you’re right that price is a little nuts. Dacia Spring is going to be little more than that and Super Soco electric motorbikes are under $4000 in the U.K. I feel like this needs to sit somewhere in the middle of those
I have invested little over $1000 a while back at $5 per share, hoping this will pay (mostly) for my Arcimoto Roadster once it becomes available in Europe. Best of luck to the Arcimoto team. I love their work and their spirit.
I'd make a removable shade for that clear over head skylight, my plane has similar, and I cover it fully half the year, using that foil bubble insulation.
I live in Eugene and have seen some of these around town. I think price was also a factor in this companies demise. When I first saw one, I thought it would be a good idea to have one for running errands around town. But the base price started around $17,000 and that was a stripped down base model. Since it rains here a lot and is cold for several months, once you add doors, heater and other stuff, your in the $20,000 to $25,000 range. Also, there are A LOT of bad drivers here so safety was another concern of mine. Even though it met the government standards for safety, I still felt safer in a car with all the airbags, crumple zones, etc. Still, it's always sad to see a company have to file for bankruptcy.
At todays exchange rate that is 22,000 Australian dollars plus GST and export costs so maybe 25k AUD plus registration. There are a lot of frustrated drivers/riders in Oz that want to get into the EV market but struggle with the entry price of $50K for a Nissan Leaf and $50K for a Harley livewire . Would love to see them come to Australia and we have the climate and Tourism industry to support them the same as Florida.
I Shute hope Arcimoto succeed. I look forward to owning one someday. It would be the perfect work commuter for me and far more practical than a motorcycle.
My perspective on this is that they've been very very smart - if an EV is the same price, and size of an ICE car then it needs to have the same capabilities across the board because it needs to be a replacement. These smaller, cheaper, simpler EVs will mean that becoming a 2-car household/person is much much easier, you can have the ICE sedan for those long trips or when you need to transport stuff, but 95% of the time you just need to get into town and home again.
Zeros are nice looking, but man, yeah. Nearly $20k for one is insane, or more than $20k. At that point, if Aptera is actually going to release, you may as well buy that and get 200 miles of range in a completely enclosed cabin.
They purchased Tilting Motor Works and many of us are very curious about what they'll do with it. If they'll hold it tight and use it for just their vehicles or if they'll make them more available to the public. I have a Spyder RTL and would love to have a tilting motor Goldwing.
You are behind in your research. There are already videos showing their new tilting prototype e-bike. The FUV model can not and should not be a tilter.
I purchased a small amount of Arcimoto stock, and plan on buying one as soon as my Arcimoto stock appreciates enough to cover the cost. I hope that the range is increased just a bit by the time I purchase my Arcimoto. Right now range is long enough for daily shopping, but not quite long enough to get me everywhere in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area.
Somebody needs to make a kit to add a solar panel on top. The rental place in a sunny country can charge them up and then leave them in the lot. The panel would compensate for the natural discharge rate plus a little to keep it topped up. It also should have a way to mount a camera tripod and switch it into the "go fairly slow" mode for video making. It could drive alongside the people in a bicycle race or runners and get good video. With no ICE engine making exhaust the contestants would be uneffected. The back seat could be made so it can turn to face backwards.
I am not alone in saying that I would never consider buying this, unless it came standard with a quick disconnect, theft proof, trailer, capable of carrying a a good capacity (month worth groceries, job supplies, decent sized tools like a compressor and company, enough luggage for 2 people on a 4 day weekend trip.... I would insist on 4 doors, then the back could carry stuff, when a second passenger is not on board.... A heater inside is also something they forgot, I bet. Some heater is kind of essential. Even in Florida, the chill in the winter mornings can be brutal.
@@ablacknambercat yes, to become a practical vehicle, the price must be practical. .. However, as a toy, a scooter would be more fun.... I got to say, since the 70s, this would have been my primary vehicle, if all of the above specs were true. Would need a second vehicle, yeah. But this would be the primary one. The poor design, the non modular design of vehicles, the wasted weight, has always got on my nerves... On the other hand, we cannot stand for loss of function and autonomy that big vehicles offer to the middle and lower classes. I am not not too concerned with the upper classes and their eco hypocrisy.... Yes, I am pipe dreaming.... We know people will loose their autonomy and upward mobility that vehicles offer, while the ultra rich have their toys. A quick release trailer is nothing more than an aluminum frame and plastic or aluminum skin, and I would keep it low to the ground, but tall enough to carry a large generator and a few extra things. Theft would be an issue if you left it when not needed in the street etc. Especially if light, so alarm and hidden GPS and cell alert, and photo shots, immediately uploaded to the cloud, might be needed, which is a $10/mo service. Unless you can rely on alarms while you chain it to something like a telephone pole. Locking wheels would not be enough. The disconnect system needs a key as well.... I am dreaming again, I know.
Obviously not for you. I just heard the startup sound of our FUV. My son is going to his dad’s to pickup spices so he can make dinner tonight. That’s what it’s for, small errands, not a truck to haul around tools.
@@kit888, not really. To replace a simple 2 door geo metro with something 3x more efficient, you need a quick disconnect trailer. That box in the passenger seat is not going to cut it. If you look around, most people drive suvs and smaller 2 door hatchbacks. I have been able to pack a small dodge colt, aka, Mitsubishi mirage, with enough equipment to fill a quarter of a 2 car garage in one trip. Complete with 6 hours shop vacs, 22 foot ladder, 11 foot step ladder, and more. That was without a roof rack, which would allow up to 2 24 foot ladders.. I am not even talking nearly that capacity. Just enough to function for most of the year. ... I realize that anyone able to afford the companies price sticker, is likely a lawyer or suit, and is hiring out delivery or has a giant gas guzzling truck which will need to driven 3 days a week when this vehicle is not enough--mostly because of the lack of a trailer for so much as a real grocery haul.
I think that is in the Works. (Quite possible Nikki will get that Done as soon as the weather warms up a bit. {If she isn't already busy with the Edit.})
Vehicles like this will be huge in large retirement areas like Suncity West. Lots of mild weather area's with people needing short range. Seniors and high school kids that just drive from home to school to work and back home.
Way too hot to be sitting at any light in Phoenix with one of these with no enclosure with air conditioning. They already have an issue with the battery degradation in optimal weather conditions, can't imagine how bad the range will be in 110 degree heat every day for months.
I live in a beach town where just about everyone drives golf carts or side by sides. It would be the kind of place Arcimoto is aiming for, but I prefer and am going to buy an Aptera. It makes more sense for me. I think Arcimoto will eventually get their selling price way down, and when that happens, they will sell a lot of vehicles. It is a viable concept, especially the "Deliverator." Once their price gets down, due to mass production, they will own a market segment. No doubt about it. And their car is going to get better as technology advances.
I stumbled across the Arcimoto in a very early generation. They got a lot of free advertising via celebrity endorsements. I thought the idea of software development methodology might do them damage but fortunately it has not. I should have watched them closer because I would have bought into their IPO because I have faith in their company and I would really like to see them succeed wildly and they will have to, as I want one of their vehicles and live outside the USA.
I'd like to see them add a faster charging option, like a 9.6kw AC charger. Also, this would be a big upgrade over a golf cart in a retirement community.
At first no! But then I thought about it and yes! I can see lots of uses for it. As you’ve pointed out, fast food delivery, Amazon, holiday hire, however will it catch on as a second car? In the U.K. I doubt it as the weathers shall I say changeable, but in warmer climates it if the price is right it just may just catch on.
If you've got 2 cars & a family it's difficult to move towards sustainability. The Arcimoto offers this for those who have nearby needs, replace one car, be cool at the same time & be safe.
Nikki, how do we get our broader media to do the kind of well-balanced, fair and competent reporting that you do? Please don't stop doing what you're doing anytime soon! I really appreciate you and the Transport Evolved team. You're awesome.
Not sure how balanced this particular segment was. It was an out and out hagiography. They did everything right, did nothing wrong, they are all wonderful and they just happen to reside in my home state. No mention of Aptera, by the way, which would certainly merit a mention. They are also 3-wheeled electric vehicles and also being advised by Sandy Munro.
We were early adopters after getting a test drive about 4 years ago.
We received our FUV the end of January, the main purpose is the Fun.
It is now attached to the back of our small Motorhome as our main transportation while camping. Even with a box trailer, it is less heavy than hauling around a Prius, and much more fun exploring the places we visit.
January what year?
Tell us your experience with it.
End of Jan. 2021 on my birthday!. We have a 7x12 box trailer to pull behind our small M.H. Have traveled around the West Coast camping and use our 'Arky' to explore every destination.
Still waiting for our number to come up for doors, as the weather hasn't been conducive to riding on the PNW coast since last Fall, except for a few days here and there.
Love our Arcimoto. It is the perfect vehicle to explore destinations worth visiting where parking is an issue. It's super fun to ride, stable and comfortable at freeway speeds, and has enough trunk storage to make excursions from base camp fun and productive.
Having doors will increase the
amount of time we can rely on it as our go to vehicle for sustainable daily travel.
@@lynnhelgedalen7945 Nice endorsement. Hope you have many miles of fun with it.
Thanks for the coverage of Arcimoto, I’m a reservation holder and excited for the opportunity to drive my very own some day. Frankly I’m okay waiting as well as I’d like a wee bit more range as my metro area is sprawled and mixed driving is the norm.
Let's hope they continue, we need more small, clean, fun vehicles.
" we need more small, clean, fun vehicles." Do we, really??
@@peteaulit if you are being pedantic... we could do with fewer vehicles overall, but we need more choices for small, clean, fun vehicles to replace existing big, gas-guzzling, boring cars.
@@kkobayashi1 nah I wasn’t being pedantic. Just wanted some clarification as to your statement that was short
Aptera is another choice 👌
No we don't. We need commercial ev
our boss has one of 3 outside of the US in New Zealand, its amazing to drive and I believe a real option for clean commuting with pretty much no running costs. My son loved being dropped off to school in it :o) Great news on the new facility, hopefully this will lead to a more realistic sales price
Say hi to Dave! :-P
Good to hear that as I may look into getting one.
This would be even cooler with snap on accessories, like different color panels, doors that can be removed, clear plastic windows for rainy days, and a back seat that can be removed and replaced with a storage container for large grocery shops. It would be the swiss army knife of vehicles.
Removable doors are an add-on option. Rain doesn’t enter the cabin while in motion; they recently uploaded a video to their own channel demonstrating this.
@@RealBenAnderson if we have watched the same video they are less doors and glorified tarps
I think that it could easily tow a small lightweight Trailer as well .
has most of this I understand...
IMO, if there is an opening.. Rain water has a way of finding its way..
I could see myself doing a daily commute in this.
It's basically a more fun smart car.
These days, my commute is from the bedroom to the kitchen. When COVID gets fixed, I would need something with a bit more cargo space. A box behind the passenger would do.
@@kensmith5694 isn't that exactly what they offer ?
@@stickysquirrel5687
I think to have the box you lose the back seat.
@@kensmith5694 the big one ,yes but not if you choose the smaller luggage box in the back
Until you get hit
Great video - thank you for making it! I live in Key West and see vacation rental FUV's being driven around town - huge smiles on all of the drivers/passengers. It's a perfect vehicle for our small (2 miles wide x 4 miles long) island with narrow streets, limited parking and a tropical climate. Us locals appreciate the lack of noise, smell and pollution when compared with the ubiquitous rental scooters that plague our island.
Thanks for doing a story on this vehicle. I hope I can take it for a test drive someday. I truly feel it's appropriate for that local commute.
I've test driven a FUV twice. I believe you'll be impressed by its safe, solid feel and responsiveness. i was. I'm waiting for them to start selling in Texas.
Nikki, great video... as usual. I live in Philomath, Oregon (90 miles South of Portland, 45 miles North of Eugene, 8 miles West of Corvallis). We have owned an FUV for about 7 months and my wife commutes in it every day. We use it for grocery shopping and local errands. We can drive it to Eugene at highway speeds, though it needs a charge-up once we get there. So any errand to Corvallis, Albany or Lebannon is within our reach with the Arcimoto. We have a second vehicle for long trips, but have dramatically reduced our fuel expenses by using the FUV whenever possible. Not only does it save us money on fuel, but it lives up to its name and is a lot of fun to drive or ride in. We have the trunk and door options so do not get splashed by other vehicles in the rain and have lots of room for grocery bags. We now have almost 4,000 miles on the odometer and are still very happy with the FUV.
Another positive is you don't have to worry about smash and grab as there are no doors or windows.
No air bags or catalytic converter or powerful stereo to steal.
Love Arcimoto. Perfect 2nd runabout vehicle. Bought more shares in FUV for long term boom
Short explanation: The CEO has tech work experience and isn't greedy.
@@robertcarlos8888The statement still holds true. it's expensive does not mean the CEO is greedy. The cost of manufacture needs to go down first through economies of scale and better processes. Then, we can see some of those savings pass through in reduced prices.
One other point people tend to gloss over is the importance that has been put on efficiency , the Arcimoto FUV is very efficient and Mark
is working to make it more efficient , in fact I think it's an obsession with him. 300 miles per gallon equivelant.
Cities aren’t getting smaller. This is the perfect vehicle for those use cases. Also being able to go where big vehicle can’t (university campuses green area) makes them ideal for quick medical emergencies.
Like Tesla, Arcimoto promise a solution(s) that enhance our enjoyment of life, and help bring a better future. Like Tesla, they’re an ‘honest’ company with strong purpose.
One of these is going to join our Tesla when it comes to the UK. We don’t ride our motorcycles now, and this will great for that feeling of being part of things.
It’ll be brilliant fun off road and in the snow, and a fantastic, affordable runabout for the young (or any age). And as they demonstrate, for businesses, response units etc.
Have no problem with Gali on the board.
May I ask why you prefer the Arcimoto over a Twizy?
They're both inline 2-seater EVs, I personally prefer the Twizy because it's more narrow (I live in a medieval city in Belgium), can be had cheap secondhand, and there's some aftermarket (batteries and performance) for it.
I'm a TSLA shareholder, but the Twizy is one of the main things holding me back from investing in Arcimoto.
@@BodyDestruction Yes, I’ll try. The Twizzy is perfect for tight spots, but for me, lacks the ‘motor-trike’ excitement of the Arcimoto.
The Twizzy looks like a collaboration between the marketing department and design team, working to a conceptual brief around a ‘futuristic’ little city runabout. With necessary cost cutting required for economy of production.
The Citroen. Ami (which is great in theory), suffers in my view, from the same ‘make a modern and recyclable looking green car’ that legacy car manufacturers seem to think the public demand (and will offset their investment in ICE vehicles...I know that’s cynical). You’d get range anxiety just driving to the nearest post box.
The Arcimoto on the other hand, looks designed from the ground up, with the aim of producing a serious, and exciting vehicle, that provides real-world performance, whilst being of a form factor that enables economic production without compromise...whilst being sustainable and pollution free in use, (and addressing the problematic ramifications of using large family vehicles for short/medium range hops to the shops etc). Looking at it, I get the feeling that the Arcimoto arose from solid and genuine intent...rather than a ‘green’, ‘fashionable’ notion.
It’s got good suspension too, apparently.
@@cbromley562 thanks, those are some really good arguments. We're looking for different things, I merely need a moped with a roof :D
The Citroën Ami... I've driven some diesel and gas powered 4-wheelers in the same class recently. They might look like tiny cars, they're absolutely not. They feel like a plastic 2CV, a Twizy feels solid and swift in comparison (but still slow next to a motorcycle).
The Ami seems built the same way, and it's half the price of its ICE peers, there's been some serious cost cutting there.
Most importantly it's a 4 wheeled moped, it doesn't have to meet any car requirements or do expensive car homologation. It's nice but not a car and therefor not a serious effort from a car maker.
I just checked the specs and the Arcimoto goes way beyond what a Twizy can offer: it weighs twice as much, but offers twice the top speed, twice the range and 4 or 5 times the power, over 100hp/metric tonne, that's quick :)
This can really replace a car and offer motorcycle thrills, all for less than a slow electric car (Fiat 500, E-MINI, Smart EV, ... They're all over 20k).
@@BodyDestruction I see what you mean about the Twizzy being a moped with a roof, and if Renault were serious about it, and took it from the ‘novelty’ stage, it might take off?
I used to drive a 2CV, until it fell to bits ;). It was a superb vehicle...rugged and very capable...designed for a purpose, (and fit for it). Maybe that’s partly why the Arcimoto appeals.
Anyway, after seeing your enthusiasm, I’m going to give the Twizzy more consideration. Although I think, for me, the Arcimoto wins out on ‘fun’ and versatility.
Only driving/riding them would decide the matter, I guess...although, the heart goes with the Arcimoto. Yep, I’m going for it. ;)
@@cbromley562 follow your heart lol
A Twizy is going to be underwhelming if you're used to motorcycles, the Arcimoto is far superior, but do take a test drive just to experience the difference ;)
Imagine all the metal in your 2CV replaced by plastic, the styling ruined and the suspension absent - that's how "moped cars" (except a Twizy) feel :D
But I'm mainly enthusiastic about the Twizy because a used one can be had from around 3k, that's moped money.
And the narrowness, anything over 140cm wide is (also physically) restricted from a lot of streets here, but that's just where I live, anywhere else it wouldn't matter.
(Arcimoto is 155 cm wide, Twizy 123 cm)
It's an outdoor fun vehicle, not a car. It will find its niche. In some ways Arcimoto competes more nearly with Polaris than anyone else.
The roadster version is a pretty Strong competitor
It is competitive in that huge market, but it has a lot more potential demand. And it would be good for urban land use if vehicles get smaller.
@@michaelcre8 why do vehicles have to "get smaller"? The most efficient means of transportation already exist, a bicycle. These things are underbuilt and will not be able to withstand a fraction of the miles a regular vehicle these days can drive.
Its kinda like arimoto talks out of its butt. Its talking that they are going to change the transportation industry, but vehicles like these have been around for a long time now. Nothing new to see here, only a hype company looking to sucker investors with fancy words and hype.
example: can am trikes have been availe for over a decade, you see them everywhere? Lol i have only seen one in person on the road in my life. Hardly world changing.
The three-wheeled Can-Am Ryker & Spyder sell quite well and look really cool (not electric, but the form factor is the same as Arcimoto's).
Agreed. I often see newly retired boomers puttering around town with a Can-Am Spyder.
Looks like half bike half snowmobile.
Does it cost more or less than a FUV?
@@jimdetry9420 If the price quote here is correct then it costs less.
@@abrahkadabra9501 Thank you.
Arcimotos are such cool vehicles. They will be an amazing classic motorcycle some day.
A easily removable rear seat and cargo kit for the same space would make it a lot more useful. Really, I just mean a big basket for where the rear seat went - someplace to stash groceries or stuff from a Home Depot run...
An easy mod, I've done the same on my tandem seat airplane.
@@portnuefflyer I wonder though if the rear seat would be easy to remove. There's no reason to believe it would. I know they can be - like in American minivans. It would be great to be able to switch easily.
Maybe just a custom fit "basket" that could ride atop the seat without abrading it.
A lot of tourists that don’t feel capable riding a scooter will go for this in a minute! It could be used to deliver food bank boxes to home bound people. The 120 mpg equivalent is very attractive. Ideal to run errands with around a small city.
None of the motorcycle negatives....noise, bugs, Balancing, special clothing and sitting on top of a hot engine!
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I think it's brilliant. I would work for this man. I'd work in his company. The bike that's just right to get you around town or hire at a scenic holiday destination. They'd be awesome at Norfolk island. Thank you for a very informative presentation.
Great to see them doing well. I really like the concept and idea behind their F.U.V.
Won't be getting one myself (northern winter, single vehicle home) but wish them all the best.
Very good presentation , the top two things I believe you must fix are the distance it can go on a charge and the price which must be radically reduced. please forge ahead.
It's not quite for me here in the foothills of the Pennines in West Yorkshire, but in warmer climates it's certainly got possibilities as shopping bag on wheels and runner of small errands, and I love the idea of a runabout for tourists. I hope the company does well, because their honest approach and lack of greed deserves success.
your doing great!!! really respect your to the point rational view point!!! not many people do that anymore!!!
My wife Diane is disabled plus we have a little Shi Tzu that requires doors. We have been waiting about a year for our FUV that will have doors and the luggage box. Was so happy to see the dog in the back seat with his safety harness. We are like many who want something more like a motorcycle without gas and safe to drive. So far we have purchased the little trailer to tow in back of our motorhome plus a storage shed to keep it out of the hot Florida Sun. Our roof solar panel will keep it always ready to drive with a full charge.
Dimensions aren't much smaller than my Imiev and that has 4 seats doors and a boot. I can see the attraction for those who want some fresh air fun in warmer climates. Hope they succeed.
because they did what Elio didn't even bother to.
The lack of a body increases drag, needa a single door on the kerb side and a body on the other.
If only they had a team of intelligent engineers who had thought of that, tested it, and discovered that you’re fully wrong.
They have a door option, all the videos just like to show off the no-door option
Yeah kerb side door on both sides same vehicle could then drive in any country in the world without adaptations for lefthand drive Vs righthand drive
AKA two doors please 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺
A vehicle for a very niche market: people who want a motorcycle but not actually want a motorcycle.
I know a lot of people who don't really need the extra seats or luggage capacity of even a small car, but think motorcycles are dangerous and smart cars are just way too expensive for its features
@@abd4620 Honestly, with depreciation, Smart cars are the cheap car to buy if you needed a small vehicle to commute. They’re like $7k or less for a fairly new model.
@@johnbuscher you mean buying a used one ?
yep. like the CanAm but less... everything actually.
@@abd4620 those people need to get their head checked out if they think that this thing is safer than a bike unless they don't have good balance...
I think one of its big selling point is “fun”. Great marketing but it also makes you imagine driving in the open air design and that’s exciting. I can imagine this taking off in the under 30 population, especially if they manage to lower the price to 10-12k. And having rentals at college campuses. I think it could be a huge seller.
Frohnmeyers unrecognized genius is that the platform is finding a way to get people to drive an electric vehicle for the first time. Instant torque, low center of gravity. I drive a 9 year old leaf. It accelerates and handles like a sports car, as does pretty much every electric drivetrain vehicle. I'd love to see a "Baja Bug" variation of the FUV.
I’ve watched this company from the beginning and have asked them about delivery to the uk, but not yet. I’ve watched your for years and love the bits you bring to us, thanks. Pat
Appreciate the emphasis on both negatives and positives. Wish the media was as well balanced and objective as this video
I agree with Roger, I live in Queensland, Australia, with perfect weather, I would think seriously about buying one if the price was right. I want something simple and fun to drive. I love this vehicle
Right on!!
Once it drops around $12k I will buy one. Houston, Texas will do just fine.
Lucky Luke : huh, that much, no way!
At first I thought it was a joke but then you said its a motorcycle replacement 👍
Yeah I can see that
Why they succeded: They made a NEV with decent power and batteries; a highway capable golf cart. No company operating above 15 degrees Celsius will ever buy a small car again.
Sure they will, many companies prefer enclosed weatherproof and more secure vehicles that can hold more people and cargo
Great report team !! There is lots of room for alternatives to 2 strokes engines or boxy cars, this is great,
Terrific analysis. As a local, I have watched this company grow and develop prototypes through the years, and the one thing they have never done is promise the moon. (I am looking at you Aptera and Lightyear . .)
If you want to pronounce their headquarters location as a local... Eugene is “You-Jean”. Thank you for the update.
I want one - it looks simple and that is the good thing and you could probably make a special bag/box to hang on the frame for shopping in the back seat.
USPS could use these....They need to work on that center tunnel however...Make it easier to hop in and out of....I see this primarily as a delivery and fun vehicle which is in line with their marketing but, I think they should focus on making it delivery friendly.
My second EV love, after my beloved Vectrix, was the Aptiva - delighted both Aptiva and Archimoto are working with Munroe to beat a path to production. Thanks for great video, Eamon
Living in both the frozen northeast USA and in a semi-rural area (not to mention doing 180mi trips regularly in non-pandemic times) one of these wouldn’t suit my own needs, but I do totally love what they’re doing.
Nikki does a great job here laying out the various roles and environments the FUV is good for, and I’m excited to see the company continue to expand and grow.
I do have to admit that I had reservations but seeing that it can be enclosed and seems to function well in inclement weather I am now sold on the idea and it looks like a hoot to boot!
Living in Germany where it rains 🌧 often the enclosed cabin would be great but the windows should be in able to go down to experience the wind in summertime. To go to my workplace 2 km away so I would use it.
Windows in most car's are fogged up in the morning. Im sure it will be the same with this.
I really would like to have this automobile despite a minor problem.
@@BentReality.369 Yeah but 2 km ride does not hurt at all.
You ever go to work in the morning and your car windows are fogged up.
I think that they will be alright in the market. They have found those niche segments to start out with and should be able to widen their audience as time goes by.
As a stockholder I really hope that they succeed! I didn't buy in early, I don't have many shares, but buying EV stocks with my IRA has been very exciting!
EUDM: $17k seems expensive, but the cheapest Twizy 80 is €12k now, and not really highway capable, or you could spend €7k on a 45km/h Citroën Ami.
With cheap new cars disappearing (EV still too expensive, ICE too complex) and the used car price hike of recent, the Arcimoto could displace a lot of cars.
Critics will say it's not suitable for winter, but it's waaay better than a motorcycle, and also: What winter? We're growing olives north of France now.
I invested in the company and also have ordered one! Nice video!
Excellent idea, thanks for informing about this interesting fun vehicle :)
The demand for the Arcimoto will be similar to the demand for a motorcycle -- people who can afford a car AND a limited-use fun vehicle. There is likely some, as-yet-undetermined demand for the Arcimoto, Aptera, and similar light, two-passenger vehicles. But the success of Aricimoto and similar vehicles that are not yet in production or in full production is related more to investor enthusiasm than actual demand. When they go into full production -- and are competing against each other for that limited market -- we'll see how it shakes out.
The Aptera needs FSD. With a 1000 mile range version, one could go to sleep as it drives all night.
Agreed.
Hope this company explodes all around the world. I can see this being very popular in India and China.
Africa
Agree!!!!!!!
I’m from India.
Price needs to drop below $5000. Power can be reduced.
Here car companies sells a
4 door small gas car for about $5000.
So it’s a tough sell.
@@KamleshMallick Ah i see. Well good thing Arcimoto is getting Sandy Munroe to help them with design and how to lower manufacturing costs :D
@Mark Campos New gas cars are sold from 5000-6000 USD
Search for “Maruti Alto 800”
Although now the trend is to buy big cars/SUVs here in India too. It sucks.
The Big ICE manufacturer mafia is not interested in EVs.
Only Tata has some EV vision. Thier new Electric compact SUV called the Nexon EV is doing very well.
Things are changing. But the action is in the electric scooter 🛵 2 wheeler segment. Tons of startups launching cool EVs.
Arcimoto should ABSOLUTELY come to Europe. Europe is more densely-populated than the US.
I've followed Arcimoto for most of 2020 and after digging in I bought stock in it. I like the founder, they don't pretend to replace cars, they offer simple (and hopefully cheaper, soon) vehicles that are great for errands, just cruising and having fun, and I think the idea for first responders is a major plus. I'm happy Sandy is involved and suspect that will be the key to a lower price point while maintaining good quality. I really like Elon, but shame on him for not lending a hand to Arcimoto. No, it's not as safe as a Tesla and never will be, but for it's use value, I don't see it being a vehicle with high accident rates. This trike could be great for certain amusement parks, zoos and other institutions with high visitor rates. I mean, I'd pay 20-30 dollars to rent one for a few hours at a zoo, maybe even 15 to 20 dollars per hour. I could tour the zoo and if I really wanted to spend more time at certain attractions, I could always walk there afterward and enjoy on foot. I could see the use case for maintenance in Disneyland, Knotts, Magic Mountain and theme parks as well as a good security vehicle. I think one could invent niche uses for this vehicle for a long time to come.
The Deliverator will make an excellent minor emergency medical vehicle with built in handwash/hydration station for large events or disaster abatement.
You are seeing the iterative approach extending to industry. It never was software specific. That, with mass customization is going to be the new normal. Nice coverage - appreciated the business side!
I've been excited about Arcimoto for some time now. I am, admittedly, in their target audience and plan to purchase one as soon as they're scaled up and regularly delivering across the US. I've also thought about putting a down payment on one and even-gasp!-buying stock. That aside, it's exciting to see them continue to grow and evolve, all while proving there really is more than one way to start-up and run an EV mobility company.
I could see these selling well in India, and places like Taiwan. (Oh, and I'm a FUV stock holder)
Need to drop the price by a lot first - which means scaling up and improving production process (crossing fingers for Sandy Murno to do some good there,) and for batteries to become an order of magnitude cheaper.
@@AnonymousFreakYT Yep, I invested when I heard Sandy Monroe was involved. Wishing them luck!
@@richardalexander5758 Yep! I've been in since the IPO, invested more in 2018, and more again late 2019 (just a few cents above their all-time low.)
@@AnonymousFreakYT THere js a young as yet childless professional class there that would appreciate it. It would be niche market product, but that is still a big market.
@@AnonymousFreakYT Good work!. You must have been excited to see this new plant in the works.
Arcimoto addresses the sweet spot of real world individual transport. I look forward to owning an FUV after they scale up production.
As you know. A big fat Harley Davidson motorcycle goes for $25-30k. An Arcimito at $17k is no biggie. Just say'n red. I can see bigger versions in a few years. I'd like to see a version with two seats up front. Will it fit (too heavy?) in an RV toy hauler? Sweet!
Your mention of the partnership with DHL is misleading. DHL is not using them to deliver parcels (as the explanation seems to suggest) , Arcimoto contracted with them to deliver the FUV nationwide to customers.
I live in the Florida panhandle and Arcimoto has really caught my attention. But I used to drive a soft top Jeep and, while I enjoyed it, being caught in the rain without the top made me feel like an idiot at stoplights as I tried to look like getting soaked was no big thing in front of other motorists. Thunderstorms are sudden with wind blown sheets of rain down here. I would need some kind of light doors and tinted roof because the sun is also very strong here. However, it looks like a lot of fun and that's very tempting. I wonder if it might be possible to add an outlet that would allow you to boost the range with an optional power cell while you're driving that you could chuck in the boot just in case...for the same reason you might carry a spare tire.
The roof is easy to tint now but eventually there will be tinted versions. In our climate we don't need doors. When moving I stay bone dry, not a single drop of mist on me unless I move my elbows outward. At most you need a light wind breaker or rain jacket. 'Power cells' would have to be hard wired into the 102 volt battery bank to be worth anything but that would void the warranty. We don't carry spares, just a patch kit and a pump. If your lifestyle involves over 100 miles a day you should change. That became obsolete behavior as of a decade ago when the consensus on climate change became real and undeniable. Those who have to travel for work or service jobs are the exception. I have not left my town in 7 years except by publc transportation. My FUV is used for local 5 mile trips.
@@popeyegordon I know you're very busy so thanks for getting back to me. I'm retired so I don't NEED to travel like I used to for work as a press photographer. Living in Pensacola, Florida most of my needs could be met by the Arcimoto as it stands BUT I can only afford to insure, shelter and maintain one vehicle. We have little public transportation. My old Suzuki X-90 just passed 300,000 miles so I rent cars to go out of town these days. No big deal. However, while I can reach Navarre Beach (37 miles one way for my bird photography) by driving Highway 98 that offers some regenerative braking, I couldn't take Interstate 10 and State road 87 which you would need to drive at 55-60 mph to be driven safely. These same speed requirements would keep me from reaching much of the Eastern Shore around Fairhope and, of course, Mobile. I don't often go there but a lot of people from here do take day trips for festivals and such things and might mean they see buying an FUV as less fun if they can't just take off and reach fun places. I was suggesting Arcimoto might find a way of, eventually, creating a built-in wiring harness that could use some of these solar/survival generators on the market as a simple, throw-it-in-the-back-seat-and-plug-it-in range extender in much the same way as a belly tank on even modern fighter aircraft, not as something I wanted to risk doing that would void the FUV's warranty. Since we live in hurricane country these solar generators are a useful bit of emergency gear by themselves and, I hoped, might be useful enough to help sell a few more FUV's since some of the generators claim to be able to power freezers. But, if you say they wouldn't offer enough power, well, it was just an idea. I very much want to see Arcimoto succeed. Just prospective buyer FYI, I don't need AC in my vehicle I do need doors and a tinted roof. The sun is very strong in Florida and it rains sideways. Any chance that tinted roof could include some solar panels? We're kind of spread out around here so I'd estimate the average commute is right around 20 miles. Thanks for listening.
Thank you Nikki, another sweet show! I've got a soft spot for the smaller 2 & 3 wheel EVs.
If they can make this in the 10k to 12k range they won’t be able to build enough of them.
I was so impressed with the CEO. I purchased 400 shares. At just under $4. Then saw the stock dip to $1. Never sold. Now it’s at 18. I have faith in the company. I will rent the arcimoto when on vacation.
Great review 👍
I want to see how it holds up to a couple Canadian salty road winters.
Cheers
I would love to get one of these but indeed the price in a huge barrier. This would make an excellent commuter and would be extremely fun to have. I have a big truck and a travel-trailer and it would be awesome to have one of these along for the trip.
I configured one with doors and a back box, $21,650, the min in my view.
If they are going to stand half a chance it needs to be less than half that price.
Ok it looks fun, but think it would get old fast, and put it next to the little Citroen EV at around $6500, and that comes with 4 wheels, doors, wipers, heater and windows, true its top speed is 30 and range 50m but apart from its size it's a real car.
And as a urban run around 30 is as much as you need, cant see many going down the motorway in either.
Average speed round London is 12mph and expect the same in most US city's.
We do need things like this, but at the right price, if money is no object almost anyone can make an electric car, its harder to make a good one, and extremely difficult to make a good and cheap one.
But wish them luck.
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Citroen is not available in the US, nor will it be in the near future if ever. The FUV will not be available outside the US in the near future, probably years out.
@@harriska2 Probably true, but my comment was more concept/price aimed than purchase advice.
@@williamcox1176 Which is affected by actual availability. Citroen would have to go through testing here in order to be made available here. Not cheap. And thus, testing affects price. Part of the reason why Arcimoto is expensive. Plus many of us would rather spend more to support local jobs.
@@harriska2 Your missing my point, there is a big requirement for small cheap electric run-around's, i was using the Citroen as an example of what should be done, can be done, and in this case has been done.
And if the French can do it, i can't see why Americans can't do it better and cheaper, I'm not comparing this with some crap from China.
However i may be miss reading this companies target market.
My parents and I in Medford Oregon had a Arcimoto FUV. It unfortunatly has had some problems and has had to be taken back to Eugene Oregon for repair.
What sort of problems? I assume still under warranty?
@@mxs8102 The first 130 built have been a form of beta vehicles. I’m amazed ours hasn’t had problems with 3500 mi on it. But there were parts issues for sure. They have been fixed thru recalls.
@@mxs8102 My parents were out ridding one day and their Arcimoto jist stopped for no reason. No the battery was not dead. So they had to put ot 8n neutrale and push it home. Thank goodness tjey were not that far from hpme when it happened.
I think you’re right that price is a little nuts. Dacia Spring is going to be little more than that and Super Soco electric motorbikes are under $4000 in the U.K. I feel like this needs to sit somewhere in the middle of those
I have invested little over $1000 a while back at $5 per share, hoping this will pay (mostly) for my Arcimoto Roadster once it becomes available in Europe. Best of luck to the Arcimoto team. I love their work and their spirit.
I'd make a removable shade for that clear over head skylight, my plane has similar, and I cover it fully half the year, using that foil bubble insulation.
Enjoyed the video @Transport_Evolved !
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I live in Eugene and have seen some of these around town. I think price was also a factor in this companies demise. When I first saw one, I thought it would be a good idea to have one for running errands around town. But the base price started around $17,000 and that was a stripped down base model. Since it rains here a lot and is cold for several months, once you add doors, heater and other stuff, your in the $20,000 to $25,000 range. Also, there are A LOT of bad drivers here so safety was another concern of mine. Even though it met the government standards for safety, I still felt safer in a car with all the airbags, crumple zones, etc. Still, it's always sad to see a company have to file for bankruptcy.
At todays exchange rate that is 22,000 Australian dollars plus GST and export costs so maybe 25k AUD plus registration. There are a lot of frustrated drivers/riders in Oz that want to get into the EV market but struggle with the entry price of $50K for a Nissan Leaf and $50K for a Harley livewire . Would love to see them come to Australia and we have the climate and Tourism industry to support them the same as Florida.
Great video, keep up the good work!
Look like a perfect vehicle for a daily commute
It's good they called it FUV, fun is the best reason for this vehicle.
I would want doors even in southern California.
I’m biased about Arcimoto!! I think their potential for scaling is in Asia. (India, Vietnam, etc.. not China)
I Shute hope Arcimoto succeed. I look forward to owning one someday. It would be the perfect work commuter for me and far more practical than a motorcycle.
My perspective on this is that they've been very very smart - if an EV is the same price, and size of an ICE car then it needs to have the same capabilities across the board because it needs to be a replacement. These smaller, cheaper, simpler EVs will mean that becoming a 2-car household/person is much much easier, you can have the ICE sedan for those long trips or when you need to transport stuff, but 95% of the time you just need to get into town and home again.
$17k is a lot of money but compared to a HD Livewire or Zero electric motorcycles it's a bargain.
Zeros are nice looking, but man, yeah. Nearly $20k for one is insane, or more than $20k. At that point, if Aptera is actually going to release, you may as well buy that and get 200 miles of range in a completely enclosed cabin.
Phew, I thought she said 70k!
Competitor might be a Kandi NEV, $17k, $10k after incentives. Enclosed. Maybe not as fun. But utility.
They purchased Tilting Motor Works and many of us are very curious about what they'll do with it. If they'll hold it tight and use it for just their vehicles or if they'll make them more available to the public. I have a Spyder RTL and would love to have a tilting motor Goldwing.
You are behind in your research. There are already videos showing their new tilting prototype e-bike. The FUV model can not and should not be a tilter.
I purchased a small amount of Arcimoto stock, and plan on buying one as soon as my Arcimoto stock appreciates enough to cover the cost. I hope that the range is increased just a bit by the time I purchase my Arcimoto. Right now range is long enough for daily shopping, but not quite long enough to get me everywhere in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area.
The range is currently 100 miles. They're hoping to get it to 130.
I love this company
Somebody needs to make a kit to add a solar panel on top. The rental place in a sunny country can charge them up and then leave them in the lot. The panel would compensate for the natural discharge rate plus a little to keep it topped up.
It also should have a way to mount a camera tripod and switch it into the "go fairly slow" mode for video making. It could drive alongside the people in a bicycle race or runners and get good video. With no ICE engine making exhaust the contestants would be uneffected.
The back seat could be made so it can turn to face backwards.
I am not alone in saying that I would never consider buying this, unless it came standard with a quick disconnect, theft proof, trailer, capable of carrying a a good capacity (month worth groceries, job supplies, decent sized tools like a compressor and company, enough luggage for 2 people on a 4 day weekend trip.... I would insist on 4 doors, then the back could carry stuff, when a second passenger is not on board.... A heater inside is also something they forgot, I bet. Some heater is kind of essential. Even in Florida, the chill in the winter mornings can be brutal.
If it came with all that, then it wouldn't be 'this'! Now if it was cheap enough to have along with a vehicle with all that then 'this' is perfect.
@@ablacknambercat yes, to become a practical vehicle, the price must be practical. .. However, as a toy, a scooter would be more fun.... I got to say, since the 70s, this would have been my primary vehicle, if all of the above specs were true. Would need a second vehicle, yeah. But this would be the primary one. The poor design, the non modular design of vehicles, the wasted weight, has always got on my nerves... On the other hand, we cannot stand for loss of function and autonomy that big vehicles offer to the middle and lower classes. I am not not too concerned with the upper classes and their eco hypocrisy.... Yes, I am pipe dreaming.... We know people will loose their autonomy and upward mobility that vehicles offer, while the ultra rich have their toys.
A quick release trailer is nothing more than an aluminum frame and plastic or aluminum skin, and I would keep it low to the ground, but tall enough to carry a large generator and a few extra things. Theft would be an issue if you left it when not needed in the street etc. Especially if light, so alarm and hidden GPS and cell alert, and photo shots, immediately uploaded to the cloud, might be needed, which is a $10/mo service. Unless you can rely on alarms while you chain it to something like a telephone pole. Locking wheels would not be enough. The disconnect system needs a key as well.... I am dreaming again, I know.
Obviously not for you. I just heard the startup sound of our FUV. My son is going to his dad’s to pickup spices so he can make dinner tonight. That’s what it’s for, small errands, not a truck to haul around tools.
You want a Cybertruck.
@@kit888, not really. To replace a simple 2 door geo metro with something 3x more efficient, you need a quick disconnect trailer. That box in the passenger seat is not going to cut it. If you look around, most people drive suvs and smaller 2 door hatchbacks. I have been able to pack a small dodge colt, aka, Mitsubishi mirage, with enough equipment to fill a quarter of a 2 car garage in one trip. Complete with 6 hours shop vacs, 22 foot ladder, 11 foot step ladder, and more. That was without a roof rack, which would allow up to 2 24 foot ladders.. I am not even talking nearly that capacity. Just enough to function for most of the year. ... I realize that anyone able to afford the companies price sticker, is likely a lawyer or suit, and is hiring out delivery or has a giant gas guzzling truck which will need to driven 3 days a week when this vehicle is not enough--mostly because of the lack of a trailer for so much as a real grocery haul.
I love this company. I'm buying one as soon as they hit my Tri-State area
The Deliverator.... Nice... Re-reading Snow Crash currently, so this made me smile... ;-)
The game Dev comment got my. So proud of these guys.
Another good story. Why didn't we se you taking a test drive? Thanks from Seattle
I think that is in the Works. (Quite possible Nikki will get that Done as soon as the weather warms up a bit. {If she isn't already busy with the Edit.})
Vehicles like this will be huge in large retirement areas like Suncity West. Lots of mild weather area's with people needing short range. Seniors and high school kids that just drive from home to school to work and back home.
Way too hot to be sitting at any light in Phoenix with one of these with no enclosure with air conditioning. They already have an issue with the battery degradation in optimal weather conditions, can't imagine how bad the range will be in 110 degree heat every day for months.
An outstanding example of a niche marketing and production product that I predict will do well in the future.
I live in a beach town where just about everyone drives golf carts or side by sides. It would be the kind of place Arcimoto is aiming for, but I prefer and am going to buy an Aptera. It makes more sense for me. I think Arcimoto will eventually get their selling price way down, and when that happens, they will sell a lot of vehicles. It is a viable concept, especially the "Deliverator." Once their price gets down, due to mass production, they will own a market segment. No doubt about it. And their car is going to get better as technology advances.
Looks an awful lot like a Polaris Can-Am Spyder. with a roof.
I stumbled across the Arcimoto in a very early generation. They got a lot of free advertising via celebrity endorsements. I thought the idea of software development methodology might do them damage but fortunately it has not. I should have watched them closer because I would have bought into their IPO because I have faith in their company and I would really like to see them succeed wildly and they will have to, as I want one of their vehicles and live outside the USA.
I'd like to see them add a faster charging option, like a 9.6kw AC charger. Also, this would be a big upgrade over a golf cart in a retirement community.
At first no! But then I thought about it and yes! I can see lots of uses for it. As you’ve pointed out, fast food delivery, Amazon, holiday hire, however will it catch on as a second car? In the U.K. I doubt it as the weathers shall I say changeable, but in warmer climates it if the price is right it just may just catch on.
If you've got 2 cars & a family it's difficult to move towards sustainability. The Arcimoto offers this for those who have nearby needs, replace one car, be cool at the same time & be safe.
I want one. I think the company is sound and well managed and I think they'll do very well in the electric decade coming up.