Its essentially a more practical golf cart and i mean that in a good way. Small, rather simple cars like that are fun, i honestly hope that stuff like that will get more mainstream-appeal.
And if you've seen a golf cart with a actuating bed, they are slow, and the whole unit is several thousand more than this vehicle with all the options.
@@thefallensaints same. I'm looking at buying one if i get a house next year with a long drive for my girl. Golf carts are insanely priced along the gulf coast here in Texas.
@@thefallensaints well, kei cars will generally do 60 on the highway and have proper safety-equipment so, in terms of power they are actually more. But basically, yea. In europe, there are a bunch of small pickup-trucks, fiat strada, dacia logan, older vw caddy, and so on, in asia they got things like the daihatsu hi-jets and many more. They do 95% of the work that the average truck is used for, wont tow a 9000lb load obviously but, as a farm-vehicle, grocery-getter, inexpensive daily driver and so on, theyre awesome.
There's not a lot of people in the US with enough outdoor property to make use of a vehicle like this. And the street laws haven't caught up nation wide to allow them to be legal outside of private property in most places. I'd buy one if I could drive it to work, but nothing this cheap is street legal where I live.
@@EmpressOfExile206the critical context was "...in your life..." not "you literally didn't have a father" like his mother had a child without being impregnated.
@@EmpressOfExile206 I lift you in prayer. I pray you become more positive. I pray you seek to share wisdom and good energy. I pray you are happy. I pray you feel loved. I pray you are fulfilled. I pray you have a circle of people in your life who care about you and treat you well. I pray your needs or met. I claim this in the name of Jesus.
@@backtotheroots7048 that is called a wire and you don't need to run it every week for it to not degrade you don't go around your house plugging a lamp in every socket for 5 minutes or do you
I’m really impressed with this little electric truck. It’d be great on my farm instead of using a gator truck. Fully enclosed and air conditioning option and I love the moon roof, push button start, dial shifter, racks and off road lights. That lift feature is killer, too!
Literally lol. I know this guy who owns a gas station in my hometown and he has a raptor. It’s insane to see all these people wasting massive amounts money on things they don’t even use to their actual capability. Imagine using a 18 mpg gas guzzler as an every day vehicle 🤦🏻♂️
@@S0L12D3 since tigers no longer prey on the lazy and we are no longer allowed to exile the stupid, this is unfortunately just something we have to deal with as a society. survival of the fittest got flushed down the toilet 100 years ago, and now we protect idiots that vote for a TV show racist and drive pickups so they remain alive to spend all their money and work bad jobs nobody else is dumb enough to do
I've owned Japanese mini trucks, 4wd 550cc and I'm not kidding g when I say that they are all many people need. I built 3 houses in hilly terrain with a low km Subaru sambar. This truck doesn't have the same road worthy features as a dedicated Japanese key truck but its got a place on farms. The AC addition is a nice add on. The real road going evs need to adopt high quality and lighter design I feel with incorporated pv panels low inertia wheels and lightweight materials ready for when batteries get lighter. Small experimental super light evs with solar panels have done thousands of km on an initial battery charge
I used to have a combustion engine version of one of these. After a few mods I could get it to 45mph, and it had a 4-gallon gas tank. Glad to see they are making electric versions now.
@@bldontmatter5319 How is an electric version of this minitruck harder to repair than an ICE version of it? Are you scared of working around this newfangled sorcery called "electricity"?
honestly, the truck seems to fit your use case perfectly. Seeing your dad talk about it just made me smile too, everyone seems to love it. Might not be the best truck, but it's got heart.
That’s great that you are enjoying it! These tiny electric trucks are actually pretty popular among Chinese villagers in more rural areas, using it for similar purposes that you are.
I haven't seen a truck like this. Where my father was born, villagers either have cars and minibuses for driving on road. cheaper electric tricycles are used to carry stuff around their village. Even cheaper electric "wheelchairs" are used in town, but I think it's banned in cities because it's crappy, needs no license and goes really fast. But for around 5000$, there is a small electric car that you can legally drive around in. I am actually thinking of getting one to drive around campus.
@@yuxuanhuang3523 Yeah, depends on the rules of the province, I've seen them in rural Jiangsu. Scooters that use petrol, notorious for pollution got banned in several major cities back in like 2008 but I have seen them outside of the city I reside in.
@@themookshit I didn't state a reason, just said it's notorious for pollution. The reason could be a combination of pollution and the thing being incredibly unsafe.
This is an example of why the US auto market is in trouble. They are releasing vehicles at price points we can't compete with, at every level. I need a small utility vehicle soon for my property. $2K is pretty darned appealing. I am looking at Polaris and similar tech at over $20K, but the price on this is incredible. Wish there was a 4X4 or raised bed option and better suspension but this is a lot for the money. Love the dump bed.
@@kdrapertrucker ah yes some random chinese company definitely represents the CCP and not capitalism. Use your brain for once instead of blindly following whatever the media wants you to do plus there’s no way to avoid Chinese products. Boycotting based on ideology is the dumbest thing ever.
Thank you for your sharing. As a Chinese, this is the first time I noticed such a cheap small electric vehicle. In fact, it is produced by an agricultural tricycle manufacturer, which means that its main users are actually Chinese farmers. It is for rural elderly users. For the ultra-low price of 2,000 US dollars, I personally think it is a value-for-money car
@Elden Disk What I want to ask you is: 1. Do you know and have been to China? Do you understand the real situation and culture there? Or just know and see China from the New York Times or CNN headlines? 2. I have been to the United States many times, and I have worked for many years in a US-owned multinational company. I don't think the US government is very noble. There is no perfect government in the world. 3. There is a Buddhist proverb in China: When your heart is full of excrement, you will see the world as excrement
@@goinnovation1011 I think this individual doesnt use common sense. Everything thats not from " 'murica " is automatically bad for him, he simply is not informed about the outside of the us. Dont worry about it. We both know our picture of the world is more advanced than his.
I just want to say how impressed I am with your website. The Chinese truck video was the one that hooked me into subscribing to your channel. I am an 82 yr old guy living in California and really enjoyed seeing you and your dad interacting on reviewing the truck. I wish I could use something like this in my bay area neighborhood, but thanks to the DMV I couldn't get it licensed . Keep your positive attitude regarding getting along in the global world with everyone, we need to live in peace to solve issues such as the warming of our beautiful planet.
I'm the dad. Thank you so very much for your kind and thoughtful comments. I am a very proud dad (although I do think that Micah chose his parents pretty well, too!!). Be well. Love life. Stay strong.
Are those Japanese farmer Gardener vehicles, I thought they might be perfect for quick trips to the post office in Los Angeles, unfortunately the only use them for off-road here.. can't license them, however if you lived in Rossmore Leisure World a comedian Orange County everybody has golf carts, which they're very similar to? Also you might be the most exciting thing on the road, even park next to a luxury hot rod.. I was looking at gas ones, they were older probably 25 years old they did get 30 miles to the gallon, but I have a Toyota Scion, I get 30 miles to gallon and much more car.. amazing amount of space inside.. easy to park, especially if you have a handicap tag.. if it's the car of your dreams you're probably going to have to move out of your state, every state has interesting different requirements..
When I was 6 years old, I wanted one of those small electric vehicles for kids. It was too expensive for my mom and my dad back then, but finally I can get one that that fits me as an adult. The future is great.
For that rust, try detailing clay bar. Use it as a scrubber with water and see if it comes off. The clay will not dilute as it is designed to wash vehicles. It generally will take out stained rusts or early rust stage. Give it some elbow grease if required without denting your vehicle.
@@rallywagon261 the reason why oxidation and rusting is differentiated is because in rusting the oxide forms a porous material that allows oxygen to reach new pure material below it (that's why heavy rusting peels off in layers) Aluminum however, does not rust, because the oxide layer is nonporous, effectively stopping oxygen from reaching any aluminum below it; it's also the reason why you need a high frequency current when welding aluminum, in order to break down the oxide layer
For the mirror you can easily get a replacement kit that has a mirror, the windshield mount block, and adhesive for relatively cheap and won't have to worry about it falling off
some GE silicone 1 on the suction cup of the mirror before attaching it would hold it in place. Many people have used 100% silicone adhesives for assembling glass aquariums that stay together for decades.
Adding larger tires drastically changes the torque ratios of the drivetrain and could significantly stress the motor and transmission. Be cautious in that regard and check with the company or a mechanical engineer before implementing that change.
Micah's dad here - thanks for the kind comments. It is always fun for me to be working on a project with my son. There have been MANY over the years. thanks for watching
My wife and I just watched your video on the cheap electric truck. This has inspired us to look into getting a low-cost road worthy short range electric vehicle . At first, we thought range was all important but since we're both retired we only have a need to travel by car locally. This should help us save , on an electric vehicle, by not requiring a massive battery source which adds a considerable amount to the overall cost. So, our search begins... Thanks for your video and we look forward to your future videos and DIY projects. Gary
My grandparents recently bought a refurbished electric golf cart. That thing only travels at the speed of a bicycle (I think 30km/h), but is more than enough to visit friends in the neighbouring towns, drive to the discounter for the weekly groceries, inspect the fields and hunting cabins etc. They are also road legal (atleast here in Germany and our laws tend to be among the strictest, when it comes to vehicles) and the required driving license is also the lowest (either a normal car license or one for small mopeds). Disadvantage: Golf carts do not have a pickup bed.
It is called the old man's car in China. It is specially used by the elderly for activities in the fields and near their homes. The old man bought vegetables to pick up the children from school and pulled fertilizer. However, they cannot go on the road. It is very convenient for home use. No refueling
How do you get to school without using the roads? Or are they just quickly looking left and right, whether the police is near and just do it anyways? Among the elderly in Germany it became popular to drive refurbished golfcarts, that are streetlegal (as far as I am aware EU wide, but you won't cross many borders with such vehicles anyways)
@@SchwachsinnProduzent To be honest I have never seen this type of thing in China. People usually drive real cars. I guess it could be popular in rural area which road and off-road are to some degree similar? But it's probably too expesnive to serve such a purpose....
That one year review will be coming soon. In short it's working great and we have made a bunch of improvements and upgrades to make it even better. Stay tuned !! Best regards
As for licensing, In Michigan, you can get an ORV permit for 15 bucks a year. This allows you on secondary roads(No highways or interstates) as well as the well developed snowmobile\Bike\ATV trail network that will take you to anywhere one needs to go. As soon as I figure a way around the shipping fees, I'm getting one!
I think it’s something like that here in Tennessee. They do have to be tagged but as long as their street legal Your licensed and insured your good to go. I’m not surprised it’s held up like it has either. It may last forever.
I was curious because I never heard about this manufacturer, then i did some research: This truck is really something made for low income villagers in rural area in China and it would not even be allowed to have a licence plate in most of the cities. I don't understand why there are so much stupid comments here. Isn't it a good thing to have a cheap truck like this which just gives the market a little bit more choices? You can spend $70k on a good reliable luxury made in China car like Nio, but when you only want to spend amount of moeny like this, what are you complainning? Sounds like give you 2k, you can give me a better truck made in the US?
@@bsa2025 It's cheap cause it's a piece of shit that would land you in the grave if a Yugo plowed into you at 20mph. Otherwise it's a golf cart with a cab.
@@themonkeyhand You sound a bit jealous. Want to explain why you were in a situation where anything plows into you at 20mph? It's '2000$' and it's an electric 'truck' that does truckwork. I bet in real life you are one of those people paying finance money every month or paid like over '15000$' for some 'truck' and you think the truck or objects you surround yourself with makes you cool. Do you think yourself as 'looking down' on people when driving a truck? Keep on hating on the 2000$ 'electric' truck. I definitely would be driving this thru the city if it's allowed and if I owned one.
Given the low price, a truck like this would be great for a do-it-yourself home owner who needs to haul bulky stuff but can't afford a typical pickup and doesn't want to trash the family car. For a trip or two to a big box store, the limited range wouldn't matter.
People don't understand that these trucks were made to run around Asia in some of the worst conditions, are they top quality no. But i would rather have a small truck over a 7k qaud any day.
Thanks for the truck update. This truck definitely has a purpose and there is a lack of manufacturing for products like this in North America. Glad it is working out for you.
Bedlining your whole truck would actually be a pretty sweet option for this little rig. It's a lot lower maintenance than paint, especially in rugged conditions. My father in law recently got into it, and it really looks pretty sharp when done right
very thorough testing and non partial comments. enjoy hearing all about this. would definitely make a great personnel transport for a farmor non road useage. great portable tool box !
Thanks for the update. The mirror is an easy fix. They sell them at the parts store with a little metal piece you glue to the windshield. The bed could be spray lined. Think they called it Rhino Guard and it will last for decades. You probably knew all this already, :)
Even at the 7 or 8 grand you've got in it, it's not bad considering what most side by sides cost. Its no comparison to a Rozor but for someone not looking for speed or big power then it's not bad. Some real tires would be nice.
As for the rear view mirror falling off because of the factory "suction cup" mount, you can buy an aftermarket glue-on metal mirror support at most any auto parts store, and then just mount an inexpensive mirror on it.
How and why should a rear view mirror just fall off? That never happens anymore. Maybe older cars. It's not supposed to happen. You sound so casual talking about this like the Chinese aren't known for making cheap garbage. If you buy a car and something like that happens when it's still new, then that's a huge indicator. The fact that there isn't glue on it and it's held by a suction cup should be another hint that Chinese make cheap crap. They just do.
We use suction-cup mounts for a number of temporary situations where drilling holes is not in the cards or when we want to preview where to permanently mount hooks, etc., just a dab of silicone on the middle will keep it from falling off. It you need to remove the suction cup later, just slide a putty knife under the cup. We will be following your progress for the next few months or more. Stay well, friends.
I'm not surprised it's held up this well. It's clearly had some thought and real engineering put into the design and the material quality is about as good as I'd expect for the price point. It's a nice little work truck and probably much easier to maintain than an old pickup.
They're a breeze to maintain or even modify, I have a 90v 12kw drivetrain and it'll do about 60 but I rarely take it over 40 and it does great hauling my pool chemicals and equipment. I paid $19k for mine after buying shipping and modified drivetrain and it's better than any small truck for light commercial work imo. I also have close to 200mi of range with my normal driving and it's always enough to get through my route and day
@@JUNEBUGLLC in your opinion it's a clown car, but it's helped keep maintenance costs down for my business significantly as the electric drivetrain handles the abuse of day to day work much better than any gas truck I've had. And show me a truck you can buy off the lot for 19k or less because I doubt you'll see one rolling out under 26k at least that's how it is in my area
Love the update. Just want to say, if larger diameter wheels/tires were installed, the hauling abilities and power of the truck will be reduced. It would be like changing the gear ratio in the drive train to taller gears. And to those who say don't buy Chinese goods, I guess don't use a cell phone or computer or watch TV or use electric appliances or .....
If you could get a smaller rim and bigger tires, it might help the suspension without changing the ratio. Still probably increase rotational mass, and you'd have to make sure it would clear the brakes, but it might be an option.
@@Phate8263 That's very true. I wonder what bolt pattern this truck uses? Might be a little difficult to find other wheels if it's some weird pattern. Of course, a custom adapter could be made.
It's essentially a very very nice golf cart for getting around your estate to work on stuff. It's got AC for hot summers and hydraulic dump that could be useful to move gravel and dirt around.
For the rearview mirror, make sure that the glass and suction cup is completely clean. If there's any dust or dirt it prevents suction from staying. Or epoxy it on.
Since I was young, the solution is always to put a drop of water to the suction cup and spread it around. Wet the glass/ceramic too if you feel like it. The water will get rid of all the air and it's gonna stay sticky for good.
I would just get a regular rear view mirror and mount (the metal piece) and use the rear view mirror adhesive they sell in the auto parts store. Should hold for at least a decade or more, even in the sun.
Translation: This little car is awesome! Thanks for letting me know about it. Seeing that you are enjoying the fun of this car to the greatest extent in the most suitable environment for working with this car, I think you are definitely people who understand and enjoy life. worth learning. Thumbs up for you!
@@AYVABTU001 Thanks Captain Obvious! Looking for your comment was way easier than just clicking the (Google translate) under the original comment! 👍🏿👍🏿
Thank you for the update, I’m thinking seriously of doing the same and upgrading myself. Also, I very much appreciated your comments on China, the sooner our USA community gets on the same page regarding China, the safer and peaceful we will all be. I’m sure you and I could discuss for hours, however, not the purpose of your site (channel) Thank you again for all your testing and evaluating things!
You may have already thought of this, but a quick upgrade for the wiper issue is to just buy a longer wiper blade. It won't change the total angle of the sweep of the wiper, but it will wipe more of the windshield. Just run the wiper to the top, measure how much room you have, then buy one that covers that area. If you could use more clearing at the top of the sweep, just lift the wiper from the shaft and rotate it a few degrees. It will not clear all the way to the bottom, but a clear windshields at the top may be more useful than at the bottom.
Considering the amount you paid for it and how well it's held up you've got a bargain. Side-by-sides cost as much a regular car and even 4 wheelers are like what 10k? This isn't as fast, but it's got a lot of cool features. Interior heating and cooling, that dump bed, even an infotainment system.
It's a perfect little yard truck. Stays on the property. Perfect landscaping companion if you ask me. Even has AC? Don't need to drive far in the yard. Use that battery to create a little AC compartment to follow you around the garden. Amazing.
My Honda mini truck would be next best thing. Now they are about $10k but I got a very nice example for $6k with ac and gets about 50mpg and ford 75mph.
RE: suction cup mirror: The secret to getting it to stay on is to wait until the windshield is as hot as you expect it to be. If you put it on while cold, the microscopic amount of air between the suction cup and the windshield will expand when heating up, and it will fall. Consult any person driving with a dashcam for uber or lyft.
Would be interesting to see how well it would work in a cold climate. BTW, in some places you can class this as a "Farm Vehicle" like a tractor thus allowing it to access rural roads for short periods.
@@henryt112 why comment something you're "pretty sure of" when you're obviously so uninformed? always found it curious and strange people could have so much confidence stating something they're clueless about. batteries also discharge faster and have lower capacity in cold weather in addition to what Nick Johnstone above just said.
I would actually sand and paint those rust spots btw, if they progress it will eventually cause brittle areas and then eventually break into pieces. You can slow that down by refinishing it and painting it to seal it up for a while longer.
I’m really sad by everyone’s first reaction is to be negative about something they don’t own or have never seen in their life. Kudos to you my friend on a fine mini truck.
it's because a lot of people, especially americans, think electric vehicles are an assault on the ICE and wont ever be as good. Their mindset is that "the ICE is the tried and true reliable way to do vehicles, why change it because EVs cant be as good." They're the old people that complain about change while the world leaves them behind.
@@CRneu negative comments were mostly criticizing and mocking the fact that it was made in China. Vast, vast majority of them has nothing to do with the ICE vs Electric argument.
@@maher.k22 hating on china is a really common theme with the ego american reaction. "it can't be good cuz it isn't american made" they see a china ev as an attack on their american identity.
12:40 the reason thst charger only works when plugged to the load first is if it powered before being plugged in, there could be a situation where the exposed prongs become live. It then becomes what we in the electrical field call a unalive-yourself cord.
This was the 1st video I have watched from you and I was really impressed with both the quality of the video content and the bang for the buck with this little electric truck. Now I have to go back and watch your initial video about this truck. Good luck with your truck and please keep posting updates about this one. I hope your initial truck video includes specifications and associated costs. Great job!
The truck is pretty cool but it's the guy that kept my attention. Got a new subscriber. Like how he answered everyone's questions and addressed the haters in a way that wasn't offensive. Wish I had a need for a truck like this. Would love to see the bigger tires and upgraded suspension. Add a crazy wrap just for fun. Blue with lightning comes to mind. I know I'm late (4 month old video) but would love to see more updates.
I own a 2015 nissan leaf been driving it about 7yrs still going strong can you tell me what web site you bought your truck from I want one I find your videos informative
Great, In the fifties I remember the Morris Miner, it was a great little car 55 mph and about 38 MPG tiny but efficient. The U.S. got greedy, with too many hands in the pot, we missed out on conserving energy. I like your attitude and presentation, I enjoyed and hope to see more. I am working with lithium batteries and solar, I had a friend who bought Harbor freight solar panels I was amazed they charge under a street light, go figure.
I'll admit it would be cool, but it is probably not needed since this things is fairly light. You could probably get it out with a simple strap winch, or even just using a rope in a smart way.
@@chrisholder4978 - They're using it on a very large property in Florida, where it rains a lot. They already talked about ruts _in the video_. Frankly, a small electric winch isn't a bad idea. You can use the truck to try to pull limbs away from a downed tree after you cut them loose, for example - without having to move the truck.
@@bwofficial1776 Look BW, I see this video as a partnership advertisement between a US citizen and a Chinese EV maker who is undoubtedly paying its companies share to the Chinese military war machine. I don't give a fuck about this piece of shit, slave labor truck/ golf cart. What I do care about is the looming war between the USA and China. If you do not understand that then you need to study up on geopolitical issues and our military's stance on China. In case you did not know, we have a lop-sided trade deficit where China is emerging the winner. Do your homework then get back at me....
I would love to see those tire upgrades, that would definitely help on the looks and probably on the suspension as well. Most importantly making Dad very happy. Looking forward to that.
damn. I wish there was something like this available near me. I am a disabled vet, and being able to drive around town with my power chair would be a real game changer for me. anything I can find here that is able to carry my chair is going for a minimum 5 grand for something close to 10 years old, and half broke down.
@@BigPoppa-Monk I have looked at those, they will not lift or carry my power chair. and I need something I can drive around town. but thanks for the thought
Would be cool to build a “car port” for it that’s got solar panels on the roof. Would protect it from the elements and charge it at the same time. I’d address that small rust issue before it becomes problematic though.
@@653j521 Because the entire roof rack is going to be removed to mount a solar panel on top. Said so in the video. They're going to replace it before this little bit of rust can become a problem. Not wasting time and materials on something if it won't be needed in the long term is always more efficient than wasting time and materials on something, and dealing with the rust on the roof rack will not in any way make the solar panels better.
Clean with scuff pad or steel wool and alcohol, 2 spritz's of rustoleum primer and a dab of white paint, it's fixed... I think the paint cracked and chipped off right there is all, when the roof was crushed in shipping, ocean water surface rusted it quick.
Same here, I was actually look for a small truck but all the trucks on my local dealership are like giant sizes. 😂 this truck is like what I need but nowadays the shipping cost is too pricey to buy it.
Ehh there is good reason to care where it's built. Lots of Chinese will knowingly sell completely nonfunctional products for just under market value, because it isn't illegal there.
@@bradthunderpants3283 For off road farm and ranch use whats the big deal? There are some pretty good stuff built in India as well. I would prefer Canada/USA built however significant cash saving seems to rule. The unions are pricing North America out of the market and have all but destroyed the UK auto manufacturing sector.
@@robertdryburgh1457 its more that lots of Chinese sellers make products that literally never work once. All Chinese law cares about is that they technically ship you a motor, battery, and truck, they don't care if that motors blown out and completely nonfunctional and, the battery ancient and at 25% it's original capacity. No refunds for you, and no consequences for the company. So the big deal is. . . . If the thing functions at all?
7:35 the tailgate has a solid sound to it huh.. look at those latches LOL. I think the latches on my desk are more stable and have better quality steel. if ever you get hit while driving that truck you're gonna get sardine canned. I'd give this thing a few years before it's falling apart. it's ok for the money as long as you know it's not going to last and probably has zero crash test safety.
@@gusgone4527 the Chinese government doesn’t actually own every company in China. The majority of their corporations are privately owned. There are of course state run ones but not nearly all lol
Even after the upgrades, dutys, fees, etc. it's still cheaper than a quad. Maybe not as rugged, but for someone with a couple acres looking to do yard work, it's not a bad consideration.
I've had ATV's and UTV's, and honestly rarely needed the 4WD in either, so this little mini truck would be great around my property, hell I use my 87 2WD Ford Ranger around my property all the time and the smaller size of this Chinese truck with the dump bed would be perfect.
A campground my buddy goes to has 3 of these for their maintenance crew and apparently they love them. Guess they used to have golf carts so this is definitely a step up from that. Thanks for sharing and it's great to see it's being used and enjoyed.
@@davidquinn9676 Actually, after the duty, import costs and taxes a golf cart would most likely be cheaper than this but definitely not cooler and more enjoyable!.
@@davidquinn9676 I do know that a Chang Li EV 2dr. car with the same specs as the truck all said and done is about $6k-8k USD. To me the truck can do more or has more to offer with it's dump bed and so on so I am assuming that the price is higher but don't know 100%!.
@@magical11 I'd rather have this instead of a golf cart honestly given it has the dump bed, ac/heat and so on.. I really didn't know that golf carts were getting that expensive lol.
When I worked on the farm (doing forestry works) we had land rovers to carry around us and our equipment. These little electric pickups would’ve been fantastic, as we were never actually more than about four or 5 miles from the farm.
Man I live in Indiana and to have something like this for year round except winter. I'd love to have this. Just drive to work or the store I don't drive very far it would be great. The solar panel is a great idea and with the sun roof it a perfect spot, and you could probably get away with a bigger wiper blade if you tried.
I like the truck. A lot of farms use old golf carts. This has a roof, windows, a tilt box and AC... WOOT! Do you think I could sell a bunch if I created a company that imports them? My only real questions are getting larger tires and a bit taller suspension.
I saw your unboxing video and I absolutely fell in love with this mini. Glad to see that it's still holding up and working great for you. Too bad it's not ok for road use, (Of course not highway use) but to run errands around town with.
@@harmeetsingh3306 here we can tag any vehicle that has turn signals, lights and a horn. Just because of agriculture uses. It's crazy seeing side by sides and buggies around the city.
Every day on you tube, I get these polls asking questions like... Should Ford stop making EV's? Everyday the question changes a little bit. If you look in their comments, it's obvious that some of the commenters are very bias. Almost like they work for an oil company or something like that. I am so glad you made this video. Now people can see the positive aspects of EV's.
Don't use any thick paint like product (undercoating, bed liner, etc) on the frame and undercarriage. Those products trap moisture and hide any rust that forms. Get some Wool Wax or Fluid Film and spray those areas down. Drill small holes at the front and rear of the lower doors and spray in there too. You may have to repeat every few years but, it will never rust out.
Not true at all, paint is vastly superior to bare metal and thus was painted from the factory on parts where it matters. What you are thinking of is the advice people give for treating something ALREADY rusted. Plus, I doubt you have any concept of farm use on dirt/mud/etc, where it gets flung on and a little wool wax or fluid film will only slow that down, and isn't fully resistant to the power washing that's going to be needed to clean it. Yes you can recoat after every wash but what a pain of effort and continual expense for a low value vehicle.
@@stinkycheese804 He was referring to thicker coatings, they tend to hide the rust until it’s to late. Good primer and paint would definitely be the best option
@@stinkycheese804 - I'm 70+ years old and live in the rust belt. I've had new and old vehicles and guarantee what I said is correct. The Chinese are not very good in preparing metal before they paint it and, as any professional painter will tell you, preparation is everything.
I concur. Not as a pessimist, but for curiosity’s sake I would be interested to see how it ages. I would for any vehicle. They all have their trouble spots with rust or mechanical failures over time. some things are more challenging to repair or replace than others.
eh lots of new well known brand cars have issues within the first 3 months. Transmission issues, electricals, leaks. Would be all usually covered under warranty but still...definitely more common than you would think.
The man just got this truck for 3 months, I think you’re asking too much at this point. Maybe come back in another 9 months? For this price, it’s proven to not being a total garbage, and I think that’s the point of this video.
I don't know if it's been said but you could go buy a rear view mirror for and older car that has the little mount glued to the windshield. I don't really think the mirror would know what it was mounted on lol and that would solve your mirror falling off.
I would really like to see you go through the DOT process to get this registered as a low speed street legal vehicle. Please DIY the upgrades and document the costs along the way. Dad already wants new tires so there is probably the most expensive dot upgrade.
I watched the original video on this truck and now this one, and I really enjoy your presentation. One thing I was hoping to see more about was running the air conditioner while actually using the truck to see what the cost is. The AC would be important here in Texas, especially bumping around at low speed. If you could find some way to quantify usage with and without the AC so that we can see whether or not the larger battery is needed. I suspect that with the lift bed it probably is, still it would be interesting information to me.
Great video, thanks! And congratulations! I have a couple of questions; Does it have heating in the AC? Does it have air bag? And what's the max speed? And where I can order one? Thanks in advance :)
It is pretty useful around a ranch, and just about zero maintenance is a plus. The suspension seems to be configured for heavier loads, and since your family is hauling lighter stuff, you could go to a softer spring rate (if you can find something you could adapt to it). Thanks for the video!
Another great video. Thanks for ALL the updates. Get your ham ticket, maybe we'll make contact on the air! And to your dad, my hat's off to you for being part of your son's life, that was great!
I'm sure someone already mentioned the order of the charging connection is an important safety feature. Like a car booster starter pack that has to be connected to something and sense some voltage, it won't work if the battery is completely totally dead. This prevents power spikes blasting ur computer or people powering up devices in enclosed areas, fire hazards like powering car stereos or something with bare wires and jumper cables or alligator clips or backfeeding power into the grid somewhere.
This is something you won't have on an electrical vehicle. Tiny wheels are necessary to reduce friction and energy consumption. Wider larger tires will reduce significantly your vehicle autonomy and range.
@Kyle Fugere actually it is. Manufactures go even as far as installing frictionless rims with a plain surface so air has as little resistance as possible. Also, you have added weight. Everything impacts range with ease. Installing big wide wheels and spiked rims with wide wheel arch will easily decrease your car range. ruclips.net/video/NYvKxsYFqO8/видео.html&ab_channel=EngineeringExplained
@@spring9603 try slim lowfriction tyres on sand. Wider tyres would use less energy. It all depends on matching tyre to surface for low energy consumption. Kyle is correct - not completely true 🤓😉
@@TheStuartstardust wider tires use less energy? :)))))) Funny, but it's wrong. The wider the tire, the bigger the contact surface which multiplied by the friction coefficient of the materials will result in a direct proportional increase in energy required to move an object. Physics 101. ;)
In the initial video he said the top speed is 25mph and range of roughly 75 miles but he hasn't tested the range as he only uses it on the property as it's not road legal.
Enjoyed the video. Before installing a ham radio in the truck you may want to see how much radio noise the truck's engine control system generates. A portable transistor radio is one way ... lay the radio in the passenger seat and drive the truck through the pasture to get an idea as to whether-or-not the truck's motor control system is quiet enough (from a radio frequency interference standpoint).
Just love the vibe of your videos. Especially videos with you and your dad in the same frame. There's something really wholesome about a dad, his son and the farm. Keep up with the videos.
This channel is awesome man. Just wanted to say I love what you're doing. The world needs these channels, needs people passionate about evs and most of all needs people to demonstrate these EVs to get others excited about it.
on Ebay now there are some chinese solar panels around 14 inches square that charge 50w in bright sun, so that's around 3.5 amps full time and that's a nice slow charge I use for my van when it sits out all winter.
In 2017 I bought a Chinese UTV (Joyner R2 1100ccc), it was only about $7000, compared to several times that amount for the more well known brands. It gets used a lot, as I live in northern Arizona and they can be driven on the highway, as well as many, many places right in my community that I can ride off-road , as we are surrounded by national forest. It has been a great vehicle, and has only required minimal routine maintenance. The only reason they can get the price they do for the better known brand UTVs is the 'easy monthly payment financing'. They are definitely overpriced.
You may want to look into switching out the suspension components on this to something from a side by side utility vehicle. Would give you a more comfortable ride if you are willing to do some light fabrication work.
Great video! Neat little truck! I think this would be a great truck for hauling bikes around the city for anyone who likes to bike. Great for hauling a washing machine or just doing small jobs around the house / farm. No gas required either so that's an added bonus. The lithium ion battery will be expensive to replace but over time people should be able to find a cheaper solution / hack to replace the battery. When gas prices hit $1.90 a liter here in Canada it was insane just to use the car for literally anything. If someone could bring and sell that truck from China, I guarantee that loads of people would flock to buy something like small and practical like that mini truck.
..what a great channel. Clear, calm and concise. And a warm vibe with the father son combo. Keep em' comin'!. Nice to also see video content without the overpowering music. You have the perfect blend going on here. The more natural the sounds the better the viewing experience!
@@GalenlevyPhoto I think it's against the law of China. It is road legal because it's not legally a car. If it's too fast it has to obey car regulations and require a driving license, then it would fall out its current market place because tiny cars like this are mainly targeting old people whose license expired.
@@cannedstarfish6194 that’s my point. I didn’t say 55 mph. I just said a little bit faster. Maybe 15 mph would be enough. Just for rural or farm like I said. Several small towns do allow golf carts around town only not town to town or on highways. It’s affordable compared to a UTV or a new golf cart. I still would like to see how it holds up for a couple years though. Also golf carts aren’t just for old people. Even younger adults drive them. I have a friend owns a golf cart and they live in a town that allows it. Not here in town where I live in.
I'm really surprised at how well it's held up. I think the only odd thing I've seen about it is the tailgate, it doesn't come down flat which is strange. For a cheap little run about it seems pretty reasonable.
Your Dad's suggestion matched mine exactly -- It could sure use some larger wheels. Not only will it look better, but it should make the ride a little less bumpy. Cool little truck.. Thanks for sharing.
At the cost of gear ratio. If you have any to fix the suspension, do that. But the tires and wheels do play an important part in towing/hauling capacity.
Loved playing centaur, back in the day still play pinball when I can, these old tables are wore out it is great that the circuit boards can be upgraded. Like everyone worried about the conversion but you are an artist what can I say.
Its essentially a more practical golf cart and i mean that in a good way. Small, rather simple cars like that are fun, i honestly hope that stuff like that will get more mainstream-appeal.
And if you've seen a golf cart with a actuating bed, they are slow, and the whole unit is several thousand more than this vehicle with all the options.
It's basically just an electric kei truck. A tried and true concept in Japan lmao. I'd love to have something like this personally.
@@thefallensaints same. I'm looking at buying one if i get a house next year with a long drive for my girl. Golf carts are insanely priced along the gulf coast here in Texas.
@@thefallensaints well, kei cars will generally do 60 on the highway and have proper safety-equipment so, in terms of power they are actually more.
But basically, yea.
In europe, there are a bunch of small pickup-trucks, fiat strada, dacia logan, older vw caddy, and so on, in asia they got things like the daihatsu hi-jets and many more.
They do 95% of the work that the average truck is used for, wont tow a 9000lb load obviously but, as a farm-vehicle, grocery-getter, inexpensive daily driver and so on, theyre awesome.
There's not a lot of people in the US with enough outdoor property to make use of a vehicle like this. And the street laws haven't caught up nation wide to allow them to be legal outside of private property in most places.
I'd buy one if I could drive it to work, but nothing this cheap is street legal where I live.
I love that you have a father and that you guys have a great relationship with each other. It’s such a blessing to have a father in your life.
Pssst... don't tell anyone, but every person alive right now has a father 😂
@@EmpressOfExile206the critical context was "...in your life..." not "you literally didn't have a father" like his mother had a child without being impregnated.
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@@EmpressOfExile206 I lift you in prayer. I pray you become more positive. I pray you seek to share wisdom and good energy. I pray you are happy. I pray you feel loved. I pray you are fulfilled. I pray you have a circle of people in your life who care about you and treat you well. I pray your needs or met. I claim this in the name of Jesus.
I would use the AC at least once a week for 5 minutes to maintain the hoses, keeping them lubricated so they won't crack and leak.
great suggestion, thanks!
What hoses
@@casparjaeqx8328 ac hoses
Wipe en down with atp205 on zee outside rubber
@@backtotheroots7048 that is called a wire and you don't need to run it every week for it to not degrade you don't go around your house plugging a lamp in every socket for 5 minutes or do you
Small and simple electric vehicles for roaming around the area ... this is actually what the world needs!
I don't know the range but just having 20 miles or so could take you to work and back. Or even to school.
I need one if these with some better quality.
@@ricky467320 miles is about as much as a decent electric scooter so id expect 50 miles from this at least
I'm curious how much it costs to build one and what their profit on each truck sold is.
@@ricky4673 but what's the point since it is illegal on roads
I’m really impressed with this little electric truck. It’d be great on my farm instead of using a gator truck. Fully enclosed and air conditioning option and I love the moon roof, push button start, dial shifter, racks and off road lights. That lift feature is killer, too!
I had same thought. Cheaper than a Gator/Rhino in my area too o.o
Nice
my only concern would be how it would handle muddy ground without getting stuck
@@jimscaggs2422 probably not good but you could possibly drag it to safety lmao
@@Tacdelio decent winch and you’re good. Lots of electric ones that would fit this truck perfectly.
You have done more off-road and pickup things with this than some people with 100k raptors and range rovers do. Love the video thanks.
Literally lol. I know this guy who owns a gas station in my hometown and he has a raptor. It’s insane to see all these people wasting massive amounts money on things they don’t even use to their actual capability. Imagine using a 18 mpg gas guzzler as an every day vehicle 🤦🏻♂️
@@S0L12D3 since tigers no longer prey on the lazy and we are no longer allowed to exile the stupid, this is unfortunately just something we have to deal with as a society. survival of the fittest got flushed down the toilet 100 years ago, and now we protect idiots that vote for a TV show racist and drive pickups so they remain alive to spend all their money and work bad jobs nobody else is dumb enough to do
@@S0L12D3 it's called the little pee-p club 🤷🏻♀️
@@KatieDeGo pretty much
Try going off roaring when you own a vehicle that is broken more than half of the time.
What strikes me the most is how close you are to your dad, and as a dad it is heartwarming.
Thanks so much. MIcah and I have close his whole life. Now we have a blast doing projects together and having fun
@@micahsdad5388 That’s so good to hear, very wholesome :)
Do you have a link how I could order ?
I've owned Japanese mini trucks, 4wd 550cc and I'm not kidding g when I say that they are all many people need. I built 3 houses in hilly terrain with a low km Subaru sambar. This truck doesn't have the same road worthy features as a dedicated Japanese key truck but its got a place on farms. The AC addition is a nice add on. The real road going evs need to adopt high quality and lighter design I feel with incorporated pv panels low inertia wheels and lightweight materials ready for when batteries get lighter. Small experimental super light evs with solar panels have done thousands of km on an initial battery charge
Sounds interesting and Japan is a friend. China is our enemy. There NO independent businesses in China! The government OWNS everything.
I used to have a combustion engine version of one of these. After a few mods I could get it to 45mph, and it had a 4-gallon gas tank. Glad to see they are making electric versions now.
Link or name of the gas version?
Why does that make you so happy? It's literally the same crap, only the electric one is practically non-repairable
@@bldontmatter5319 y u gotta be so negative dude, just let the man be happy.
@@bldontmatter5319 How is an electric version of this minitruck harder to repair than an ICE version of it?
Are you scared of working around this newfangled sorcery called "electricity"?
@@thethreemusketeers6045 how is it not repairable? You can upgrade the battery controller and motor any day?
honestly, the truck seems to fit your use case perfectly. Seeing your dad talk about it just made me smile too, everyone seems to love it. Might not be the best truck, but it's got heart.
That’s great that you are enjoying it! These tiny electric trucks are actually pretty popular among Chinese villagers in more rural areas, using it for similar purposes that you are.
I haven't seen a truck like this. Where my father was born, villagers either have cars and minibuses for driving on road. cheaper electric tricycles are used to carry stuff around their village. Even cheaper electric "wheelchairs" are used in town, but I think it's banned in cities because it's crappy, needs no license and goes really fast.
But for around 5000$, there is a small electric car that you can legally drive around in. I am actually thinking of getting one to drive around campus.
@@yuxuanhuang3523 depends what area you living,in my hometown lots of countryside drivin these
@@yuxuanhuang3523 Yeah, depends on the rules of the province, I've seen them in rural Jiangsu. Scooters that use petrol, notorious for pollution got banned in several major cities back in like 2008 but I have seen them outside of the city I reside in.
@@euclideanspace2573 i don't think that's why they were banned lol
@@themookshit I didn't state a reason, just said it's notorious for pollution. The reason could be a combination of pollution and the thing being incredibly unsafe.
This is an example of why the US auto market is in trouble. They are releasing vehicles at price points we can't compete with, at every level. I need a small utility vehicle soon for my property. $2K is pretty darned appealing. I am looking at Polaris and similar tech at over $20K, but the price on this is incredible. Wish there was a 4X4 or raised bed option and better suspension but this is a lot for the money. Love the dump bed.
They want as much profit as possible
Looks like the toy every kid has dreamed about playing with.
Amazing toy for a kid, gonna keep em entertained for hours with that tipper truck rear
@@ianmangham4570 Mom, where do you want this sand, kitchen or lounge!
It is, in the U.S. it's called power wheels.
@@ianmangham4570 yes, but there is the whole supporting communifascists by buying it thing.
@@kdrapertrucker ah yes some random chinese company definitely represents the CCP and not capitalism. Use your brain for once instead of blindly following whatever the media wants you to do plus there’s no way to avoid Chinese products. Boycotting based on ideology is the dumbest thing ever.
Thank you for your sharing. As a Chinese, this is the first time I noticed such a cheap small electric vehicle. In fact, it is produced by an agricultural tricycle manufacturer, which means that its main users are actually Chinese farmers. It is for rural elderly users. For the ultra-low price of 2,000 US dollars, I personally think it is a value-for-money car
It's cheap because China literally has slave labor.
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@Elden Disk Pressed 😔
@Elden Disk What I want to ask you is:
1. Do you know and have been to China? Do you understand the real situation and culture there? Or just know and see China from the New York Times or CNN headlines?
2. I have been to the United States many times, and I have worked for many years in a US-owned multinational company. I don't think the US government is very noble. There is no perfect government in the world.
3. There is a Buddhist proverb in China: When your heart is full of excrement, you will see the world as excrement
@@goinnovation1011 I think this individual doesnt use common sense. Everything thats not from " 'murica " is automatically bad for him, he simply is not informed about the outside of the us. Dont worry about it. We both know our picture of the world is more advanced than his.
I just want to say how impressed I am with your website. The Chinese truck video was the one that hooked me into subscribing to your channel. I am an 82 yr old guy living in California and really enjoyed seeing you and your dad interacting on reviewing the truck. I wish I could use something like this in my bay area neighborhood, but thanks to the DMV I couldn't get it licensed . Keep your positive attitude regarding getting along in the global world with everyone, we need to live in peace to solve issues such as the warming of our beautiful planet.
I'm the dad. Thank you so very much for your kind and thoughtful comments. I am a very proud dad (although I do think that Micah chose his parents pretty well, too!!). Be well. Love life. Stay strong.
No one cares about your life story gramps keep it to yourself💀💀😭
Are those Japanese farmer Gardener vehicles, I thought they might be perfect for quick trips to the post office in Los Angeles, unfortunately the only use them for off-road here.. can't license them, however if you lived in Rossmore Leisure World a comedian Orange County everybody has golf carts, which they're very similar to? Also you might be the most exciting thing on the road, even park next to a luxury hot rod.. I was looking at gas ones, they were older probably 25 years old they did get 30 miles to the gallon, but I have a Toyota Scion, I get 30 miles to gallon and much more car.. amazing amount of space inside.. easy to park, especially if you have a handicap tag.. if it's the car of your dreams you're probably going to have to move out of your state, every state has interesting different requirements..
look at kei trucks, might be exactly what you are looking for and are street legal from what i know
How much shipping
When I was 6 years old, I wanted one of those small electric vehicles for kids. It was too expensive for my mom and my dad back then, but finally I can get one that that fits me as an adult. The future is great.
me too 😄
Why not get a real car though
@@adamd416 how about a real car AND a cheap chinese toy car
Powerwheels?
I had the blue and white Lamborghini with he hotwheels logo on the side.
@@SUPRAMIKE18 lol good for you, some of us weren't as privileged. My parents couldn't afford one for me either
For that rust, try detailing clay bar. Use it as a scrubber with water and see if it comes off. The clay will not dilute as it is designed to wash vehicles. It generally will take out stained rusts or early rust stage. Give it some elbow grease if required without denting your vehicle.
Whould the clay bar work on aluminum rims with minor surface rust? Trying to clean up some motorcycle rims. Thanks
@@rigrocker2957 r u serious ?????? aluminum does not rust
@@relaxedsand1760 there steel. I was thinking of something else. Only had one cup of coffee when posting. Lol
@@relaxedsand1760 yes it does. Rust is just oxidation and aluminum, like all metals, oxidizes.
@@rallywagon261 the reason why oxidation and rusting is differentiated is because in rusting the oxide forms a porous material that allows oxygen to reach new pure material below it (that's why heavy rusting peels off in layers)
Aluminum however, does not rust, because the oxide layer is nonporous, effectively stopping oxygen from reaching any aluminum below it; it's also the reason why you need a high frequency current when welding aluminum, in order to break down the oxide layer
For the mirror you can easily get a replacement kit that has a mirror, the windshield mount block, and adhesive for relatively cheap and won't have to worry about it falling off
ducktape... double sided izi fix
You just drive it on your property...do you really need (3) mirrors??
some GE silicone 1 on the suction cup of the mirror before attaching it would hold it in place. Many people have used 100% silicone adhesives for assembling glass aquariums that stay together for decades.
We keeping it OEM
Adding larger tires drastically changes the torque ratios of the drivetrain and could significantly stress the motor and transmission. Be cautious in that regard and check with the company or a mechanical engineer before implementing that change.
With all due respect to the vehicle - I think the majority of smiles are just due to the cheery and friendly personality of your dad.
Micah's dad here - thanks for the kind comments. It is always fun for me to be working on a project with my son. There have been MANY over the years. thanks for watching
It's big enough to handle the amount of work I want to do at a time
#dadgoals
@@micahsdad5388 Great personalities both you and your son. Great job raising him, seems extremely respectful and kind.
Right?!?! ❤️😁 The truck is great😁😁 they are awesome 😭😀❤️❤️❤️
My wife and I just watched your video on the cheap electric truck. This has inspired us to look into getting a low-cost road worthy short range electric vehicle . At first, we thought range was all important but since we're both retired we only have a need to travel by car locally. This should help us save , on an electric vehicle, by not requiring a massive battery source which adds a considerable amount to the overall cost. So, our search begins...
Thanks for your video and we look forward to your future videos and DIY projects.
Gary
Make sure the vehicle you buy can be licensed for road use in your home state
WULING Mini EV or WULING Mini EV Gameboy
My grandparents recently bought a refurbished electric golf cart. That thing only travels at the speed of a bicycle (I think 30km/h), but is more than enough to visit friends in the neighbouring towns, drive to the discounter for the weekly groceries, inspect the fields and hunting cabins etc. They are also road legal (atleast here in Germany and our laws tend to be among the strictest, when it comes to vehicles) and the required driving license is also the lowest (either a normal car license or one for small mopeds). Disadvantage: Golf carts do not have a pickup bed.
BUY AMERICAN SHIT. This is an advertisement more than anything.
@@chrisholder4978 what would you recommend for something American made that compares to this
It is called the old man's car in China. It is specially used by the elderly for activities in the fields and near their homes. The old man bought vegetables to pick up the children from school and pulled fertilizer. However, they cannot go on the road. It is very convenient for home use. No refueling
How do you get to school without using the roads? Or are they just quickly looking left and right, whether the police is near and just do it anyways? Among the elderly in Germany it became popular to drive refurbished golfcarts, that are streetlegal (as far as I am aware EU wide, but you won't cross many borders with such vehicles anyways)
@@SchwachsinnProduzent To be honest I have never seen this type of thing in China. People usually drive real cars. I guess it could be popular in rural area which road and off-road are to some degree similar? But it's probably too expesnive to serve such a purpose....
No refueling, huh? Just runs on air??
@@SchwachsinnProduzent No dude, you cannot drive these on EU highways or the
Autobahn. I would say you are wrong with the street legal bs....
@@chrisholder4978 it's an ev
You and your dad look like just genuine nice people. Glad nice things happen to nice people.
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When it passes around the 1 year mark of ownership I would also like to see one more update to see if anything goes wrong within 1 year.
Definitely... 3 months doesn't show sht
Definitely.. 3 months doesn't show sht
Definitely..3 months doesn't show anything
@@slewcharles926 yeah it doesnt but better than just a week honestly
That one year review will be coming soon. In short it's working great and we have made a bunch of improvements and upgrades to make it even better. Stay tuned !! Best regards
As for licensing, In Michigan, you can get an ORV permit for 15 bucks a year. This allows you on secondary roads(No highways or interstates) as well as the well developed snowmobile\Bike\ATV trail network that will take you to anywhere one needs to go. As soon as I figure a way around the shipping fees, I'm getting one!
I want one too ! How much is the shipping?
how fast will it run?
Just drive it back to the US ;)
I think it’s something like that here in Tennessee. They do have to be tagged but as long as their street legal Your licensed and insured your good to go. I’m not surprised it’s held up like it has either. It may last forever.
@@frankarchibald732 I paid about 5k in shipping
I was curious because I never heard about this manufacturer, then i did some research: This truck is really something made for low income villagers in rural area in China and it would not even be allowed to have a licence plate in most of the cities. I don't understand why there are so much stupid comments here. Isn't it a good thing to have a cheap truck like this which just gives the market a little bit more choices? You can spend $70k on a good reliable luxury made in China car like Nio, but when you only want to spend amount of moeny like this, what are you complainning? Sounds like give you 2k, you can give me a better truck made in the US?
The truck is incredible cheap, this means one thing, we are paying extreme high prices for our cars and trucks.
@@bsa2025 That's true, it's all about labor cost and marketing.
@@bsa2025 It's cheap cause it's a piece of shit that would land you in the grave if a Yugo plowed into you at 20mph. Otherwise it's a golf cart with a cab.
@@themonkeyhand You sound a bit jealous. Want to explain why you were in a situation where anything plows into you at 20mph? It's '2000$' and it's an electric 'truck' that does truckwork. I bet in real life you are one of those people paying finance money every month or paid like over '15000$' for some 'truck' and you think the truck or objects you surround yourself with makes you cool. Do you think yourself as 'looking down' on people when driving a truck? Keep on hating on the 2000$ 'electric' truck. I definitely would be driving this thru the city if it's allowed and if I owned one.
what is the shipping fee?
Given the low price, a truck like this would be great for a do-it-yourself home owner who needs to haul bulky stuff but can't afford a typical pickup and doesn't want to trash the family car. For a trip or two to a big box store, the limited range wouldn't matter.
People don't understand that these trucks were made to run around Asia in some of the worst conditions, are they top quality no. But i would rather have a small truck over a 7k qaud any day.
@ken johnson :)))))))))
And on the plus side if you roll this truck you at least have a chance of escaping injury unlike a quad.
don't be so sure @@srspower materials are very cheap, at 2000$, the quality is low and you get what you pay for ...
I would think that they are built for smooth new roads in China since the suspension kinda sucks.
I hope this video blows up encore une fois
Thanks for the truck update. This truck definitely has a purpose and there is a lack of manufacturing for products like this in North America. Glad it is working out for you.
Bedlining your whole truck would actually be a pretty sweet option for this little rig. It's a lot lower maintenance than paint, especially in rugged conditions. My father in law recently got into it, and it really looks pretty sharp when done right
very thorough testing and non partial comments. enjoy hearing all about this. would definitely make a great personnel transport for a farmor non road useage. great portable tool box !
Thanks for the update. The mirror is an easy fix. They sell them at the parts store with a little metal piece you glue to the windshield. The bed could be spray lined. Think they called it Rhino Guard and it will last for decades. You probably knew all this already, :)
I love your family. Your dad seems like a really genuine and nice person. That truck is awesome
Even at the 7 or 8 grand you've got in it, it's not bad considering what most side by sides cost. Its no comparison to a Rozor but for someone not looking for speed or big power then it's not bad. Some real tires would be nice.
It seems like something that would be good for a golf coarse maintenance truck . Once you put the hydraulic dump bed in that makes it more useful
As for the rear view mirror falling off because of the factory "suction cup" mount, you can buy an aftermarket glue-on metal mirror support at most any auto parts store, and then just mount an inexpensive mirror on it.
We keeping it OEM
@@monte9076 😂
I’d mod so many things in that. ur gonna see an electric mini vehicle mod community soon #EMVM
I'd just use a padded type double-sided tape.
How and why should a rear view mirror just fall off? That never happens anymore. Maybe older cars. It's not supposed to happen. You sound so casual talking about this like the Chinese aren't known for making cheap garbage. If you buy a car and something like that happens when it's still new, then that's a huge indicator. The fact that there isn't glue on it and it's held by a suction cup should be another hint that Chinese make cheap crap. They just do.
We use suction-cup mounts for a number of temporary situations where drilling holes is not in the cards or when we want to preview where to permanently mount hooks, etc., just a dab of silicone on the middle will keep it from falling off.
It you need to remove the suction cup later, just slide a putty knife under the cup.
We will be following your progress for the next few months or more.
Stay well, friends.
I'm not surprised it's held up this well. It's clearly had some thought and real engineering put into the design and the material quality is about as good as I'd expect for the price point. It's a nice little work truck and probably much easier to maintain than an old pickup.
They're a breeze to maintain or even modify, I have a 90v 12kw drivetrain and it'll do about 60 but I rarely take it over 40 and it does great hauling my pool chemicals and equipment. I paid $19k for mine after buying shipping and modified drivetrain and it's better than any small truck for light commercial work imo. I also have close to 200mi of range with my normal driving and it's always enough to get through my route and day
@DigitalJedi Lmao.
Lol but you could get a ford ranger that could last 30 years for the same price
@@MrJasenstewart9719k for a clown car what are you smoking? 😂😅
@@JUNEBUGLLC in your opinion it's a clown car, but it's helped keep maintenance costs down for my business significantly as the electric drivetrain handles the abuse of day to day work much better than any gas truck I've had. And show me a truck you can buy off the lot for 19k or less because I doubt you'll see one rolling out under 26k at least that's how it is in my area
Love the update. Just want to say, if larger diameter wheels/tires were installed, the hauling abilities and power of the truck will be reduced. It would be like changing the gear ratio in the drive train to taller gears. And to those who say don't buy Chinese goods, I guess don't use a cell phone or computer or watch TV or use electric appliances or .....
If you could get a smaller rim and bigger tires, it might help the suspension without changing the ratio. Still probably increase rotational mass, and you'd have to make sure it would clear the brakes, but it might be an option.
@@Phate8263 That's very true. I wonder what bolt pattern this truck uses? Might be a little difficult to find other wheels if it's some weird pattern. Of course, a custom adapter could be made.
ha i bought a Russian tv made in Mexico so there.
@@oleithrucker2293 of course, and is sending stolen info over 6G throu the venera
@@oleithrucker2293 o boy, why are you guys so paranoid.
It's essentially a very very nice golf cart for getting around your estate to work on stuff. It's got AC for hot summers and hydraulic dump that could be useful to move gravel and dirt around.
For the rearview mirror, make sure that the glass and suction cup is completely clean. If there's any dust or dirt it prevents suction from staying. Or epoxy it on.
Silicone lube is best remedy for suction cups
Since I was young, the solution is always to put a drop of water to the suction cup and spread it around. Wet the glass/ceramic too if you feel like it. The water will get rid of all the air and it's gonna stay sticky for good.
I would just get a regular rear view mirror and mount (the metal piece) and use the rear view mirror adhesive they sell in the auto parts store. Should hold for at least a decade or more, even in the sun.
@@jamesjacobs8727 - Yep. Silicone lubricant works like a charm. Lasts a long time.
Honestly it seems like the perfect vehicle to use around one's own property. It feels like a solid purchase after watching this update video 👍
Better off buying a used pickup for 2k that is more practical than this Chinese POS
just buy an American one.
A purpose built utility cart would last far longer than that thing. You can hear it rattling apart 😆
Y'all got some spare property? 👀
@@jayspears7245 an American one in under 3000 dollars? No way
这个小车真棒！感谢你让我知道它。看到你们在最适合这个小车工作的环境里最大程度的享受它带来的乐趣，我觉得你们绝对是懂得与享受生活的人。值得学习。为你们点赞！
Translation: This little car is awesome! Thanks for letting me know about it. Seeing that you are enjoying the fun of this car to the greatest extent in the most suitable environment for working with this car, I think you are definitely people who understand and enjoy life. worth learning. Thumbs up for you!
@@AYVABTU001 Thank you for your translation, friend👍
you dont happen to work for the manufacturing company do you?
@@AYVABTU001 Thanks Captain Obvious! Looking for your comment was way easier than just clicking the (Google translate) under the original comment! 👍🏿👍🏿
@@marqueso1600 that option does not exist on phones... At least not this one. So sorry to have wasted your time.
Thank you for the update, I’m thinking seriously of doing the same and upgrading myself. Also, I very much appreciated your comments on China, the sooner our USA community gets on the same page regarding China, the safer and peaceful we will all be. I’m sure you and I could discuss for hours, however, not the purpose of your site (channel)
Thank you again for all your testing and evaluating things!
Seems like some other people with way more expensive trucks out there, had not "enjoyed" their toys like you guys do... this is just awesome !!!
You may have already thought of this, but a quick upgrade for the wiper issue is to just buy a longer wiper blade. It won't change the total angle of the sweep of the wiper, but it will wipe more of the windshield. Just run the wiper to the top, measure how much room you have, then buy one that covers that area.
If you could use more clearing at the top of the sweep, just lift the wiper from the shaft and rotate it a few degrees. It will not clear all the way to the bottom, but a clear windshields at the top may be more useful than at the bottom.
Wiper engineering is something I have played with for 43 years.
Considering the amount you paid for it and how well it's held up you've got a bargain. Side-by-sides cost as much a regular car and even 4 wheelers are like what 10k? This isn't as fast, but it's got a lot of cool features. Interior heating and cooling, that dump bed, even an infotainment system.
People get used electric golf carts for the purpose of running around their property. Easier to step on/off and those things fly.
Do not text the WhatsApp number it's a scam
It's a perfect little yard truck. Stays on the property. Perfect landscaping companion if you ask me.
Even has AC? Don't need to drive far in the yard. Use that battery to create a little AC compartment to follow you around the garden. Amazing.
My Honda mini truck would be next best thing. Now they are about $10k but I got a very nice example for $6k with ac and gets about 50mpg and ford 75mph.
After all the shipping and port fees and everything he paid I think it was between $8,000 and $10,000
RE: suction cup mirror:
The secret to getting it to stay on is to wait until the windshield is as hot as you expect it to be. If you put it on while cold, the microscopic amount of air between the suction cup and the windshield will expand when heating up, and it will fall. Consult any person driving with a dashcam for uber or lyft.
Silicone sealant applied. Never coming off now. regards
Would be interesting to see how well it would work in a cold climate. BTW, in some places you can class this as a "Farm Vehicle" like a tractor thus allowing it to access rural roads for short periods.
In Idaho you'd only need to get a slow moving vehicle tag, and never take it on 45mph or higher roads. I'm sure other states have a similar rule
Im pretty sure batteries are more efficient in colder areas, so id imagine it would get better battery performance
@@henryt112 optimal performance temp for lithium ion is ~20C (68F), the further above or below that you go the worse performance is
@@henryt112 why comment something you're "pretty sure of" when you're obviously so uninformed? always found it curious and strange people could have so much confidence stating something they're clueless about. batteries also discharge faster and have lower capacity in cold weather in addition to what Nick Johnstone above just said.
@@henryt112 Batteries are known for having terrible performance in cold weather
I would actually sand and paint those rust spots btw, if they progress it will eventually cause brittle areas and then eventually break into pieces. You can slow that down by refinishing it and painting it to seal it up for a while longer.
I’m really sad by everyone’s first reaction is to be negative about something they don’t own or have never seen in their life. Kudos to you my friend on a fine mini truck.
What negative comments?
@@25is27 check the first video's comments section and you'll get what he/she's talking about.
it's because a lot of people, especially americans, think electric vehicles are an assault on the ICE and wont ever be as good. Their mindset is that "the ICE is the tried and true reliable way to do vehicles, why change it because EVs cant be as good." They're the old people that complain about change while the world leaves them behind.
@@CRneu negative comments were mostly criticizing and mocking the fact that it was made in China. Vast, vast majority of them has nothing to do with the ICE vs Electric argument.
@@maher.k22 hating on china is a really common theme with the ego american reaction. "it can't be good cuz it isn't american made" they see a china ev as an attack on their american identity.
12:40 the reason thst charger only works when plugged to the load first is if it powered before being plugged in, there could be a situation where the exposed prongs become live. It then becomes what we in the electrical field call a unalive-yourself cord.
What does it mean? like its designed to keep ppl safe?
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This was the 1st video I have watched from you and I was really impressed with both the quality of the video content and the bang for the buck with this little electric truck. Now I have to go back and watch your initial video about this truck. Good luck with your truck and please keep posting updates about this one. I hope your initial truck video includes specifications and associated costs. Great job!
I like how comprehensible they both are all through, not swallowing any words. Completely intelligible. I just had to appreciate that.
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The truck is pretty cool but it's the guy that kept my attention. Got a new subscriber. Like how he answered everyone's questions and addressed the haters in a way that wasn't offensive. Wish I had a need for a truck like this. Would love to see the bigger tires and upgraded suspension. Add a crazy wrap just for fun. Blue with lightning comes to mind. I know I'm late (4 month old video) but would love to see more updates.
I own a 2015 nissan leaf been driving it about 7yrs still going strong can you tell me what web site you bought your truck from I want one I find your videos informative
Great, In the fifties I remember the Morris Miner, it was a great little car 55 mph and about 38 MPG tiny but efficient. The U.S. got greedy, with too many hands in the pot, we missed out on conserving energy. I like your attitude and presentation, I enjoyed and hope to see more. I am working with lithium batteries and solar, I had a friend who bought Harbor freight solar panels I was amazed they charge under a street light, go figure.
I saw a Morris Minor Traveller sitting in a Georgia junkyard in the early ‘90s. Sadly it was rusted out too much for me to save it.
Would be good to see an electric winch added to the front. Might even be useful if it got stuck in a deep rut due to the tiny wheels.
Who in the real world is driving this thing through deep ruts?
Electric winch?? Bwaaahahaha!!
I'll admit it would be cool, but it is probably not needed since this things is fairly light.
You could probably get it out with a simple strap winch, or even just using a rope in a smart way.
@@chrisholder4978 - They're using it on a very large property in Florida, where it rains a lot. They already talked about ruts _in the video_. Frankly, a small electric winch isn't a bad idea. You can use the truck to try to pull limbs away from a downed tree after you cut them loose, for example - without having to move the truck.
@@chrisholder4978 Did you watch the video? At least one person in the real world is.
@@bwofficial1776 Look BW, I see this video as a partnership advertisement between a US citizen and a Chinese EV maker who is undoubtedly paying its companies share to the Chinese military war machine.
I don't give a fuck about this piece of shit, slave labor truck/ golf cart. What I do care about is the looming war between the USA and China. If you do not understand that then you need to study up on geopolitical issues and our military's stance on China.
In case you did not know, we have a lop-sided trade deficit where China is emerging the winner. Do your homework then get back at me....
I would love to see those tire upgrades, that would definitely help on the looks and probably on the suspension as well. Most importantly making Dad very happy. Looking forward to that.
damn. I wish there was something like this available near me. I am a disabled vet, and being able to drive around town with my power chair would be a real game changer for me. anything I can find here that is able to carry my chair is going for a minimum 5 grand for something close to 10 years old, and half broke down.
He bought it on the internet.
@@Scepticalasfuk I would need a used one, for even cheaper than he paid. I live on a VA pension, so I am very broke.
@@OtherThanIntendedPurpose Buy a golf cart with an enclosed cab, basically the same thing!
@@BigPoppa-Monk I have looked at those, they will not lift or carry my power chair. and I need something I can drive around town.
but thanks for the thought
I really doubt that this would be able to be registered and driven on the road I don't think it would pass US Safety standards for an automobile
LOOKS FANTASTIC TO ME, USED FOR WHAT IT WAS INTENDED FOR. BETTER THAN A GOLF CART TO GET AROUND. I LOVE IT
Would be cool to build a “car port” for it that’s got solar panels on the roof. Would protect it from the elements and charge it at the same time. I’d address that small rust issue before it becomes problematic though.
That rust is on the roof rack. The frame is fine, and it'll be cheaper and more efficient to replace it when needed than endeavor to "address" it now.
A solar car port is my plan for solar for my house. Mainly parking my car under to shade it in the summer.
@@JusteazyGames Cheaper than rust killer and paint? How is replacing it cheaper and more efficient? It's wasteful.
@@653j521 Because the entire roof rack is going to be removed to mount a solar panel on top. Said so in the video. They're going to replace it before this little bit of rust can become a problem.
Not wasting time and materials on something if it won't be needed in the long term is always more efficient than wasting time and materials on something, and dealing with the rust on the roof rack will not in any way make the solar panels better.
Clean with scuff pad or steel wool and alcohol, 2 spritz's of rustoleum primer and a dab of white paint, it's fixed... I think the paint cracked and chipped off right there is all, when the roof was crushed in shipping, ocean water surface rusted it quick.
If I had use for a vehicle like this I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. I don't care where they are they are built. Great video and great little truck.
Same here, I was actually look for a small truck but all the trucks on my local dealership are like giant sizes. 😂 this truck is like what I need but nowadays the shipping cost is too pricey to buy it.
@@inkbold8511 if United States build them they going to be $40,000 lol
Ehh there is good reason to care where it's built. Lots of Chinese will knowingly sell completely nonfunctional products for just under market value, because it isn't illegal there.
@@bradthunderpants3283 For off road farm and ranch use whats the big deal? There are some pretty good stuff built in India as well. I would prefer Canada/USA built however significant cash saving seems to rule. The unions are pricing North America out of the market and have all but destroyed the UK auto manufacturing sector.
@@robertdryburgh1457 its more that lots of Chinese sellers make products that literally never work once. All Chinese law cares about is that they technically ship you a motor, battery, and truck, they don't care if that motors blown out and completely nonfunctional and, the battery ancient and at 25% it's original capacity. No refunds for you, and no consequences for the company.
So the big deal is. . . . If the thing functions at all?
Looking forward to you getting this cool truck a radio and getting on the air!
The radio will take his mind off the blood on his hands, as a supporter of the CCP.
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I can't imagine that thing being suitable for any sort of range due to all the Chinese electronics in it. Especially the led's and the main motor
7:35 the tailgate has a solid sound to it huh.. look at those latches LOL. I think the latches on my desk are more stable and have better quality steel. if ever you get hit while driving that truck you're gonna get sardine canned. I'd give this thing a few years before it's falling apart. it's ok for the money as long as you know it's not going to last and probably has zero crash test safety.
@@gusgone4527 the Chinese government doesn’t actually own every company in China. The majority of their corporations are privately owned. There are of course state run ones but not nearly all lol
What a great little truck! With all this 'going electric' pressing down on us, this is a real alternative. I cannot believe the price! Great job, Sir.
Even after the upgrades, dutys, fees, etc. it's still cheaper than a quad. Maybe not as rugged, but for someone with a couple acres looking to do yard work, it's not a bad consideration.
I've had ATV's and UTV's, and honestly rarely needed the 4WD in either, so this little mini truck would be great around my property, hell I use my 87 2WD Ford Ranger around my property all the time and the smaller size of this Chinese truck with the dump bed would be perfect.
@@wildbill23c if this thing is truly quiet i will unironically buy it for carrying hunting equipment out lmao
@@Tacdelio Nothing moving is completely quiet, but its definitely something to look into for sure.
A campground my buddy goes to has 3 of these for their maintenance crew and apparently they love them. Guess they used to have golf carts so this is definitely a step up from that. Thanks for sharing and it's great to see it's being used and enjoyed.
Doesn't cost much more than a golf cart, the markup on those (golf carts) must be insane somewhere along the line.
@@davidquinn9676 Actually, after the duty, import costs and taxes a golf cart would most likely be cheaper than this but definitely not cooler and more enjoyable!.
@@davidquinn9676 I do know that a Chang Li EV 2dr. car with the same specs as the truck all said and done is about $6k-8k USD. To me the truck can do more or has more to offer with it's dump bed and so on so I am assuming that the price is higher but don't know 100%!.
@@imhappyandyou.4003 Apparently the total was around 8k (incl. shipping) for this as well. So about the same as a golf cart.
@@magical11 I'd rather have this instead of a golf cart honestly given it has the dump bed, ac/heat and so on.. I really didn't know that golf carts were getting that expensive lol.
When I worked on the farm (doing forestry works) we had land rovers to carry around us and our equipment.
These little electric pickups would’ve been fantastic, as we were never actually more than about four or 5 miles from the farm.
You did good that dump bed makes it worth it hope you get alive time of use out of it.
Man I live in Indiana and to have something like this for year round except winter. I'd love to have this. Just drive to work or the store I don't drive very far it would be great.
The solar panel is a great idea and with the sun roof it a perfect spot, and you could probably get away with a bigger wiper blade if you tried.
its not street legal
@@jereme9019 Maybe where he lives they don't care
@@jereme9019 Maybe he can get to the store through farmland trails and such and never drive on a "road"
@@jereme9019 You can register that sort of thing as a farm vehicle, which will allow you to drive it on rural roads.
I like the truck. A lot of farms use old golf carts. This has a roof, windows, a tilt box and AC... WOOT! Do you think I could sell a bunch if I created a company that imports them? My only real questions are getting larger tires and a bit taller suspension.
U def could sell them
I'd buy one for 2k in a heartbeat
Already exist
@@rellort3005 sure. They sell for 2k. He'll pay to get it shipped and NOT pass along the cost...
sell em for 3k
I saw your unboxing video and I absolutely fell in love with this mini. Glad to see that it's still holding up and working great for you. Too bad it's not ok for road use, (Of course not highway use) but to run errands around town with.
I mean if mopeds are road legal something like this should be too lol
@@harmeetsingh3306 here we can tag any vehicle that has turn signals, lights and a horn. Just because of agriculture uses. It's crazy seeing side by sides and buggies around the city.
Every day on you tube, I get these polls asking questions like... Should Ford stop making EV's? Everyday the question changes a little bit. If you look in their comments, it's obvious that some of the commenters are very bias. Almost like they work for an oil company or something like that. I am so glad you made this video. Now people can see the positive aspects of EV's.
Your father is well spoken man and inspiring character... enjoying lessening to him 👏🏻
Micah's dad here. Thanks for your comment !! I'll see if I can get you a free book LOL !! Best regards
Love the conversation between dad and son. So much love and proud ❤️
@@miaomiaorimmer8447 I am indeed very proud of my son !!
Don't use any thick paint like product (undercoating, bed liner, etc) on the frame and undercarriage. Those products trap moisture and hide any rust that forms. Get some Wool Wax or Fluid Film and spray those areas down. Drill small holes at the front and rear of the lower doors and spray in there too. You may have to repeat every few years but, it will never rust out.
Not true at all, paint is vastly superior to bare metal and thus was painted from the factory on parts where it matters. What you are thinking of is the advice people give for treating something ALREADY rusted.
Plus, I doubt you have any concept of farm use on dirt/mud/etc, where it gets flung on and a little wool wax or fluid film will only slow that down, and isn't fully resistant to the power washing that's going to be needed to clean it. Yes you can recoat after every wash but what a pain of effort and continual expense for a low value vehicle.
@@stinkycheese804 He was referring to thicker coatings, they tend to hide the rust until it’s to late. Good primer and paint would definitely be the best option
@@stinkycheese804 - I'm 70+ years old and live in the rust belt. I've had new and old vehicles and guarantee what I said is correct. The Chinese are not very good in preparing metal before they paint it and, as any professional painter will tell you, preparation is everything.
I mean, after 3 months what should exactly be breaking down? I'd love to see how it holds up after one year
I think it was to address all the people saying it was gonna fall apart in a week. But I agree, I'm interested to see a 1 year update
I concur. Not as a pessimist, but for curiosity’s sake I would be interested to see how it ages. I would for any vehicle. They all have their trouble spots with rust or mechanical failures over time. some things are more challenging to repair or replace than others.
I've seen Chevy's breakdown right off the lot what are you talking about? 😂
eh lots of new well known brand cars have issues within the first 3 months. Transmission issues, electricals, leaks. Would be all usually covered under warranty but still...definitely more common than you would think.
The man just got this truck for 3 months, I think you’re asking too much at this point. Maybe come back in another 9 months? For this price, it’s proven to not being a total garbage, and I think that’s the point of this video.
I don't know if it's been said but you could go buy a rear view mirror for and older car that has the little mount glued to the windshield. I don't really think the mirror would know what it was mounted on lol and that would solve your mirror falling off.
The auto supply stores here sell a special ($pecial) glue in a small tube that sticks the mirror to the glass so well that it never comes off.
I would really like to see you go through the DOT process to get this registered as a low speed street legal vehicle. Please DIY the upgrades and document the costs along the way. Dad already wants new tires so there is probably the most expensive dot upgrade.
Dirt legal time
I watched the original video on this truck and now this one, and I really enjoy your presentation. One thing I was hoping to see more about was running the air conditioner while actually using the truck to see what the cost is. The AC would be important here in Texas, especially bumping around at low speed. If you could find some way to quantify usage with and without the AC so that we can see whether or not the larger battery is needed. I suspect that with the lift bed it probably is, still it would be interesting information to me.
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Great video, thanks! And congratulations!
I have a couple of questions;
Does it have heating in the AC?
Does it have air bag?
And what's the max speed?
And where I can order one?
Thanks in advance :)
It is pretty useful around a ranch, and just about zero maintenance is a plus. The suspension seems to be configured for heavier loads, and since your family is hauling lighter stuff, you could go to a softer spring rate (if you can find something you could adapt to it). Thanks for the video!
Another great video. Thanks for ALL the updates.
Get your ham ticket, maybe we'll make contact on the air!
And to your dad, my hat's off to you for being part of your son's life, that was great!
I'm sure someone already mentioned the order of the charging connection is an important safety feature. Like a car booster starter pack that has to be connected to something and sense some voltage, it won't work if the battery is completely totally dead. This prevents power spikes blasting ur computer or people powering up devices in enclosed areas, fire hazards like powering car stereos or something with bare wires and jumper cables or alligator clips or backfeeding power into the grid somewhere.
Have you looked into modding the wheel wells for bigger tires? It would look great with some radial ATs on it!
This is something you won't have on an electrical vehicle. Tiny wheels are necessary to reduce friction and energy consumption. Wider larger tires will reduce significantly your vehicle autonomy and range.
@@spring9603 not completely true
@Kyle Fugere actually it is. Manufactures go even as far as installing frictionless rims with a plain surface so air has as little resistance as possible. Also, you have added weight. Everything impacts range with ease. Installing big wide wheels and spiked rims with wide wheel arch will easily decrease your car range.
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@@spring9603 try slim lowfriction tyres on sand. Wider tyres would use less energy. It all depends on matching tyre to surface for low energy consumption. Kyle is correct - not completely true 🤓😉
@@TheStuartstardust wider tires use less energy? :)))))) Funny, but it's wrong. The wider the tire, the bigger the contact surface which multiplied by the friction coefficient of the materials will result in a direct proportional increase in energy required to move an object. Physics 101. ;)
You may have addressed this and I missed it, but what is the top speed and how long/distance the batteries last between charges?
In the initial video he said the top speed is 25mph and range of roughly 75 miles but he hasn't tested the range as he only uses it on the property as it's not road legal.
Enjoyed the video.
Before installing a ham radio in the truck you may want to see how much radio noise the truck's engine control system generates.
A portable transistor radio is one way ... lay the radio in the passenger seat and drive the truck through the pasture to get an idea as to whether-or-not the truck's motor control system is quiet enough (from a radio frequency interference standpoint).
Just love the vibe of your videos. Especially videos with you and your dad in the same frame. There's something really wholesome about a dad, his son and the farm. Keep up with the videos.
Micah's dad here - thank you for the very kind comment. Micah is a great son and we always enjoy being together when he visits home. Be well.
This channel is awesome man. Just wanted to say I love what you're doing. The world needs these channels, needs people passionate about evs and most of all needs people to demonstrate these EVs to get others excited about it.
He wants this truck
Where is your Chinese Passport? Gu Ailing has one. So where is yours?
@@matpk I had,so? Is
This thing is fantastic! You pay less for this thing than you do for similar gas powered utv in the US. I would buy this thing in a flash.
on Ebay now there are some chinese solar panels around 14 inches square that charge 50w in bright sun, so that's around 3.5 amps full time and that's a nice slow charge I use for my van when it sits out all winter.
In 2017 I bought a Chinese UTV (Joyner R2 1100ccc), it was only about $7000, compared to several times that amount for the more well known brands. It gets used a lot, as I live in northern Arizona and they can be driven on the highway, as well as many, many places right in my community that I can ride off-road , as we are surrounded by national forest. It has been a great vehicle, and has only required minimal routine maintenance.
The only reason they can get the price they do for the better known brand UTVs is the 'easy monthly payment financing'. They are definitely overpriced.
You may want to look into switching out the suspension components on this to something from a side by side utility vehicle. Would give you a more comfortable ride if you are willing to do some light fabrication work.
There is no suspension on it. Look at it
@@arturos.l.2248 it has suspension but it's very tough
@@lucid523 ok I see it now, it’s just missing a proper shock and spring assembly.
You can have a suspension seat. LOL.
I just love how dad is rocking the tape measure on the belt like a boss
Great video!
Neat little truck! I think this would be a great truck for hauling bikes around the city for anyone who likes to bike. Great for hauling a washing machine or just doing small jobs around the house / farm. No gas required either so that's an added bonus. The lithium ion battery will be expensive to replace but over time people should be able to find a cheaper solution / hack to replace the battery.
When gas prices hit $1.90 a liter here in Canada it was insane just to use the car for literally anything. If someone could bring and sell that truck from China, I guarantee that loads of people would flock to buy something like small and practical like that mini truck.
Great video about an interesting little truck.
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what if you took two of these and welded them together like siamese twins
You’re all bad bots. Very bad bots.
..what a great channel. Clear, calm and concise. And a warm vibe with the father son combo. Keep em' comin'!. Nice to also see video content without the overpowering music. You have the perfect blend going on here. The more natural the sounds the better the viewing experience!
That’s cool! I hope they make it a little faster and improve the suspension. It would be perfect for rural or farming purposes.
No please just no
@@zrjz340 that thing is moving at a walking pace. Why no? Against China? Against speeding it up a bit? Even golf carts go faster than that.
@@GalenlevyPhoto I think it's against the law of China. It is road legal because it's not legally a car. If it's too fast it has to obey car regulations and require a driving license, then it would fall out its current market place because tiny cars like this are mainly targeting old people whose license expired.
@@cannedstarfish6194 that’s my point. I didn’t say 55 mph. I just said a little bit faster. Maybe 15 mph would be enough. Just for rural or farm like I said. Several small towns do allow golf carts around town only not town to town or on highways. It’s affordable compared to a UTV or a new golf cart. I still would like to see how it holds up for a couple years though.
Also golf carts aren’t just for old people. Even younger adults drive them. I have a friend owns a golf cart and they live in a town that allows it. Not here in town where I live in.
For around 3500 total it sure ended up being a nimble little farm truck
Chang Li really made an awesome little truck here!
yep. we agree
I'm really surprised at how well it's held up. I think the only odd thing I've seen about it is the tailgate, it doesn't come down flat which is strange. For a cheap little run about it seems pretty reasonable.
Put a smear of petroleum jelly on the sucker mount for the mirror. It forms a better seal and it'll stay put from then on.
Silicone ?
I use 3m double tape for that.
Your Dad's suggestion matched mine exactly -- It could sure use some larger wheels. Not only will it look better, but it should make the ride a little less bumpy. Cool little truck.. Thanks for sharing.
At the cost of gear ratio. If you have any to fix the suspension, do that. But the tires and wheels do play an important part in towing/hauling capacity.
Loved playing centaur, back in the day still play pinball when I can, these old tables are wore out it is great that the circuit boards can be upgraded. Like everyone worried about the conversion but you are an artist what can I say.