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Modern Heroes
Великобритания
Добавлен 26 июл 2019
Electric vehicles are essential for a lower carbon, cleaner air future. Change is difficult and not everybody is ready to make the leap. Join me as I document my real world electric vehicle experiences - ownership of the first UK spec Citroen Ami Electric, 2013 Renault Kangoo ZE, 2021 BMW i3 and the slow resurrection of a dead 2008 Aixam Mega City Electric! Navigation of the UK's public charging infrastructure, tips and tricks for new drivers to make life easier and all things EV news/reviews from an impartial, real world viewpoint.
I am a (increasingly reformed!) petrolhead through and through - so if you stick around you'll also see me revert to my roots occasionally. My 1982 Fiat Panda 30 is desperate to hit UK roads. Moderation is key - shifting the daily grind to electric greatly reduces the impact of preserving and celebrating the average cars of the past! Head over to my sister channel, Hopeless Heroes, if you want to see more of that kind of thing!
I am a (increasingly reformed!) petrolhead through and through - so if you stick around you'll also see me revert to my roots occasionally. My 1982 Fiat Panda 30 is desperate to hit UK roads. Moderation is key - shifting the daily grind to electric greatly reduces the impact of preserving and celebrating the average cars of the past! Head over to my sister channel, Hopeless Heroes, if you want to see more of that kind of thing!
HOW HARD IS IT TO START A CAR DEALERSHIP?
I'm on a mission to become the go-to car dealer for first time EV buyers - but there's some hurdles along the way!
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so i guess i'm a car dealer now
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.21 день назад
I bought a cheap 2014 Nissan Leaf Acenta from BCA - the third Leaf I've bought in the past couple of weeks... plans are forming! Let me know if you have an older EV you'd like to sell - email address below 👇 If scrap's your thing, head over to @HopelessHeroes Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - p...
SHOULD YOU CONVERT CLASSIC CARS TO ELECTRIC?
Просмотров 991Месяц назад
Martin from @GrandThriftAuto joins me to discuss the pros and cons of electric classic car conversions - will they save classic cars from extinction or are you right to get upset about them? GrandThriftAuto: www.youtube.com/@GrandThriftAuto FlexiSpot Brand Day up to 50% off Lotus XC6 Link - bit.ly/3y69V0z Amazon Link - amzn.to/4bo2wYZ Brand Day Link- bit.ly/3wdxpQS #flexispotuk #worklikenew Bec...
IS THIS THE END OF THE TESLA SUPERCHARGER NETWORK?
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.Месяц назад
Despite some great news in the form of more open Tesla Superchargers in the UK, things are looking a little scary over at Tesla! Thumbnail photo credit - EVClicks www.evclicks.co.uk Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay as much or as little as you'd like starting from just £0.99/month! ruclips....
1300 miles with the Maxus T90EV!
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.Месяц назад
(re-upload due to bad audio) - 1300 miles in with the Maxus T90EV - just how miserable is it? Ottocast OttoAiBox P3 - www.ottocast.com/products/ottoaibox-p3-carplay-ai-box?ref=ModernHeroes Hopeless Heroes: ruclips.net/user/HopelessHeroes Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay as much or as littl...
5 THINGS YOU MUST SEE FROM EVERYTHING ELECTRIC LONDON 2024!
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 месяца назад
Everything Electric London is @fullychargedshow / @EverythingElectricShow's showcase of electrification - here's my top 5 highlights from the show that ran from 28th-30th March 2024! uk.everythingelectric.show Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay as much or as little as you'd like starting fro...
ARE ELECTRIC CARS REALLY DISPOSABLE JUNK?
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
A lot's said about electric cars reaching an earlier demise than their ICE equivelants - but is there any proof of that? How Many Left - www.howmanyleft.co.uk Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay as much or as little as you'd like starting from just £0.99/month! ruclips.net/channel/UCLGuq53CkK...
RUNAWAY JAGUAR I-PACE - ARE ELECTRIC CARS DANGEROUS?
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 месяца назад
We need to talk about that runaway i-Pace. Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay as much or as little as you'd like starting from just £0.99/month! ruclips.net/channel/UCLGuq53CkK-aU0NuleZeKEAjoin DoThisNext: www.dothisnext.co.uk - submit your news articles and other video ideas here! Octopus E...
IS 2024 THE YEAR OF THE FREE ELECTRIC CAR?
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Okay, maybe not, but there are some ridiculous deals around at the moment. Maxus T90EV, GWM Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat) or Honda e:ny1, anyone? Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay as much or as little as you'd like starting from just £0.99/month! ruclips.net/channel/UCLGuq53CkK-aU0NuleZeKEAjoin DoT...
NIGHT VISION FOR YOUR CAR! [Lanmodo Vast M1 Review]
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
The Lanmodo Vast M1 night vision dash cam system is unlike any I've seen before - it's a 1080p dash cam with parking mode and support for a rear camera, but it has a very sensitive lens that lets you see clearly in even the darkest roads! Lanmodo sent me their unit for review, but didn't pay me anything to do so. Lanmodo Vast M1 - www.lanmodo.com/lanmodo-vast-m1-all-in-one-1080p-night-vision-sy...
CARPURIDE W701 will add APPLE CARPLAY and ANDROID AUTO to ANY CAR!
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Carpuride kindly sent me their W701 Plus to review - but is it any good? Carpuride W701 Plus - carpuride.com/?ref=q36l1eto - use discount code MODERNHEROES for $50 off! I SAID YES TO EVERY PRODUCT REVIEW REQUEST IN JANUARY! ruclips.net/video/9NarXWeSRrU/видео.html Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefit...
IS THE MAXUS T90EV AS BAD AS IT LOOKS?
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 месяца назад
Basically looking for an excuse to test my camera/audio setup again, I take my Maxus T90EV out for a spin and answer some of your questions from the last video I think we're going to need some better image stabilisation to deal with the ride quality though! Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay...
The first CYBERTRUCK in the UK!
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
The closest you'll get to a Cybertruck in the UK is the Maxus T90EV - my one has arrived so let's take a look at it! Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members recieve the same benefits - pay as much or as little as you'd like starting from just £0.99/month! ruclips.net/channel/UCLGuq53CkK-aU0NuleZeKEAjoin DoThisNext: www.dothisne...
ELECTRIC CARS ARE NOT ZERO EMISSION [EV News - Week 6, 2024]
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this week's EV News, the ASA prove that they're utterly useless by banning a couple of EV ads for spurious reasons, DS are testing an all electric replacement for their DS9 luxury saloon, France halts it's 100 euro EV lease scheme due to too much demand and Bristol is set to get 187 new EV charging points! Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other...
IS THERE TOO MUCH EV MISINFORMATION? [EV News - Week 5, 2024]
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this week's EV News, the Lords' Climate Change Committee urges action on EV related misinformation in the press, Ford could reignite electric car demand with their secret low cost platform, the UK sells it's millionth pure battery EV and UK EV startup Arrival enters administration. Become a Channel Member to support and get access to member-exclusive videos and other content! All members rec...
HERTZ DROP POLESTAR FOR 2024 [EV News - Week 4, 2024]
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
HERTZ DROP POLESTAR FOR 2024 [EV News - Week 4, 2024]
I said YES to every PRODUCT REVIEW request in January!
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
I said YES to every PRODUCT REVIEW request in January!
ARE ELECTRIC CARS THE NEXT BETAMAX? [EV News - Week 3, 2024]
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
ARE ELECTRIC CARS THE NEXT BETAMAX? [EV News - Week 3, 2024]
Gridserve Gatwick Airport Electric Forecourt - FULL OPENING DAY KEYNOTE
Просмотров 8325 месяцев назад
Gridserve Gatwick Airport Electric Forecourt - FULL OPENING DAY KEYNOTE
THIS IS THE END OF THE PETROL STATION
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
THIS IS THE END OF THE PETROL STATION
Sainsbury's just got SERIOUS about EV CHARGING! [EV News - Week 2 2024]
Просмотров 7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Sainsbury's just got SERIOUS about EV CHARGING! [EV News - Week 2 2024]
SHOULD THE UK CUT VAT ON NEW ELECTRIC CARS? [EV News - Week 1 2024]
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
SHOULD THE UK CUT VAT ON NEW ELECTRIC CARS? [EV News - Week 1 2024]
I ORDERED A MAXUS T90EV ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCK!
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
I ORDERED A MAXUS T90EV ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCK!
THE SHOCKING COST OF AN 838 MILE JOURNEY IN AN ELECTRIC CAR!
Просмотров 43 тыс.6 месяцев назад
THE SHOCKING COST OF AN 838 MILE JOURNEY IN AN ELECTRIC CAR!
WANT WIRELESS CARPLAY, YOUTUBE AND NETFLIX IN YOUR CAR? THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED.
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
WANT WIRELESS CARPLAY, RUclips AND NETFLIX IN YOUR CAR? THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED.
ARE ELECTRIC CARS REALLY FIT FOR LONG ROAD TRIPS?
Просмотров 10 тыс.6 месяцев назад
ARE ELECTRIC CARS REALLY FIT FOR LONG ROAD TRIPS?
DRIVING MY ELECTRIC CAR THE LENGTH OF SCOTLAND WAS A NIGHTMARE - HERE'S WHY
Просмотров 22 тыс.7 месяцев назад
DRIVING MY ELECTRIC CAR THE LENGTH OF SCOTLAND WAS A NIGHTMARE - HERE'S WHY
The MacMaster is WRONG about ELECTRIC CARS and I'll PROVE IT!
Просмотров 16 тыс.7 месяцев назад
The MacMaster is WRONG about ELECTRIC CARS and I'll PROVE IT!
ARE ELECTRIC CARS BECOMING UNINSURABLE?
Просмотров 142 тыс.7 месяцев назад
ARE ELECTRIC CARS BECOMING UNINSURABLE?
Motorway fees are very high for what they are actually offering. They charge almost as much as the auctions yet don't appraise or handle the car. The general public will happily sell a vehicle with hidden issues to a motor trader, yet will be straight down to citizen advice if someone did the same to them!
Good look with this venture
Great video highs and lows but good luck to you, nothing ventured 🥴
Good luck with the business going forward!
Good luck, I think it is a cracking idea
I'm doing a similar thing in Cornwall, I'm slightly worried because i got an account with Monzo, i told them i was in used vehicle sales and they just opened the account.
Odd - definitely listed under “industries we can’t support, no matter your business type” on their website
Thank you, very interesting, I had a similar idea to sell evs, as there is no local knowledge of evs in my area Totally agree with problems setting up a bank account for a limited company All the best for your new enterprise
The bad thing about dealerships is their dishonesty. They lie for the profit. I wish you success and a lot of sales
Cox has a teeny weeny c..k
Just bought a BMW Phev, 1st time using any kind of charging point, can I just rock up and pay with a card or do I need to set up accounts?
Depends on the charger. Most destination chargers do need an app of some sort though.
I am not sure motorway is all that good anyway, i was selling via them, winning bid from a dealer was high, when their collection person came they wanted over £900 off for some minor stonechips on the screen. They also had a crappy clause in the buying contract, supposedly all their dealers must be well established and buying many cars via them.
Windscreens are a massive pain to be fair - they don’t cost £900 to replace though.
It is an interesting car. There is defo a need for more small cheap electric cars, hatch backs & such. The EV market has way to meany massive SUV's which defeats the point of an EV in the first place.
This reminds me of the early days of the Chops Garage channel, where he bought mostly from BCA and used Warrantywise. Very interested to see how this venture goes, and I presume that you have room on the driveway for the stock rather than have to rent premises, which is crippling? Hope all goes well and will enjoy this new thread of videos.
I kinda already have premises, which I’ve been renting for a number of years for various reasons, that I’ll be repurposing for this.
I started my car sales business about 3 years ago and have found it hard to grow the business, I just can’t get the funding or sell them quick enough
Yeah i can already see how funding can become a pretty big constraint. That being said i see some with massive pitches loaded with 000,000s of stocking finance and that gives me the fear too
Mettle deal with car dealers
just love this, keep up the great work
Thank you! I have a couple of really nice Zoes in / coming in, might well suit your needs although they’re perhaps a little more than you were looking to spend.
Banks are mainly living in the past still believing they can charge whatever they want and take their time to actually do the work you are paying them to do. I spent many years in business having to deal with these sort of institutions, just an annoyance
Try Carwow instead of Motorway? Exact same business model. I’ve sold a car via them and it was a great service with plenty of bidding dealers (some seemed pretty small sole traders)
Thanks - they’re a little more clear in their criteria than Motorway and I don’t quite qualify yet!
@@ModernHeroes ah shame. Thought I’d mention in case. Wish you all the best with it!
You are mad! But in a good way. Good luck.
This is quite lengthy - you might well want to use the chapters to help break it up! 00:00 Intro 02:50 Company Formation 04:56 Banking Woes 10:05 Warranty or No Warranty? 13:33 Payments 17:11 Buying Platforms 20:10 Enough already, sell some bloody cars! 24:53 Outro
its another rip off ..60 quid upfront and 75p p/kw....its garbage just like EVS. worth sod all when you come to sell.
In May of 2024, I bought a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 28,000 miles on it. It looks and runs like new with 100% showing on the battery health meter. It cost me a total of $11,500. The cost was $15,500 minus $4,000 tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (here in the USA.) Check the rules for the $4k credit BEFORE you buy. You'll need to buy from a dealer as opposed to a private party, and it has to be a certain age, mileage, etc. DON'T sign the purchase contract until you FIRST get the dealership's Tax ID number which you will need for your taxes and getting the tax credit. If you buy and try to get the dealer's tax ID after, good luck. Once they have your money, they tend to ignore you.
Picking up a 2019 41kw model this weekend so i'll be back to update you on the real world range soon
I collected one from auction in Glasgow last weekend and drove it the 340 miles to Gloucester, seems to be good for 160-170 carefully driven miles on the motorway
It would be OK for local work for me.
I've considered vehicles like this just because it's funny but then I just ride my bicycle for the same trips that I'd use a tiny car for so I don't really see a valid use case for myself.
Where are you leasing these at that price, I can’t find it for under £400 a month
Been and gone - there was a batch of 900 of them shifted on these cheap deals at the end of the year.
Can you please use model year rather than weird stuff like '71 reg'? It means absolutely noting to your international viewers.
I've always wanted an BMW i3, i'm buying tool to swap out the battery and doing research how to change things out.
Just another money maker, as they know more people going over to EVs of course the government don’t wanna lose out, robbing Ba****ds
Cars like this make me want to bath in oil maybe if I lived in Tokyo I would consider one no no I wouldn't 😤💩💩💩🛻
👍Thank you for your help - Just brought one today for 9K (2017) from Surrey XXX
Control systems are the key to balancing the grid and minimising personal energy bills
Quite simply the worst EV in History. No regen, basic outdated and pathetic range, horrible in winter and battery depletes at an alarming rate. AVOID. Needs at least 10 hours to charge.
A basic van is basic? Wow, hold the front page.
Ioniq38, 80 000kms de 2020 Autonomie déjà réalisé 343kms
So what's the car worth when battery has degraded and needs replacement? No one has talked about the value of the car when it is nolonger drivable. My guess is it will be worthless. That is the ONLY reason I am still very hesitant. I really want the Gen 1 i3 Rex but not fully convinced it is wise a choice budget wise albeit they are cheap at the moment. Maybe there is a reason why. Someone convince me otherwise. Cheap to buy now but worth nothing later.
A company local to me has bmw I 3 batteries for $2k installed , the key is not going thru the dealership. I M buying a i3 with range extender (a generator) 2.5 gallonngas tank . Offers 170 miles a gallon
I bought my 2014 i3 Rex with 50k miles for $$14k USD in February 2023. I have replaced -tires, 12v battery, clock spring, spark plugs, fuel pump relay, air filter for cabin, and did 2 oil changes. Most of that work was done by friends. The only thing I don't like about war is small battetin winter. I live in Chicago.
Lol, I have a TARDIS plate on the front 😂
good luck with your venture. im new to ev last week. bought a leaf 2014. so granny charger and its been all i need. im already converted. leaf mk1 exceeded my expectations.
Let's see... giving money to Musk or paying more somewhere else.... I'll go with the latter.
Here in Greece the Ami has one basic problem that is in effect thwarted sales… it doesn’t have air conditioning, as you can appreciate an absolute necessity here.
I will be an owner of an EV MG5 - this has been so useful! Thank you!
I'm waiting for the 62 kw prices to drop, update Jun 24, prices have massivley dropped. Torn between a BMW i3 or a nice leaf.
Yes Im already looking for a used one in June 2024
Pickups are for work this is no use
We have the i3S. We wanted to get into the EV market in a sensible way and as a long term Audi A2 owners the i3 absolutely appealed to us. Both cars are revolutionary in their own way. The Audi with its aluminium construction and the i3 with its Kevlar tub..... we continue to drive both cars side by side but they are different beasts. The A2 delivers long range and frugal consumption. The i3S is even cheaper to run especially as we almost charge it for free from our house solar system. My wife wasn't convinced with the i3 but a few months later it's impossible to keep her out of it. It's light, it's responsive, it's quiet, it's cheeky but best of all, she hasn't visited a petrol station in the past year. For anyone reading this do not under estimate the i3, they are brilliant bits of kit but be careful, the range extender models are not ULEZ compliant, something that could have been mentioned here.
The range extender models absolutely are ULEZ compliant - they’re not eligible for the congestion charge discount but that’s going away soon anyway.
When are you going to buy a Tesla?
Little bit away price wise from the stock profile I’m aiming for at the moment. Never say never though.
You don't need a charger at your house for an Nissan Ev I have an Nissan leaf for 5 years and I charge my Ev off 3 pin electric cable which is on every wall in any home or garage