I’m just a guy who drives a car.
Mentioned in this video:
– Electric Car GitHub repo: https://github.com/geerlingguy/electric-car
– Level 1 J1772 charger (Lectron): https://amzn.to/3HIt2Tx
– Level 2 J1772 charger (Grizzl-E): https://amzn.to/4k0tHwX
– Level 3 CCS1 to CHAdeMO adapter (A2Z): https://a2zevshop.com/products/ccs1-to-chademo
– LeLink 2 OBD-II BLE dongle: https://amzn.to/45GYUls
– LeafSpy Pro App: https://leafspy.com/
– CarlinKit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter: https://amzn.to/3SW9AVH
– VIOFO A119 Mini Dashcam: https://amzn.to/4n8HqEB
– Dongar wiring harness adapter (for dashcam): https://amzn.to/44hbi9f
– Technology Connections video on car chargers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W96a8svXo14
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy
Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy
Merch: https://www.redshirtjeff.com
2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering
3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff
Contents:
00:00 – The cheapest used EV
01:49 – Range anxiety, off the lot
02:37 – Fixing problems on my new old car
04:39 – Charging was more confusing than I expected
06:42 – Modern car design frustrations
09:01 – An embarassing car wash
11:06 – Batteries and CHAdeMO cost me $1000
14:00 – Range anxiety is overrated (mostly)
15:06 – Things I love: one-pedal driving
17:06 – Buttons are good!
18:28 – Maintenance and tire wear
19:29 – Cheap EV, not cheap car
20:10 – Range anxiety is real
21:52 – Fast charging is harder than gas/petrol
25:35 – Fit for me, maybe not for thee
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