Tiny EV Vs. Big Hill Rematch! Will This Electric Tuk Tuk Make It Up A Colorado Mountain?

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3 жыл бұрын

( www.TFLcar.com ) We tested the $6,995 Echo 3 last year - a locally-built electric car that claims up to 55 miles on a single charge - by driving it up a mountain just outside Denver, and it didn't make the trip. Now, this $8,850 version packs a newer lithium-ion battery and more power, but will Nathan have any more luck up the same mountain? Let's find out!
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@patrickirish8110 3 жыл бұрын

"Fat guy in a little coat" (if you get the reference) doesn't have anything on Nathan in a tiny EV! A fun, and informative, vid. Well done!

@2011blueman 3 жыл бұрын

I like Nathan, but farley was the GOAT!

@kevinbarry71 3 жыл бұрын

I could see these things selling in retirement communities

@DavidJohnston58 3 жыл бұрын

Just looked at that in UK it costs £7000 sterling, similar mobility scooter, only one seat, top speed 29mph, no a/c, range of 20 miles is £6999. I'd definitely spend the extra £1 and have the space, range and comfort of tuktuk for going shops or visiting locally. Thumbs up

@dedalliance1 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe on golf courses.

@gyneve 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine a lot of seniors who have joint issues wouldn't care for those motorcycle hand controls.

@DavidJohnston58 3 жыл бұрын

@@gyneve wouldn't suit some, but some of the mobility scooters come with choice of motorcycle controls, tiller or "D" bar controls depending upon user.

@REALVIBESTV Ай бұрын

@@DavidJohnston58 All Mobility scooter comes with one seat that seat in the back isn't really a seat is use for carrying stuff they get this from china you can get them with AC/heater and the back up camera and radio they get them for next to nothing then reselling them as if its a car

@alexandermckay8594 3 жыл бұрын

I can see these being a godsend to someone in a wheelchair. Already hand controls, easy ingress/egress, room for the chair in the back, and enough performance and capacity for a great urban runabout.

@R.Nelson 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job...I still remember the one from last year.. can't believe it has been a year already... thanks Nathan ☺

@andrewfossatti4937 3 жыл бұрын

New movie for 2020 staring these vehicles “Gone in 60 hours”. It’s kind of a reboot.

@ilovemychevytruck 3 жыл бұрын

No matter the vehicle Nathan you never disappoint.. appreciate the hard work TFL 👍🏼

@zachariahatkinson9379 3 жыл бұрын

This could be a good option for food delivery services, although a few months back I saw them testing autonomous food delivery robot things in LA. So that may be futile

@richardchurch3146 3 жыл бұрын

0- 35 in 12 Seconds?? How do they keep tires on that thing? Total drifting machine.

@randallkelley3600 3 жыл бұрын

And he said that the performance was “amazing”.

@fredyrodriguez4221 3 жыл бұрын

It has special rims to keep tires from falling off with all that power

@richardchurch3146 3 жыл бұрын

For sure. Golf cart tires & wheels are not cheap! :)

@fredyrodriguez4221 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardchurch3146 ahahaha :)

@Kingsoupturbo 3 жыл бұрын

Compared to a 49cc scooter which is how that thing is classified....well...actually the scooter is likely faster, but it doesn't have A/C and rain protection! I like it!

@jennyloughry896 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s LS swap it 😊

@1guyin10 3 жыл бұрын

Too small. I'm thinking Hayabusa!

@ChrisParayno 3 жыл бұрын

Or hayabusa

@loweredisaac2141 3 жыл бұрын

2jz

@bristoldaffern8898 3 жыл бұрын

12 valve cummins hahahahaha

@paulallison6689 3 жыл бұрын

@@1guyin10 Same thing I'm thinkin'! They work great in a Smart For 2!...& in one of these it'd be pretty comparable but with the added fun of bein' able ta ride some wheelies too!😂

@shekharmoona544 3 жыл бұрын

It would be great in suburban communities. Hell it would be nice on a golf course.

@MultiPurposeReviewer 3 жыл бұрын

I love the parts with the owner talking about it. He really knows his product.

@byronorellana6886 3 жыл бұрын

"Last time I passed a cyclists, it was a major race." Lol.

@belowme4927 3 жыл бұрын

DO A TEST HEAVIEST AND LIGHTEST TFL GUY LONG RANGE SHOOTOUT

@StrikerSG 3 жыл бұрын

It´s an electric tuktuk for the big cities... I liked.

@ThaMetalMan 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see that new 6.6 gas v8 in tuk tuk

@richardchurch3146 3 жыл бұрын

Wondering when it will be featured doing the IKE Gauntlet pulling a fully loaded Radio Flyer red wagon?

@jr_boostedlsx_obs9316 3 жыл бұрын

I want to buy one just to put a crotch rocket engine on it 😂😂😂

@royjaber571 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah go find some wrecked motorcycle and do it

@HAHA.GoodMeme 3 жыл бұрын

Nathan in tiny cars makes me laugh

@roaddog7542 3 жыл бұрын

9k Rental car companies are willing to deal on all the airport dust collectors in 2020. Or a REALLY NICE used motorcycle, ATV, UTV, ....

@iceman45ification1 3 жыл бұрын

For around-town commuting, this thing looks very promising. Especially now since it has a/c & heating. That's a big plus for those of us that live in the southern states where it gets very hot and muggy. I'm definitely very intrigued.

@tomstdenis 3 жыл бұрын

Provided you don't get snow ...

@iceman45ification1 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomstdenis I wouldn't know. It typically doesn't snow in Florida. Lol

@tomstdenis 3 жыл бұрын

@@iceman45ification1 But it has :-)

@iceman45ification1 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomstdenis yeah it did. Back in '77 in Miami. I was just 8 year old. Lol

@electrictroy2010 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah yeah & it snows in Hollywood California too (but not typically).

@brcc8208 3 жыл бұрын

I really need one of these! If I wasn't living in the Northeast, I would definitely invest in an Echo. You can't go wrong at less than 10K. I can see the golf cart market taking a hit. Country Clubs are going to increase Echo sales though the roof. Not to mention, the retirement communities are going to love these. What other vehicles can you buy for less that includes AC & Heat?

@WW-wf8tu 3 жыл бұрын

3/4 of a smart car. :) Nathan, it is good to see you up and moving about doing vids.

@youssefbounou6127 3 жыл бұрын

Still expensive at 9000$

@Nerd3927 3 жыл бұрын

On ali express they go for ~ 3000 usd with the lead acid battery.

@tomstdenis 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a decently reasonable person mover for warmer climates. Those tires though are like half the size of even my Bolt EV tires and through snow I can't imagine how they would handle....

@badgerpa9 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your recovery is going well. I would hate to meet the milk truck hauler or a semi and cow trailer on a tight corner, somehow I think they would take it as a challenge to squeeze you off the road. I could see this as a good choice for getting around a city especially when I was in college this would have been great to get around to get to work but how does it handle in the snow?

@EmeryJude 3 жыл бұрын

Can you get one with a basket in front? Ill be taking this beauty to walmart!

@electrictroy2010 2 жыл бұрын

The rear seat will hold plenty of groceries

@loganholmberg2295 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I was thinking of a food delivery vehicle but yeah this would be fantastic for RVing! The thing is charging but most big RVers go to powered sites anyways. Yeah if your RVing this would be a fantastic grocery and site site seer from the RV park.

@ChrisParayno 3 жыл бұрын

More of these types of videos please!

@bizkillall 3 жыл бұрын

The price is great, but the top speed is really the only issue I have with it. I currently have a 11 year old Camry with 100k miles as a second vehicle. I dont drive it often (less than 1k miles per year), and I've been looking to get rid if it and replace it with a cheap EV I can use around town and tow with my truck (my other vehicle is a 21 year old tacoma modified for overlanding), but 35mph is just too slow as most roads around here are 45-55mph. I also live in south Texas with 100+ summers, so battery cooling is also very important. I'm curious to see how the Echo 3 holds up in extremely hot climates.

@tighehovington4585 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the car also

@RM-lj8bv 3 жыл бұрын

Cool I have one but I'm not sure about how the fob key works. This morning my alarm was going on it for ages before it stopped but I don't know how I stopped it. Do you know how the fob key works?

@hereigoagain5050 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Tuk Tuk! I'd buy one. I wonder if there are attachments to turn it into a snowmobile.

@kale9943 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you can modify it but there is an option for snow tires

@liam3284 7 ай бұрын

doubt it would be too hard to have something made up.

@ronaldharris6569 3 жыл бұрын

looks cool but i prefer the reverse trike configuration a fat single tire in the rear looks cooler.i wonder if the renault twizzy will get to the usa?

@mrrolandlawrence 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see this go round the top gear test track. See if stiggy can get a bit of extra performance out of it! Heh

@Kingsoupturbo 3 жыл бұрын

Its a fascinating Niche the low powered scooter market, thats as nice a machine as you can get thats equivelant to a 49cc scooter. 9000$ but probably will last forever and cost virtually nothing to insure egister\drive. The tow behind concept is very interesting, I like the guy too, pretty cool. Next year 70hp and 140v system with triple the capacity and we're talkin!

@SourcePittsburgh 3 жыл бұрын

Still showing a full battery, sounds like a software issue. Would have liked to see the actually battery levels.

@lilsammywasapunkrock 3 жыл бұрын

It showed voltage. 79 to 75 volts isn't much drop in capacity.

@volvo09 3 жыл бұрын

@@lilsammywasapunkrock Yeah, it didn't lose that much. maybe 1/3 to 1/2? If it's got Li Ion batteries then around 60v would be drained to a safe level. If it has Li iron phosphate cells then it would be "dead" at a lower voltage such as 55v. So there was plenty of range left. The last test with the old batteries was pretty much the worst possible scenario for Lead acid batteries, the faster you pull power from them the less capacity they can give you. Modern Li ion and Life batteries don't care how fast you drain them, you still get the same energy out that you put in them.... plus they hold at a minimum 2x more power than lead acid.

@MichaelEricMenk 3 жыл бұрын

The discharge voltage curve on Li-ions are flat. You can not use a voltmeter.. They should have installed a shunt, so you could count how many Ah you have used.

@lilsammywasapunkrock 3 жыл бұрын

Every battery management system I've ever seen for lithium battery uses voltage for a start and end scale. For instance, my model airplanes charge lipos up to 4.2v per cell. Storage voltage is 3.7v per cell and low voltage cutoff is 3.3v per cell.

@MichaelEricMenk 3 жыл бұрын

@@lilsammywasapunkrock yes, the top end the bottom of the voltage curve has a sharp change on lithium batteries, but not the middle. A BMS that keeps note of the SOC needs occasional to see these voltage changes to recalibrate the SOC (as it can drift over time). This is why in the user manual for my car instructs to drain the battery below 20% followed by a full charge every 3 months...

@dempoy 3 жыл бұрын

I could see it more in areas with tiny streets like Philippines

@loganr8184 3 жыл бұрын

BROOO NEW VID LETS GO

@stephanieellison7834 Жыл бұрын

Is there a gas version of an auto-rick available in the US? I'm originally form Texas and living in India, so I'm very familiar with them as a passenger. I'd have one as a main vehicle. Cars are too expensive, and the new ones are approaching aircraft-level complexity and maintenance (what to do and cost of maintaining them).

@kelpygofficial7515 2 жыл бұрын

"35 mph in 12 seconds... Amazing preformance"

@rickkarl7961 Жыл бұрын

It's a LSV...

@tigerhawk84 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, I get it. This definitely has a place in the world, but at that price point? You could get a disco 3 and still have money left over for insurance....or repairs. IMO that is way too much money for what you are getting when you consider the used car market. At first the cheap insurance had me interested but then you gotta shell out 9 grand for the good model. You can get a REALLY nice used car for that much money.

@seraphimvalkyrin4543 3 жыл бұрын

If it just looked a little bit more "sporty", like the Carver One, this would be a great toy to mess around town in.

@Jeffrey-ll3pk Жыл бұрын

please can you tel me were the fuse box is my one has lost power it's only done 50 miles and its ded and it won't even except a charger

@belowme4927 3 жыл бұрын

YOU SHOULD HAVE DRIVEN IT DOWN THE MOUNTAIN TO SEE IF THE BRAKES WORK AND THE HOW MUCH THE BATTERY REGENS

@scubatrucker6806 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was disappointed he didn't drive it down the hill.

@belowme4927 3 жыл бұрын

@@scubatrucker6806 MAYBE NATHAN WAS AFRAID OF GOING OFF THE CLIFF

@jamesbeaman6337 3 жыл бұрын

Nathan said elsewhere that there is no regen capability.

@belowme4927 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbeaman6337 I'D STILL LIKE TO SEE HIM HIT 60 GOING DOWNHILL

@allgoo196 4 ай бұрын

Problem with three wheelers have is tendency to roll and fall on its side if you go into a curve too fast. it can be easy to recovered by one adult because it's light weight but, it's embarrassing. But for short drive, like going to a grocery store and back, nothing else beats it.

@carriekozuma6155 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get one of these, how much are these and do you need a special license for it??

@shawws29 3 жыл бұрын

Can u get a trailer for this one for exstra batteries?

@rsuriyop Жыл бұрын

This sort of vehicle has captured my interest for quite some time. But at the same time it has always made me wonder if it's even legal drive here on actual roads in the states. Wouldn't it need like a license plate and go through inspection to get a safety inspection sticker? And also, what kind of auto shop would you turn to if something needs to be repaired? I want one, but these questions deter me from actually importing one.

@who346 2 жыл бұрын

So in winter in Denver???

@lonnietaylor2759 11 ай бұрын

What are they classified in Michigan? How many colors do they come in?? Are they very expensive to buy/recharge??

@georgedrake811 3 жыл бұрын

Up here in Canada they call them mobily scooters

@MrKayakinglife 3 жыл бұрын

Its a good idea and I like it as a toy but would you feel safe in it? My town is a beach town so it is filled with soccer mom SUVs and big trucks. For me driving that around every day would be a bit scare when you go from being one of the biggest vehicles on the road to the smallest.

@liam3284 7 ай бұрын

Also you might get 30% of the charge back heading down the hill with regen.

@FhargaZ 3 жыл бұрын

From behind it looks like one car on top of another 🤣

@yorkchris10 3 жыл бұрын

Now they're only 20 years behind pen-ùltium battery tech..

@giorgiogroves 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a luxury DUI mobile.

@juliemallinson4140 Жыл бұрын

Reliant robin on lithium. Does it tip??

@johnmalia9058 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@SethPinnock 2 жыл бұрын

Can we get a practical assessment of performance and comfort and handling with 2 regular size and weight passengers

@garcare Жыл бұрын

Where can I get one of these in Wisconsin

@RavenStorm332 2 жыл бұрын

Now let's see if it can handle a Massachusetts winter

@Kaickong Жыл бұрын

Do you need to register or is it legal to ride it

@poppyneese1811 3 жыл бұрын

Ship it to MOPAR they’ll Hell Cat that thing,,,,imagined Danger Zone Theme playing, Nathan in a helmet with Maverick on it, sidewinder fired and a Tesla explodes.

@jonathantecson6774 2 жыл бұрын

Do this have already in the Philippines?

@brianfinn7644 3 жыл бұрын

Ike Gauntlet time! Count the brake applications of other drivers! 😂

@rondail5675 3 жыл бұрын

I would prefer buying a used Electric Smart Car.

@cameranmanner4701 2 жыл бұрын

I think the benefit of buying these is the savings on insurance. when compared with a car

@sunitborahsunitborah6115 2 жыл бұрын

How many prizes? And ditels infometion

@josephfbuck 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any dealerships near New Mexico I'm down here in Gallup New Mexico

@MultiPurposeReviewer 3 жыл бұрын

$5.50 for a 3 year tag.... *gazes wistfully.*

@mattv5281 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still paying over $400 a year to register my 2018 car in Colorado, and $73 a year for my 2007.

@MrManta2012 3 жыл бұрын

what type of insurance do you need?

@seagullsbtn 3 жыл бұрын

Half of a Smart car.....

@RexHalbeisen 3 жыл бұрын

Seats 3...

@dessmielove1869 Жыл бұрын

where can i buy one? i looked

@Praxcycles Жыл бұрын

Whaaat? Almost $9000? That's crazy expensive! Those things cost below $3,500 here in Asia, and it's considered expensive. You can get a decent sedan for that price. You can buy used sports cars for $9000. The West always surprises me. No wonder rich Asians migrate there. I'm always culture shocked by these videos that's why I'm so hooked!

@TechCulture 3 жыл бұрын

...and I thought your electric Smart was small enough haha

@warrenleezy Ай бұрын

You go up steep grades to get to high altitudes. So EVs ARE affected by altitude! 😅😂😅

@texasbradley 3 жыл бұрын

Remember when they banded three wheelers.. This one is next

@gchsbus 3 жыл бұрын

I would attach a diesel generator on the rear and have it running and charging the batteries as I use it. Would extend the range.

@electrictroy2010 2 жыл бұрын

Just buy a BMW i3 which already has the electric generator built in.

@larrygj4764 2 жыл бұрын

I want this!

@anthonyramirez2576 3 жыл бұрын

The 2021 ball tuck

@UJDIY Жыл бұрын

I need 2. Do you ship to south Africa?

@AhhSamboi Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking at these recently here(Indonesia) they’ve been around for quite some time now imported from China. I still have no idea how it would register here. 😅 then again my translation skills to navigate the government websites isn’t really that good either

@aerofpv2109 3 жыл бұрын

A tuk tuk with a steering wheel would be perfect for my family.

@teflongoon Жыл бұрын

The roof needs a solar panel to trickle charge the battery.

@liam3284 7 ай бұрын

I wonder if one could run the AC when you are forced to park in the sun?

@topperman4541 Жыл бұрын

$9,000 ! OMG Tuk Tuk USA wanted $25,000 and I don't think they had a heater or a/c

@TheNone724 Жыл бұрын

Put better battery with much higher discharge and capacity and 20 kw motor controller and then this will fly :D Also 11 kw three phase charging would be good for long trips so you can charge when you go to eat at long trips.

@ratnakamal1 Жыл бұрын

I hate it when they call it TUK TUK. It is auto rickshaw people.

@betakappa7109 2 жыл бұрын

I'm interested, how can I contact them?

@Luscious3174 3 жыл бұрын

YAWN... wake me up when you get it to the top of Gold Mine Hill.

@garbage854 3 жыл бұрын

Cool 😀

@imjco1927 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Nathan, you pronounce Tuk-tuk as "TOOK-TOOK".. 😉😉😉

@jamesbeaman6337 3 жыл бұрын

When Nathan pronounces a word differently, the world takes notice and changes their ways accordingly! Why doesn't everyone know this?!

@imjco1927 3 жыл бұрын

i was just telling him the proper thou..

@billcampbell8031 3 жыл бұрын

Problem , the lithium batteries cannot take the cold .

@yanggongzi 2 жыл бұрын

NIce!!!!

@elviraguadalupe6325 2 жыл бұрын

I leave a few miles away from my job I get up very early in the morning and wait for the bus. I will feel very safe in that bike ♡N.y

@prod1192 3 жыл бұрын

Can I put a hemi in it?

@thang8801 Жыл бұрын

This will be popular in India. Bring it here.👍

@TeslaModelSPlaid3799 3 жыл бұрын

I would hate to get in a crash in that, but to think about it don't go that fast

@scubatrucker6806 3 жыл бұрын

Cool little grocery getter,

@mbiker345 3 жыл бұрын

lol rex looks like bobby kelly , the comedian.

@takiman1 3 жыл бұрын

Het Nathan! What’s up with the foot? You’ve had those bionic exoskeleton/ cast for a few years now? Hope everything gets better.

@angelabutler4473 2 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost?