Do I regret buying the cheapest EV?

Duration: 25:54

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

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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