I hope to joint the ev peeps soon. I drove my brothers Tesla and that thing is a quiet beast. So much tech and low maintenance. It’s not an if but a when for me. I’ll miss my MB but not the gas and high upkeep costs.
My biggest issue is that the EVs are being sold, but there isn't enough backend support for them. For example, there are very few, if any, EV mechanics outside of the dealers. Also, the parts are only available from the dealers. As we all know, the dealer prices will be "through the roof." Another issue is EVs take a very long time to charge compared to filling a regular vehicle with fuel. Why should I spend 30 - 45 minutes to charge an EV, when I can fully refuel in 5 minutes? I will wait a few more years until these vehicles become more mainstream, and more support infrastructures are put in place for them.
having range anxiety in a country that's 150 miles wide is called "nuffing up yuhself" I agree Jamaicans should focus on the cheaper EV's though and not take the sick depreciation hit on those Audi's and Porsche's. By the way you couldn't give one of those away in California before Musk went Maga which is telling. Oh and the preowned EV with low miles you can get for ridiculously low prices. Don't get ripped off because they have LED screens, German EV's have legendary sucky software in them.
One of the concern I have for EV is very soon those charging port prices will be skyrocketed pass the gas price very soon, this will be done either by volume in sales or by soon to be charging port contrators, the other is fire safety.
I actually think the opposite. I think the more ev charging stations and the more cars there are island wide the more competitive prices will be. Let me know if you've seen something different in other markets. I'm here to learn as well
EV Charging stations world wide can now be a blend of Solar powered from mini solar farms (300-1000 panels installed on open areas close to the stations) r and utility power to run the stations. Gas cars need 100 % Fossil fuel/energy which owners cannot generate/produce, however EV can use energy generated from a blend of Fossil / Solar / Wind / etc. The fire safety issue will overtime be reduced to the same as a gasoline car fire risk (accident is the most likely culprit for both gas and EV fire)
@Thorpe ... In England it's very expensive to change an EV on the road, it's a little less charging at your house for now. Come 2025 no more perks for EVs in England .The honeymoon period is over . After three years the Battery is worth more than the car. 🤔 You need to do a bit more independent research . No disrespect ment
Saltwater and electricity do not mix. I live on an island surrounded by water right next to Jamaica and I've done my research on these EV's, and I know the dangers they pose if totally inundated. I prefer the reliability of a petrol vehicle and I'm mature enough to realize that not all that glitters is gold.
Why does no one talk about how insanely overpriced cars are in Jamaica compared to other countries? What also wasn't mentioned in the video was the challenges with battery replacement and the resale value of EVs
That’s what I was trying to say above, but you said it much clearer the replacement cost of any repairs or anything when it goes wrong even though it doesn’t have that reoccurring maintenance when something does need replacing our change it is almost as if it’s better you get rid of the car and get a new one and then the resale is Taking a hard hit as we can see in the US after many years of these cars been in the US market. I thought I was the only skeptic in the comments.
Just to say thanks, and celebrate your work, I ate my 50th bday breakfast at Travellers 🎉 it was surreal, fresh and delicious, excellent service and beautiful ambience 👏🏾
Not an EV fan, spending over an hour charging a car on a road trip is a waste of time. If they catch fire, they are extremely hard to put out. Great video quality.
I just read an article about training that was provided to Ja fire fighters on how to put out out EV fires…. So if you are lucky enough to catch fire close to a fire station 😀
I love this! I worked for Tesla and everyone’s fear was range anxiety, but that can be easily handled. The cost savings will be worth it in Jamaica. Persons do prefer hearing the sound of their engines, but the overall benefit to owning an EV is extremely positive.
If they get a good fast charging infrastructure going in Jamaica, range anxiety wont be a thing at all. the island is so small and would do so well with EVs and a great, properly placed charging stations. Also, people can charge at home.
Common sense tells me you set up the charging stations long before bringing in the cars , also many places in The uk have charging points on lamp posts , resturants and many fast food outlets , also Jamaica has one of the highest electric output bills in the world😮,also people can run the charging cable inside the house you do not need a charging port outside your home😮and lastly for it to work Jamaica needs to raise the living standards of the poor otherwise sales will be small because only the chosen few can buy , 😮and before you cum argue make sure you live in the West where you see EV's on MASS, all the best but it a go take time😊
One thing buy a car in Jamaica is too expensive. For example that BYD car is sold retail for £39000 in uk but at this Jamaican dealership its been sold for 12m Jamaican £60000. That's £21000 more. And he is saying European car are more expensive when Jamaican enjoys a duty free trade with EU.
It’s good to see the shift in Jamaica towards ev’s Throp. Thanks for sharing. My plan is to bring an ev home with me to JA when I retire and charge the majority of the time via solar. Keep up the good work bro. 👊🏾🙏🏾
Throp, thank you for this. The focus on electric vehicles (EVs) is exciting, but there is so much more potential when we consider the broader implications. Jamaica's crude oil bill is arguably one of our most significant obstacles to development. I suggest conducting a comprehensive series on the potential opportunities and benefits that could arise from Jamaica weaning itself off oil. You could include segments on EVs, solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear energy, and the implications for entrepreneurship, economic growth, and overall development if this transformation were managed holistically. We are fortunate to have many natural assets-such as abundant wind and sunshine, and maximum travel distances that make EVs very practical despite their range limitations, etc. However, do we have a national comprehensive energy independence strategy to channel these technologies as a means of propelling ourselves into the first world?
I agree that EV cars are the way to the future. However, I believe you are going to see significant stagnation in sales in the coming years. Why? the technology is still in R&D and refining. There are serious issues with fire, particularly if water gets inside. To replace the engine is more costly than the car itself. Secondly, inadequate charging station and the time you have to wait for charging.
Actually, your fears are fears that would've suited an argument/s at least 5 years ago... Facts. 1) Electric fire are so rear it not comparable to an ICE fire.. However, electric fires are far more dangerous because water alone can't out that fire. 2) The technology of electric and batteries improvement are ongoing... Where the technology reached now, WOW, it far outweigh the cons. Actually, electric cars are far more suited to travel in a flooded street than an ice car... There are so many cases of electric cars rescuing folks from flooded areas. why, because the battery management is the foremost thing a manufacturer works on to improve the car... 3) Yes, the batteries make up the bulk of the cost for the car. Why? There are 100's less moving points (nuts, bolts, pivots, plugs, etc) in an electric car when compare with an ice car. NB* There are no engine in an electric car! The main components are: Batteries and Motor/s. The motor is attached directly to the wheels, hence the efficiency of the power train when compare to an ice vehicle. Norway is the first country to being almost 100% electric transportation. Are they having more fires now than, let say 10 years ago? NO! Actually, they are very well please, but sad that Elon Musk(who was the electric cars champion) lost his damn mind.
Nice looking vid, @Throp. Would love to see a follow up vid on some more affordable EVs, and also some specifics of the charging infrastructure. Any public charging station that is not tier three, is a waste of space. How many of existing stations are fully functional… inclusive of payment method, etc. Any associated app to tell station locations, tier, status, payment?, etc. and which EVs are the chargers compatible with (assuming manufacturers still haven’t standardized the plugs)
It is funny reading the same irrational fears other countries went through 5 years ago. Ja will be like most countries at the start, stuck for five years because of a fear of change. For example most islands are so small, range was only an issue in the mind. Tesla had it first electric car in 2008, so the technology is not new. There are millions of miles of data.
@@faithm2535 The caribbean is perfect for EVs. Warm weather. Short Journeys. Solar potential. Virtually maintenance free vehicles. Delicate eco system to protect.
@@changeA-o4i as one who respects the environment and drove an EV in US for a while, I’m definitely a fan, BUT a realistic one. Short trips may be the norm for most Ja travelers, but I think there is a desire to do longer trips for both business and leisure around the island. And ‘range anxiety’ in Ja should be more accurately described as ‘charging station anxiety’. I would have more confidence IF I saw evidence that charging stating infrastructure was being installed from a lessons learned perspective, with transparency and post installation validation of each station’s usage. IMHO… - only level 3 chargers make sense (level 4 is already a thing), and JPS need to disclose if their grid can handle that. - more info needed on charger compatibility, as not all EV can use same chargers, the way all ICE cars can use same gas pumps. - and how reliable is the payment method that will be used at each charging station. Even in US, I sometimes pulled up to charging stations. Then had to leave because the digital payment system wasn’t working properly, and no money collected, no charging will commence.
@ home charging will satisfy maybe 80-90% of driving time needs, BUT the other 10-20% is also important. My preferred solution would actually be for manufacturers to invent and supply an accessory battery pack, like cell phone users can buy.
"Tesla's CEO issued a warning to his fellow automakers: That, on a level playing field, Chinese carmakers will outcompete almost everyone else." He's been quoted multiple times saying variations of this statement. I'm an Elon fan as well but the reality is the reality. www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-protectionism-is-the-only-thing-stopping-china-s-cheap-evs-from-demolishing-the-competition/ar-BB1heort?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1
@Throp Key words: The Competition. Meaning everyone else outside of Tesla. Here are the facts: The best selling car (not EV) in the world for 2023 is the Model Y and they are on their way to repeat that this year again. The EV numbers for BYD are high because Hybrids (which aren’t really EV’s) are included, if you remove Hybrids Tesla is still king. Also the numbers of BYD outselling Tesla was in China…. I’m all for electrification and have been following Tesla since 2012, but let’s just speak the truth. BYD has done extremely well and will be the demise of ALL the other legacy automakers (BMW, BENZ, VW GROUP, FORD, GMC, all the Japanese brands etc) and has provided healthy competition for Tesla IN CHINA. But globally they still have a way to go….
They always just promote the Positives , let's hear the Negative side of EVs . I have done a research on EVs and it's not all Good. My son is a Uber driver in London and he has just returned his Tesla EV . Tell people Both side , so they can make a informed decision . Respect.
Electric vehicles have more ,cost less to run,almost 0 mechanical maintenance,no nervous gas station fill ups,only 1 con,how will they perform in the wet seasons, flooded roads etc,i already am involved in PEVs ,looking to get a kia ev 6 for yaad 🙂❤️🇯🇲
Just that the roads are so bad and maintenance of these cars are expensive! I bought a petrol BMW 10 years ago and it’s still looking like the new car it was back then, that’s down to pretty good roads here.
Another case of the horse before the carriage.... this is a BAD idea in jamaica with this current infrastructure.... this is all just a marketing ploy....also, anyone that has the experience of owning a new car from the dealer knows the customer service SUCKS!!!... and now ur stuck with having to deal with them because overseas dealers sending u back to the dealer in ja.... don't get cause in the short sighted view about the cost of petrol when other factors are at play.... THE ENVIRONMENT BEING ONE...
Jamaica declined and arguably never fully recovered from the oil embargo of the 1970s. It would behoove the island to transition to less dependency on petroleum, as they still don’t produce or refine any.
From an environmental perspective there are immense benefits to all Jamaicans and the world. Imaging being able to lower carbon emissions 50% or more. Then there is the safety aspect. Better technology lowering accident rates for both pedestrians and motorists alike. Additionally the more competition in the market the better it will be for all consumers and all Jamaicans forcing suppliers to lower prices and offer more value in their products
I dont care what anyone says. I lover EVs. Except the Agenda that they're trying to push with it like Reducing /carbon emissions. Besides that, full EV/Hybrid for me.
Amazing, only a handful of people in Jamaica can afford these cars. Electric cars are not sustainable in Jamaica, and the cost of electricity is way too high. Price per KWh neds to go down significantly from 30 US cents to 7- 10 US cents per kilowatt hour for it to make financial sense to operate and buy an electric car in Jamaica.
EV’S are here to stay. When automobiles first arrived people didn’t believe it will take over from horse and buggy, they laughed and spoke negatively of automobiles, fast forward to present day , who is laughing now. EV infrastructure will come.
The EV industry need to learn from ICE industry… if every gas station needed to have different pumps nozzles to fit different cars or if it hours to fill up, we would still be using horse and buggy
Just consider how often we get brown outs and spikes with JPS... I've lost many electrical components just leaving them plugged into the wall. I'd suggest the island wait for the next gen of solid state batteries which are smaller, lighter, and safer... Bless!
You guys are encouraging people to buy electric car into Jamaica. Are you guys telling the customer that the roads are not good for electrical car because as rain fall the place flooded an electrical cars cannot drive into flood., so tell the government to fix the drains so people can buy electrical cars
What about the electricity cost for charging at your home and the inconsistency of the power as there are many power outages. Jamaica is not a rich country the majority would need cheaper EVs like BYD cars from China. Yes you do have some very rich people in Jamaica but that’s the 1%.
Tell me which country in the world where the majority of the people are rich. Even in America, only about 5% of the population holds wealth. Plus, we are at a time in the world when no one truly care about the poor, until it's convenient to 'love' the poor. If you have the money, you purchase. If you don't, then you go without. No one is lowering their standard anymore to suit the poor. That's why we will be seeing the poor getting poorer and the rich getting richer.
@ You are missing my point we all know the rich is never the majority in any country, for the most part the majority of people in the USA could likely afford to buy a vehicle EV or otherwise, and even in the USA the EVs are more expensive than gasoline cars. BMW EVs are more expensive than their gasoline equivalent. The average middle class Jamaican will spend too much on owning those BMW and European EVs. But for EVs to be more popular there they need the price range of the BYDs.
Because it's so large it's difficult to cover that zone effectively, for small islands electric is ideal as we don't cover a great distance in a single day. Traffic jams increase petrol usage making electric in Jamaica ideal
@@delroyjohnson601 Agreed. The good thing is that its charging infrastructure and locations are expanding and improving year over year. Hopefully that issue will get addressed within 2-3 years.
This is awesome,🤔 however that’s rich!!!!! EV‘s were very promising 10 years ago, but the reality of it now is once anything happens to it. It’s so specialized and the cost of the repairs if there is any will be so costly and the unknown it is rearing its ugly head throughout California and, the wider United States a lot of people who were very progressive thinking I rethink it and these cars are away for the new world order to keep track of us. It’s not a good idea especially that this Prime Minister is given incentive. Don’t like his policies and the idea of these cars keep it Real Estate
I’m the proud owner of an EV, and I tested before committing! You can’t give advice if you don’t own one!! Everyone is entitled to try and buy what works for them.
This is Top notch content I am impressed 👍 my yute represent that dealership to the max, he's full of poise, articulate and convincing,ill do business with them ,😅continued sucess to both parties, this is what I call valued"entertainment.⚡🪖
Jamaica NEEDS lower end EVs not these price monsters! It would help jamaica to get the $20k to $40k EVs from China and Europe.
Does ja have the charging infrastructure JPS is rubbing their hands and smiling
Jamaica has BYD, its still expensive in JA
The batteries construction is vital..jamaica needs to make sure they are nit importing those cheap battery EV...cause that a huge hazard.
them want u sell all ur organs plus house plus kids fi them thing ya BYD the thing dey
Love this! Great information. I switched to EV 2yrs ago & i can’t imagine going back to gas.
I hope to joint the ev peeps soon. I drove my brothers Tesla and that thing is a quiet beast. So much tech and low maintenance. It’s not an if but a when for me. I’ll miss my MB but not the gas and high upkeep costs.
My biggest issue is that the EVs are being sold, but there isn't enough backend support for them. For example, there are very few, if any, EV mechanics outside of the dealers. Also, the parts are only available from the dealers. As we all know, the dealer prices will be "through the roof." Another issue is EVs take a very long time to charge compared to filling a regular vehicle with fuel. Why should I spend 30 - 45 minutes to charge an EV, when I can fully refuel in 5 minutes? I will wait a few more years until these vehicles become more mainstream, and more support infrastructures are put in place for them.
Your concerns are important, but It helps to be the change that you want to see.
having range anxiety in a country that's 150 miles wide is called "nuffing up yuhself" I agree Jamaicans should focus on the cheaper EV's though and not take the sick depreciation hit on those Audi's and Porsche's. By the way you couldn't give one of those away in California before Musk went Maga which is telling. Oh and the preowned EV with low miles you can get for ridiculously low prices. Don't get ripped off because they have LED screens, German EV's have legendary sucky software in them.
Throp the production quality and editing are outstanding - I’m loving it!
Thank you so much
One of the concern I have for EV is very soon those charging port prices will be skyrocketed pass the gas price very soon, this will be done either by volume in sales or by soon to be charging port contrators, the other is fire safety.
I actually think the opposite. I think the more ev charging stations and the more cars there are island wide the more competitive prices will be. Let me know if you've seen something different in other markets. I'm here to learn as well
EV Charging stations world wide can now be a blend of Solar powered from mini solar farms (300-1000 panels installed on open areas close to the stations) r and utility power to run the stations. Gas cars need 100 % Fossil fuel/energy which owners cannot generate/produce, however EV can use energy generated from a blend of Fossil / Solar / Wind / etc. The fire safety issue will overtime be reduced to the same as a gasoline car fire risk (accident is the most likely culprit for both gas and EV fire)
@@andyheadley2327 🫵🏾🧠
@Thorpe ... In England it's very expensive to change an EV on the road, it's a little less charging at your house for now. Come 2025 no more perks for EVs in England .The honeymoon period is over . After three years the Battery is worth more than the car. 🤔
You need to do a bit more independent research . No disrespect ment
Well done throp ❤
Thank you Suzette!
Saltwater and electricity do not mix. I live on an island surrounded by water right next to Jamaica and I've done my research on these EV's, and I know the dangers they pose if totally inundated. I prefer the reliability of a petrol vehicle and I'm mature enough to realize that not all that glitters is gold.
Why does no one talk about how insanely overpriced cars are in Jamaica compared to other countries? What also wasn't mentioned in the video was the challenges with battery replacement and the resale value of EVs
That’s what I was trying to say above, but you said it much clearer the replacement cost of any repairs or anything when it goes wrong even though it doesn’t have that reoccurring maintenance when something does need replacing our change it is almost as if it’s better you get rid of the car and get a new one and then the resale is Taking a hard hit as we can see in the US after many years of these cars been in the US market. I thought I was the only skeptic in the comments.
probly cheaper to buy and ship from abroad
Just to say thanks, and celebrate your work, I ate my 50th bday breakfast at Travellers 🎉 it was surreal, fresh and delicious, excellent service and beautiful ambience 👏🏾
Good to know. When next I travel to Negril I will spend some time there thanks to Throp.
Not an EV fan, spending over an hour charging a car on a road trip is a waste of time. If they catch fire, they are extremely hard to put out. Great video quality.
I just read an article about training that was provided to Ja fire fighters on how to put out out EV fires…. So if you are lucky enough to catch fire close to a fire station 😀
I love this! I worked for Tesla and everyone’s fear was range anxiety, but that can be easily handled. The cost savings will be worth it in Jamaica. Persons do prefer hearing the sound of their engines, but the overall benefit to owning an EV is extremely positive.
If they get a good fast charging infrastructure going in Jamaica, range anxiety wont be a thing at all. the island is so small and would do so well with EVs and a great, properly placed charging stations. Also, people can charge at home.
With an abundance of sun combined with solar charging the savings are large.
@@PL876 that is currently happening research evergo and you'll learn about the charging station roll out
Our island is soo small that evs make sense .. you can drive the entire lenght and back on a charge with some evs
Common sense tells me you set up the charging stations long before bringing in the cars , also many places in The uk have charging points on lamp posts , resturants and many fast food outlets , also Jamaica has one of the highest electric output bills in the world😮,also people can run the charging cable inside the house you do not need a charging port outside your home😮and lastly for it to work Jamaica needs to raise the living standards of the poor otherwise sales will be small because only the chosen few can buy , 😮and before you cum argue make sure you live in the West where you see EV's on MASS, all the best but it a go take time😊
Excellent video contents, these high ends car looks amazing . Jamaican consumers deserves a break from the very high fuel prices. ❤❤
Chinese electric vehicles are cheaper and better than European EV.
One thing buy a car in Jamaica is too expensive. For example that BYD car is sold retail for £39000 in uk but at this Jamaican dealership its been sold for 12m Jamaican £60000. That's £21000 more. And he is saying European car are more expensive when Jamaican enjoys a duty free trade with EU.
I could buy 2023 Bmw X5, X6 Audi q8 and Porsche with a few thousand miles for 12m jmd =£ 60.000 and even half that price
That is a madness! These cars don't seem feasible unless wealthy Americans buy them. Are there many Jamaicans that can afford them?
Thanks for the confirmation that you are always buy things twice in Jamaica once fir yourself and then fir the bigger heads😅😅😅
Great interview it’s amazing how Jamaica 🇯🇲 have so many high end cars 🚗
And most of the people who are buying them a live Inna rent house....maths not adding up
@ not really wrong with living in rent house 🏡 it’s all depends I’have 3 houses but present I’m living in rent apartment
Niche market … aimed at small percentage of wealthy Jamaican families, new money celebs, or wealthy immigrants.
Throp is moving on up with this first class production.
Throp is throping..good content brother.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
thank you!!!!!
It’s good to see the shift in Jamaica towards ev’s Throp. Thanks for sharing. My plan is to bring an ev home with me to JA when I retire and charge the majority of the time via solar. Keep up the good work bro. 👊🏾🙏🏾
This was a great feature! Well executed and delivered! Love it!
Thanks so much!
Throp, thank you for this. The focus on electric vehicles (EVs) is exciting, but there is so much more potential when we consider the broader implications. Jamaica's crude oil bill is arguably one of our most significant obstacles to development. I suggest conducting a comprehensive series on the potential opportunities and benefits that could arise from Jamaica weaning itself off oil.
You could include segments on EVs, solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear energy, and the implications for entrepreneurship, economic growth, and overall development if this transformation were managed holistically. We are fortunate to have many natural assets-such as abundant wind and sunshine, and maximum travel distances that make EVs very practical despite their range limitations, etc. However, do we have a national comprehensive energy independence strategy to channel these technologies as a means of propelling ourselves into the first world?
Great interview, so excited! Thanks so much Throp!
I agree that EV cars are the way to the future. However, I believe you are going to see significant stagnation in sales in the coming years. Why? the technology is still in R&D and refining. There are serious issues with fire, particularly if water gets inside. To replace the engine is more costly than the car itself. Secondly, inadequate charging station and the time you have to wait for charging.
Actually, your fears are fears that would've suited an argument/s at least 5 years ago... Facts.
1) Electric fire are so rear it not comparable to an ICE fire.. However, electric fires are far more dangerous because water alone can't out that fire.
2) The technology of electric and batteries improvement are ongoing... Where the technology reached now, WOW, it far outweigh the cons. Actually, electric cars are far more suited to travel in a flooded street than an ice car... There are so many cases of electric cars rescuing folks from flooded areas. why, because the battery management is the foremost thing a manufacturer works on to improve the car...
3) Yes, the batteries make up the bulk of the cost for the car. Why? There are 100's less moving points (nuts, bolts, pivots, plugs, etc) in an electric car when compare with an ice car. NB* There are no engine in an electric car! The main components are: Batteries and Motor/s. The motor is attached directly to the wheels, hence the efficiency of the power train when compare to an ice vehicle.
Norway is the first country to being almost 100% electric transportation. Are they having more fires now than, let say 10 years ago? NO! Actually, they are very well please, but sad that Elon Musk(who was the electric cars champion) lost his damn mind.
The potential stagnation can be mitigated with govt tax incentives, good marketing, and improvement with charging infrastructure
I misunderstood what this channel is. The Jamaicans I know barely manage their homes,much less own a car. I wish you well with your channel.
Very well done video. Very inspiring. Well done Automotive and Throp
This was a good one bro I see you get out of the hotel and start doing interview on the outside good job I need to test drive one of those
Love the video quality. I hope you'll teach us your setup one day
Great info 👍
thank you!
Cool vlog Throp 🎉
Nice looking vid, @Throp. Would love to see a follow up vid on some more affordable EVs, and also some specifics of the charging infrastructure. Any public charging station that is not tier three, is a waste of space. How many of existing stations are fully functional… inclusive of payment method, etc. Any associated app to tell station locations, tier, status, payment?, etc. and which EVs are the chargers compatible with (assuming manufacturers still haven’t standardized the plugs)
Glad to hear that you have mechanics to fix the EV on the roads.
Love this EV’s are the future and the future is now
The elephant in the room is the horrendous cost of replacing the batteries of these vehicles
Battery come with a ten years warranty
@@robertwill1694 you best read the fine print.
It is funny reading the same irrational fears other countries went through 5 years ago. Ja will be like most countries at the start, stuck for five years because of a fear of change.
For example most islands are so small, range was only an issue in the mind.
Tesla had it first electric car in 2008, so the technology is not new. There are millions of miles of data.
An EV is perfect for any family that has more than one vehicle in household or anyone who works and plays exclusively in St. Andrew
@@faithm2535 Home charging?
@@faithm2535 The caribbean is perfect for EVs. Warm weather. Short Journeys. Solar potential. Virtually maintenance free vehicles. Delicate eco system to protect.
@@changeA-o4i as one who respects the environment and drove an EV in US for a while, I’m definitely a fan, BUT a realistic one. Short trips may be the norm for most Ja travelers, but I think there is a desire to do longer trips for both business and leisure around the island. And ‘range anxiety’ in Ja should be more accurately described as ‘charging station anxiety’. I would have more confidence IF I saw evidence that charging stating infrastructure was being installed from a lessons learned perspective, with transparency and post installation validation of each station’s usage. IMHO…
- only level 3 chargers make sense (level 4 is already a thing), and JPS need to disclose if their grid can handle that.
- more info needed on charger compatibility, as not all EV can use same chargers, the way all ICE cars can use same gas pumps.
- and how reliable is the payment method that will be used at each charging station. Even in US, I sometimes pulled up to charging stations. Then had to leave because the digital payment system wasn’t working properly, and no money collected, no charging will commence.
@ home charging will satisfy maybe 80-90% of driving time needs, BUT the other 10-20% is also important. My preferred solution would actually be for manufacturers to invent and supply an accessory battery pack, like cell phone users can buy.
Need more affordable EV, barrier to entry seems too tedious. Great video though, appreciate the information and fantastic production quality 👍
Woow nice good look oh yes it is oh my lord nice cars.
Great video with great interviews but Elon never said that BYD is outpacing Tesla at a rate they (Tesla) cannot compete.
"Tesla's CEO issued a warning to his fellow automakers: That, on a level playing field, Chinese carmakers will outcompete almost everyone else." He's been quoted multiple times saying variations of this statement. I'm an Elon fan as well but the reality is the reality. www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-protectionism-is-the-only-thing-stopping-china-s-cheap-evs-from-demolishing-the-competition/ar-BB1heort?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1
@Throp Key words: The Competition. Meaning everyone else outside of Tesla. Here are the facts: The best selling car (not EV) in the world for 2023 is the Model Y and they are on their way to repeat that this year again. The EV numbers for BYD are high because Hybrids (which aren’t really EV’s) are included, if you remove Hybrids Tesla is still king. Also the numbers of BYD outselling Tesla was in China…. I’m all for electrification and have been following Tesla since 2012, but let’s just speak the truth. BYD has done extremely well and will be the demise of ALL the other legacy automakers (BMW, BENZ, VW GROUP, FORD, GMC, all the Japanese brands etc) and has provided healthy competition for Tesla IN CHINA. But globally they still have a way to go….
@@Doogz101probably doesn’t hurt for Tesla CEO to assist in installing a POTUS who want to implement high tariffs on China made products 🤓
What happens when we have a hurricane and JPS is down for days/weeks?
Solar
They always just promote the Positives , let's hear the Negative side of EVs . I have done a research on EVs and it's not all Good.
My son is a Uber driver in London and he has just returned his Tesla EV .
Tell people Both side , so they can make a informed decision .
Respect.
Putting the cart in front of the horse. What about hibrids?
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Thank you!!!
Electric vehicles have more ,cost less to run,almost 0 mechanical maintenance,no nervous gas station fill ups,only 1 con,how will they perform in the wet seasons, flooded roads etc,i already am involved in PEVs ,looking to get a kia ev 6 for yaad 🙂❤️🇯🇲
Just that the roads are so bad and maintenance of these cars are expensive! I bought a petrol BMW 10 years ago and it’s still looking like the new car it was back then, that’s down to pretty good roads here.
EV is perfect for Jamaica, and I plan to invest in one.
You should also invest in the Chinese EV company NIO
BYD for the win!
that's right!
Honestly, Electric Vehicle Revoulation in Jamaica with Charging Ports at Every Gas is Not a Good Idea.
I still prefer old school.
fair enough
I would love to get one of those EV to put it to the test to see how it hold up
Elon Musk wasn't talking about Tesla when he made the statement.
Does ATL sell EVs in Montego Bay?
@@garfieldwhittaker944 Yes.
The only cars Jamaicans should be driving are gently used cars and you can’t allow a leasing option either. You could allow bank loans.
4:24 Living with not smelling the cars. I spend a lot of my commuting time rebreathing my own exhalations, just to avoid breathing tailpipe exhaust.
Another case of the horse before the carriage.... this is a BAD idea in jamaica with this current infrastructure.... this is all just a marketing ploy....also, anyone that has the experience of owning a new car from the dealer knows the customer service SUCKS!!!... and now ur stuck with having to deal with them because overseas dealers sending u back to the dealer in ja.... don't get cause in the short sighted view about the cost of petrol when other factors are at play.... THE ENVIRONMENT BEING ONE...
Jamaica declined and arguably never fully recovered from the oil embargo of the 1970s. It would behoove the island to transition to less dependency on petroleum, as they still don’t produce or refine any.
@faithm2535 what exactly do u think powers an EV???
@@princeodinson3239 is that a serious question? Electrical power can be created by alternate means without oil/gas.
i wonder if there are more EVs would the the demand for electricity be greater in the long run would electricity get more expensive
How is this beneficial to the average person living in jamaica.
From an environmental perspective there are immense benefits to all Jamaicans and the world. Imaging being able to lower carbon emissions 50% or more. Then there is the safety aspect. Better technology lowering accident rates for both pedestrians and motorists alike. Additionally the more competition in the market the better it will be for all consumers and all Jamaicans forcing suppliers to lower prices and offer more value in their products
One question I have, what's the lifetime of the batteries before replacement? and how much does it cost for new batteries?. sorry, that's two question
@@BigPete222 Dealer warranty, 8 years. Life expectancy, over 20 years.
If your roads were on the right and left driver side, I would have moved to Jamaica tomorrow :-)
All mi a seh is unu duh unu owna research before unu mek di plunge.
Fair enough
id like to know how much the JPS bill ago be per month, even if you go solar to charge these for it to make sense gonna also cost millions
What about those who want import their EV?
More than possible. Many many have done it already. I recommend reaching out to a good shipper and a good customs broker
0:55 I have no idea what the hell I was looking at. 😂
Damn BYD slap way Tesla to hell but that only outside of North America ..
Did u see Tesla stock
I dont care what anyone says. I lover EVs. Except the Agenda that they're trying to push with it like Reducing /carbon emissions. Besides that, full EV/Hybrid for me.
Me too! Just got our Tesla in May, and is loving it..
Amazing, only a handful of people in Jamaica can afford these cars. Electric cars are not sustainable in Jamaica, and the cost of electricity is way too high. Price per KWh neds to go down significantly from 30 US cents to 7- 10 US cents per kilowatt hour for it to make financial sense to operate and buy an electric car in Jamaica.
Optimal for persons who have solar and can charge home or work
I don't believe Jamaica have the competent mechanics to fix EV's at this current time.
There's nothing "FREE" anywhere in the world... especially in Jamaica. The usual slick salesman lingo.
All nice cars, but at the end of the day they are liabilities. After some years the value comes down to 0. If $ is no issue, then you can buy!
EV’S are here to stay. When automobiles first arrived people didn’t believe it will take over from horse and buggy, they laughed and spoke negatively of automobiles, fast forward to present day , who is laughing now. EV infrastructure will come.
The EV industry need to learn from ICE industry… if every gas station needed to have different pumps nozzles to fit different cars or if it hours to fill up, we would still be using horse and buggy
ATL PR at work. Cool.
LOL nah nah. It ain’t even like that
Just consider how often we get brown outs and spikes with JPS... I've lost many electrical components just leaving them plugged into the wall.
I'd suggest the island wait for the next gen of solid state batteries which are smaller, lighter, and safer... Bless!
@@Throp Ok...🙂
When it's time to CHANGE that battery it's a huge bill BATTERY PLUS PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION. Plus environmentally friendly disposal of the old one
@dalebrown2128 very true. Have seen that happen
If I'm investing in an EV, it's going to be a Tesla. Nothing comes remotely closely to what they are offering.
You guys are encouraging people to buy electric car into Jamaica. Are you guys telling the customer that the roads are not good for electrical car because as rain fall the place flooded an electrical cars cannot drive into flood., so tell the government to fix the drains so people can buy electrical cars
That's false
Ev drive in any weather
Facts 😎
What about the electricity cost for charging at your home and the inconsistency of the power as there are many power outages.
Jamaica is not a rich country the majority would need cheaper EVs like BYD cars from China. Yes you do have some very rich people in Jamaica but that’s the 1%.
Tell me which country in the world where the majority of the people are rich. Even in America, only about 5% of the population holds wealth. Plus, we are at a time in the world when no one truly care about the poor, until it's convenient to 'love' the poor. If you have the money, you purchase. If you don't, then you go without. No one is lowering their standard anymore to suit the poor. That's why we will be seeing the poor getting poorer and the rich getting richer.
@ You are missing my point we all know the rich is never the majority in any country, for the most part the majority of people in the USA could likely afford to buy a vehicle EV or otherwise, and even in the USA the EVs are more expensive than gasoline cars. BMW EVs are more expensive than their gasoline equivalent. The average middle class Jamaican will spend too much on owning those BMW and European EVs. But for EVs to be more popular there they need the price range of the BYDs.
It looks all good until you realize that it is all a sham
Charging station is the problem in North America
What part of North America has that issue?
Because it's so large it's difficult to cover that zone effectively, for small islands electric is ideal as we don't cover a great distance in a single day. Traffic jams increase petrol usage making electric in Jamaica ideal
@@Dri_BentleyNorth America has a lot of open areas that are not densely populated.
@@delroyjohnson601 Agreed. The good thing is that its charging infrastructure and locations are expanding and improving year over year. Hopefully that issue will get addressed within 2-3 years.
Not true. The cars comes with it's charging station maps. The tesla has that
I hope with all these EVs , gasoline cars will get cheaper so i can buy my dream ride soon.
OVERPRICED vehicles with technologies that you can get in BYD as an example, at a much lower price
I have to get a car from them…..
If we all went ev the grid couldn’t sustain it facts
@@tyronecurling2699 Lies.😐
I hate infomercials under the guise of neutral video !!
There ain’t nothing neutral about this video. I am pro EV. I believe in the technology for a better Jamaica
This is awesome,🤔 however that’s rich!!!!! EV‘s were very promising 10 years ago, but the reality of it now is once anything happens to it. It’s so specialized and the cost of the repairs if there is any will be so costly and the unknown it is rearing its ugly head throughout California and, the wider United States a lot of people who were very progressive thinking I rethink it and these cars are away for the new world order to keep track of us. It’s not a good idea especially that this Prime Minister is given incentive. Don’t like his policies and the idea of these cars keep it Real Estate
Water and Electric dont mix ,Jamaica is known to be land of Water and wood, Sorry no more water always Drought😅
A mini is a BMW
The average person can not afford a EV car
Can't drivee.that fast any way
@@jenniferm634 Explain? 🤔
No one saw coming.....?......
you want people to buy EV when they cant even afford a used car
Evs for the full pockets and empty craniums
This is dumb. Jamaica should be EV. stop trying to follow dumb America. invest in property and Building and roads
EV is not good, you very costly
Yeh, like you’re an expert!!
I’m the proud owner of an EV, and I tested before committing! You can’t give advice if you don’t own one!! Everyone is entitled to try and buy what works for them.
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Thank you very much!