That’s a good point! When I ordered it, I didn’t think any other models would be coming any time soon. I was quite surprised they all started arriving much the same time! I’ll go through the specs of each in my review.
I am hearing the price of the top of the range 500e being quoted as “ expensive “ but not seeing it compared in spec terms to other EVs of similar price.
One of the very best episodes of any channel on TH-cam! Honest (even brutal) reviewing mixed with a heartwarming display of interpersonal dynamics. You are both stars.
Mrs. EV does have a plenty of opinions that seem very valid from her perspective which are all based upon practicality. She is definitely the practical one.
“They prefer the videos with you” - laughed out loud at that line. One of the most amusing videos you have made!! The Segway into Italian culture was fascinating 😂
I can vouch for the lack of drinking in Italy. When i worked in Ivrea, i went out with the Italian team of 7 and we shared 1 bottle of red wine and there was still some left in the bottle when we had finished eating. :)
OMG this woman is the best car reviewer I’ve ever seen! This was hilarious and totally honest. 100% Italian godess. 15:45 The Italian hand comes out "What do you mean FULL REVIEW, you reviewed this car two times" LOL
Rich people have also the right to drive small cars. They even should be encouraged to do so, instead of protruding/polluting/stinking SUVs. If we lived in the best of possible worlds, la Signora EV would have tried the Honda e and overcome her prejudice against small cars (and rich people).
Sorry Andrew but - look at below comments - we want BOTH of you in the reviews. The banter with your wife is your USP and will make more people subscribe. I'd love to know her take on English food!!
Great video, yes people prefer Flaviana being in the videos, love the Italian frankness. The video does show that buying a car from a screen (online) isn't as good as seeing it for real, especially seeing the colours for real. Yes, small EVs are too expensive.
Whatever you say DS, we french sure love you Flaviana :) I was considering this car as a second car, now with Flaviana's summary I'm not so sure ... Hope you could sell it for a good price.
Love it!!! She should have her own "Top Gear" where she does honest reviews of cars. No bullshit. No guys who have been doing the job for so long that they don't know what matters any more. Let me know when the first series starts.
I don’t know why you’re channel is not a lot bigger very informative and extremely entertaining with real life reviews from a real family, keep doing your reviews great videos
Absolutely brilliant. Mrs EV isn’t wrong in many of her observations, but I just love my Red! I can overlook the quirks, but that’s just because I love my 500 so much. It makes me smile every time I open the drivers door and for me that’s enough 😄
Had 3 TwinAir’s over 10 years and loved it. That engine was brilliant, on the motorway it would accelerate from most other cars. Agree the back seat space is smaller than in the TwinAir. Sadly that fan noise is not very premium.
I do like your comments Flaviana, you say what you think, your honesty is like a breath of fresh air! So many people here are duplicitous. Keep telling it like it is!!!.
Fabulous review. Love the good cop bad cop style. Never change the format. Nice to see Flaviana smile , Andrew looks like your taking the hit on colour choice…😳
Great video, great insight about the back seat belt socket, and also, my uncle used to drive in front the police the same way, and my father in law even has a small piece of metal just insert the front seat belt socket, so no warning noise. God bless their free spirits :)
Mr Ev: …let me turn the volume down a bit, because when ur talking we go more often into the red then we should. Mrs Ev: that’s like when we’re at home… lolololol. Excellent
I am American I love my petrol fiat 500 its fun and to me its a reminder of my family roots in Sicily. I am very much looking forward to the Fiat 500e coming to the US in 2024.
Wow! Andrew, your wife is a real force of nature! I agree with another comment; it wouldn't matter what she was reviewing, it would be a brilliant review!!! Great channel Andrew. More reviews featuring your brilliant wife, please. (P.S. I do like your reviews too, but the joint ones are far more entertaining!).
This is what we want. Proper honest opinion delivered with beautiful passion. I dont think it would matter what the subject is. I hope we see a lot more of Mrs EV.
Re: Italian drivers. We in Croatia are not the most sedate, rule abiding drivers in the world. But I would _never_ dare to drive in Rome (and not even _think_ of driving in, say, Naples). Once I spent two hours sitting on a cafe terrace in Piazza Venezia, sipping one expensive but perfect cappuccino after another and just watching traffic: a gaggle of _Vespa_ (or something similar) riders coming one way, a city bus the other. Nobody slows down. One almost closes one's eyes expecting carnage. But the bus somehow tunnels through the scooter riders - nobody seems to give way, but, miraculously, all pass the intersection unscathed, as it there were no other traffic. And don't get me started on taxi ride experience.
Yup. We do like Flaviana tellling it like she sees it. :-D Question: Is more cramped because the floor is higher up (compared to the ICE 500) as the battery is underneath? I have to say I find it quite cute but I probably wouldnt have a small car (EV or not) for many of the reasons Flaviana cites. I have had two cars where the rear seating just didnt work for adults and only really worked for children up to about 10.
I’ve had an Abarth 595 and now have the 500e. There’s more room in the back of the 500e compared to the Abarth 595. Although both are pretty cramped in the back.
You missed a trick Andrew, you should've said "I like my cars like I like my women, Italian" 😅 P.S. Flaviana is so funny, but your facial expressions when she says certain things makes it so much more humorous
Ah, I like the extra info about Italy :D I can completely understand the toy for rich people remark. Especially when you compare it with the average price of a new 500 with an ICE.
Andrew, I normally watch with vehicle information only being dispatched. With Flaviana, well it is all about, what she thinks and her brutal honesty. Let her in more reviews, or do a separate Flaviana says kind of reviews. It's not always about specs, in her case it's about how it functions and feels. Remember, her point of views are hilarious, and to a point, the rear seats will be used and she hates it. Cramped spaces do feel claustrophobic at best.
Flaviana has been living in England too long! An Italian understands style and the compromises needed to achieve it. Shoes that pinch but look great, a suit that you can not sit down in but shouts ‘designer “ at the crowd.. ..Alla moda ..eleganti. 😁
Great episode of Semi Charged, insights into Italian culture, an Italian correctly putting the boot in on the price of the 500 and its shortcomings. But I agree with Andrew, beautiful car.
Flaviana makes me laugh !. There is no grey area here, its a straight black or white answer, love it or hate it !. Is there anything that impresses her Andrew LOL. Even though Flaviana sees no point in doing the videos, unless you talk about the weather or something, please keep them coming.
As a side note you will be pleased to know all new e208/2008 now show battery percentage. I believe it will be available as software update on existing cars.
The answer you are searching for is...... "Should have bought another E-Niro", I received mine (4+) yesterday and could not be happier, loved your Road Trip videos in your FE.
Flaviana is right. In terronia non usano mai le cinture posteriori. @andrew do you know on our ioniq what does mean the central bottom bar on the driver screen who charge from 20 to 80?
Flaviana’s commentary is magnificent! If this what she sounds like in her second language, I can't imagine what she would sound like unrestrained in her native Italian! No EV would be safe! Hahaha!
I think with all that glass it tends to make the road noise even louder. I rode in a S class Mercedes about five years old and I think it was more quiet than an electric car
Top marks to Flaviana, she's very funny! I never knew you reviewed the BMW i3 so will try and find that as I think it's still ahead of most in the market and it's OLD!
Hi Andrew, curious to hear when this will be out. I’m really interested to see how the i3 fares against all the new models; my feeling is that probably fairly well. Keep up the cracking work and make sure the boss appears more often!!
Like most retro cars, the next gen is less retro and less charming. An upgrade of the old (classic) California 500e would have been more interesting. Most car mirrors are mounted too low, should have a slide up adjustment.
“Toy for rich people”. Maybe you should have bought the ACTION model at £21k instead of the top-of-the-range La Prima!
That’s a good point! When I ordered it, I didn’t think any other models would be coming any time soon. I was quite surprised they all started arriving much the same time!
I’ll go through the specs of each in my review.
I am hearing the price of the top of the range 500e being quoted as “ expensive “ but not seeing it compared in spec terms to other EVs of similar price.
EVs cannot be cheaper, because the main costs of an EV are the batteries.
You've got to keep these coming; if you've run out of cars just review your Coffee machine or something, we'll watch the conflict.
I was thinking I would enjoy a podcast! Parenting, evs, travel, etc.
Yes or just record domestic chat where you are getting roasted Andrew it should be priceless?
I think this channel could be getting bigger than just EVs. Its like every video with Flaviana is like a mini sitcom
She's back! hide! :) Flaviana you are a true star. I love your honesty. I will share, you two are so good together. some of the best TH-cam content.
Mrs EV is a star, she just tells it how it is.
I love flaviana’s frankness as my wife on cars. but add the Italian accent is beautiful. More please as a couple.
Flaviana - you are more than enough entertainment. You keep Andrew grounded and bring a breath of fresh air to TH-cam. Thanks!
One of the very best episodes of any channel on TH-cam! Honest (even brutal) reviewing mixed with a heartwarming display of interpersonal dynamics. You are both stars.
You two have to start doing a travel show, swiftly followed by a marriage survival course for beginners.
He's going grey early. Must have lots of patience
I could happily watch "Flaviana's guide to Italy" all day 😄
"I hate it, but here's what I liked about it" LOL
What your father in law needs is a shirt with a black stripe across it. Saves him having to pull his seat belt over when he sees a copper. :)
Mrs. EV does have a plenty of opinions that seem very valid from her perspective which are all based upon practicality. She is definitely the practical one.
“They prefer the videos with you” - laughed out loud at that line. One of the most amusing videos you have made!! The Segway into Italian culture was fascinating 😂
I can vouch for the lack of drinking in Italy. When i worked in Ivrea, i went out with the Italian team of 7 and we shared 1 bottle of red wine and there was still some left in the bottle when we had finished eating. :)
You two are brilliant together. Loved the video 😀👍
OMG this woman is the best car reviewer I’ve ever seen! This was hilarious and totally honest.
100% Italian godess. 15:45 The Italian hand comes out "What do you mean FULL REVIEW, you reviewed this car two times" LOL
you guys need a merch store, with "I don't like it" stuff lol
Or “ everyone is like Tesla, Tesla,Tesla “
And “My other deposit is on a …”
Another brilliant video. Hope tensions are not too high for Sunday night.
Rich people have also the right to drive small cars. They even should be encouraged to do so, instead of protruding/polluting/stinking SUVs. If we lived in the best of possible worlds, la Signora EV would have tried the Honda e and overcome her prejudice against small cars (and rich people).
“I don’t like it what can I say” - cut to Christmas episode where its the only one she entertained and shut everything else down :)
Sorry Andrew but - look at below comments - we want BOTH of you in the reviews. The banter with your wife is your USP and will make more people subscribe. I'd love to know her take on English food!!
😂⚡ OMG I was laughing so hard haha! Priceless! She is so straight forward. Even the bit about Italians and seatbelts was spot on! Loved it ❤
Napoli coach driver ignoring all STOP signs said,They are only advisery.
The channel's got a such a great balance between informative and entertainment! 🤩 Great video, Flaviana is so honest, it's wonderful!
Great video, yes people prefer Flaviana being in the videos, love the Italian frankness.
The video does show that buying a car from a screen (online) isn't as good as seeing it for real, especially seeing the colours for real.
Yes, small EVs are too expensive.
Ha if you think the Italians are frank try the Dutch
Your so lucky to be married to such a charming lady.
It's a pleasure to watch these videos and something to look forward to.
He deserves a medal, and she should have her own TV car review show.
Mrs EV what a star 🌟, she is so correct, small car for rich people
Whatever you say DS, we french sure love you Flaviana :)
I was considering this car as a second car, now with Flaviana's summary I'm not so sure ... Hope you could sell it for a good price.
I love it! Don’t listen to her! 😀
@@MrEV Maybe get dealer to sell for you. They'd want a fee though.
Love it!!! She should have her own "Top Gear" where she does honest reviews of cars. No bullshit. No guys who have been doing the job for so long that they don't know what matters any more. Let me know when the first series starts.
I don’t know why you’re channel is not a lot bigger very informative and extremely entertaining with real life reviews from a real family, keep doing your reviews great videos
Absolutely brilliant. Mrs EV isn’t wrong in many of her observations, but I just love my Red! I can overlook the quirks, but that’s just because I love my 500 so much. It makes me smile every time I open the drivers door and for me that’s enough 😄
The red one is a stunner! I'd have gone for that if it was available when I got mine.
I love the honesty and personality that MRS. EV brings to the channel.
Flavian’s so honest and funny, couldn’t stop laughing, love her.
Literally laughing out loud. Good luck tomorrow night with the football 😊 ENG v ITL
Omg
I bet Flaviana couldn't care less about footy
2-3
Had 3 TwinAir’s over 10 years and loved it. That engine was brilliant, on the motorway it would accelerate from most other cars. Agree the back seat space is smaller than in the TwinAir. Sadly that fan noise is not very premium.
You guys really make me smile, keep up the good work.
I do like your comments Flaviana, you say what you think, your honesty is like a breath of fresh air! So many people here are duplicitous. Keep telling it like it is!!!.
Fabulous review. Love the good cop bad cop style. Never change the format. Nice to see Flaviana smile , Andrew looks like your taking the hit on colour choice…😳
I bought one of these despite Flaviana's comments.
I adore her accent. I could listen to her all day.
There seems to be a lot of fan (?) noise, Andrew, when you are parked up. Love the video evidence on the colour choice!
It was a really hot day so the A/C was going (especially as the dog was in the back). Annoying, I know - no audio filter worked when I tried!
I keep finding myself coming back to your videos but only because of Mrs EV. Flaviana you were brilliant!!
Don’t let Flaviana take any calls when you sell it … or you’ll definitely lose your bet 🤣🙈
Great video, great insight about the back seat belt socket, and also, my uncle used to drive in front the police the same way, and my father in law even has a small piece of metal just insert the front seat belt socket, so no warning noise. God bless their free spirits :)
Mr Ev: …let me turn the volume down a bit, because when ur talking we go more often into the red then we should. Mrs Ev: that’s like when we’re at home… lolololol. Excellent
Can we see a live stream of you two watching the game tomorrow? I think it might get quite fun!
Another excellent video, Andrew and Flaviana. Your chemistry on screen is fascinating.
I am American I love my petrol fiat 500 its fun and to me its a reminder of my family roots in Sicily. I am very much looking forward to the Fiat 500e coming to the US in 2024.
We LOVE the videos of the pair of you sharing your views. So entertaining.....
I'll watch all your reviews. As long as Flaviana is in them!
Wow! Andrew, your wife is a real force of nature! I agree with another comment; it wouldn't matter what she was reviewing, it would be a brilliant review!!! Great channel Andrew. More reviews featuring your brilliant wife, please. (P.S. I do like your reviews too, but the joint ones are far more entertaining!).
Fiat Punto also has a lack of space in the footwell.
Another great presentation. Thank you, both of you.
This is what we want. Proper honest opinion delivered with beautiful passion. I dont think it would matter what the subject is. I hope we see a lot more of Mrs EV.
I have to agree with Flaviana on BMW i3 - it’s really a great car, and you tend to like it more and more the more you use it! 👍
Re: Italian drivers. We in Croatia are not the most sedate, rule abiding drivers in the world. But I would _never_ dare to drive in Rome (and not even _think_ of driving in, say, Naples). Once I spent two hours sitting on a cafe terrace in Piazza Venezia, sipping one expensive but perfect cappuccino after another and just watching traffic: a gaggle of _Vespa_ (or something similar) riders coming one way, a city bus the other. Nobody slows down. One almost closes one's eyes expecting carnage. But the bus somehow tunnels through the scooter riders - nobody seems to give way, but, miraculously, all pass the intersection unscathed, as it there were no other traffic.
And don't get me started on taxi ride experience.
Got to love her! She is adorable but I bet you better not make her mad. I agree with her review of the car; it's way too small.
Yup. We do like Flaviana tellling it like she sees it. :-D
Question: Is more cramped because the floor is higher up (compared to the ICE 500) as the battery is underneath?
I have to say I find it quite cute but I probably wouldnt have a small car (EV or not) for many of the reasons Flaviana cites. I have had two cars where the rear seating just didnt work for adults and only really worked for children up to about 10.
I’ve had an Abarth 595 and now have the 500e. There’s more room in the back of the 500e compared to the Abarth 595. Although both are pretty cramped in the back.
Flaviana could review a brick and I would watch it. She is a modern Mona Lisa. Don’t let her know I said this or you’ll never hear the end of it.
You missed a trick Andrew, you should've said "I like my cars like I like my women, Italian" 😅
P.S. Flaviana is so funny, but your facial expressions when she says certain things makes it so much more humorous
Ah, I like the extra info about Italy :D I can completely understand the toy for rich people remark. Especially when you compare it with the average price of a new 500 with an ICE.
I had just ordered one and now I see this review! I feel like such a spoiled rich man now. For compensation I will drink just enough wine.
Mrs EV is spot on, EVs are far too expensive! What does Mrs EV think the score will be tomorrow night? come on England!
You need to do more vlogs together. Thank you for sharing.
I removed the rear seats and trunk trim completely off. It now a two seaters 😂
Andrew, I normally watch with vehicle information only being dispatched.
With Flaviana, well it is all about, what she thinks and her brutal honesty. Let her in more reviews, or do a separate Flaviana says kind of reviews. It's not always about specs, in her case it's about how it functions and feels. Remember, her point of views are hilarious, and to a point, the rear seats will be used and she hates it. Cramped spaces do feel claustrophobic at best.
Flaviana has been living in England too long! An Italian understands style and the compromises needed to achieve it. Shoes that pinch but look great, a suit that you can not sit down in but shouts ‘designer “ at the crowd.. ..Alla moda ..eleganti. 😁
One thing I like about Ev’s everyone gets it on finance,the. When the deals are over you can get them for cheap with low miles.😊
Mrs EV is a hoot! Her candid honesty is so refreshing. Chow bella
It's so refreshing, someone giving an honest! opinion. What a great Italian girl! Great accent too! Well done Guy's.
Mrs EV could read out the ingredients on the back of a cornflakes box and I’d watch it. She’s lovely.
I've started saying "alora!" for no reason. I don't even know what it means
Well, then.
Allora* it simil to say "SO, what do u do" XD
@@antoniomaddaloni7536 Thank you Antonio! Now I can use it properly!
Great episode of Semi Charged, insights into Italian culture, an Italian correctly putting the boot in on the price of the 500 and its shortcomings.
But I agree with Andrew, beautiful car.
I’m bloody sick of seeing ads for Toyota hybrids 😤
I’m happy to take their money!
@@MrEV good on you, they are a disgrace and deserve to be taxed…
Flavianna should have her own channel! Wonderful comments, very entertaining.
Yet another great review 😂, they just keep getting better 👍🏻
Everybody loves a good ball buster and my friend you’re married to one of the best. Not to mention a real beauty.congrats.
Flaviana makes me laugh !.
There is no grey area here, its a straight black or white answer, love it or hate it !.
Is there anything that impresses her Andrew LOL.
Even though Flaviana sees no point in doing the videos, unless you talk about the weather or something, please keep them coming.
I wonder if the brake alert is due to the “Italian” style of driving 😉😬 *runs and hides*
As a side note you will be pleased to know all new e208/2008 now show battery percentage.
I believe it will be available as software update on existing cars.
Fantastic news!
Brilliant, love it! Keep the videos coming!
The answer you are searching for is...... "Should have bought another E-Niro", I received mine (4+) yesterday and could not be happier, loved your Road Trip videos in your FE.
Congratulations! Glad you’re enjoying it. What a great car it is... (sob!)
Flaviana is right. In terronia non usano mai le cinture posteriori. @andrew do you know on our ioniq what does mean the central bottom bar on the driver screen who charge from 20 to 80?
Priceless, could you please do a live stream when the footballs on 🤣
You perhaps have to borrow it for a week or two before you commit to buying? Another great set of opinions from Mrs EV!!!
There you go Andrew ' a toy for the rich' that's told you!
I think the ethos of the Cinquecento is that it is a small cheap car and this isn't.
And she's right.
Flaviana’s commentary is magnificent! If this what she sounds like in her second language, I can't imagine what she would sound like unrestrained in her native Italian! No EV would be safe! Hahaha!
One of the most entertaining ev videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you 🙏
Thanks Beardy, sir! I do hope we can catch up at Fully Charged!
@@MrEV I hope so too. It’s been like forever. Stay safe, all of you 🖖
I think with all that glass it tends to make the road noise even louder. I rode in a S class Mercedes about five years old and I think it was more quiet than an electric car
I don’t know why I found this so funny, if you cameoed on other EV channels, you will be greater than the sum of the parts..
Top marks to Flaviana, she's very funny! I never knew you reviewed the BMW i3 so will try and find that as I think it's still ahead of most in the market and it's OLD!
I still need to edit the video!
@@MrEV Great. Something else to look forward to then!
Hi Andrew, curious to hear when this will be out. I’m really interested to see how the i3 fares against all the new models; my feeling is that probably fairly well. Keep up the cracking work and make sure the boss appears more often!!
Great video and I agree with the summary that Flaviana would rather have an i3 than e500. The cutting remarks about culture at the end is so good.
Mrs T would've loved Skoda yeti if they ever did one in electric. Good banter. God bless. Thumbs up
Definitely! Loads of them around where we live for some reason. An EV version would be an instant hit with her.
that footrest issue is just for the RHD model. on mine (BE) there's plenty of space
You soon get used to the footrest position. My Hyundai i10 was a lot worse for somewhere to put my left foot.
Andrew starts shooting, Flaviana immediately contradicts him :-D Thug life!
This is so good it, should be on national television. you guys are “stars” love every second see you together
14:25 Yes, this channel is not Fully Charged. This channel is more fun to watch.
You're too kind!
Appreciate your honesty :-)
Your dog is very patient to sit there without complaint. A child would be screaming in short order.
Like most retro cars, the next gen is less retro and less charming. An upgrade of the old (classic) California 500e would have been more interesting.
Most car mirrors are mounted too low, should have a slide up adjustment.
ALWAYS WEAR A SEAT BELTS - avoid a lot of misery and suffering. Airbags are designed to work with seat belts.
watched this video after watching Jenson Button drive Shmee150 in a Lotus. This was 10 times better and more entertaining! More Flaviana