2022 Arcimoto FUV Delivery & POV Drive!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- Join me as I film the delivery process and first impressions of the 2022 Arcimoto FUV.
Arcimoto Specs:
Top speed: 84 mph
Turning radius: 29 feet
Ranges:
City: 102 miles
Highway 55 mph: 66 miles
Highway 75 mph: 32 miles
0-60: 7.5 sec
Power: 57 kW (77 hp)
Weight: 1,300 lbs
3.3 kW onboard charger
173 MPGe city
180 Wh/mi city
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Delivery & Overview
07:35 - Platform Modularity
08:05 - Maintenance & Repairs
08:34 - POV Drive & Impressions
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From conquering challenging off-road trails to blasting down backroads, it’s all found here. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Pretty sure the "power steering fluid" is actually the wiper fluid.
Yeah, there's no hydraulic power steering. Will be torque-vectoring soon
Its probably headlight fluid
Yes, it's wiper fluid but blinker and headlight fluid coming soon.
Yeah, how could the delivery and setup guy make such a giant mistake. It actually depicts Wiper/Washer symbol right on the cap. Can't imagine the mess that would result if you put power steering fluid in there and spray it all over the windshield. Yeesh.
Such a cool demo! I love it, and thank you for showing me all the details
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good video, I think it came out very well! It’s interesting to hear about vehicles like this because they are new and not common, definitely something you don’t see every day. Again, nice work and I can’t wait to see more!
Thanks Sean! Glad you enjoyed it. It’s definitely a new approach at a vehicle, but I think it strikes a perfect balance between a car and a motorcycle, and is more usable than a golf cart because of the higher top speed (no offense, haha). Once they can bring the price down I think it’ll be decently compelling
I agree Shawn ! !
Well played! Darby 'The Man' doing his delivery thing! Great video guys! Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video, and the delivery process went very smoothly
So, when I said "power steering fluid" what I actually meant was windshield wiper fluid.
Ah, I figured that's what you meant, but thanks for clarifying. I really appreciate all your knowledge with these vehicles!
Great video, Brandon!
Thanks!
Looks great dude. I'm definitely ordering west coast door and fully painted. Looks like a sweet ride. 😎😎
Thanks! The doors probably also help with highway range as well
"Don't touch that stuff." 😊 It's great that they gave you little cards to hand out haha!
Love the video.
Awesome! Thanks for watching
REALLY wish we had option in Texas to buy one! Perfect commute vehicle.
For sure! The open-air concept would be perfect for the Texas heat as well. Hopefully soon enough they’ll expand deliveries to the entire US.
Great to see a delivery in San Diego. I ordered mine last month, been informed I have a VIN but there are supply constraints.😣 The hat and bottle opener are cool, but I would've liked an Arconaut shirt. Quite envious of the deluxe paint, very nice, looking forward to the day FUV's are ubiquitous. Thanks for the video, and for keeping my stoke level high.
Yeah, I’m glad they’re ramping up deliveries, and I’m wondering where the other FUV in the delivery trailer was going. They can fit four in each trailer, so who knows. In any case, the supply constraints are unfortunate, but it just further builds people’s excitement and temptation about the vehicles, haha. The paint was incredibly shiny, and I loved the contrast between the black and white as well. Once they can get the price down to $10k as they’re planning, these vehicles likely will be ubiquitous, and that’ll be an exciting time. Glad this video was able to hold you over until you get your FUV, haha
Excellent! Congratulations. How do you like the California doors? I'd like one up here in WI but I'd like some full removable doors, just so I don't freeze my butt off in the winter. Really like the rundown you showed about all the things you have to do when first driving this thing. There is a learning curve.
Thanks for watching! Really glad you enjoyed it. The half doors are fine for warmer climates, but I agree that full doors are definitely necessary if they want this to be sold in all climates. There’s definitely a learning curve, and I’d say there are still lots of software bugs that need to be worked out
Yeah... I was curious about the doors...
I was hoping to see a demonstration...
How well do they work?
@@Dan0__ They work pretty well! They don’t seal fully, but that’s not a huge problem because the vehicle isn’t water-tight anyway. The door latches feel really solid, and the doors even have small cubby spaces in them.
I cant wait until my company is big enough to were we do local deliveries using those!
That’ll be awesome! Perfect vehicle for that job. Your company does 3D printing?
@@BrandonKipp yes, inside sweden
I love that pass out ahaha.
An intelligent presentation. Thank you for doing it.
It's now a year later, will there be an update?
Thanks for watching! The vehicle was actually sold in June, 2023 - about a year after purchase. The only issue in that time was that the throttle would occasionally cut out, requiring you to go into neutral, and back to drive again. No major issues though, and the owner put about 650 miles on it in that time.
How are you on this sunny morning in 🌏Goonellabah on North Coast NSW🌏? This is the first video I have seen that shows how Arcimoto show you use EV. I can"t wait for Arcimoto to come to Australia. Arcimoto will do excellent up on Gold Coast, Queensland, and all across Australria.
The Team and I Fully Charged LIVE-Sydney 11th to 12th March 2023. I will be there in Sydney. We promoted the project on the film on stand team taking a project and future projects.
We like it as a petrol engine
Anyone remember The Mechersmitt ? of about 50 or 60 years ago ?
At around the 4 minute mark, you incorrectly identify the windshield washer fluid fill as “Power steering fluid”. An important distinction.
Yes, the delivery manager incorrectly identified that component. The vehicle doesn’t have hydraulic power steering. He realized his mistake and corrected it in the comments.
At the 2:06 mark there is an audible double chime. It does not appear that any messages came up on the screen.
What is that?
That was when the Bluetooth audio connected to the owner’s smartphone I believe
Can it be fully inclose so Uh worry about being rainy days, snow??
I don’t believe there’s an option for that unfortunately. Still, from what I've heard from the owner, he's never gotten wet inside this while driving in the rain.
I have one just ask me if you have any questions. I drive it every day to work and top it off to %90 at work for free. 5 miles drive to work.
That’s awesome! Seems like the perfect commuter vehicle for you
I that a highway legal? Or just for back roads and streets.
It’s highway legal... if you’re really brave, haha. Some people have hit 84 mph, despite the top speed being rated for 75 mph
These are super cool, absolutely on my wish list if I every buy another car (don’t need one right now as I’m working from home and have local shops). Personally I’d modify to a single seat with an enclosed rear storage space for shopping but that is down to my lifestyle requirements.
Oh yeah, they actually have a single-seat version with large rear storage; it’s called the “deliverator”. I’m not sure if that model is currently available for non-fleet customers to purchase but I’d imagine it would be soon. I’ve seen the inside of that model and it has an incredible amount of storage. Plus as you said, a majority of people travel by themselves so there’s definitely a market for the single-seat versions.
The Deliverator is $5K more, not worth it. I removed my rear seat and added cargo net to enclose the rear and I also have the locking trunk option. Any modifications that involve drilling will void the warranty.
@@popeyegordon This is a good option indeed to increase the modularity of this platform. if you only have one person inside then it makes sense to just increase the cargo area/volume
Road worthy in snow? Is this fully enclosed?
Not sure how it would perform in snow, but it doesn’t have ABS or many active safety features. And no, it’s not fully enclosed, no side windows
I thought there might be some criticism in the Comments regarding the "Don't touch that - it'll kill you!" warning about the big cable array behind the plastic screen under the bonnet (hood? Whatever 😁), but it made complete sense.
In the engine bay of an ICE car it's pretty obvious what's going to pulp your thumbs, eat your fingers, or grab your hair and drag your face into a spinning pulley - all those belts, fan blades, linkages and hot, hot pipes - but an EV just sits there, humming innocently to itself, waiting to bite...
Yeah, in most EVs and hybrid cars, all the high voltage wiring is required to be colored in bright orange so that you know what could kill you and what won’t. Still, I definitely agree that the engine bay of an ICE car is far more obvious when it comes to things like this
I don't see a Registration Plate [Number Plate]?
It didn’t have one during delivery, but one was put on afterwards. It’s located at the rear right below the cargo box area, and in the US, it’s the size of a motorcycle plate, which is slightly smaller than the traditional plate for a car or truck.
Can I buy in The U.K.?
I don’t believe you can at the moment.
First!
Haha awesome! Thanks for watching Ryan. I guess that’s what happens when you’re on the bus waiting for a crash to be cleared out of the road...
Great video 👍 When did you order your fuv?
@@georgeschneider8778 Hi George, I'm brandons uncle, the owner of that FUV, and I ordered pretty soon after the waitlist was available, so years ago. I could have received my FUV much sooner but I was in New Zealand for a long time and they haven't started shipping there. I just happened to be in the US this year and decided to take delivery here.
I WANT ONE ! HOW MUCH IS INSURANCE ?
I’ve heard you can insure this as a motorcycle in some states, so it should be cheaper than traditional car insurance if that’s the case
I save $800/yr on insurace compared to owning a car in Florida. My Allstate policy is just $130/yr.
This assumes you are retired and have Medicare so you don't pay for the medical riders.
nice video but you should say what the battery voltage is when giving the warning
I’d assume this uses a 400V system like most EVs, though I haven’t found anything about this topic.
There is no need to know the exact voltage. The warning is sufficient. The FUV has a 103 volt battery. Balking at a voltage warning is silly, ICE cars have huge fuel tank bombs underneath. Statistics show that EVs are safer than gas for hazards from the power source.
@@popeyegordon voltage is a basic data point for ev's for whatever reason---safety,amps,power ,heating.
@@charleslindsay3201 Much more so for ebikes than for EVs. The main spec you want is battery capacity in kilowatt hours. Arcimoto's is 18.4 kWH. Small EV cars are around 40 kWH. Battery bank voltage does not influence safety for the owner unless you put hands where they do not belong. The owner manual provides safety guidance. Most EVs automatically cut power to the main relay when there is a collision.
Needs window for winter….
For sure, or even for rain a window would be beneficial.
It has a wrap around windshield and clear roof that keeps me dry. Heated seats, hand grips and heated defroster. There is no significant wind chill.
But just as the FUV is not suitable for deep snow, snowmobiles are not a failed design just because they are worthless in Florida. Excellent design!
What’s the maximum range on these please I don’t want 100 miles or something like that I need a lot more than that. I like to go across country and up and down the Coastline
The estimated range features are shown in the video description, but if you need more than 100 miles of range then this isn’t the vehicle for you
@@BrandonKipp thank You yes I do. The Largest leg of my trip where I can’t charge is between El Paso Texas and San Antonio. Tesla has chargers in Fort Stockton but as of 3 years ago no one else did. I cannot afford a Tesla and they’re higher now than ever I heard that the S was almost 160,000 and I heard that X which is what I wanted because it’ll tow it little trailer is 140 so you know those those prices are outrageous I could never do that not less I had some miracle happened and it has not
I just checked and electrify America is now in Fort Stockton so I’ll have to look and see but I think it’s more miles than 100 between El Paso and Fort Stockton but thanks
Yes it’s 247 miles between Elpaso and Fort Stockton Texas on I 10 so that’s why you need at least four or 500 mile range because what they don’t tell you as you got charge only to 80% and then if you get in heat or you get in cold or you get in hills or anything that degrades and you don’t want to be out in the middle of the desert and run out of whatever that is not the place to run out of gas electricity or water
@@kathyfann Wow, at least they’re expanding chargers but I agree that the prices of some EVs are still high. Have you checked out the Chevy Bolt EV? It’s only around $26k and has 259 miles of range, which is almost enough to cover that leg of your trip in real-world driving but not quite. The Kia EV6, which I personally own, is $47k if you want a version with over 300 miles of range, and comes with free Electrify America charging for a while. Hope this helps!
Arcimoto is OK, but I like the Mono Tracer E, it's more practical me, all weather except heavy snow!
Oh wow, I just looked it up and that thing looks so cool!
Mono Racer E is a dangerous motorcycle for one. No cargo space, no stability, you can't even put your boot out to stablize a hard turn. It has no certified 24G crash cage or 6 point harness so you need a helmet. When leaning in turns, all motorcycles are dangerous due to slick spots, pea gravel patches or just rain. After surviving 5 motorcycles I feel very safe in my Arcimoto. I have 14.5 inches of car tire tread width on the road at all times, no rounded tires that slip easily. I removed my rear seat and added cargo net to have a pretty huge cargo bay bigger than any motorcycles' saddle bag and trunk capacity.
@@popeyegordon *four point harness. its just two seatbelts together nothing special
@@seawas1046 Incorrect. There are two completely separate three point harnesses exactly like car seat belts. Two more in the rear seat. I like the redundancy and the simplicity of a proven design in the harness. They have the chimes when not buckled. Two 3 point harnesses are pretty unique if not the first ever used that way. Only the waist sections lay on top of each other.
why does it have ao many kill switches? Can be a hazard when driving it and I dont see the purpose of having 2 or 3 kill switches, with the first one being completely dangerous if you are on a highway
I believe it's mandatory to have a kill switch for a motorcycle type of vehicle, but I agree it could easily get pressed.
There is one mandatory kill switch only, in the usual place adopted as a standard for the motorcycle industry. I placed electrical tape over mine so it can't be so easily accidentally activated. It is too easy to accidentally flip that switch and not be aware of it so you think it has broken down.
You didn't check for panel gaps??!
Everyone complains about Tesla’s atrocious panel gaps, as they should, but this? They're huge at the bottom of the doors, but I think that's acceptable for an open-air vehicle like this. Plus, I suppose it’s a less expensive vehicle, so panel gaps won’t be perfect, and I don’t think they need to be
@@BrandonKipp Yeah, but the doors are still a rare sight and I don't think gaps are a priority for them at this point
@2nd3rd1st Very true. I think that the simple design of the doors makes it less of a need to have perfect gaps (waterproofing isn’t an issue since the doors are only on the bottom half)
This is an economy utility vehicle. If you want perfect panels, carpeting, soudproofing and wood grain dash you spend far more.
@@popeyegordon I agree
Brandon Kipp - Do you need a driver license to used this or not my friend ?
Yes. In the US, you can insure this as a motorcycle, but you need a traditional class c license to drive it.
@@BrandonKipp - Do you kno any so called e bike were i don't need a driver license 4 ?
@@AnimeAndrew1983 An e-bike is an electric bicycle, which you wouldn’t need a license for, just like an electric scooter. An electric motorcycle, or a vehicle like this would require a license. Depends on the area and other factors as well.
@@BrandonKipp - kno any youtube videos i can watch to get a clue my friend ?
@@AnimeAndrew1983 I’m sure you could figure it out quicker with a Google search than watching a video.
Cost
$19,900 according to their website today.
Make me one of these it’s an E bike they don’t go over 20 miles an hour that has electric assist so I don’t have to be part of the main stream farmers insurance yearly license fee all of the trappings of a car I have two vehicles already I want something to go to the grocery store and the post office the park with my little dog
That's what the Organic Transit ELF e-trike was - solar panel roof and pedal power. I drove mine exclusively for 7 years and saved so much I could pay cash for my Arcimoto. Are you losing your memory? I recall you posting about the ELF many times. What you do not know is that insurance companies give the very low motorcycle rate to the Arcimoto. Mine is just $130/yr for a good Allstate policy. Yes, I'm saving $800/yr in insurance plust never buying gas or oil changes again.
@@popeyegordon The solar trike looks pretty cool! the solar panel is so smart because it's taking free energy from the sun and converting it into actual energy. isn't this kind of similar to arcimoto MLM? what are your thoughts on that one? I know you can pedal and stuff to recharge the battery while its stationary
just one thing does it smoke the wheels
They are not going to cater to irresponsible kids or those who want to waste energy. The torque for starting is governed to make sure you can't spin the wheels and waste energy, wear down tires or endanger the public. This is not a redneck toy or an off road vehicle. That behavior is becoming obsolete fast.
If I was rich and wanted a toy that's probably really fun but doesn't yet have the support network necessary to protect an ordinary person's substantial investment, I'd definitely buy one!
Oh yeah, I definitely agree with you there! The vehicle in its current form is fairly overpriced for what it offers, and as you said, doesn’t yet have the support network. A used EV would be a better buy for the same price, but if they bring the price down then I might consider one, though it can’t be a primary vehicle.
Arcimoto will not sell in any state where they have not first set up mobile service teams. That list just jumped to 13 states. Several hundred FUVs, plus rental fleets, are in Florida. They come to my door for software updates, recall actions and warranty work. So now you know there is no reason to wait.
Rich? I'm probably the poorest one to buy this. I rode ebikes for 7 years to save up for my Arcimoto on my SS pension. It took half of my entire modest life savings to buy and it was worth it. So fun and so much safer than motorcycles I have owned in the past. This was the only new vehicle I ever bought.
I don't understand why flexible, rooftop solar panels aren't available.
I agree! Especially with how efficient this car is (at least in the city), it would make a lot of sense even if it was a low-wattage panel.
@@BrandonKipp - Can't think of the name, but there's a company that makes flex solar panels for RV van upfitters. I bet they could make custom panels to Arcimoto rooftop specifications.
@@RetiredAmerican Oh yeah, that would be amazing. It would be a great perk for Arcimoto to have a semi-solar-powered car
They are always available but not practical for such a small roof. 100 watts is less than the daily parasitic drain of the systems on the battery when parked. A 1500 watt minimum solar system is required to charge the 18KW battery in one full day of sunshine.
@@popeyegordon *18 kWh
I like the concept, but can’t justify paying that kinda money for it.
Yeah, just like you said in your previous comment, the $20k price is definitely high. They need to lower the price to make it more appealing
The price is $17,900 in 2022 when the average price of a new EV is $66,000!
@@popeyegordon that's a lot!
It's cool but feels unfinished and it's surprising givin how long this vehicle has been in development.
Oh yeah, there’s definitely still lots of work to be done. Especially considering the price, I’d expect to have better and more reliable software, but only time will tell how they improve. Stuff like the accelerator cutting out at random times can be scary and dangerous if you don't know what to do. Happened to me just the other day, needed to put it in neutral, then back into drive and then it worked again.
As an owner I say it is very finished. Easy handling, very utilitarian, safe and fun. I do not want doors in Florida. The idea is to avoid the solar oven effect and dead weight of doors and glass. This final of 5 prototypes is far better than previons versions. They saved 16 inches of vehicle length and 220 pounds of vehicle weight by going to handlebars. The long design history shows.
Toyota made one of these and I don’t see them around anywhere (??????????)
Toyota has never sold anything like this in the US, though they’ve had concept cars of vehicles like this in other markets. And yes, the market for vehicles like this in the US is small at the moment
Brandon has no basis or evidence on which to claim the market for the FUV is small in 2022, after the entire world has been told by the global science community that we are dying if we don't stop what we are doing. Change or die off. It's that simple.
Arcimoto has 5000 pre-orders in a country where most of us have not heard of Arcimoto yet.
@@BrandonKipp I agree
@@BrandonKipp No one would want to buy these cars
$20k for this?
Yeah, I agree that they really need to bring their prices down for the vehicle to become competitive. Though, the battery in this car is probably quite expensive
@@BrandonKipp They were supposed to be 12k
That price would make it much more attractive, and I hope they can bring it down to that at some point.
No, not $20K. The base price is $17,900. In 2022 the average price of a new EV in the US is $66,000
@@yulog That is false. The promise of that goal of a $12K base price with mass production was based on 2018 dollars and will be more with inflation by late 2023 when the new mass production version is ready. It will be easier to do more assembly by robitics then and it will be lighter with a bigger battery capacity. I decided not to wait, I'm getting old. Mine is a very economical vehicle with no gas or oil changes and the very low motorcycle insurance rate saves me $800 every year.
Too clever ! Too expensive ! OK if you have money a nice toy ,but not for the mass market .
This goes 75mph, although I can't imagine who would be crazy enough to drive what is essentially a 3-wheeled golf cart 75mph.
We got it up to 84 mph, and while it's sketchy, it's so much fun snd felt a bit more stable than expected. Definitely not something to do on a regular basis though.
Nothing even remotely in common with a golf cart. Fail. High speed vehicles like this are not allowed on golf courses. The actual unadvertised top speed is over 80 mph. Mine does 84. I am protected in a certified 24G crash cage and a 6 point harness, so safe that no helmet, air bags or leather is needed. No golf cart in existence has proven formula one race car safety.
@@popeyegordon Golf carts may not be as safe, but yeah it’s very similar dimension wise. My cart is 1 inch longer than an arcimoto, about 10 inches less wide, but it is also taller. Has an inch more of ground clearance too. So, yeah, it’s basically driving around a super fast golf cart.
@@seanrodgers553 No it absolutely is not. You can lie forever and never make that true. You are a very insecure person with a cheater mentality that compels you to upvote your own comments. There are countless vehicles that have the approximate dimensions of golf carts. They are all different designs for different purposes. A 6 wheel ATV is the same dimension but nothing in common with a golf cart. A forklift may have the same dimensions too and it is not a 'super slow golf cart'. The 'bahrta sai' troll is notorious for attacking the threads under new vehicle design videos. I had to get him banned from video comments about the Organic Transit ELF, my other vehicle.
@@popeyegordon
A) I did not like my comment, I never do.
B) A forklift is not transportation like a golf cart or Arcimoto
C) Yeah, an ATV is kinda similar, just serves a different purpose. Yes, I can off road my golf cart too
D) There is nothing wrong with comparing a golf cart to an Arcimoto. I’m saying that as a positive. I love golf carts, an arcimoto seems like a fast golf cart. Easy to maneuver in tight spaces, easy to take around a community, easy to plug in at home, easy to just get out of the house and enjoy the ride. When I think of an arcimoto, I think of it as a fast golf cart for these reasons, I’m not sure what’s wrong with that. That’s a good thing
Starting at 18 grand 😆😆 the battery lost 10% just being powered up.
Correction - the default battery charge level is 90%. We have to enter a command to go 100%. This method increases total battery life. Not the only EV using this approach.
$18K is a fantastic deal in 2022 for a vehicle that never needs gas or oil changes and gets the very low motorcycle insurance rate. As of now there is a $7,500 tax rebate. Didn't help me as I'm retired. Demand for EVs is set to explode with the new tax breaks.
So sad that so many investors stay with this stock since they are down so much they are hoping for an upturn in price to recoup a bit. I have done many popular videos on this subject, as there are many who hate the stock and many who are saddened by FUV. Here is one of my most recent videos: Why Did Arcimoto (FUV) Jump Up Today? Now is the Time to SELL!!! [$FUV] Episode 173
You are a dirt bag predatory click baiter and nothing more. You can't lose a single penny unless you sell too soon.
It looks like it could tip over easily.
Yeah, it’s definitely less stable than a four-wheeled vehicle
@@BrandonKipp so no stability control like a can am?
@@doclees11 I don’t believe so
@@BrandonKipp have you got it in 2 wheels yet?
@@doclees11 Haha, nope! It just rolls side-to-side a lot in corners but I feel like it would be pretty hard to actually flip over
How to ensure you never have a girlfriend...
Exactly! Just post shit like Nick did and you will die a virgin. Fact check - the many Arcimoto rental locations get their business from couples. A large part of all FUV sales come an average of two months after these are rented or driven at a demo event and the average order is $22,400 meaning they select profitable options as well. These numbers can be verified in Arcimoto's quarterly report.
This is such a total scam. anyone whos been around long enough can spot this type of scam. It looks real, but the company actually has zero chance/ability to produce at scale or maintain what they produce. The Chinese knockoffs may be worth $3-4K as a toy but anyone who thinks this is a real vehicle is sadly mistaken. these scams are meant to last for 20 years to provide income for the scammer.
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All readers are capable of seeing the quarterly reports from Arcimoto showing steady growth for the last two years. These reports are legally binding and can be prosecuted for false information or 'scams' so they are always accurate.
If it could be done any better, you don't think Polaris would already be doing this? Arcimoto scammers are laughing all the way to their vanity factory every day. SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM Wake up.
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All readers are capable of seeing the quarterly reports from Arcimoto showing steady growth for the last two years. These reports are legally binding and can be prosecuted for false information or 'scams' so they are always accurate.