Hi Kyle I been watching your videos for few years now and since then I decided to order a ford 150 pro back on June or July after I saw your review and went to my local dealer and did the build spec and signed some paper work for around 45k after few options now with the slow production and the high demand the dealer has never been able to actually place the order to ford, I been calling the dealer salesman every few months and yesterday I decided to check on the status and asked the big question and the price and they are telling me that I don't have price protection and now I'm at the new pricing or even worse at the price of when they can actually place the order. I don't think that is right, I think people stop following up with Gordon orders and pricing from the original sale price since you guys make rivian honored all prices for the people that placed orders or reservations before the price increase they had to honored the price I was hoping that you look into it and make call out for to do the same. I think this is a lot to ask, but know you speak out about the ugly parts of this company's business that other people don't , even if I don't end up getting it at least let them know that people are disappointing people like me that just can't afford a 20k increase from the original sale price. Thanks again for all the hard work you guys go
Hey, love your entusiasm about all these cars! Im from Austria and Sonnleitner on the Plate Holder is actually a Dealer near me! The Sticker in the right upper corner is the Inspection Sticker which you have to do annually to drive the Car on the road, without it you are not allowed to and you cant even get Plates or insure it. Greetings from Austria, love your Content!
I have a Twizy since 2015 and use the OBD Tuning Kit on mine. Unfortunally you can't tune the T45 to 100 kmh but it can reach 78. Also the torque is much lower on the T45 model with 36Nm. With battery power adjustment you can bring it up to around 80Nm but you need to dial in slowly. Otherwise you will hit the internal battery protection and it will cut power to brutal low level for the next few seconds. If you have any questions regarding twizy tuning feel free to ask me anything.
You probably want to change the transmission oil as quick as you can. The standard stuff they put in there gets nasty pretty quick. I would recommend 80w90 GL5 Hypoid or even 85w90 if you dont drive it in cold weather.
Two questions: Which software you used to adjust the speed? And is there already a after party selling (better) batteries? (I am in the running to buy one so this is my homework: )
I drove a Twizy for a week in Madeira some years ago. It was FUN. In an old town situation where streets are not made for cars this thing was a true blessing. Potential parking spots everywhere. Biggest drawback was the lousy charging rate, which I avoided by just switching to another Twizy when one ran out. Upgrade this with Lithium tech and quick charge and it would be the ultimate car, preferably in some warm place.
@5:59 it's not a 'vignette' (motorway toll sticker, but doing only 45km/h it isn't allowed to go on motorways in the first place), but an inspection plate (cars in Austria have to get an annual inspection for roadworthiness). And yes, that is the Austrian plate (in Germany it would be on the rear license plate). btw. they did limit it to 45km/h because that's what you are allowed to drive 'sans permis' (without a driver's licence) in France and some other countries (in others you only need a moped license, which you can get at a younger age). Same reason why the Citroën Ami is limited to 45km/h.
but there are twizzy that can go onto the highway legally which can drive 80 and then would bring you the THG emission saving compensation of about 100€ for 2024.
We had one on long-term test at Auto Express in the UK back in 2012. I was pretty much the only person who wanted to drive it; fond memories cruising around London in it!
Finally..a Twizy on the road in the USA ❤❤ in Alabama we can drive golf carts on the roads as long you have turn signals and brake lights and headlights. Congratulations
Here in Texas you can just put your slow moving triangle on the back and use it like a golf cart, no registration required, but can't be taken out on roads above 35 MPH.
I remember when I first saw this on Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson said he drove in it with his mom and showed how the rear passenger sits in it. I thought this was a very cool looking EV and very unique. Congrats on your purchase!
I bought my 2017 Twizy 80 here in Korea. It was a Spanish made import that someone bought, put the windows on and probably drove for a couple of days and than sold it to a dealer. 130 K on odometer, no battery lease and street legal. So, like new - $3,300. I have installed. motorcycle LED headlights, an audio system (the factory connector for audio is under left storage box and speaker connectors are in place in roof). Bought the Twizy blanket and an electric seat warmer). Mine is white and black. Put new style “F1” black decals on back and on side doors. I love it. Drive to work on military base daily. No road trips yet. Twizy’s production moved here to Busan. Don’t know if they are still making them now. I saw your Norway video. Take care and have fun with your Twizy.
a diode and a resistor on a J1772 socket and bob's your uncle. You can get the contractor of a EVSe turned on with the diode and resistor trick. Of course the twizzie should respect the indicated current that the EVSE offers, but in practical terms I think it won't matter. No need for the multiple Type 2->j1772 stuff....
I had to laugh so hard when Kyle read the Sticker on the windscreen. "Ausland" isn't a country, it's a reference to the phone number. It means that this number should be called when you are in a foreign country (i guess in this case outside of Austria).
As someone else commented, please do a comparison of this to your electric Smart car. I have a 2016 electric Smart and love it. Another interesting fact with the Smart ED is that it was developed partially with Tesla and the 1st model S. It is a very well engineered vehicle, with safety, efficiency and a great fun factor for its tiny size.
@@nc3826 I'd say "radically different" is a stretch but I did take another look, same glasses but larger screen, and I do see the differences. Personally I slightly prefer the newer version.
Scoot had a handful of those in San Francisco, all red, branded as Nissans and lent out as "Scoot quad". They were all plated as NEVs and were absolutely terrifying on the street.
@@ArbitraryFilmings Oh, it will move, no worries. But they're not much fun on long journeys in Winter. Check out James and Kate EV's on TH-cam, for a video that James made about 6 years ago. He drove one, which had been tuned for higher speed, from Northern Scotland down to Central England. In snow. When I met James, shortly afterward, he said that the experience was 'character-building'.
Here in Germany some of the Twizzys have been used for food deliveries. In spain and france I have seen these being used in holiday houses as grocery hoppers. Funny little thing.
Having looked at many Nimbus videos and seen it at the San Diego EV show, I can see where Nimbus got its inspiration. If they are going out of business, that will be sad, since it mobility form factor slots in between the Aptera and Archimoto.
I haven't been able to find any independent corroboration that Nimbus is going out of business... neither from the Nimbus site nor anyplace else I can find. It seems strange that this would be the lone place that was breaking such big news. I'd be very interested in what their source is though so I can look it up. -thx
Months later, Kyle hasn't corrected his error (or even taken the time to respond here) yet Nimbus continues on. No small startup needs that of kind problem. As a potential Nimbus buyer, I'm pissed.
Well, now THAT's fun! I'd really get a kick out of having one of these to run errands around town. Surely you could register it as a N.E.V.…? I look forward to hear how it holds up with time and miles.
There was some Nissan branded Twizy on the streets in San Francisco by a car sharing service for testing. you can even find picture when google for it. So that for sure is a good starting point to get it street legal.
I have the second ever sold unit when it came in 2012, the “high end” one, 2-tone paint job, ersatz carbon fiber roof and diamond cut alloy wheels. Right now about 29k km on the odometer, these things where assembled in Valladolid(Northern Spain) and never really caught on, I am driving 1 of the only 2 units in my city
@@Foersom_ That kinda speaks volumes on how few electric vehicles were sold that year. I live in southern Spain and I have seen less than 20 units during the last 11 years, including on vacations on the Balearic Islands, where I saw most of them. They are so rare that I still get asked info about the car almost daily, most people think it’s some new vehicle and are surprised when I reveal the car is almost 11 years old (April 2012).
I owned a Twizy until the neighborhood of my parents destroyed it :( i loved my twizy. Its soooo great. A 2023 version of the twizy a bit more battery and faster charging, would fit millions of peoples needs…
They are actually coming out with a new model, it's called EZ-1. I was really hoping to get an Arcimoto, but they never sold them into the EU, unfortunately.
@@o00scorpion00o yes of course. Option for a closed cabin is necessary in a lot of places. In drove also in the winter. But if there is less than 0°C a heating option (seat heating option) is necessary. Depending on the need for distance.
@@haraldriegler6000 yes, but i think they confirmed again that they dont want to sell them to individuals. I also preordered an aptera and an citytransformer. Lets see what comes first to EU market
@@haraldriegler6000 Yes, the EZ1 is primarily aimed at car sharing but I believe they may let individuals have them on a subscription basis. I hope Renault/Mobilize changed their mind and sell them. If not the City Transformer prototypes look good. Fully Charged just did a review th-cam.com/video/z4tG_MkXgbM/w-d-xo.html
Kyle, you can buy a J1772 to nema 5-15 adapter that you can use with a type 1 J1772 EVSE. It outputs 240v to the 5-15 plug, so that would work perfectly with a 5-15 to schuko adapter.
We have Type2 to Schucko adapters in Europe, super cheap on aliexpress. Can get either a Type 1 to Type 2 adapter or throw on a Type 1 plug (J1772). Or just build your own as you just need 2 resistors in the plug to make it work.
Yes, you definitely need the Powerbox OBD add-on to see the full potential of this fun 2 seater. See Andy Kirby's TH-cam channel for a review and testing
Definitely an in-city vehicle. It would be a nightmare to take this thing on a freeway. It is always nice when a "dream thing" can finally be bought. Congratulations Kyle.
We bought a Twizy 5 months ago and we love it! Ours was imported from Korea and came with the Renault Korea windows. It's registered here in Cyprus as a heavy quadricycle (L7e). It's used to commute every weekday and for fun at the weekend. Fortunately we have great weather here most of the time. There are only a handful of Twizys here so it draws a lot of attention everywhere it goes. Hope you get the registration and charging sorted out so you can use it on the road, especially when you get the mod kit to unlock the limiter. Great video, it's easy to see how much you like the Twizy.
I think I saw this auction on eBay when I was looking for a Carver One. Nimbus I think had a listing for both a Carver and a Twizzy. If the Carver was available, you should have bought that one instead. Much more fun when you get to lean into the turns!
In Colombia, the twizy comes with the same schuko connector and the dealers just deliver them with an adapter to the regular 110v plug, so I think you should try that out
Kyle, cut off the non-standard plug and attach a popular NEMA 240 volt plug. Maximum power probably is 15-20 amps for its tiny battery. Minimize number of adapters because they are prone to failure.
The NEV route to legalization you suggested is probably the best one to pursue, a close second would be as an ATV. The previous owner should have crushed or exported the car after testing, you got very lucky that the company went bankrupt and can't really be pursued. I have a passing familiarity with Colorado rules, and I believe you have a very good chance. Some people even managed to register Mahindra Roxors as fully road legal cars. Unless the inspector insists on an FMVSS certification sticker from the manufacturer, you should be good. I've also heard of some people having problems if the speedometer is metric only. You will need to research carefully the rules for each vehicle class ahead of the inspection, and determine the best one to apply for. Your suggestion to register it as an M-Plate is probably the most impossible route. You need to be a manufacturer, and every time you drive it, it MUST be for testing. If you have an M-Plate and a cop pulls you over and you say you were doing anything other than testing, you will be in a world of pain. Some sketchy people have used dealer plates, but that's playing with fire, and I highly advise against it.
Hi. So, I’m in Denver. I am bottlenecked for the most part by highways, eg Colo Blvd, etc. How do you get around the law that states you can’t drive certain vehicles, eg Twizys, bicycles, etc., to get from A to B? (I see on rare occasions bicyclists riding the sidewalk outpacing and passing heavy automobiles due to stoplights and the sheer volume of traffic causing traffic jams.) Also, I understood you to mean that a speed regulator would have to be installed and used to classify it as a NEV Down to 40.2 kph or 25 mph, correct?
Sticker on the windshield top left is the inspection plaque from Austria can confirm. This car won't have an vignette since it is to slow for the highway. Renault's are always very quirky. Awesome 👍
240/220volts is not ubiquitous in the US, which is why I also suggested getting a NEMA 110/120v to Schuko 240/220v Voltage Converter (ie upstep transformer) 3000w for road trips...
@@nc3826 As an electrician for 38 years, i'll tell you why you're wasting your money. If your charge comes from a 120 volt outlet, you can only get the same wattage, even if you use a transformer to boost the voltage. It will not double the amperage, it will cut it in half. You need a circuit from a 240 volt source, a breaker hooked up to two phases coming from the power company to charge your batteries quicker and rated at a higher amperage.
@@nc3826 240 volts is what every house in the US has, 120 volts to ground/neutral from each leg. Yes, it IS ubiquetous It's very uncommon to have only a 120 volt service..
@@nc3826 You can take a 120 volt outlet 20 amps and hook up a transformer to boost it to 240 volts and expect to get more power out of it. 240 volt services are everywhere in the US, You would run a 240 volt circuit from a main panel directly. That way you can get 50 or more amps for charging.
btw, if you put it in neutral when going downhill, the regenerative braking doesn't kick in to limit you at 45. I reached well over 85km/h in my twizy 45 ;)
Why is it that people have the most expensive cars but it’s the smallest mobility vehicle that gives them the most thrills. I will own an Ami real soon and sooo looking forward to it. I’m hoping you will be driving one yourself one day soon. I saw your Valeo Ami video which first gave me hope that it would be in the U.K. enjoy. Such fun. I think drivers have forgotten the thrill of their first cheap small car.
The first motorcycle I owned was a 49cc scooter. I rode that thing _everywhere_ (in town, obviously). I think I put like 600 miles on it in a matter of months. This thing is kind of like the equivalent of that 49cc scooter, especially given that it is the slower speed limited one. If these were available in the US, ideally fully enclosed and with a 40mph top speed, I’d totally be wanting one.
What’s funny is I appreciate that the newer Tesla’s, especially the 2023 Y’s are pretty quite now, but I miss hearing that loud motor whine like the original model 3’s
I've had a twizy for more than 4 years, I use OVMS to mod the speed map which works great, you can then also up the regen and have more control over charging options. Change the gear box oil for something decent before you go fast fast.. they used poor oil in production. Have fun!
Suggest getting a, Step Up Transformer NEMA 110/120v to Schuko 240/220v Voltage Converter 3000w ...... And a 10 gauge extension cord..... For charging away from home.
yeah, Renault Sonnleitner; seems to be from Vienna, my hometown! correction: there is also a Renault Sonnleiter dealer in Salzburg; "Aus dem Ausland" just means "from abroad"; so to call the service number +43 xyz from somewhere else than Austria; And the sticker in the top corner (this ist the MOT Sticker for the yearly TÜV or Pickerl as we say) says license number "SL-xyz", so that means the Twizy was last registered in "Salzburg Land", so on countryside of the city Salzburg; and it was allowed to drive till June/22 and you are allowed to overrun this date by 4 months; so should be in good conditions i would guess ;-) and i would also guess that this is the twizy 80 and not 45 because of the license number and the large license plate itself; the twizy 45 would have a smaller license plate holder; another update (3rd one or so): i just looked into the pricelists (see links below) and there it says "Beheizbare Windschutzscheibe" for Twizy 80, which translates to "heated windscreen"; which is another hint to be a twizy 80 and not a 45; slight correction on this: the "beheizbare Windschutzscheibe" is/was also an option (150 Euro) for the twizy 45; here would be a priceliste with the specs from 2018: media.renault.at/__/24326.5ad5e4a8.dl and here from 2016: www.infohub.at/carmanager/uploads/pdf/PL_Twizy_05_16.pdf there are some twizys online in Austria which have been slaughtered; there could be some parts you may want to have or need: www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/marktplatz?sfId=c2c60433-856b-4a4f-9fe7-8d42cd4b6be4&isNavigation=true&keyword=renault%20twizy&ATTRIBUTE_TREE=6143 just hit me up if i can help you ;-) all the best from the best city in the world :D Raphael
His information is not always accurate. Beware. He claimed Nimbus One folded and that’s simply not true. I had no reason to doubt his veracity until he made such a false and irresponsible claim. The company unloaded some old engineering stuff like a Twizy. He could have done serious damage to Nimbus One EV. But that would depend upon how many viewers pay any attention to his TH-cam videos. His credibility and legitimacy took a hit as he depends on access to vehicles to play with their cars. It will be hard to respect him from this point going forward since he never corrected his disinformation.
I had a Twizy in Germany, all you need is a power converter. Don't try to convert power with plugs. 220 at 60hz is not the same as 220 EU 50 Hz as it is 3 phase. in the EU it is not. 400 v is 3 phase.
How do nerds entertain each other? One buys a Twizy and makes videos about it and the others all smile as he shows it off. One nerd to another, love it! Sooo jealous!😄
I've driven motorcycles a lot and my concern was always getting smacked by other drivers. I've had a few friends hurt badly on public roads on motorcycles and I've had my close calls. There are just so many really big heavy vehicles on the road it makes me uneasy to be in something like that with the type of drivers on the road nowadays. Now that vehicle would be awesome if I could trail ride with it.
Really like your Twizy. I have a 2013 Twizy colour which I will never part with. Your Twizy looks in superb condition except for the lower front bodywork section where your licence plate fits, is missing. Good luck getting it registered and road legal, I am in the UK but if I can help you with anything, do get in touch!
I love this little go-cart. Once a year, when my Espace is in the shop for its yearly checkup my loan car for the day is always the 95kph Twizy. My (grown up) kids and I take turns 'racing' that thing around town all day. Who needs Six Flags when you can drive a Twizy?
I just viewed your Twizy video. Good luck and lots of fun with the car. I have Twizy by my own and understand you joy. If you have difficulties with the car have look at the German Twizy Forum. Lots of information about the car, you will love it.
Just remove the current plug and wire a nema 14-50 plug, you can get them from the hardware store, or alternatively buy a j1772 adaptor and wire it directly ($80 at evseadaptors).
nema 14-50 plug should use a lower gauge wire, and have one more lead, than the current adapter offers, which does not have a lead for a ground... Creating or buying a new nema 14-50 to Schuko adapter.... For the shop.... and/or a NEMA 110/120v to Schuko 240/220v Voltage Converter (ie upstep transformer) 3000w, which are sold on Amazon and would be a plug and play option, for the shop and road trips, but with a slightly lower charging rate... plus j1772 adaptors..... would be ideal...
Run 230v and use an adapter putting a satellite panel with a single 30 or 50 amp double pole breaker RIGHT NEXT to the outlet would add some safety. In Euro they have switches on all their outlets. YOU DONT wanna plug in 230v live. Thats what the breaker would be for. *Shut off the outlet > Plugin safely > Turn on the outlet safely connected*
You'll also need insurance, which can be a problem. I brought an American car to France, and I had to deal with homologation, registration & insurance.
Here’s how we unloaded it after transporting it in the bed of the Rivian: th-cam.com/video/eASWXNU5daY/w-d-xo.html
Buy a MICROLINO next ;) It is in production now.
Hi Kyle I been watching your videos for few years now and since then I decided to order a ford 150 pro back on June or July after I saw your review and went to my local dealer and did the build spec and signed some paper work for around 45k after few options now with the slow production and the high demand the dealer has never been able to actually place the order to ford, I been calling the dealer salesman every few months and yesterday I decided to check on the status and asked the big question and the price and they are telling me that I don't have price protection and now I'm at the new pricing or even worse at the price of when they can actually place the order. I don't think that is right, I think people stop following up with Gordon orders and pricing from the original sale price since you guys make rivian honored all prices for the people that placed orders or reservations before the price increase they had to honored the price I was hoping that you look into it and make call out for to do the same. I think this is a lot to ask, but know you speak out about the ugly parts of this company's business that other people don't , even if I don't end up getting it at least let them know that people are disappointing people like me that just can't afford a 20k increase from the original sale price. Thanks again for all the hard work you guys go
I’ve been told you can register just about any vehicle in Indiana if you haven’t registered it yet. I’ve seen all sorts of crazy things on road here.
Hi Kyle. For an single Adapter you maybe take a look at "Adapter Typ 1 auf Schukokupplung"
how about a review channel for mobility scooters, i think it could make your life complete.
Hey, love your entusiasm about all these cars! Im from Austria and Sonnleitner on the Plate Holder is actually a Dealer near me! The Sticker in the right upper corner is the Inspection Sticker which you have to do annually to drive the Car on the road, without it you are not allowed to and you cant even get Plates or insure it. Greetings from Austria, love your Content!
I have a Twizy since 2015 and use the OBD Tuning Kit on mine. Unfortunally you can't tune the T45 to 100 kmh but it can reach 78. Also the torque is much lower on the T45 model with 36Nm. With battery power adjustment you can bring it up to around 80Nm but you need to dial in slowly. Otherwise you will hit the internal battery protection and it will cut power to brutal low level for the next few seconds. If you have any questions regarding twizy tuning feel free to ask me anything.
You probably want to change the transmission oil as quick as you can. The standard stuff they put in there gets nasty pretty quick. I would recommend 80w90 GL5 Hypoid or even 85w90 if you dont drive it in cold weather.
@@jaronjon2985 that's a good tip, I'll make that change next time I'm in the repair shop.
Two questions: Which software you used to adjust the speed? And is there already a after party selling (better) batteries? (I am in the running to buy one so this is my homework: )
"You make me dizzy, Miss Twizy. The way you rock and roll."
I drove a Twizy for a week in Madeira some years ago. It was FUN. In an old town situation where streets are not made for cars this thing was a true blessing. Potential parking spots everywhere. Biggest drawback was the lousy charging rate, which I avoided by just switching to another Twizy when one ran out. Upgrade this with Lithium tech and quick charge and it would be the ultimate car, preferably in some warm place.
@5:59 it's not a 'vignette' (motorway toll sticker, but doing only 45km/h it isn't allowed to go on motorways in the first place), but an inspection plate (cars in Austria have to get an annual inspection for roadworthiness). And yes, that is the Austrian plate (in Germany it would be on the rear license plate).
btw. they did limit it to 45km/h because that's what you are allowed to drive 'sans permis' (without a driver's licence) in France and some other countries (in others you only need a moped license, which you can get at a younger age). Same reason why the Citroën Ami is limited to 45km/h.
but there are twizzy that can go onto the highway legally which can drive 80 and then would bring you the THG emission saving compensation of about 100€ for 2024.
You could try registering it as a kit car, I know early Ariel Atoms had to go through a similar loophole here in NC.
We had one on long-term test at Auto Express in the UK back in 2012. I was pretty much the only person who wanted to drive it; fond memories cruising around London in it!
Finally..a Twizy on the road in the USA ❤❤ in Alabama we can drive golf carts on the roads as long you have turn signals and brake lights and headlights. Congratulations
Here in Texas you can just put your slow moving triangle on the back and use it like a golf cart, no registration required, but can't be taken out on roads above 35 MPH.
I remember when I first saw this on Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson said he drove in it with his mom and showed how the rear passenger sits in it. I thought this was a very cool looking EV and very unique. Congrats on your purchase!
I bought my 2017 Twizy 80 here in Korea. It was a Spanish made import that someone bought, put the windows on and probably drove for a couple of days and than sold it to a dealer. 130 K on odometer, no battery lease and street legal. So, like new - $3,300. I have installed. motorcycle LED headlights, an audio system (the factory connector for audio is under left storage box and speaker connectors are in place in roof). Bought the Twizy blanket and an electric seat warmer). Mine is white and black. Put new style “F1” black decals on back and on side doors. I love it. Drive to work on military base daily. No road trips yet. Twizy’s production moved here to Busan. Don’t know if they are still making them now. I saw your Norway video. Take care and have fun with your Twizy.
a diode and a resistor on a J1772 socket and bob's your uncle. You can get the contractor of a EVSe turned on with the diode and resistor trick. Of course the twizzie should respect the indicated current that the EVSE offers, but in practical terms I think it won't matter. No need for the multiple Type 2->j1772 stuff....
I had to laugh so hard when Kyle read the Sticker on the windscreen. "Ausland" isn't a country, it's a reference to the phone number. It means that this number should be called when you are in a foreign country (i guess in this case outside of Austria).
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As someone else commented, please do a comparison of this to your electric Smart car. I have a 2016 electric Smart and love it. Another interesting fact with the Smart ED is that it was developed partially with Tesla and the 1st model S. It is a very well engineered vehicle, with safety, efficiency and a great fun factor for its tiny size.
I have had two different 2016 Smart Cars (currently have one). I love that car! 2017+ model meh, but I love the 2016 model.
@@crabkilla What's the difference in the 2017+ model?
@@JRP3 Body style change
@@crabkilla I guess you have to be a real Smart Car enthusiast because I just Googled them and they look mostly the same to me.
@@nc3826 I'd say "radically different" is a stretch but I did take another look, same glasses but larger screen, and I do see the differences. Personally I slightly prefer the newer version.
There is even a guy who drove from Munich to North Cape with a Twizy a few years ago ;)
Saw them all over Germany. Great little runabout for city driving.
More exciting than a Pagani. It's also my wife's dream car since she saw some zipping around in the narrow streets of Positano
Scoot had a handful of those in San Francisco, all red, branded as Nissans and lent out as "Scoot quad". They were all plated as NEVs and were absolutely terrifying on the street.
I still see them around. If you went the rental company, maybe they would sell you a 'retired' one.
I cannot see Alyssa being too happy in that back seat filming.
she will get her own mobility scooter for that
@@ArbitraryFilmings Oh, it will move, no worries. But they're not much fun on long journeys in Winter. Check out James and Kate EV's on TH-cam, for a video that James made about 6 years ago. He drove one, which had been tuned for higher speed, from Northern Scotland down to Central England. In snow. When I met James, shortly afterward, he said that the experience was 'character-building'.
Here in Germany some of the Twizzys have been used for food deliveries.
In spain and france I have seen these being used in holiday houses as grocery hoppers. Funny little thing.
The 2012 model does charge with 2.3kw by default, with later model they reduced to 2kw because of overheating. You can change that speed via Obd
Scoot Networks (one of the scooter app companies) used to rent these in San Francisco. I used to take my son out in one and we did park tours.
Love it. Need to do a comparison between it and your Smart ED! I have a Smart ForTwo ED and love it.
Having looked at many Nimbus videos and seen it at the San Diego EV show, I can see where Nimbus got its inspiration. If they are going out of business, that will be sad, since it mobility form factor slots in between the Aptera and Archimoto.
I haven't been able to find any independent corroboration that Nimbus is going out of business... neither from the Nimbus site nor anyplace else I can find.
It seems strange that this would be the lone place that was breaking such big news. I'd be very interested in what their source is though so I can look it up. -thx
Hey Ashis! Thankfully we are still here :) We have contacted Kyle about making a correction.
Months later, Kyle hasn't corrected his error (or even taken the time to respond here) yet Nimbus continues on. No small startup needs that of kind problem. As a potential Nimbus buyer, I'm pissed.
Well, now THAT's fun! I'd really get a kick out of having one of these to run errands around town. Surely you could register it as a N.E.V.…? I look forward to hear how it holds up with time and miles.
That's how Nissan did it.... But the maximum 25 mph speed limit would suck...
5:55 This is the sticker for the austrian vehicle inspection. And it was registered near Salzburg ;)
Thanks for sharing this. We can all use a little laughter and cheer this week!
There was some Nissan branded Twizy on the streets in San Francisco by a car sharing service for testing. you can even find picture when google for it. So that for sure is a good starting point to get it street legal.
Twizy branded as Nissan Scoot.
there is a german youtuber who drove his twizzy from northern germany to central spain where it was built and back again
The Twizzies in SF had j1772 ports built in. Maybe try to reach out to someone at Scoot to see how they did it?
One option for plates might be to form an LLC in Montana and register it there. A colleague of mine did that recently with a RAZR.
SUPER JEALOUS! I saw my first on in Rome back in 2014 and have wanted one ever since!
The 1st generation Chevy Bolt also has a pedestrian horn. I wonder how many other cars do
I have the second ever sold unit when it came in 2012, the “high end” one, 2-tone paint job, ersatz carbon fiber roof and diamond cut alloy wheels. Right now about 29k km on the odometer, these things where assembled in Valladolid(Northern Spain) and never really caught on, I am driving 1 of the only 2 units in my city
Twizy was most sold EV in Europe in 2012.
@@Foersom_ That kinda speaks volumes on how few electric vehicles were sold that year. I live in southern Spain and I have seen less than 20 units during the last 11 years, including on vacations on the Balearic Islands, where I saw most of them. They are so rare that I still get asked info about the car almost daily, most people think it’s some new vehicle and are surprised when I reveal the car is almost 11 years old (April 2012).
Congrats! Cool car, had one in 2012 and missing it. In Europe it is classified as a Quad so maybe in the US you can also register it as a Quad 🤷🏻♂️
You can rent these in Bermuda! Perfect for cruising around an island where it's hard to drive more than 20 miles.
You are looking very happy and having fun. 😎
I owned a Twizy until the neighborhood of my parents destroyed it :( i loved my twizy. Its soooo great. A 2023 version of the twizy a bit more battery and faster charging, would fit millions of peoples needs…
They are actually coming out with a new model, it's called EZ-1. I was really hoping to get an Arcimoto, but they never sold them into the EU, unfortunately.
It would but no heat and no proper windows and doors is a no no where I live.
@@o00scorpion00o yes of course. Option for a closed cabin is necessary in a lot of places. In drove also in the winter. But if there is less than 0°C a heating option (seat heating option) is necessary. Depending on the need for distance.
@@haraldriegler6000 yes, but i think they confirmed again that they dont want to sell them to individuals. I also preordered an aptera and an citytransformer. Lets see what comes first to EU market
@@haraldriegler6000 Yes, the EZ1 is primarily aimed at car sharing but I believe they may let individuals have them on a subscription basis. I hope Renault/Mobilize changed their mind and sell them. If not the City Transformer prototypes look good. Fully Charged just did a review th-cam.com/video/z4tG_MkXgbM/w-d-xo.html
Kyle, you can buy a J1772 to nema 5-15 adapter that you can use with a type 1 J1772 EVSE. It outputs 240v to the 5-15 plug, so that would work perfectly with a 5-15 to schuko adapter.
We have Type2 to Schucko adapters in Europe, super cheap on aliexpress. Can get either a Type 1 to Type 2 adapter or throw on a Type 1 plug (J1772). Or just build your own as you just need 2 resistors in the plug to make it work.
Also Kyle mentioned the extension cord being a 6-20 but it is not. Maybe it is a7-20 or 10-20, hard to tell but 6-20 are not diagonal like that
Yes, you definitely need the Powerbox OBD add-on to see the full potential of this fun 2 seater.
See Andy Kirby's TH-cam channel for a review and testing
i hope you can manage to get it street legal. The Twizy is the perfect EV for traffic in and directly around cities, when it is not winter time ;)
Definitely an in-city vehicle.
It would be a nightmare to take this thing on a freeway.
It is always nice when a "dream thing" can finally be bought. Congratulations Kyle.
We bought a Twizy 5 months ago and we love it! Ours was imported from Korea and came with the Renault Korea windows. It's registered here in Cyprus as a heavy quadricycle (L7e). It's used to commute every weekday and for fun at the weekend. Fortunately we have great weather here most of the time. There are only a handful of Twizys here so it draws a lot of attention everywhere it goes. Hope you get the registration and charging sorted out so you can use it on the road, especially when you get the mod kit to unlock the limiter. Great video, it's easy to see how much you like the Twizy.
I got to drive one of these in Bermuda and it was so much fun!
I think I saw this auction on eBay when I was looking for a Carver One. Nimbus I think had a listing for both a Carver and a Twizzy. If the Carver was available, you should have bought that one instead. Much more fun when you get to lean into the turns!
In Colombia, the twizy comes with the same schuko connector and the dealers just deliver them with an adapter to the regular 110v plug, so I think you should try that out
love your enthusiasm for such a small little cart! I like it too. I think it is a cool thing!
Kyle, I love how excited you get about these little electric cars. I love them too. I hope to own one some day.
Kyle, cut off the non-standard plug and attach a popular NEMA 240 volt plug. Maximum power probably is 15-20 amps for its tiny battery. Minimize number of adapters because they are prone to failure.
The NEV route to legalization you suggested is probably the best one to pursue, a close second would be as an ATV. The previous owner should have crushed or exported the car after testing, you got very lucky that the company went bankrupt and can't really be pursued.
I have a passing familiarity with Colorado rules, and I believe you have a very good chance. Some people even managed to register Mahindra Roxors as fully road legal cars. Unless the inspector insists on an FMVSS certification sticker from the manufacturer, you should be good. I've also heard of some people having problems if the speedometer is metric only.
You will need to research carefully the rules for each vehicle class ahead of the inspection, and determine the best one to apply for.
Your suggestion to register it as an M-Plate is probably the most impossible route. You need to be a manufacturer, and every time you drive it, it MUST be for testing. If you have an M-Plate and a cop pulls you over and you say you were doing anything other than testing, you will be in a world of pain.
Some sketchy people have used dealer plates, but that's playing with fire, and I highly advise against it.
Hi. So, I’m in Denver. I am bottlenecked for the most part by highways, eg Colo Blvd, etc. How do you get around the law that states you can’t drive certain vehicles, eg Twizys, bicycles, etc., to get from A to B? (I see on rare occasions bicyclists riding the sidewalk outpacing and passing heavy automobiles due to stoplights and the sheer volume of traffic causing traffic jams.)
Also, I understood you to mean that a speed regulator would have to be installed and used to classify it as a NEV Down to 40.2 kph or 25 mph, correct?
Sticker on the windshield top left is the inspection plaque from Austria can confirm. This car won't have an vignette since it is to slow for the highway. Renault's are always very quirky. Awesome 👍
Ganz genau!
theres vignette in austria ? 😂
a 110 to 220 euro (i think korea has same plug too) "transformer" would be a good idea. they are one to three hundred bucks.
US homes have 240 volts service, direct wire it from a disconnect switch.
240/220volts is not ubiquitous in the US, which is why I also suggested getting a NEMA 110/120v to Schuko 240/220v Voltage Converter (ie upstep transformer) 3000w for road trips...
@@nc3826 As an electrician for 38 years, i'll tell you why you're wasting your money. If your charge comes from a 120 volt outlet, you can only get the same wattage, even if you use a transformer to boost the voltage. It will not double the amperage, it will cut it in half. You need a circuit from a 240 volt source, a breaker hooked up to two phases coming from the power company to charge your batteries quicker and rated at a higher amperage.
@@nc3826 240 volts is what every house in the US has, 120 volts to ground/neutral from each leg. Yes, it IS ubiquetous It's very uncommon to have only a 120 volt service..
@@nc3826 You can take a 120 volt outlet 20 amps and hook up a transformer to boost it to 240 volts and expect to get more power out of it. 240 volt services are everywhere in the US, You would run a 240 volt circuit from a main panel directly. That way you can get 50 or more amps for charging.
Everyone I've seen drive it on TH-cam says how much fun it is. I WANT ONE.
wonderful that you are livin the dream! Congrats on getin your Twizzy
yooo a twizy in the US??? amazing! Had one when I was younger since you can drive them at 14, it fares better in the rain than a scooter
btw, if you put it in neutral when going downhill, the regenerative braking doesn't kick in to limit you at 45. I reached well over 85km/h in my twizy 45 ;)
Wring 14. 1980 drive faries kaghi v12 at age 14 155 moh
Congrats on a great buy. Fun cool practical run around , that brings a smile to everyone.
Omg Kyle! The Twizy looks like a Moon Buggy from "Star Cops" - 1987.
Fun video, Happy for you.
Your dream car and mine, couldn't be further apart. Have fun with it!
Hey Kyle, if you like the Twizy that much, you‘d probably also like the m-cro microlino, check it out!😊
This is so rad. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations and happy trails!. 😎👍
Colorado is very EV centric Kyle, you may be able to actually get it registered simply because its a full EV - did you get a title?
I’d look into getting it registered as an LSV. I know South Carolina has that. Idk about Colorado. Love it!
WOW so lucky...they should build similar ones here
Fun-mobile for sure. Won't it be great when we have true hot hatch/hot city car EV's?
Why is it that people have the most expensive cars but it’s the smallest mobility vehicle that gives them the most thrills. I will own an Ami real soon and sooo looking forward to it. I’m hoping you will be driving one yourself one day soon. I saw your Valeo Ami video which first gave me hope that it would be in the U.K. enjoy. Such fun. I think drivers have forgotten the thrill of their first cheap small car.
I think you need an Ami now Kyle. Jim Magill sent one to a museum in USA as it’s not registered to drive there.
I love how your dream car is a Twizy. It gives me Doug Demero vibes on how excited you are! Very happy for you 😊
The first motorcycle I owned was a 49cc scooter. I rode that thing _everywhere_ (in town, obviously). I think I put like 600 miles on it in a matter of months. This thing is kind of like the equivalent of that 49cc scooter, especially given that it is the slower speed limited one. If these were available in the US, ideally fully enclosed and with a 40mph top speed, I’d totally be wanting one.
Same big steering wheel as in my former Renault Grand Scenic III, which was twice the size of the Twizy. :)
What’s funny is I appreciate that the newer Tesla’s, especially the 2023 Y’s are pretty quite now, but I miss hearing that loud motor whine like the original model 3’s
I've had a twizy for more than 4 years, I use OVMS to mod the speed map which works great, you can then also up the regen and have more control over charging options.
Change the gear box oil for something decent before you go fast fast.. they used poor oil in production.
Have fun!
Congratulations! Looks like fun. Looks like you put on rather than get into.
Suggest getting a, Step Up Transformer NEMA 110/120v to Schuko 240/220v Voltage Converter 3000w ...... And a 10 gauge extension cord.....
For charging away from home.
These were ALL OVER Florence, Italy!
Kyle this is amazing!!!!!!! Can’t wait to watch all the content on this bad boy!!! Ahhhhhh so happy for you :)
You can have one for 10k in France
yeah, Renault Sonnleitner; seems to be from Vienna, my hometown! correction: there is also a Renault Sonnleiter dealer in Salzburg;
"Aus dem Ausland" just means "from abroad"; so to call the service number +43 xyz from somewhere else than Austria;
And the sticker in the top corner (this ist the MOT Sticker for the yearly TÜV or Pickerl as we say) says license number "SL-xyz", so that means the Twizy was last registered in "Salzburg Land", so on countryside of the city Salzburg; and it was allowed to drive till June/22 and you are allowed to overrun this date by 4 months; so should be in good conditions i would guess ;-)
and i would also guess that this is the twizy 80 and not 45 because of the license number and the large license plate itself; the twizy 45 would have a smaller license plate holder; another update (3rd one or so): i just looked into the pricelists (see links below) and there it says "Beheizbare Windschutzscheibe" for Twizy 80, which translates to "heated windscreen"; which is another hint to be a twizy 80 and not a 45; slight correction on this: the "beheizbare Windschutzscheibe" is/was also an option (150 Euro) for the twizy 45;
here would be a priceliste with the specs from 2018: media.renault.at/__/24326.5ad5e4a8.dl
and here from 2016: www.infohub.at/carmanager/uploads/pdf/PL_Twizy_05_16.pdf
there are some twizys online in Austria which have been slaughtered; there could be some parts you may want to have or need: www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/marktplatz?sfId=c2c60433-856b-4a4f-9fe7-8d42cd4b6be4&isNavigation=true&keyword=renault%20twizy&ATTRIBUTE_TREE=6143
just hit me up if i can help you ;-)
all the best from the best city in the world :D
Raphael
His enthusiasm is contagious. I'm subscribing.
His information is not always accurate. Beware. He claimed Nimbus One folded and that’s simply not true. I had no reason to doubt his veracity until he made such a false and irresponsible claim. The company unloaded some old engineering stuff like a Twizy. He could have done serious damage to Nimbus One EV. But that would depend upon how many viewers pay any attention to his TH-cam videos.
His credibility and legitimacy took a hit as he depends on access to vehicles to play with their cars. It will be hard to respect him from this point going forward since he never corrected his disinformation.
Tell us how registration works. I know the US has strange import laws, but maybe the Twizy its okay because it’s not technically a car.
I had a Twizy in Germany, all you need is a power converter. Don't try to convert power with plugs. 220 at 60hz is not the same as 220 EU 50 Hz as it is 3 phase. in the EU it is not. 400 v is 3 phase.
Hard to believe that a 'greengo' would ever like and want a Renault Twizy. Koodos on that... :)
How do nerds entertain each other? One buys a Twizy and makes videos about it and the others all smile as he shows it off. One nerd to another, love it! Sooo jealous!😄
i can see thats a lot of fun, but obviously for local journeys, small roads. etc
We want to see Kyle do Twizy Cannon ball run across US.
Perfect for city commute.
I've driven motorcycles a lot and my concern was always getting smacked by other drivers. I've had a few friends hurt badly on public roads on motorcycles and I've had my close calls.
There are just so many really big heavy vehicles on the road it makes me uneasy to be in something like that with the type of drivers on the road nowadays.
Now that vehicle would be awesome if I could trail ride with it.
I've given up on motorcycles, they're so dangerous, I don't just worry about dying, also about being severely crippled.
I'd love a Twizy too, but to semis and trucks, you're just another hedgehog!
Bet it would be easy to register it as an NEV.
Am having fun seeing you enjoying yourself while driving the tizzy
Really like your Twizy. I have a 2013 Twizy colour which I will never part with. Your Twizy looks in superb condition except for the lower front bodywork section where your licence plate fits, is missing. Good luck getting it registered and road legal, I am in the UK but if I can help you with anything, do get in touch!
I love this little go-cart. Once a year, when my Espace is in the shop for its yearly checkup my loan car for the day is always the 95kph Twizy. My (grown up) kids and I take turns 'racing' that thing around town all day. Who needs Six Flags when you can drive a Twizy?
I just viewed your Twizy video. Good luck and lots of fun with the car. I have Twizy by my own and understand you joy.
If you have difficulties with the car have look at the German Twizy Forum. Lots of information about the car, you will love it.
How does this compare to the Arcimoto?
Kyle taking the Twizy for a spin.
Congrats. That looks great. I was wanting an FUV but would like to get some sort of full doors for the winter.
Very interesting! I can’t wait to see your future EV museum!
This is precious. Long time viewer and subscriber. Kyle. I love your content. Happy….twizying!😅
Just remove the current plug and wire a nema 14-50 plug, you can get them from the hardware store, or alternatively buy a j1772 adaptor and wire it directly ($80 at evseadaptors).
nema 14-50 plug should use a lower gauge wire, and have one more lead, than the current adapter offers, which does not have a lead for a ground... Creating or buying a new nema 14-50 to Schuko adapter.... For the shop....
and/or a NEMA 110/120v to Schuko 240/220v Voltage Converter (ie upstep transformer) 3000w, which are sold on Amazon and would be a plug and play option, for the shop and road trips, but with a slightly lower charging rate...
plus j1772 adaptors..... would be ideal...
Run 230v and use an adapter putting a satellite panel with a single 30 or 50 amp double pole breaker RIGHT NEXT to the outlet would add some safety. In Euro they have switches on all their outlets. YOU DONT wanna plug in 230v live. Thats what the breaker would be for.
*Shut off the outlet > Plugin safely > Turn on the outlet safely connected*
You'll also need insurance, which can be a problem. I brought an American car to France, and I had to deal with homologation, registration & insurance.
This is one my favorite OOSR videos! Such enthusiasm!