I just wanna thank you Micah for introducing me to making my own lithium batterys and also ebikes/emotos. I started watching you two years ago,when i was decade long opiod addict... Probably the first youtuber i watched. Now im over a year and half clean. I just bought Razor Pro Spec and also a Kawasaki Kx100. I have also made several 72v lithium batteries for smaller Razors bikes. . 3 years ago i would never have imagined I would ever be here. Enjoying my hobbys and life. Thank you so much for giving me purpose, inspiring and relaying knowledge and information in a non overwhelming way. You rock!!! Thanks for everything... PS. Us OG's, would love an old school battery build video
It's satisfying to see all of the things you could do with those vehicles. Playing the giant soccer ball game was a fun idea. So was seeing you and your dad fishing off the back. I'm glad you were able to include your mom in the testing as well. A great review.
I’m really impressed with these UTVs. Before you said the price I was expecting them to be closer to 20grand. So 14grand is actually not bad at all. And you don’t have the added cost of fuel. If I could afford one I would definitely choose one of these. I prefer the Cowboy model just because I like the more rugged look also the bars on the hood is added protection. I’d say Kandi did a great job with these. 👍🏻👍🏻
I don't want to be the Bear of bad news, but I've dealt with China. I used to sell kids, chinese machines and as soon as you have problems, they don't speak english anymore.
Great Video - I purchased one from Lowe's December 2023. Had it charged in the garage over winter and it bricked by spring when I went to take it out. Customer service was an absolute nightmare and it took months of pushing as hard as I could and eventually leaving a message for the CEO and the head of national customer service contacted me and eventually made arrangements to pick up the vehicle and get me a refund through Lowe's. Corporate management acknowledges that they do not have a proper national maintenance / service vendor network when something goes wrong. That is my biggest fear with these machines that you can't get parts or get them fixed and no one knows how to work on them. They are made in China and the manual that they come with is terrible. I hope that they improve and resolve the above and then I would reconsider them. I think Micah's power outlet in the bed is a fantastic idea.
Micah, thank you so for such a thorough and enjoyable review. We just bought one on Amazon today and should have it at the end of this month. It'll be a daily driver for our ranch and I'm really looking forward to it! I''ve been doing lots of research lately and narrowing down my options but your review made it an easy choice because we'll be using ours in a very similar manner. I'm so glad that you showed it doing a lot of actual work. We ordered the "Matte Black" color and I'm going to wrap it in Kryptek camo. The next two weeks will go by very slowly but at least I can revisit your video until mine arrives. You have a very cool family!
We just bought one of these and love it. We didn't want a gas UTV for the noise, maintenance, and issues with cold starts that might occur. It's a beast and can haul. Serves our purposes for our property. Only draw back I can see is even the battery (Both lithium and standard unit) need to be replaced and ordered from Kandi, as they are very specific type line hook ups for the chinese products they utilize. Otherwise we been super happy with it so far.
Thanks for the video! I have not seen these electric UTVs. I have an old 2002 Ranger 6x6 and it requires way more maintenance than I enjoy doing. That price is not near what I thought it would be. Now I will have to ask Santa for one!
Thank you for informing me about this UTV, didn't know it existed. Kandi has been in the USA market for YEARS with lev/nev's, cars, trucks, golf carts and two wheelers, but over time don't deliver on easily available, satisfactorily performing products. I want to get a useful electric UTV and the Polaris is INSANELY OVERPRICED. I hate to be that guy Micah, but your vid/review could've been BETTER. Please accept this as constructive criticism. You left me with SO MANY questions, here's just a FEW. - Is there a price difference between the two models? - What was the battery chemistry? - Was the dump, hydraulic or electric? - Is there an hour meter, can the speedo/odometer be switched, kph/mph? - You compared the headlights at night, which was better? - Can a snowplow be installed? - How long is the warranty, does the battery have a separate one? Yes the video was good and entertaining with EXCELLENT production like most of your videos, but a 36 minute video shouldn't leave me with SO MANY questions. Thanks for mentioning the other review, it would have been nice if you pinned a link though.
Pretty thorough review, thanks. Kind of disappointed that the difference in headlight projection wasn’t highlighted. Question: that dump bed .. electric or hydraulic driven by an electric pump? Anyone hating enough to call “shill” isn’t worthy. ✌️
Thanks for this review. Re built-in inverter and outlet... - If Kandi adds one, please don't put it in bed. I'm always filling my UTV bed with mud, sludge, and seaweed from maintaining my shoreline. Outlet in bed wouldn't last. But outlet in the dash would be great! - How practical would it be for someone to add their own inverter and outlet? Ideally under dash so everything feels built-in. But that frunk seems like a good place to add a bunch of customized stuff too. Episode suggestion: Share your thoughts on this Kandi UTV vs Chinese Mini Truck. Ever since you bought the min truck, I've envied the payload and dump bed. But figured I'd be stuck all the time with the 2-wheel drive and small wheels. Also the fancy electronics in the cab of the mini truck scare me as the first thing I'd want to do is take of the doors for easy in-and-out, but how would the electronics hold up to rain/weather/water? Seems like the Kandi is well worth the extra $$$. But I still like the payload size of the mini truck.
@@davidwallace8079 Unfortunately, I think there are some safety requirements that are an issue. If it was just the mirror and a few stickers, all UTVs would have been street legal. Looks like ~20 allows for it and the rest do not. 😞
Your channel is growing on me! The drone banging into the tree unceremoniously made me snort coffee! I've been flying drones for more than 15 years and I never trust any of the automated features on them. Thanks for your content!🎉🎉🎉🎉
I appreciate the informative video about the KANDI UTVs. It helps me decide my next purchase for the farm for equipment that can handle the terrain and work. Additionally, it's nice to see your parents are enthused with the electric UTVs. I was impressive how the EZY wheels work on the metal container. I look forward to seeing a 10 month review of the UTVs in the future.
I'm happy to see the 6ft soccer ball made it into the list of testing equipment in the description. I will be sending one to my young nephew who just started playing soccer. Overall great video as always! I sent this video to my farm buddy in TN.
Yea I had to include it because it was really impressive quality! I even got two because I thought we’d pop the first one. But it held up great. Now I’ve donated the second to a nearby school.
I've converted my golf cart to solar and added an inverter. The usefulness of this unit can't be overstated. I have a 100 acre farm and do a lot of work in the woods. Having a portable power system that can run on the trails and never needs to be plugged in is amazing. Kandi should have added a 3000w inverter. They could do it for 300-400 dollars and it would increase the utility 100%
You made these work. We really appreciate that you did so much in a short time...and quite a few products were highlighted. Mom and dad had some serious fun.
Hello, these are great questions! For both models, they have three 25V batteries--totaling to 75V. As for battery replacement, we recommend visiting a professional at a nearby service center.
@@KandiAmericaSupport The 12V battery is a chinese brand with specific hookups... if it is in need to be replaced... Do we order them from Kandi or the dealer for the replacement?
I’m thinking of replacing my gasoline Polaris RZR and would love to get an electric UTV. This Kandi Cowboy looks perfect. Thanks for the comprehensive review, it really helps me in my decision-making. Love the video!
Thank you for making these videos and posting them here on TH-cam. I am amazed what all you have on your channel here for us to see and learn about. Here it is September 22nd or 8 days after you posted this video on here. I'm so thankful because on this rainy Sunday I actually have videos I'm learning about battery powered vehicles that work. I need something like this but more like that little pickup truck you have. That way I could get someone to fit my lift into it and lift my wheelchair up and in the bed and go anywhere I want to go, near my house. I've been trying since June to figure out how I could get outside to enjoy life again like I use to. Thank you for giving me hope. I must find a way to afford one of these utility vehicles or a mini electric truck like you have. Going to town, 6 miles away, to go to a store that I don't go to in over 4 years because I been sitting in a wheelchair. It's not easy dealing with not being able to go outside since neither one of my wheelchairs go on grass and my yard has a hill making it impossible to get up an even going back down I get stuck. It's sad to say, but my neighbor has to use his riding mower to drag me from my back porch to the driveway when I have to visit my doctor 4 times a year. Life has truly sucked for me these past many years, then I found your video and channel and that gives me alot of hope. Thank you for this. It truly makes my day a better on. I can't use my legs anymore and I've been trapped in my bed for past almost 4 years because of this severe pain. An when it rains and storms outside it get even more painful, I think x 10 worse. I try to find the positive side to everything but on today with the barometric pressure being so low is causing the pain to be worse. Only people with chronic pain know what I'm talking about. But thank you for posting this video it gives me something to think about.
I agree that a 110VAC inverter would be a GREAT addition to this UTV. It's a missed opportunity on Kandi's part. Even a low-powered inverted that might be limited to operating a cordless tool recharger would be a good start. One concern I have is that the UTV REALLY needs some sort of protection for the CV boots. It's basically a must have for ATVs operated off road. It would be a great option for them to offer.
To be legal on our county or city roads a UTV must be able to go at least 35mph, have tail and head lights, a center and side rear view mirrors. We need one with a tilt bed for work around our property and be able to take it to and from town which is 5 miles away. We’d also like to take it up our quad trails on our mountain. An AWD or 4WD is a Must.
@@EbikeSchool Yes, My wife and I have already talked about buying one for around our mountainous property here in north central Washington state. We own part of a mountain and the 9 families (including us) who live on our private road (5 miles up the mountains from town), own 1/2 of an adjoining mountain. The Side X Side trail is less than 200 feet from our front door.
@@PazLeBon We don’t need a tractor. Our property is the side of a mountain. We have one area that is flat and that’s where we planted our small orchard. If we need a tractor for anything we just borrow one from a neighbor
@@Doc1855 I probably used the wrong word tbh many farm machines are tractors to me haha but I saw small electric farm vehicles that had about 5 attachments, so could tip, load, dig etc and were also road legal. I think these are cool designs but i imagine losing that small load hitting any bump on a slope and just seems way too small a load space, therefore its still golf buggy more than a workihorse
Iron phosphate they've found can only be charged to 80% and not fully depleted without hurting them. Quite a few new software patches out now due to this issue you lose significant capacity.
@@MmMm-f2y7c you are trafficing in misinformation. Go to Will Prowse's DIY Solar Forum for factual info on LFP batteries, which can charge discharge 0-100% perecent and all have an internal BMS to intelligently maximize lifespan
Don't know anything about Kandi UTV's but I love my Kandi America Trail King MT750 ebike! I ordered it off Kandi's website and had it delivered to my local Lowe's Home Improvement store. Over 600 miles on it in about 2 months.
freakin legend, thanks for putting in the money, time, and effort to propel society into the flippin FUTURE. id love an electric utv, so neat. and charge up via solar ezpz lemon squeezy
Living in Florida, and my in-laws having a farm, I am concerned about the size of the wheels and the clearance. Other than that, you noted the kinda skimpy winch...so a very good review.
I've been looking for something like this for hauling stuff around my farm That 8 hay bale capacity would be perfect. I just wish it was about half the price.
Thanks for exposing people to electric vehicles, many people are curious and this gives them some starting point before they spend hard-earned cash. Personally I think this is the way of the future for many tasks. A transition to solar power and batteries is scary to some people, it will take time and a lot of demos before such ideas get full traction. It’s a process. Once people see these work they will develop more comfort and confidence in them. Thanks for doing a good thing for the planet 🌎
It looks pretty awesome! I agree could use some outlets, a 12V connection and some 120V tucked behind a panel on the back would probably be ideal. Where we are, it's always a thought that you'll probably end up putting a track/ski kit on for the winter. to do that, you need to be able to have it run RWD only.
Thank you for the review. I would love to have Kandi Electric UTV since i live in the farm. The UTV soccer looks fun too! Unfortunately it's not available yet in my country
Now that you have a small fleet of these electric vehicles (these and the light landscaping ones) do you have a formal charging and storage area with a specific design? Showing it off or making one would be a good idea for a video.
Another great review. Makes me wish I needed one of these. FYI, you use ratchet straps pretty often. You might like to check out Strapinno retractable ratchet straps. We've used several different models for a couple of years, and they are awesome. My wife hates standard straps, but these have her seal of approval.
I've been really interested in the Kandi since I saw it earlier this year. It is a great design. Something that looks good and made for running around that can be used for work on the weekend. I want a UTV to use at pretty high altitude where combustion engines make less power and where it is a hassle to get fuel. I much prefer to have a quiet rechargeable vehicle that doesn't smell. I really need a fully enclosed cab option though. I will be interested to see how these do once they start getting some miles and age on them. Sometimes I worry about things like computers, info screens, BMS and motor controllers and throttle pedals and things going bad and how hard it would be to fix Not just for this brand specifically but any brand EV as they are all pretty low production. Anybody looking for something more robust check out the Intimidator. It is great to start to get options other than the Ranger EV and the dressed up golf carts.
What is the difference between the Cowboy and innovator besides looks obviously. I’ve ordered an innovator and can’t wait… your video was amazing and made my mind up. 😊
Thank you for your question! The engine's rated power is 10,000W and has an estimated maximum range is 60 miles. Please note that the actual range may vary depending on usage-heavier loads can reduce the overall distance. I hope this helps clarify things!
On Nema 14-50 plugs. When doing any type of EVSE make sure you purchase either a Hubbell, Bryant, or Leviton but with the yellow car painted onto the plug. Otherwise you risk the plug getting too hot and melting.
What type of battery, expected battery life until replacement, battery warranty and availability of replacement batteries? Have any of these machines caught fire while recharging? Thank you
Cool video. BUT the Kandi web site is pretty bad couldn't see the parts breakdown for the innovator. So question ???? what Voltage do the Motors run at and what is the bolt pattern for the wheels. I'm interested in one maybe I will call Lowes. Please be so kind and answer if you can. Thanks
What’s the explanation for the need for such frequent oil changes? Are you sure that’s not replace it after 20 hours (break-in), and then every ten years thereafter?
I have several Polaris UTVs and the Cowboy and the only thing it wouldn't do so far is drag a heavy Amish built 8x8 shed. I was able to move it using the winch and also using a kinetic strap even when it got hung up in the roots. Everything else is great and I like the idea of using the dump bed to lift the garbage cans. I'm stealing that idea. Keep in mind this isn't a machine to keep up with a Polaris all day on the trails. Its great for easier slower paced trails and the quiet electric drive allows getting much closer to animals. The turkeys hardly move out of the way for me on the cowboy but run fast from the growl of the Polaris.
Thanks for the video. Interestingly the Innovator shows the same price on the website but on the Canadian site, its $1,000 less than the Cowboy. And theres no "Find A Dealer" option here. This seems like a good value.h
Do these have regenerative braking? I have a steep property, what is the maximum incline these can handle? Planning on hauling materials in small batches up about 750 vertical feet with 25-30% slopes in places.
great video as always, plz I have a question : It is safe to run Xiaomi scooter ( 250watt motor) with hoverboard 36v batterie ( 20 Samsung battery)? ?? plz I need your answer
That's a great question. I'ma bet his dad likes this one a lot better, due to much better suspension, more ground clearance, higher top end, and let's be honest...the Kandi's looks are much more appealing and prob more 'acceptable' in a Floridian farm community
As much as we love our ChangLi, this Kandi blows it out of the water. Much more powerful, much better quality. The advantage of the ChangLi is it has a bigger bed.
UTV "side by sides", were just legalized for off-highway road use throughout the towns my Mom lives in. Literally the _only_ complaint I've heard, which I hear over & over, _is how_ *_loud_* _they are._ The moment electric models will run long enough to satisfy weekend sport riders & continuous duty work users, I'm certain they'll find _plenty_ of eager markets!
Nice video. I'm seriously considering getting one of these. One thing you didn't mention was the range. I'm sure it doesn't get 60 miles on a charge, but did you test the range, say from a full charge to 20%? Just curious.
Very difficult to say especially in a vehicle designed for off road use. So much variability related to speed, terrain, acceleration, loading, ground surface conditions, temperature, etc etc
3 things. Remote winch is a must for safety. I don’t want to be in that cab if the cable snaps. That’s a monstrous liability exposure. Re-gen… does this happen or are we heavily reliant on brakes? Snow plow and winter performance. The 120 outlets X 2 are a must with auto shut off at say 15%. Charger hopefully has ability to set State of Charge limit (80%) I guess that is five things. But a great first step.
Considering the main difference between the two besides the front end design with the headlights, I was kind of hoping to see a comparison of the headlights performance or at least a mention of which one was better at night. Curious as to which one has further distance for trails and which one would be better for working at night closer distance or if there is even any difference at all.
@@EbikeSchoolApologies, it seems that I might not have explained that well enough. It showed the difference in appearance at the beginning and at 4:15, but it never really showed or explained the difference in performance from the drivers seat. You only showed one of the vehicles lights from hehind the wheel but didn't specify from which one nor if the high beams were on or not. Hope that makes more sense.
Yeah at 4:19 it looks like only one of them was shown from the driver's perspective so I wasn't sure either whether one did a better job than the other at illuminating the road in front of you.
I just wanna thank you Micah for introducing me to making my own lithium batterys and also ebikes/emotos. I started watching you two years ago,when i was decade long opiod addict... Probably the first youtuber i watched. Now im over a year and half clean. I just bought Razor Pro Spec and also a Kawasaki Kx100. I have also made several 72v lithium batteries for smaller Razors bikes. . 3 years ago i would never have imagined I would ever be here. Enjoying my hobbys and life. Thank you so much for giving me purpose, inspiring and relaying knowledge and information in a non overwhelming way. You rock!!! Thanks for everything... PS. Us OG's, would love an old school battery build video
You rock! Good for you, my friend! And 72V on a little razor bike… those things must rip!
Good on mate!! Way to go!!
Good hunting vehicle; nice and quiet.
Always nice to see you hanging out with dad and then having mom take it on a spin was very sweet
My Heybike has really been helping me out and I'm slowly losing the weight needed for my surgery! Thank you so much!
It's great to see you and your parents enjoying spending time together/ You're clearly very blessed to have them both in your life.
It's satisfying to see all of the things you could do with those vehicles. Playing the giant soccer ball game was a fun idea. So was seeing you and your dad fishing off the back. I'm glad you were able to include your mom in the testing as well. A great review.
its a football
No this 🏈 is a football. Go 🇺🇸 😅 @@PazLeBon
I’m really impressed with these UTVs. Before you said the price I was expecting them to be closer to 20grand. So 14grand is actually not bad at all. And you don’t have the added cost of fuel. If I could afford one I would definitely choose one of these. I prefer the Cowboy model just because I like the more rugged look also the bars on the hood is added protection. I’d say Kandi did a great job with these. 👍🏻👍🏻
Have of that goes into shipping and tariff I guess?
Cost to replace batteries…. willl make gas/fuel look like a bargain.
@@jphickory522 these type of batteries last 10 years. You burn a lot of gas in 10 years. I'll take the batteries.
I don't want to be the Bear of bad news, but I've dealt with China. I used to sell kids, chinese machines and as soon as you have problems, they don't speak english anymore.
Great Video - I purchased one from Lowe's December 2023. Had it charged in the garage over winter and it bricked by spring when I went to take it out. Customer service was an absolute nightmare and it took months of pushing as hard as I could and eventually leaving a message for the CEO and the head of national customer service contacted me and eventually made arrangements to pick up the vehicle and get me a refund through Lowe's. Corporate management acknowledges that they do not have a proper national maintenance / service vendor network when something goes wrong. That is my biggest fear with these machines that you can't get parts or get them fixed and no one knows how to work on them. They are made in China and the manual that they come with is terrible. I hope that they improve and resolve the above and then I would reconsider them. I think Micah's power outlet in the bed is a fantastic idea.
How were you able to contact the CEO? I paid for one, but it is still at Lowes as they could not get the battery to take any charge.
You truly are blessed to play around with your dad with such amazing machines. Thanks for your review and taking us on your ride. Just plane awesome !
We certainly enjoy our time together. Best regards
Micah, thank you so for such a thorough and enjoyable review. We just bought one on Amazon today and should have it at the end of this month. It'll be a daily driver for our ranch and I'm really looking forward to it! I''ve been doing lots of research lately and narrowing down my options but your review made it an easy choice because we'll be using ours in a very similar manner. I'm so glad that you showed it doing a lot of actual work. We ordered the "Matte Black" color and I'm going to wrap it in Kryptek camo. The next two weeks will go by very slowly but at least I can revisit your video until mine arrives. You have a very cool family!
We just bought one of these and love it. We didn't want a gas UTV for the noise, maintenance, and issues with cold starts that might occur. It's a beast and can haul. Serves our purposes for our property. Only draw back I can see is even the battery (Both lithium and standard unit) need to be replaced and ordered from Kandi, as they are very specific type line hook ups for the chinese products they utilize. Otherwise we been super happy with it so far.
Thanks for the video! I have not seen these electric UTVs. I have an old 2002 Ranger 6x6 and it requires way more maintenance than I enjoy doing. That price is not near what I thought it would be. Now I will have to ask Santa for one!
I love the generosity. You are changing people's lives for the better.
Those look very useful and UTV soccer cracked me up! You and your dad have a lot of fun together.
Wow so cool to see your videos randomly, I used to follow all your e-bike videos yeeeears ago. Happy to see you're doing well!
Love your work of helping those in need of ebikes please keep on with it. Stay blessed.
Thank you for informing me about this UTV, didn't know it existed. Kandi has been in the USA market for YEARS with lev/nev's, cars, trucks, golf carts and two wheelers, but over time don't deliver on easily available, satisfactorily performing products. I want to get a useful electric UTV and the Polaris is INSANELY OVERPRICED. I hate to be that guy Micah, but your vid/review could've been BETTER. Please accept this as constructive criticism. You left me with SO MANY questions, here's just a FEW.
- Is there a price difference between the two models?
- What was the battery chemistry?
- Was the dump, hydraulic or electric?
- Is there an hour meter, can the speedo/odometer be switched, kph/mph?
- You compared the headlights at night, which was better?
- Can a snowplow be installed?
- How long is the warranty, does the battery have a separate one?
Yes the video was good and entertaining with EXCELLENT production like most of your videos, but a 36 minute video shouldn't leave me with SO MANY questions. Thanks for mentioning the other review, it would have been nice if you pinned a link though.
Link in the description has your answers.
Their Website has a plow option for it.
these are basically golf carts
Pretty thorough review, thanks. Kind of disappointed that the difference in headlight projection wasn’t highlighted. Question: that dump bed .. electric or hydraulic driven by an electric pump?
Anyone hating enough to call “shill” isn’t worthy. ✌️
The Cowboy and Innovator both have an Electric Power Cargo Bed!
You know it's got real offroad chops with a name like "Kandi Cowboy".
sounds ermmmm
"With a name like -Smuckers- _Kandi Cowboy_ it *_has_* to be good."
@@prophetzarquon has to be a drag act
A Perfect addition to any farm/rural property. 👍
This does more work than any Full size pickup on a typical day
Any pickup? Bold opinion
I think he went that too many pickups are used like a car. @@gbpg2016
Hopefully it's better than the car they tried to sell with all the hype that flopped.
funny one
lol, we shall compare this to the work of a 2006 f150.
I enjoy your videos so much, but I am just so pleased to see that you and your dad has such a great relationship. this is truly amazing.
Thank you so very much for your kind comment. I am blessed to have this relationship with my son. Best regards
These vehicles are impressive. I'm glad to see they keep getting better over time.
I appreciate how laid back this channel is. Y'all seem nice.
Thanks for this review.
Re built-in inverter and outlet...
- If Kandi adds one, please don't put it in bed. I'm always filling my UTV bed with mud, sludge, and seaweed from maintaining my shoreline. Outlet in bed wouldn't last. But outlet in the dash would be great!
- How practical would it be for someone to add their own inverter and outlet? Ideally under dash so everything feels built-in. But that frunk seems like a good place to add a bunch of customized stuff too.
Episode suggestion: Share your thoughts on this Kandi UTV vs Chinese Mini Truck. Ever since you bought the min truck, I've envied the payload and dump bed. But figured I'd be stuck all the time with the 2-wheel drive and small wheels. Also the fancy electronics in the cab of the mini truck scare me as the first thing I'd want to do is take of the doors for easy in-and-out, but how would the electronics hold up to rain/weather/water? Seems like the Kandi is well worth the extra $$$. But I still like the payload size of the mini truck.
Love your stuff man! I just got my first electric truck tricycle.. or as we say in missouri electric bicycle.. Thanks for taking things like this out!
Great review video! Lots of cool real life stuff right there! Thanks!
I wish they could make them 48 state street legal (even with limited speed and no highway) - would have been a great companion for motorhome.
That's what I was thinking.
I think you can make these street legal with some rear view mirrors, turn signals and reflective sign. It shouldn't be hard
@@davidwallace8079 Unfortunately, I think there are some safety requirements that are an issue. If it was just the mirror and a few stickers, all UTVs would have been street legal. Looks like ~20 allows for it and the rest do not. 😞
Your channel is growing on me! The drone banging into the tree unceremoniously made me snort coffee! I've been flying drones for more than 15 years and I never trust any of the automated features on them. Thanks for your content!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Bahaha the drone hitting the tree was hilarious. Great review I would have never looked at these without this video!
Nice see you and your Dad & Mom spending time together.I lost both parents at age 30 . I am now 65 long time without them.
I appreciate the informative video about the KANDI UTVs. It helps me decide my next purchase for the farm for equipment that can handle the terrain and work. Additionally, it's nice to see your parents are enthused with the electric UTVs. I was impressive how the EZY wheels work on the metal container. I look forward to seeing a 10 month review of the UTVs in the future.
I'm happy to see the 6ft soccer ball made it into the list of testing equipment in the description. I will be sending one to my young nephew who just started playing soccer. Overall great video as always! I sent this video to my farm buddy in TN.
Yea I had to include it because it was really impressive quality! I even got two because I thought we’d pop the first one. But it held up great. Now I’ve donated the second to a nearby school.
its football :)
I've converted my golf cart to solar and added an inverter. The usefulness of this unit can't be overstated. I have a 100 acre farm and do a lot of work in the woods. Having a portable power system that can run on the trails and never needs to be plugged in is amazing. Kandi should have added a 3000w inverter. They could do it for 300-400 dollars and it would increase the utility 100%
Those look very impressive! Do the T9 next! Hope they make a 4 door at some point!
Excellent real world example of these UTVs in action. Something I will certainly consider for the next SxS purchase. Thanks a bunch for sharing.
You made these work. We really appreciate that you did so much in a short time...and quite a few products were highlighted. Mom and dad had some serious fun.
You didn't mention what voltage they are, is the battery easily user replaceable.
Hello, these are great questions! For both models, they have three 25V batteries--totaling to 75V. As for battery replacement, we recommend visiting a professional at a nearby service center.
@@KandiAmericaSupport The 12V battery is a chinese brand with specific hookups... if it is in need to be replaced... Do we order them from Kandi or the dealer for the replacement?
I’m thinking of replacing my gasoline Polaris RZR and would love to get an electric UTV. This Kandi Cowboy looks perfect. Thanks for the comprehensive review, it really helps me in my decision-making. Love the video!
'...a young, fit, strapping young lad like me...' 😂 love it
And there's a service manual on their website - a rare thing nowadays!
You have a lot of cool work toys. Great demonstration. I think you just made their infomercial.
Thank you for making these videos and posting them here on TH-cam. I am amazed what all you have on your channel here for us to see and learn about. Here it is September 22nd or 8 days after you posted this video on here. I'm so thankful because on this rainy Sunday I actually have videos I'm learning about battery powered vehicles that work. I need something like this but more like that little pickup truck you have. That way I could get someone to fit my lift into it and lift my wheelchair up and in the bed and go anywhere I want to go, near my house. I've been trying since June to figure out how I could get outside to enjoy life again like I use to. Thank you for giving me hope. I must find a way to afford one of these utility vehicles or a mini electric truck like you have. Going to town, 6 miles away, to go to a store that I don't go to in over 4 years because I been sitting in a wheelchair. It's not easy dealing with not being able to go outside since neither one of my wheelchairs go on grass and my yard has a hill making it impossible to get up an even going back down I get stuck. It's sad to say, but my neighbor has to use his riding mower to drag me from my back porch to the driveway when I have to visit my doctor 4 times a year. Life has truly sucked for me these past many years, then I found your video and channel and that gives me alot of hope. Thank you for this. It truly makes my day a better on. I can't use my legs anymore and I've been trapped in my bed for past almost 4 years because of this severe pain. An when it rains and storms outside it get even more painful, I think x 10 worse. I try to find the positive side to everything but on today with the barometric pressure being so low is causing the pain to be worse. Only people with chronic pain know what I'm talking about. But thank you for posting this video it gives me something to think about.
I agree that a 110VAC inverter would be a GREAT addition to this UTV. It's a missed opportunity on Kandi's part. Even a low-powered inverted that might be limited to operating a cordless tool recharger would be a good start.
One concern I have is that the UTV REALLY needs some sort of protection for the CV boots. It's basically a must have for ATVs operated off road. It would be a great option for them to offer.
I’m curious if Kandi makes a plow for plowing snow, or if there’s an aftermarket that we can get.
Looks like a heck of a lot of fun and useful to! 👍
To be legal on our county or city roads a UTV must be able to go at least 35mph, have tail and head lights, a center and side rear view mirrors.
We need one with a tilt bed for work around our property and be able to take it to and from town which is 5 miles away.
We’d also like to take it up our quad trails on our mountain.
An AWD or 4WD is a Must.
Sounds like this checks all your boxes
@@EbikeSchool Yes,
My wife and I have already talked about buying one for around our mountainous property here in north central Washington state.
We own part of a mountain and the 9 families (including us) who live on our private road (5 miles up the mountains from town), own 1/2 of an adjoining mountain.
The Side X Side trail is less than 200 feet from our front door.
get a n actual electric tractor
@@PazLeBon We don’t need a tractor. Our property is the side of a mountain.
We have one area that is flat and that’s where we planted our small orchard.
If we need a tractor for anything we just borrow one from a neighbor
@@Doc1855 I probably used the wrong word tbh many farm machines are tractors to me haha but I saw small electric farm vehicles that had about 5 attachments, so could tip, load, dig etc and were also road legal. I think these are cool designs but i imagine losing that small load hitting any bump on a slope and just seems way too small a load space, therefore its still golf buggy more than a workihorse
These seem like pretty good UTVs. I'd get the one with the built-in cooler/frunk.
What's the battery chemistry?
Lithium iron phosphate or standard lithium ion?
Hope it's iron phosphate, so they'll last a decade and more.
And less fire prone
Hello, both models are equipped with Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries!
Iron phosphate they've found can only be charged to 80% and not fully depleted without hurting them. Quite a few new software patches out now due to this issue you lose significant capacity.
@@MmMm-f2y7c you are trafficing in misinformation. Go to Will Prowse's DIY Solar Forum for factual info on LFP batteries, which can charge discharge 0-100% perecent and all have an internal BMS to intelligently maximize lifespan
Don't know anything about Kandi UTV's but I love my Kandi America Trail King MT750 ebike! I ordered it off Kandi's website and had it delivered to my local Lowe's Home Improvement store. Over 600 miles on it in about 2 months.
freakin legend, thanks for putting in the money, time, and effort to propel society into the flippin FUTURE. id love an electric utv, so neat. and charge up via solar ezpz lemon squeezy
I love videos with you and your Dad ❤
The move between you good are evident and beautiful☀️
Living in Florida, and my in-laws having a farm, I am concerned about the size of the wheels and the clearance. Other than that, you noted the kinda skimpy winch...so a very good review.
I've been looking for something like this for hauling stuff around my farm
That 8 hay bale capacity would be perfect. I just wish it was about half the price.
lmao it was terrible, looked like was gonna tip over and most bales come in 14 bales+
Nice demo on the atv but don’t forget to paint it pink for your mom❤and I like the moped but it doesn’t have pedals 😢
Thanks for exposing people to electric vehicles, many people are curious and this gives them some starting point before they spend hard-earned cash.
Personally I think this is the way of the future for many tasks. A transition to solar power and batteries is scary to some people, it will take time and a lot of demos before such ideas get full traction.
It’s a process. Once people see these work they will develop more comfort and confidence in them. Thanks for doing a good thing for the planet 🌎
It looks pretty awesome! I agree could use some outlets, a 12V connection and some 120V tucked behind a panel on the back would probably be ideal.
Where we are, it's always a thought that you'll probably end up putting a track/ski kit on for the winter. to do that, you need to be able to have it run RWD only.
have you tried put a sprayer tank at the back (maybe 200/250L with a pump) and would it tip?
Will actually be doing that very soon. I think it will work out great.
4:17 have you noticed any difference between Cowboy and Inventor?
Thank you so much for sharing! Can’t wait to test it out
it's so smooth on the lawn. Cool to see electric ones that I can use.
Thank you! I've been waiting for a good electric UTV. I use the power drill analogy all the time for EVs.
You are electrifying america one niche per video! Great job Micah!
Thank you for the review. I would love to have Kandi Electric UTV since i live in the farm. The UTV soccer looks fun too! Unfortunately it's not available yet in my country
Looks good for the price but with only a one year warranty, and what about dealer availability for support if anything goes wrong??
Exactly - Id like to know more about after purchase support. Also it looks like the Innovator models are not available (in CO)...
Great job on the video Micah! Thanks for making it.
Awesome E-UTV, where do can we purchase this thing?😊
Well done!
I think your e-bike give away is a fantastic program 🙂.
Thank you! I really appreciate all your videos on the cowboy! They were very helpful to me when considering getting a Kandi.
I wish you would have compared the two giving comments on the differences... It would help me decide between the two you tested.
That's exactly what I did
Very interesting vehicles for the right purpose. Curious how strong winch was. That could be important. Maybe winching the 9000 lb container?
Now that you have a small fleet of these electric vehicles (these and the light landscaping ones) do you have a formal charging and storage area with a specific design? Showing it off or making one would be a good idea for a video.
I have a blade on my Club Car UTV that handles the snow I clear in my drive. Like the idea of the electric unit but can a blade be added?
Another great review. Makes me wish I needed one of these. FYI, you use ratchet straps pretty often. You might like to check out Strapinno retractable ratchet straps. We've used several different models for a couple of years, and they are awesome. My wife hates standard straps, but these have her seal of approval.
I've been really interested in the Kandi since I saw it earlier this year. It is a great design. Something that looks good and made for running around that can be used for work on the weekend. I want a UTV to use at pretty high altitude where combustion engines make less power and where it is a hassle to get fuel. I much prefer to have a quiet rechargeable vehicle that doesn't smell. I really need a fully enclosed cab option though. I will be interested to see how these do once they start getting some miles and age on them. Sometimes I worry about things like computers, info screens, BMS and motor controllers and throttle pedals and things going bad and how hard it would be to fix Not just for this brand specifically but any brand EV as they are all pretty low production. Anybody looking for something more robust check out the Intimidator. It is great to start to get options other than the Ranger EV and the dressed up golf carts.
What is the difference between the Cowboy and innovator besides looks obviously. I’ve ordered an innovator and can’t wait… your video was amazing and made my mind up. 😊
No other difference other than front end looks and the frunk. Enjoy it. We love ours
Seems super practical for utility use - I don’t see why you’d even need a 240V plug.
Did you mention the specs on motor horsepower, range?
Thank you for your question! The engine's rated power is 10,000W and has an estimated maximum range is 60 miles. Please note that the actual range may vary depending on usage-heavier loads can reduce the overall distance. I hope this helps clarify things!
What’s the battery life after you “really” used it??
On Nema 14-50 plugs. When doing any type of EVSE make sure you purchase either a Hubbell, Bryant, or Leviton but with the yellow car painted onto the plug. Otherwise you risk the plug getting too hot and melting.
I live inNevada at 4700 ft elevation and we have all mountains around us. I wish that they would send some up this way to test out.
Yet another great vid man really loving the electric heavy equipment
What type of battery, expected battery life until replacement, battery warranty and availability of replacement batteries? Have any of these machines caught fire while recharging? Thank you
Have you reviewed Volcon's? Or the Greenworks ebikes?
What chemistry are the cells and who is the manufacturer. LFP will offer a large number of lifetime cycles. How many cycles is specced?
I especially like the huge tube bumper on the cowboy that doesn't actually protect anything.
Cool video. BUT the Kandi web site is pretty bad couldn't see the parts breakdown for the innovator. So question ???? what Voltage do the Motors run at and what is the bolt pattern for the wheels. I'm interested in one maybe I will call Lowes. Please be so kind and answer if you can. Thanks
Thanks for sharing another great video about a couple Great UTV. I will be checking on them, thanks for the info.
What’s the explanation for the need for such frequent oil changes?
Are you sure that’s not replace it after 20 hours (break-in), and then every ten years thereafter?
Yeah I've never heard of an EV needing such frequent maintenance either!
we need this one for EuroTruck...
Can it push snow?
Thanks for the review! Battery chemistry? Which version has the better headlights? Full doors available?
Can you ride them around The Villages 🤔
I have several Polaris UTVs and the Cowboy and the only thing it wouldn't do so far is drag a heavy Amish built 8x8 shed. I was able to move it using the winch and also using a kinetic strap even when it got hung up in the roots. Everything else is great and I like the idea of using the dump bed to lift the garbage cans. I'm stealing that idea. Keep in mind this isn't a machine to keep up with a Polaris all day on the trails. Its great for easier slower paced trails and the quiet electric drive allows getting much closer to animals. The turkeys hardly move out of the way for me on the cowboy but run fast from the growl of the Polaris.
Thanks for the video. Interestingly the Innovator shows the same price on the website but on the Canadian site, its $1,000 less than the Cowboy. And theres no "Find A Dealer" option here. This seems like a good value.h
Do these have regenerative braking? I have a steep property, what is the maximum incline these can handle? Planning on hauling materials in small batches up about 750 vertical feet with 25-30% slopes in places.
great video as always, plz I have a question : It is safe to run Xiaomi scooter ( 250watt motor) with hoverboard 36v batterie ( 20 Samsung battery)? ?? plz I need your answer
How does it compare to the Changli?
That's a great question. I'ma bet his dad likes this one a lot better, due to much better suspension, more ground clearance, higher top end, and let's be honest...the Kandi's looks are much more appealing and prob more 'acceptable' in a Floridian farm community
As much as we love our ChangLi, this Kandi blows it out of the water. Much more powerful, much better quality. The advantage of the ChangLi is it has a bigger bed.
UTV "side by sides", were just legalized for off-highway road use throughout the towns my Mom lives in. Literally the _only_ complaint I've heard, which I hear over & over, _is how_ *_loud_* _they are._
The moment electric models will run long enough to satisfy weekend sport riders & continuous duty work users, I'm certain they'll find _plenty_ of eager markets!
Nice video. I'm seriously considering getting one of these. One thing you didn't mention was the range. I'm sure it doesn't get 60 miles on a charge, but did you test the range, say from a full charge to 20%? Just curious.
Very difficult to say especially in a vehicle designed for off road use. So much variability related to speed, terrain, acceleration, loading, ground surface conditions, temperature, etc etc
3 things. Remote winch is a must for safety. I don’t want to be in that cab if the cable snaps. That’s a monstrous liability exposure. Re-gen… does this happen or are we heavily reliant on brakes? Snow plow and winter performance.
The 120 outlets X 2 are a must with auto shut off at say 15%. Charger hopefully has ability to set State of Charge limit (80%)
I guess that is five things.
But a great first step.
Considering the main difference between the two besides the front end design with the headlights, I was kind of hoping to see a comparison of the headlights performance or at least a mention of which one was better at night. Curious as to which one has further distance for trails and which one would be better for working at night closer distance or if there is even any difference at all.
Headlight comparison was in the first two minutes
@@EbikeSchoolApologies, it seems that I might not have explained that well enough. It showed the difference in appearance at the beginning and at 4:15, but it never really showed or explained the difference in performance from the drivers seat. You only showed one of the vehicles lights from hehind the wheel but didn't specify from which one nor if the high beams were on or not. Hope that makes more sense.
Yeah at 4:19 it looks like only one of them was shown from the driver's perspective so I wasn't sure either whether one did a better job than the other at illuminating the road in front of you.