Nostr notes by Gavin Shoebridge

Done my civic duty in a very interesting car. It's as quick ...

2026-11-06T22:31:21Z

Done my civic duty in a very interesting car. It's as quick as a Ferrari F40 but costs less than the cheapest BMW on the market. It's got pros and cons and the video will be out soon. 😎

The Tesla Cybertruck is dead. It's the end of an error. ...

2026-11-06T20:14:01Z

The Tesla Cybertruck is dead.
It's the end of an error.

Car makers are finally making cool electric station wagons! This ...

2026-11-06T05:33:17Z

Car makers are finally making cool electric station wagons! This is the new Polestar 4 SUV and it's a real looker. Even though it was raining I got it to do 0-100 in 3.5 seconds. Good range too. Was at the press launch so enjoy watching me get lost in a convoy... as usual. 😅
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWikcrJWNYY

I only had this Polestar 5 for a few hours, and the roads were ...

2026-11-05T06:49:12Z

I only had this Polestar 5 for a few hours, and the roads were moister than an oyster, so understandably I finished the day wanting more. Oh, and don't ask about the car's price. Perhaps I'll sell some of my livers...
https://youtu.be/ugSOObCAmKU

Let's find out if the new 'sleeper' BYD Atto 3 ...

2026-11-02T21:25:56Z

Let's find out if the new 'sleeper' BYD Atto 3 (Performance) charges as quickly as it moves. Just plugged it into a 300 kW ChargeNet rapid charger, and the car can take 220 kW, so it *should* charge from 10% to 80% in less than a lunch break... But I worked these batteries pretty hard so let's see.

Followed by turning the stereo down so you can listen for any new ...

2026-10-30T19:49:11Z

Followed by turning the stereo down so you can listen for any new rattles or clunks. 😅

I'm not a classically trained trayologist so can anyone tell ...

2026-10-29T02:57:00Z

I'm not a classically trained trayologist so can anyone tell me if they're supposed to do that? 🤔

Cover me in tomato sauce and throw me to the spuds, I've got ...

2026-10-28T05:02:28Z

Cover me in tomato sauce and throw me to the spuds, I've got my hands on a POLESTAR 5 PERFORMANCE!
MWAHAHAHAAA!

Looking good with all the battery cells in the Allegro. Next step ...

2026-10-26T00:26:04Z

Looking good with all the battery cells in the Allegro. Next step is figuring out the best way to compress them while ensuring they'll handle a 2G impact. I've been tasked with creating a perspex lid which will almost certainly look like crap, so let's get busy 😂

Been busting my guts for the last 6 months so I bought myself a ...

2026-10-24T20:44:06Z

Been busting my guts for the last 6 months so I bought myself a Christmas present! It's a magnetic ball bearing watch that I've wanted one for months.
I'd better get the Christmas tree out of storage earlier than planned. Actually quite thrilled about this. Maybe I'm not dead inside after all?

I can't unsee a horrified robot face in centre console of the ...

2026-10-22T02:34:07Z

I can't unsee a horrified robot face in centre console of the Kia EV3 GT. Good way to give your kids nightmares. 😄

Austin Allegro EV conversion update: Engine gone, electric motor ...

2026-10-21T21:38:17Z

Austin Allegro EV conversion update: Engine gone, electric motor in. Battery box fitted. Next step: install the cells, secure everything, run cabling and POWER IT UP ON 400 VOLTS. 😁 We're so close! Working on it this weekend!

This is what I want to see in the world. Modernised beauty. ...

2026-10-21T20:49:54Z

This is what I want to see in the world. Modernised beauty.

Cleaning my rooftop petrol station to keep my car's fuel at ...

2026-10-18T01:20:28Z

Cleaning my rooftop petrol station to keep my car's fuel at $0.00 per litre. #PriceFixing

Pushed an AI bot on its biases and it twice tried to change the ...

2026-10-15T20:51:33Z

Pushed an AI bot on its biases and it twice tried to change the subject back to cars. Never seen that happen with 'regular' discussions.

Nissan has revealed the upcoming Navara Pro PHEV and I had the ...

2026-10-15T00:28:20Z

Nissan has revealed the upcoming Navara Pro PHEV and I had the chance to climb all over this very used, pre-production example. It's the Japanese giant's first PHEV and the NZ/AU markets will get it first, but with specs frighteningly similar to the new BYD Shark 6 Performance, I suspect its success will all come down to price...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpmqYqyzogc

The cat's out of the bag: I'm the first reviewer in New ...

2026-10-14T00:12:27Z

The cat's out of the bag: I'm the first reviewer in New Zealand and Australia to pick up the new cheap Tesla Model 3 to review and the video's now live! Quite a privilege.
It's called the "Standard" and Tesla have done some pretty strange things to get the price down.
https://youtu.be/WnwHtgP7CNw

Crazy how a huge Russian data centre going offline coincides with ...

2026-10-11T21:04:15Z

Crazy how a huge Russian data centre going offline coincides with fewer concerned moms from Arkansas questioning the safety of electric cars.

Heh x2 ...

2026-10-09T21:19:34Z

Heh x2

I got my hands on the new BYD Shark 6 PERFORMANCE and if you ...

2026-10-09T02:53:22Z

I got my hands on the new BYD Shark 6 PERFORMANCE and if you remember fuel restrictions back in the 70s you'll get a nostalgic kick out of this one.
https://youtu.be/DfRvs7MVpjk

This is currently the best value proper PHEV pickup truck you ...

2026-10-06T05:51:44Z

This is currently the best value *proper* PHEV pickup truck you can buy, and the Americans can't have it. But as you see I needed my sports bra... 😅
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlusNOiexBk

BREAKING: Lab testing has revealed that the PSC of the BYD Shark ...

2026-10-05T21:18:58Z

BREAKING: Lab testing has revealed that the PSC of the BYD Shark 6 Performance has increased by 9.09% over the existing model.
This largely stems from BYD moving the gear selector to a stalk on the steering column, freeing up important space for tubers. The result is that the vehicle's PSC has now reached 72.
Our team reached out to BYD's Global Design Center in Shenzhen, China, seeking clarification, with the official response being "How did you get this number?"
Investigations are ongoing, but this appears to be a noteworthy improvement in essential vehicular tuber storage by a relatively new brand in New Zealand & Australia.

No judgement here. I owned a German combustion car once too. ...

2026-10-05T19:22:36Z

No judgement here. I owned a German combustion car once too. Never again. 😅

That went well. ...

2026-10-04T18:06:13Z

That went well.

Crikey. Clifford grew up. ...

2026-10-03T19:49:46Z

Crikey. Clifford grew up.

So there are two problems with this mouse pad idea. The first ...

2026-10-02T23:37:06Z

So there are two problems with this mouse pad idea. The first problem is it doesn't look anything like me.

I must confess that I'm not a qualified haulerologist, but ...

2026-10-02T23:30:01Z

I must confess that I'm not a qualified haulerologist, but even so, I'm not convinced that this is the optimal method when hauling a spinnychoppy? 🤔

When an EV hater cruises past a rapid charger: [2026. Colorized] ...

2026-10-02T06:56:49Z

When an EV hater cruises past a rapid charger:
[2026. Colorized]

Anyone else completely lose interest in Mazda after they vomited ...

2026-09-30T03:36:47Z

Anyone else completely lose interest in Mazda after they vomited out the ill-fated, absurdly mediocre MX-30? I know I did. For any EV nut, that car was almost an insult.
Things have changed though, thankfully, with this new Mazda 6e. It's priced well, has an excellent range, the interior is freaking gorgeous and it looks STUNNING.
Took 'em a while but Mazda is back. Check out the full review and be amazed. Give it a like and a share if you can afford it. 😎
https://youtu.be/qFKhH4yvQfQ

Been tinkering on the Leaflet today, pre-wiring high amperage ...

2026-09-27T23:55:59Z

Been tinkering on the Leaflet today, pre-wiring high amperage cabling from the battery to the glovebox. Soon I'll have mains power available in the passenger compartment, giving NZ's oldest Nissan Leaf Vehicle to Load. 😁

Wait, what?! I've only just discovered that the ashtray in ...

2026-09-27T21:19:38Z

Wait, what?! I've only just discovered that the ashtray in the back of my Leaflet is actually a freaking spud holder. How did I not know this?! This car keeps getting better and better. 🥔🥔

Spotted on an electric pickup truck in the USA. Talk about ...

2026-09-27T00:22:55Z

Spotted on an electric pickup truck in the USA. Talk about cheeky!

FINALLY! Broaches that look like a glob of rice now exist! ...

2026-09-27T00:07:10Z

FINALLY! Broaches that look like a glob of rice now exist!

What should I buy: A: Robot vacuum? B: Tow bar? I've been ...

2026-09-26T22:31:14Z

What should I buy:
A: Robot vacuum?
B: Tow bar?
I've been saving up and I've got enough for either a robot vacuum cleaner (I freaking hate vacuuming) or a trailer hitch on the car (I have to borrow cars to move stuff and it's a pain in the recharging socket).
So, which is the smarter purchase? 🤔

So here's what all the fuss is about! This is the XPENG L03 ...

2026-09-24T05:52:11Z

So here's what all the fuss is about! This is the XPENG L03 and it's aiming to be your next car... I was at the launch yesterday and I jammed everything into this short, sharp video. Best part? The car has Country AND Western! 😅
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UETXEFBPL0

'm in love. Or is it lust? Either way I want the Xpeng P7 in ...

2026-09-23T04:17:31Z

'm in love. Or is it lust? Either way I want the Xpeng P7 in my life. I even imagined what it'd look like in my driveway. 😅
Only problem is, we won't get the P7. Is this what it feels like to be an American? To see an amazing car from a foreign brand that you can't have? It's not fair!

The exchange rate right now makes Japan really affordable for ...

2026-08-24T19:43:05Z

The exchange rate right now makes Japan really affordable for kiwis. I bought this electric fan with a built-in peltier cooler for $14. Sure it does nothing more than condense moisture in the middle but it's the thought that counts! Gonna need it tonight - got something odd planned with a new EV. 😁

I still haven't forgiven Pizza Hut for buying and immediately ...

2026-08-22T23:47:59Z

I still haven't forgiven Pizza Hut for buying and immediately shutting down Eagle Boys.

Car makers all rave about how you can control everything with ...

2026-07-22T00:39:57Z

Car makers all rave about how you can control everything with voice commands but you just can't.
It never works. Never ever ever. Even basic stuff. It's always dumber than a box of rocks.
Car makers: sort it out for spuds sake.

Heading to the workshop to see what we can achieve on the Austin ...

2026-07-18T22:39:23Z

Heading to the workshop to see what we can achieve on the Austin Allegro EV conversion. Crazy that everything's in bloom and I'm in a t-shirt in the middle of winter. Offsetting the carbon on this classic might not be enough... 🛢️⤴️🔧🔋⬇️
Hang on, hang on, one conversion at a time...

I'm not just a car reviewer. I worked in the trades for a ...

2026-07-17T04:34:13Z

I'm not just a car reviewer. I worked in the trades for a decade so I KNOW what makes a good work van. Driving the new $65k Kia PV5 across Auckland made me wish this existed years ago.
Honestly, diesel vans are dead.
About time, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsRC3r169x4

As many of you know, I'm not a qualified boatologist, but ...

2026-07-10T03:27:04Z

As many of you know, I'm not a qualified boatologist, but even so, I feel like this situation presents bountiful opportunities for learning.

This feels wrong. But it's for science. I put this new BYD ...

2026-07-02T23:49:00Z

This feels wrong. But it's for science. I put this new BYD Seal 6 plug-in hybrid up against an electric car to find out which is cheaper to run. I want the EV to win of course, but what if... well, I won't spoil the surprise. Video is being edited. Gonna be popcorn worthy.

Got a new work laptop but... it's an Apple. 😬 Is the setup ...

2026-06-24T01:44:58Z

Got a new work laptop but... it's an Apple. 😬
Is the setup as easy as Windows or is it going to be a massive iDrama?

That's one solution. Not a good one, but it's a solution. ...

2026-06-17T19:33:13Z

That's one solution.
Not a good one, but it's a solution. 😄

Diehard combustion fans when there's an oil crisis and you ...

2026-06-02T21:01:53Z

Diehard combustion fans when there's an oil crisis and you offer affordable electric solutions:
😀

Every day I see people complaining about food delivery apps. ...

2026-06-02T02:25:56Z

Every day I see people complaining about food delivery apps. Every day. It seems the ONLY thing the world can agree on right now is that food delivery apps all suck. So stop using them. Problem literally solved. You're welcome.

Turns out Ferrari fans aren't in love with the new electric ...

2026-05-26T19:35:08Z

Turns out Ferrari fans aren't in love with the new electric Ferrari Luce. To be fair, it almost looks like they took the 2003 approach of "Make it look a bit weird so it doesn't sell very well". Perhaps it looks better in person?

Memorial Day in the USA could almost be renamed "boats on the ...

2026-05-25T18:43:11Z

Memorial Day in the USA could almost be renamed "boats on the Interstate" day.

Funny that. ...

2026-05-23T21:36:04Z

Funny that.

This EV driver got so fed up with people parking in charging ...

2026-05-23T21:30:26Z

This EV driver got so fed up with people parking in charging spaces that he did a Michael Douglas in Falling Down.
Not saying I agree with him, but I reckon those two drivers won't ever block a charger again? 😅

I did indeed bring urine! ...

2026-05-22T21:59:54Z

I did indeed bring urine!

Wait... This restaurant I'm at in Spain has a tapas train? ...

2026-05-15T18:39:12Z

Wait... This restaurant I'm at in Spain has a tapas train? Has science gone too far? 🤔

Ditching Spotify a couple days ago after they tried to charge me ...

2026-05-06T20:15:40Z

Ditching Spotify a couple days ago after they tried to charge me more for the same mediocre service again (again) has made me yearn for the pre-enshittification days of the Internet.
So I'm going to try to push myself to move back to buying from owner-driven websites and smaller companies. Doing so is now also often cheaper than locking in to the MetaMuskMazon empire.
Case in point, I just ordered a book from this dude and he gets the bulk of the profit from his efforts. That sounds good to me.
https://robertsmodernbookshop.bigcartel.com/

Opportunity charging for the win. ...

2026-04-21T20:59:44Z

Opportunity charging for the win.

Rare footage of me running. [2026. Colorized] ...

2026-04-17T21:42:09Z

Rare footage of me running.
[2026. Colorized]

Lab testing has revealed an unexpectedly high PSC of 82 in the ...

2026-03-31T03:17:30Z

Lab testing has revealed an unexpectedly high PSC of 82 in the Dongfeng Vigo. This marks an 18.84% increase in tuber storage over the much larger Tesla Model Y.
#science

New video just dropped! I help kiwi families buy their first ...

2026-03-27T04:24:46Z

New video just dropped! I help kiwi families buy their first electric car by scouring EV dealerships. Wasn't easy with so many empty lots! 😅
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1QLrrH7Y4I

EV drivers might feel like they've got all the cheat codes... ...

2026-03-26T21:47:37Z

EV drivers might feel like they've got all the cheat codes... until gas gets rationed. Then guess which idiots will be the ones going to the office while the gas drivers are enjoying working from home? They might be the ultimate winners in this saga! 😅

I like the easy ones. ...

2026-03-24T20:51:02Z

I like the easy ones.

Do other car reviewers recreate ridiculous mustard commercials ...

2026-03-19T01:40:41Z

Do other car reviewers recreate ridiculous mustard commercials from the 1980s solely to demonstrate a tray table?
No.
No they do not.
Possibly because they're sane. 😅

Gave the Tesla a final wash. Huge thanks to Greg for letting me ...

2026-02-28T01:05:09Z

Gave the Tesla a final wash. Huge thanks to Greg for letting me use so long. Saved me thousands in unburned petrol & tons of carbon not released. Handing it back soon as my 15-year-old Nissan Leaf will be my daily driver. I'm doing this because I feel like I could use much more character development... 😅

It's here at last! Check out my new wheels! I am now the ...

2026-02-25T02:42:52Z

It's here at last! Check out my new wheels!
I am now the proud owner of New Zealand's FIRST EVER registered Nissan Leaf. This car is a pioneer! Not bad for $1000 huh?
Just need to get this 15 year old Leaf home now... Might take a while...😅

@nprofile…ugpy @nprofile…9x3z Holy cow, small world. I ...

2026-02-16T21:13:17Z

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Holy cow, small world. I thoroughly enjoyed your audiobook. I've got another friend to listen to it and he's loving it too.
It just happened to be playing in the background while recording the b-roll.

What's everyone's thoughts on the rear design of the Kia ...

2026-02-11T18:13:39Z

What's everyone's thoughts on the rear design of the Kia EV4? I'm staying silent. 🤐

Here's something positive amongst the gloom: all the latest ...

2026-02-03T03:47:18Z

Here's something positive amongst the gloom: all the latest EV news in NZ in a bit-sized video. Everything from Donut Lab's battery claims to new models landing here now.

It took more than a week to make, so I'd be grateful if you watched it. Even pressing play and doing something else would be great, as it's the sort of video you can play in the background.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMsMR5JHyPk

As YouTube heads down the inevitable path of Enshitification, ...

2026-01-28T19:30:23Z

As YouTube heads down the inevitable path of Enshitification, I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that soon they will make even skipping ahead in a video a paid only option.

The bad news is I've run out of battery foam so I've had ...

2026-01-25T07:08:49Z

The bad news is I've run out of battery foam so I've had to order more from the battery supplier.
The good news is we have a plan for the battery pack that should keep the batteries, the certifier, and my OCD gland happy. 😂

Just washed the sofa and left it in the sun to dry. What could go ...

2026-01-22T17:45:32Z

Just washed the sofa and left it in the sun to dry. What could go wrong? 😅

I love weird cars from days gone by, long before surveys & ...

2026-01-21T18:46:29Z

I love weird cars from days gone by, long before surveys & focus groups dictated car design. This one is an experimental vehicle from Citroen from 1922, called the "Taxi speciale" whereby the driver sits at the back. Oddly enough, this design didn't catch on.

Crikey that ute video last night REALLY angered some folks on ...

2026-01-21T18:31:20Z

Crikey that ute video last night REALLY angered some folks on Zuck's website. 😳
A few kiwi blokes got super emotional and let rip with some intense insults as if I'd offended them somehow by driving up a hill?? It's not even a long video. The heck's going on?

Doing battery Tetris to find the ideal shape and size but I ...

2026-01-13T04:10:34Z

Doing battery Tetris to find the ideal shape and size but I reckon we've got the battery box plans sorted. Time to order some more bits and crack into it.
We're so freaking close to having the Allegro take the full 403 volts. I'll take bets on how long before the CV joints turn to glitter. 😂

Sometimes you gotta shake out those last few electrons. ...

2026-01-06T18:09:52Z

Sometimes you gotta shake out those last few electrons.

China is getting rid of retractable door handles and the EU is ...

2025-12-28T19:03:56Z

China is getting rid of retractable door handles and the EU is getting rid of essential controls hidden in touch screen menus.
The world is healing. ♥️

Something weird for those down under: I just discovered that a ...

2025-12-27T19:00:55Z

Something weird for those down under: I just discovered that a firm in China made Holden Commodores in the 90s for the domestic market.
It's called the BJ6490 and what's really impressive is how it was also sold as a hybrid or pure EV, decades before Australian car makers knew what one was!

Biggest thrill of 2025 has been finally saying "Told you ...

2025-12-27T03:45:30Z

Biggest thrill of 2025 has been finally saying "Told you so" to two decades of anti-EV trolls. It's been a year of massive EV milestones, and it's only just beginning to go big.
So have a break, kick back and relax. We are the winning team now and it feels pretty neat. 😋

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2025-12-16T21:02:23Z

FINALLY!

Made a fool of myself as usual today. Quite routine now. Was in ...

2025-12-15T03:54:23Z

Made a fool of myself as usual today. Quite routine now. Was in the lunchroom of Genesis Energy today getting a glass of water and when I went to leave I spent a good few seconds pulling frantically on a door marked 'PUSH'.
Fortunately no one saw it. Well, apart from the CFO standing behind me watching.
God I'm smooth... Sigh. 😅

The reason I've played this song so often this year is ...

2025-12-06T04:04:06Z

The reason I've played this song so often this year is because sometime about 7 months ago I discovered that it somehow keeps me calm when I'm stuck in auckland traffic. 😂 I don't even like it that much!

Impressed at Great Wall Motors' dedication to potato storage. ...

2025-12-03T22:34:05Z

Impressed at Great Wall Motors' dedication to potato storage. First time I've seen a c-pillar tuber nook. 🥔

From the same people who promised you hydrogen comes the new ...

2025-12-02T07:58:12Z

From the same people who promised you hydrogen comes the new double drill bit! Sign me up! 😄

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2025-11-29T21:01:12Z

Okay.

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2025-11-29T19:42:38Z

Heh

PSC results for the Dongfeng Box have just come through at 58; ...

2025-11-24T04:10:22Z

PSC results for the Dongfeng Box have just come through at 58; not bad for its dimensions, though the glove box design lets it down slightly.
For comparison, the Honda e:N1 is a much larger vehicle but only holds 3.4% more tubers. 🥔

Reminds me of all that "Clean Diesel" marketed to us a ...

2025-11-18T21:34:22Z

Reminds me of all that "Clean Diesel" marketed to us a few years ago. Can't believe so many of us fell for it!

Been far too long since I've had the time to work on the EV ...

2025-11-12T22:24:06Z

Been far too long since I've had the time to work on the EV conversion. I've been flat out (so has welding legend and fabricating genius Bob the Builder). Last thing we did was install the Nissan Leaf accelerator pedal. Looks pretty sweet in there.
Providing I survive Everything Electric in Melbourne this weekend I want to get back in the workshop to get this thing running under its own battery power. We're not too far off either. Got to assemble a battery box & connect it all up, then install the Battery Management System, then sort out the speedometer, refresh the brakes, then it's certification time!
Expect to see this thing zipping around the streets of NZ soooooooon. 😁

Was scoping out the floor plan for Everything Electric in ...

2025-11-12T03:12:11Z

Was scoping out the floor plan for Everything Electric in Melbourne this weekend and did a double take/swore when I saw my own dropped pavlova face in the banner among the proper reviewers.
Is there a way to attach some kind of generator to the anxiety gland? Asking for a friend. 🫠

The bag's out of the cat. The BYD Atto 1 is now on sale in ...

2025-11-06T06:39:00Z

The bag's out of the cat. The BYD Atto 1 is now on sale in New Zealand for $29,990. Plus there are 2 other new models out with similar unheard of pricing.

I can't imagine why anyone who wants a zippy runabout would even bother with clunky old Victorian-era petrol and diesel now.
Heck, you might even ask why you'd bother buying a 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 EV when a shiny new one with a big fat warranty costs the same!

I've driven this thing in China and it's SO MUCH FUN. To the point it reminds me of the joy of my first car. I've been chasing that feeling for decades and this little e-beast gave it to me.
Today is a big day in the NZ auto industry. Now that EVs like this are cheaper than the competition, there's no going back.

To all the thousands of trolls over the last twenty years who've told me that EVs would never work, and how they'd never be cheaper than petrol, and that I was a fool for spreading such lies, allow me to be the first to say... *ahem* ... "𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐨". 😘

Turns out you were wrong and I was right all along.

Today is a good day.

I think my little electric lawn mower has met its match. I've ...

2025-11-03T05:28:04Z

I think my little electric lawn mower has met its match. I've only done half the section and I've drained all four batteries. This is what happens when you go away for 2 weeks! 😄

Listen to the sound of New Zealand ingenuity in action. Hamilton ...

2025-10-20T03:51:11Z

Listen to the sound of New Zealand ingenuity in action.
Hamilton jets and twin carbon fibre hulls allow our country's newest 200 person electric ferry to slice through the water efficiently, all without a single droplet of Victorian-era diesel. Runs on renewable Ecotricity power too!
The future is freaking here. 💪🔋
Full video out soon.

Can you drive from Auckland to Wellington on one charge? Today ...

2025-10-16T19:55:48Z

Can you drive from Auckland to Wellington on one charge?
Today I'm gonna find out, with this brand new Polestar 3 Single Motor Long Range.
This electric car's official range is 706 km per charge but the terrain is intense so wish me luck. 🙏
Also, give me a toot if you see me!

My Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) video goes live this ...

2025-10-12T23:25:54Z

My Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) video goes live this Friday and while it's impressive, I did capture it making some mistakes. In this instance, the car indicated right while going left through a roundabout. I'm expecting the video to have many... 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 comments. Please be civil, folks. 😅

Just saw a person writing that they've bought an electric car ...

2025-08-15T03:40:24Z

Just saw a person writing that they've bought an electric car but asked about how long charging takes, the costs, and if you can just use a trickle charger at home instead of public chargers.
I'm sure you also see these questions often so I put all the answers into this plain-English video.
Bottom line, yes it's that easy to charge an EV and most of us do it at home because that's where the big savings are.
If you know of anyone thinking about upgrading to electric, show them this video. It'll put their mind at ease. 😊
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRy8JNsp9Ug

It's finally happened! A video of mine has reached one ...

2025-06-19T04:10:00Z

It's finally happened! A video of mine has reached one million views! I might even have a potato-based adult beverage to celebrate. 🥔🍸
Don't forget to check out the follow-up video in which I learned how to off-road it properly, with a proper off-roadologist.

Global drama is pushing up the price of petrol again so ...

2025-06-17T04:03:28Z

Global drama is pushing up the price of petrol again so here's a friendly reminder to consider if opting out of that drama is right for you.
Everyone told me about the money I'd save, but not about the smile-inducing endorphins of going electric with solar.
I don't get this feeling at gas stations.

Windows bloatware made my mini laptop as slow as a diesel so ...

2025-06-13T09:41:51Z

Windows bloatware made my mini laptop as slow as a diesel so today I installed Linux on it then I modified it to look like Windows 11 to ensure I annoyed both sides equally. 😁

My dad's been a petrol head all his life but he's ...

2025-06-12T07:23:52Z

My dad's been a petrol head all his life but he's ditched ICE for electric and he freaking LOVES it! He said today that he's never going back. I know that feeling. 😁

If this post gets 10,000 likes I'll join this course and ...

2025-06-11T10:08:43Z

If this post gets 10,000 likes I'll join this course and learn line dancing. I'll even film it.
Yeah, I reckon I'm safe. Goodnight all. 😁

Just discovered that car enthusiasts in China regularly share my ...

2025-06-11T02:41:51Z

Just discovered that car enthusiasts in China regularly share my videos on Chinese video sites with subtitles! How cool is that? It's made my day! 😃

I put the YangWang U8 luxury off-roader into some mud in China. ...

2025-06-10T23:04:04Z

I put the YangWang U8 luxury off-roader into some mud in China. It was a lot of fun, and while my co-pilot and I had to use translator apps to communicate, his body language of "this pasty idiot is going to kill us both" was pretty clear... 😅 Video coming soon.