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Growing ROAD RAGE Towards EV's | Is it REAL? | What's Your Experience? | Electric Car Australia
In this video, I make the observation general road rage appears to be on the increase on Australian roads. Maybe also becoming more targeted at EV drivers? This led to my decision to remove various stickers (sometimes called Bumper Stickers) from my EV or battery electric vehicle (BEV) advertising the cars "enjoy the silence" electric propulsion method.
Historically I had used these stickers as a community education method to show there were more than just Tesla electric vehicles on the road and prompt people to ask questions about my EV ownerships experience. Recently however my better half was thinking these 'proud to be an EV' stickers were unnecessarily aggravating fossil fuelled, mainly diesel, vehicle drivers who hate electric cars so the EV stickers had to go.
He's what you'll find in this educational EV video:
- Observations road rage within Australian cities is on the increase.
- Questioning if the increasing numbers of EV's on Australia roads may be leading to more aggressive behaviour from EV haters.
- A personal experience with road rage leading to hospitalisation
- Asking EV owners and drivers if they are experiencing more road rage?
- Asking drivers considering buying an electric vehicle if targeted EV road rage was a consideration?
- And much more....
I trust you enjoy the video discussing road rage in Australia, particularly from a real world EV owner and drivers perspective. If you haven’t please click ‘Subscribe’ and hit the ‘Bell’ icon to make sure you don’t miss my next Video.
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00:00 Welcome and introduction to Electric Car Australia YT channel & sponsor message.
0:52 Observation on general road rage increasing in metropolitan Australian cities, particularly southside of Brisbane.
01:55 Personal recent experience with friend being physically assaulted, hospitalised and off work for 2 weeks after stopping at a red light in suburban Brisbane.
02.25 Limited historical vandalism against EV owners and drivers.
04:00 Why I started the Electric Car Australia channel and reasons why I put EV 'bumper' stickers on my car.
05.35 Recently our 'EV Hater' experience seems to have increased significantly so EV stickers are coming off!
09:15 As an EV owner or driver, have you seen an increase in road rage against EV's?
10:20 If thinking of buying an EV were you aware EV road rage was a thing?
11:20 Different times of the day seem to determine when for road rage is at it's worst.
12:25 Video wrap up, thanks for watching and encouragement to leave comments.
14:04 Time-lapse video of removing my EV advertising stickers from the MG ZS EV.
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Comparing European & Australian EV Prices and EV Charging Rates | Australia is CHEAP versus Hungary
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In this video, from a recent trip to Europe to visit family and friends, I share my thoughts of what's changed in the EV world in Hungary in the last 5 years. I also talk through a comparison between the Australian, Hungarian and European Union (EU) EV sales numbers, new EV prices and what it costs to charge and EV between the Countries. He's what you'll find in this educational EV video: - Wha...
Where has the Electric Car Australia Family Been? | Life just gets busy :) | More EV Videos coming
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A quick update video on what's been happening with the Electric Car Australia family and why I haven't produced any educational EV videos lately. Things have just been super busy and likely to stay that way for a while but I'm still aiming to get a video out every couple of months, in fact another one is on the way later today so click that Bell icon. FREE & EASY way to Support the Channel, Sub...
GIANT EV People Mover | 150 Seater 600kW EV Charging | Brisbane Metro 100% ELECTRIC Public Transport
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Welcome to my latest 'real world' EV video looking at Brisbane's Metro, the new public transport offering using 100% battery electric busses with ultra rapid 600 kilowatt charging from an onsite 1MWh solar PV system. In the video I talk through: - the 3 key Companies involved in the Brisbane Metro project? - detailed look at the articulated, 150 seat busses including ultra rapid charging capabi...
What’s the CHEAPEST EV Charging? | How much will EV charging INCREASE your Home ELECTRICITY BILL?
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This educational EV video is aimed at those new to electric vehicles or thinking about buying an EV and wanting to know the cheapest & most convenient way to charge. I cover everything you need to know about slow charging using a portable, level 1 charger, or EVSE, from a normal 10amp PowerPoint, either at home or while road tripping in an electric vehicle. I also talk through: - How much your ...
All the 2024 EOFY Deals on EVs in Australia | Save up to $25K | Electric Car Australia
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I have put together this educational EV video covering all the end of financial year (EOFY) deals I could find on EV's in Australia in June 2024. Also included towards to end of the video are some general negotiating tips you can use to get a better deal when buying your EV. Things like asking the dealer to through in a free type 2 charge cable, floor mats or some rapid EV charging credits....i...
FIRE ANTS - Unwelcome Neighbours | How to Spot Them, the Spread & Damage they Do | Camp Fire Chat #2
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Welcome to my second Camp Fire Chat video. In this video I take a look at the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) and talk about why we should all be worried about this introduced pest to Australia. This episode isn't sitting around the fire but walking around my local suburb in South East Queensland to show you what fire ants look like and how easy it is to find their nests. In the video I discuss th...
Is MG ZS EV the BEST VALUE 2nd Hand EV in Australia | Long Term Review Part 3 Electric Car Australia
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Here's the long awaiting third and final video in a three part series on our near 4 year ownership experience with the budget priced MG ZS EV 2020-21 generation 1 model in Australia. In the video I answer 4 key questions: 1. Would I buy the MG ZS EV again? 2. Would I but the 2024 Model MG ZS EV today? 3. Would I buy the MG ZS EV now as a second hand EV? 4. Key considerations if YOU are thinking...
This is the CHEAPEST New BMW EV in Australia | BMW CE04 Electric Scooter | Interview w Aussie Owner
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In todays EV video I interview a Brisbane owner of the electric BMW CE04 Scooter. He talks us through his buying and ownership experience and why he chose the CE04 from BMW. In the video I also include pictures, video and specifications from BMW Australia and at $26,600 ride away (as at March 2024) this video should give you a good understanding of this great looking electric scooter for the ro...
Has this BUDGET EV Survived 3 Yrs Family Punishment? | MG ZS EV Long Term Review | Part 2 Interior
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Here's the second video in a three video series on our 3 year EV ownership experience with the budget priced MG ZS EV 2020 model in Australia. This video covers the interior of the MG ZS EV and provides a long term ownership review of how the inside technology and material quality has held up the the punishment of being in a 4 person household with 2 young kids and a large dog. Now being 3 year...
Independent EV Review, FONZ Arthur 6 2024 Model Electric Scooter/Moped Test | Electric Car Australia
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This EV video features a real world look at the FONZ Arthur 6, 2024 model electric moped or as they are more commonly called urban scooter. As a motorcyclist regularly riding larger road bikes I was keen to take this two wheeled electric vehicle for a test ride and see how it performed at a recent FONZ test ride event in Brisbane. In the video I talk to Tim from FONZ about the history of the Co...
Can Chinese EV's Survive Australian Roads? | 3 YEAR Review of 2020 Model MG ZS EV | Part 1 Exterior
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We've now owned the first generation MG ZS EV for over 3 years now so thought it about time I done an update on what we think and how this lower priced Chinese made electric vehicle has held up. The 2020 model MG ZS EV is based on a fossil fuelled vehicle with 2017/18 technology so direct comparisons against the latest high tech electric cars is not apples for apples however this video looks at...
FREE & Independent Aussie EV News & Info | Making the Channel Pay it's Way | Electric Car Australia
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The Electric Car Australia UA-cam Channel is at a cross roads, it needs to start earning it's keep! Started in 2020 as a hobby to share my real world experience of living with an EV, I seriously underestimated the time it takes to produce videos and manage the various social media platforms to get the word out. Hand picket Channel Sponsors are on the way! Why? Well in short most UA-cam viewers ...
Add Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to Wired Cars inc MG EV | AI Box HE | Electric Car Australia
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Today's Electric Car Australia (ECA) video showcases a great little device which add's Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to our MG ZS EV and most other vehicles which have Wired Car Play and Android Auto. The One Car Stereo AI Box HE means to don't have to be plugging in your phone to get Android Auto functionality. Watch Netflix & UA-cam on car's screen, or easily stream your favourite Spotify...
Loving CHINESE Ora EV? Interview with Owners of this FUNKY Electric Vehicle | Electric Car Australia
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Today Electric Car Australia (ECA) host Greg, interviews Leah and Matt, the owners of a Tesla Model 3 and now recently adding an Ora from the Chinese auto maker Great Wall Motors (GWM) to the driveway. Leah says the Ora EV beats the previous Suzuki Swift Sport she previously owned in many ways. In the interview we talk about comparing various EV's to the GWM Ora on build quality, styling, handl...
Fonz Electric Scooter | Test Riding 2024 Arthur PERFORMANCE Model | Electric Car Australia
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Fonz Electric Scooter | Test Riding 2024 Arthur PERFORMANCE Model | Electric Car Australia
BYD Atto 3 Detailed Introduction inc V2L | at Worlds Biggest EV Test Drive | Electric Car Australia
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BYD Atto 3 Detailed Introduction inc V2L | at Worlds Biggest EV Test Drive | Electric Car Australia
A VERY RARE EV Down Under | This Honda-e is UNIQUE - meet the Aussie Owner | Electric Car Australia
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A VERY RARE EV Down Under | This Honda-e is UNIQUE - meet the Aussie Owner | Electric Car Australia
EV Rapid Charging FAIL | Tesla Super Charger & MG ZS EV Don't Mix Attempt #1| Electric Car Australia
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EV Rapid Charging FAIL | Tesla Super Charger & MG ZS EV Don't Mix Attempt #1| Electric Car Australia
Why are we so DUMB? | Easy Efficiency & Energy Reduction | Camp Fire Chat #1 Electric Car Australia
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Why are we so DUMB? | Easy Efficiency & Energy Reduction | Camp Fire Chat #1 Electric Car Australia
My EV BREAKDOWN | SURPRISING Cause & Roadside Towing Experience | MG ZS EV | Electric Car Australia
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My EV BREAKDOWN | SURPRISING Cause & Roadside Towing Experience | MG ZS EV | Electric Car Australia
Power Pole EV Charger | Charging the MG ZS EV on EVX PoleCharger | EASY? | Electric Car Australia
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Power Pole EV Charger | Charging the MG ZS EV on EVX PoleCharger | EASY? | Electric Car Australia
MG ZS EV Road trip | Visiting Warwick (Qld) Solar PV Farm w 204,500 panels | Electric Car Australia
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MG ZS EV Road trip | Visiting Warwick (Qld) Solar PV Farm w 204,500 panels | Electric Car Australia
New Stanthorpe EV Charger | Real World FRUSTRATION for Non Tesla EV Owners | Electric Car Australia
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New Stanthorpe EV Charger | Real World FRUSTRATION for Non Tesla EV Owners | Electric Car Australia
Renault's Latest EV for Australia | Megane E-Tech | First Look & AU Specs | Electric Car Australia
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Renault's Latest EV for Australia | Megane E-Tech | First Look & AU Specs | Electric Car Australia
Kia EV6 GT Line | Interview with Owner after 1 year & 40,000 kms driving | Electric Car Australia
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Kia EV6 GT Line | Interview with Owner after 1 year & 40,000 kms driving | Electric Car Australia
Hydrogen & Battery Electric Trucks | EV's & More @ Brisbane Truck Show 2023 | Electric Car Australia
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Hydrogen & Battery Electric Trucks | EV's & More @ Brisbane Truck Show 2023 | Electric Car Australia
Is China the answer to Cheaper EVs in Australia | Fully Charged Live Sydney | Electric Car Australia
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Is China the answer to Cheaper EVs in Australia | Fully Charged Live Sydney | Electric Car Australia
EV Charging Stations | What's wrong with them? | Layout & Design Issues | Electric Car Australia
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EV Charging Stations | What's wrong with them? | Layout & Design Issues | Electric Car Australia
MG4 Arrives Soon - is this a Hot Hatch EV? | Review of Aust Model Specs | Electric Car Australia
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MG4 Arrives Soon - is this a Hot Hatch EV? | Review of Aust Model Specs | Electric Car Australia

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  • @Barkat_788
    @Barkat_788 5 годин тому

    Hey there I'm from Nepal, so i will apply to pursue my bachelor degree in Electric vehicle engineer in Australia Brisbane at nova angila college so, i have a deep interest about learning in Electric vehicle engineer and hand- on learning course So my specific questions is how much percentage i will get approved my visa ❤ so please reply to this comment 🙏

    • @Barkat_788
      @Barkat_788 5 годин тому

      Additionally, how many people can offer electric vehicles in Australia 🦘 and how much scope in electric vehicle in Australia and with job prospective how much ??

  • @johnvanhorssen9685
    @johnvanhorssen9685 11 днів тому

    welcome to the cyclist world

  • @niolss
    @niolss 16 днів тому

    Thanks for a great summary. Looking to buy a used EV. The MG is one of the options.

  • @Perry-k3z
    @Perry-k3z 16 днів тому

    What does your stickers say because a lot of EV owners put stickers and promote that i own an EV and you dont becauuse you are an horrible person destoring the planet and you are a bad person and that tics people off and personally i think evs are rubbish and over priced and dont like the fact that kids are working theones to get the minerals that are used. Dor the battries to make them but everyone can drive what they like i dont have the money to buy one and sont want one yesterday i drove about 700 km left in the morning and got home about 9.30pm and i went to the servo filled the hirw car an MG took 3 minutes and srove home it was for a medical appointment and 5 hours both ways an ev i would have had to add another 3 to 4 hours to that so its not a good option but I dont like to be told by perople that are not machinal minded and think that other are better and knowore then me because they drive an EV and there are a lot out there that arelike that got their heads you no wwere so putting stickers over your car as your better theen other because you drive an EV is a cowards way to say something if you stopped got out and said have you though about an Ev and id not interested then leave and say ok but do do it with a sticker it like your boss firwing you by phone text you would like it so pratice what you preach andd dont tell others they are not good people because they dont see the world in you view . I just tell some reasons why people ho off as i say what does to stickers say .no one should do road rage and even on close calls and i have had small crashes not my fault i get out ask if they are ok and not hurt or if close i kust think they are idiots calm down and forget about it no damage done and get on with my day and i dont care if they drive an EV so. Long as they drive carreful and dont do anthing wrong and yes people do make mistakes but if genuion than ok but i dont like and think people should pay the price for road rage and i have had people angury as hell because i dtopped juat as the lights about to turn red and i stop as it hits red they yhink keep going they go off and i just ignor them as i did the right thing and if they go to attack me well look out i will reuin their day and they will get areested

  • @jovceata
    @jovceata 16 днів тому

    Last Dec i got my 1st EV a BYD Seal and love it will never go to ICE car ever again, but i must say road rage is been on the rise for years now in Melbourne and mostly comes from the UTE drivers 90% male drivers that's for sure i personally haven't noticed if it's worst because I'm driving now a EV most don't even know if it's a EV well maybe they do as we takeoff from the lights without even trying EV's are just that much more faster and silent that probably they are just not happy that you leave them in the dust.

  • @billybobb7252
    @billybobb7252 17 днів тому

    Electric Cars are Just Overpriced Garbage!

  • @jacobheinz8236
    @jacobheinz8236 17 днів тому

    Mate,I think you and your stickers have pissed off these people. Just get rid of the stickers as your sensible wife has suggested. I don't think people care that much about EVs. If they do they will have to distinguish between a hybrid,. a phev and a EV.

  • @jacobheinz8236
    @jacobheinz8236 17 днів тому

    Mate,I think you and your stickers have pissed off these people. Just get rid of the stickers as your sensible wife has suggested. I don't think people care that much about EVs. If they do they will have to distinguish between a hybrid,. a phev and a E v

  • @abul9052
    @abul9052 18 днів тому

    The anti China rhetoric doesn't help

  • @motodigitalvideo
    @motodigitalvideo 18 днів тому

    I don't think driving an EV is the problem, but the stickers wouldn't have done you any favours. I dont really like learning about people's personal interests from the stickers on the back of their cars, less is more in that respect. 😅

  • @Buzzinga248
    @Buzzinga248 18 днів тому

    I suggest that you put a new sticker on, “ dash cam recording “.

  • @richardwarren-smith4269
    @richardwarren-smith4269 19 днів тому

    Mate, get rid of the stickers. You can't stop the idiots. you and your wifes' safety comes first. I dont have any stickers on mine. Thanks for you videos, they have been very helpful :)

  • @PlumbBob-FGX
    @PlumbBob-FGX 19 днів тому

    Hate to break it to you, EV owners are not special. Every day at some point there's a Ford Ranger on my arse.

  • @RentmyTesla3inAustralia
    @RentmyTesla3inAustralia 19 днів тому

    Haven't had any EV related issues here. Maybe Chines EV?

  • @MiniLuv-1984
    @MiniLuv-1984 19 днів тому

    Lead by example, be considerate and generous when driving. Don't give them any oxygen. Its not evs or bikes or anything - its young, aggressive males. Half of us were that once.

  • @garylovesbeer
    @garylovesbeer 19 днів тому

    Just more road rage in general. Crowded roads, bigger vehicles, busier more self entitled people. My $0.02 worth.

  • @mspalmboy
    @mspalmboy 19 днів тому

    In addition to young men in diesel utes, I also have men aged 50s - 70s confront me in carparks (driving a Tesla makes me their target). When challenged about how long it takes to charge, I smuggly reply "it takes 30 seconds to charge - 15 seconds to plug in and 15 seconds to unplug - and the rest of the time I'm at home anyway doing other things."

    • @PlumbBob-FGX
      @PlumbBob-FGX 19 днів тому

      @@mspalmboy 30 seconds to change?

  • @timberkes7908
    @timberkes7908 19 днів тому

    It was really interesting for me watching this episode , as I grew up some 50 odd k's across the border, now Serbia of course. I live in Australia for the past 44 years. Last time i was in Szeged, (2012)I couldn't believe the sizd of it. Thanks for the update. Keep up the good work.

  • @JohnSmith-pg7eo
    @JohnSmith-pg7eo 19 днів тому

    I live in south west Sydney and haven’t experienced anything out of the ordinary yet in my Tesla. Maybe that is due to people knowing Teslas have cameras?

  • @timberkes7908
    @timberkes7908 19 днів тому

    I hear you. My next car will be a Tesla anyhow. I do not believe that the the attitudes will change on our roads any time soon. Driver education is still on the same level as it was 40 years ago. Road rage if fueld by many different factors, mainly stupidity and impatience . Having a EV sign on one's car coud be an open invitation to senceless violence by ones high on diesel sut...

  • @jeffwallis6696
    @jeffwallis6696 19 днів тому

    This is truly disturbing behaviour if it’s actually “a thing”. I mean I know road rage is a thing but to single out EV’s is truly bizarre behaviour. As for the 4x4 ute drivers, can you just imagine how challenged their masculinity will be when all the BYD Shark utes start popping up in early 2025 😕.

  • @beetchhouse
    @beetchhouse 19 днів тому

    I have an old ICE vehicle (soon to get an EV) and I’m amazed at the aggression and impatience on the roads. Not necessarily young men but often young women as well. Makes you wonder if there’s something in the water😂. So sorry to hear you’ve had this behaviour!

    • @BrentonSmythesfieldsaye
      @BrentonSmythesfieldsaye 19 днів тому

      I see so many women driving past our house, doing the school drop off and pick up thing for their children each day. They are driving at mach 3 down small/narrow neighbourhood streets paying zero attention to their speed, as if they are on an 8 lane freeway. I have even seen a female neighbour driving on her way to work each morning, eating a bowl of breakfast cereal. Spoon in one hand, bowl in the other. What is doing the steering?

  • @petesig93
    @petesig93 19 днів тому

    I cannot say that I have had any road-rage events while driving my EV that have been any more than the tail-eaters because I am following the speed limit (in 40kmh road-works areas is the WORST one. EVERY driver seems to completely ignore these and I often see many flying past at 60-70kmh). But specifically because I drive an EV? Yup. I suspect this might be because my EV (Hyundai Ioniq 6) is not outwardly badged as being one, and is just a slightly unusual looking sedan. Most people are really cool when they realise what it is. My prediction is that the sticker-removal will make almost 2/5 of bugger-all difference. Such 20-40 year old males in diesel SUVs are just arrogant jumped up twats to almost any driver who follows the road rules, especially on speed limits and ESPECIALLY if you dare to slow them down in their headlong rush to the next red-light! Or to the undertakers' services. They cause great abuse towards ICE car drivers as well. I know this because until last year I had to deal with them in my old Ford Falcon, and I have faced their abuses for decades a s bicycle rider riding on main roads.

  • @paulinedobsonmayfield
    @paulinedobsonmayfield 19 днів тому

    Really. The first person you blame on no evidence whatsoever is the blokes girlfriend. In my experience men don’t need a reason to be aggressive. There are a lot of Facebook negative posts about electric cars. I think this is feeding the agression.

    • @ElectricCarAustralia
      @ElectricCarAustralia 19 днів тому

      Thanks for watching and the comment. I'm happy to hear everyone's experience and evidence. Thanks for sharing.

    • @NevilleMorris-bl9vl
      @NevilleMorris-bl9vl 18 днів тому

      I think you mean some men, also I have seen more aggressive young women driving than men, but that may just be a New Zealand thing. So many of these young women are driving very nice cars and sometimes have children in the car. It's usually around school drop off and pick up times and after work.

    • @paulinedobsonmayfield
      @paulinedobsonmayfield 18 днів тому

      @ my experience is singularly male aggression. My garage is in a rear access lane. I recently opened the garage door to see a workman’s Ute parked across my driveway. Couldn’t see anyone so I beeped my horn (once) and he came out, asked him to move his truck so I could leave and instead of a ‘sorry’ and quickly jump in the car to move it, he starts yelling at me saying I didn’t need to beep the horn I could have come looking for him. He went on and on about the horn making out the whole thing was my fault. 2nd incident: Busy street, I parked behind a car giving me enough space to exit easily. Whilst sitting waiting for my very ill daughter who is having an X-ray nearby, the car in front of me drives off and is immediately replaced by another smaller car. I get an aggressive banging on my driver’s window. The young guy is going off at me for parking too far away from the car in front making it difficult for people to park behind me. This guy was in a Ford F150 which is 1.5 metres longer than my car and he was still able to park his truck on the street two spaces behind me. He was so aggressive that it rattled me for the rest of the day. I’m a 70 year old woman, and truly think that this entitlement expressed by male drivers, often tradies is out of control. Where is the courtesy gone?

  • @owainbennett663
    @owainbennett663 19 днів тому

    I don't have an EV, but will change soon. We live in a "mostly" bogan country, where noise=power. Being a site mechanic, I have workers constantly tell me the machine is not performing, with a new and quieter exhaust. A machine that is old and slow, very noisy. The workers love it and thinks it "works" harder. I hope people wake up and soon.

    • @ElectricCarAustralia
      @ElectricCarAustralia 19 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment. Now that you mention it, yes I think this is often the thinking of some people.

  • @andrewgillen5636
    @andrewgillen5636 19 днів тому

    Thanks for the video. Id invest in a dash cam,dont have an EV but intend to get one. Got the dash cam after presumed dope dealer harassing me on the road(20somthing ys old) in a 90000 BMW. To much entitlement in our society many dumb one's seem to believe TV commercials about how important they are etc...

  • @tezza_61
    @tezza_61 19 днів тому

    So sad your wife is incurring this bad behavior from idiots. Lots of EVs in my area, Fig Tree Pocket. My next car will be an EV too. Enjoy your vids, keep them up.

  • @Nessy..
    @Nessy.. 19 днів тому

    A road rage's biggest fear is being videoed I have shut a number down this way. I found it was always a Toyota 4x4 then the ute drivers I also like the MG's as they look like cars, not bathtubs on wheels. I often think Tesla drivers buy for the status and a lot of bogans see that as a target.

  • @educypriano2
    @educypriano2 19 днів тому

    Where can I find stickers like those?

  • @ziploc2000
    @ziploc2000 19 днів тому

    Never been the victim of road rage here in Eugene, Oregon, but I do think driving standards are poor. I frequently see people wandering out of their lane, and many people fail to use their indicators. Lots of EVs and hybrids around though.

  • @chrishosking6842
    @chrishosking6842 19 днів тому

    You are right there has been an increase, really since Covid hit. Deisel Dual-cab Utes and drivers are the main problem. They overtake and try and smoke you with their particulate blow out. Others are BMW SUV's, who try and drag you at lights or Holden HSV V8's doing the same thing. You get a little edgy on the roads not knowing what they are going to do. I had a Holden Ute try and drag me at the lights and lost control and completed a 360-degree turn. These are not provoked at all. Perhaps there is a need to educate people about why there are electric cars. I keep saying 'We need to stop burning fossil fuels so we can breathe easier'. But people seem to think Hybrids are the answer - it goes over 1,000km on a tank (but they don't understand they are still burning stuff getting there). It is strange why this is happening now, especially for Tesla's. Maybe its Elon. People don't care about BMW, Audi's, Mercedies vehicles at all these days. Whereas once thought of as rich men's vehicles. Maybe it's because they have committed to an expensive Dual-cab and the government sets a mandate to get all vehicles to alternative energies by 2035, eh who know why the mentality has shifted.

  • @Spooms1961
    @Spooms1961 19 днів тому

    Thanks for this video, I appreciate your efforts. Yes! I am amazed that people will flash you and blow their horns if you overtake them on the country roads. I was warned about this from another Tesla owner before I purchased mine. And he was right. You can accelerate quite quickly in a Tesla and I think that scares people, but I’m only guessing. But I’m thankful for the many cameras my car has to record aggressive drivers. I always make sure I get their number plate first in any encounter. It helps to protect yourself a little. I would recommend getting a front and rear facing dash cam I your vehicle isn’t fitted with one already. And don’t be afraid to report anything to the police. That need to know what’s going on with people. Cheers and safe driving everyone.

  • @glennmorris9337
    @glennmorris9337 19 днів тому

    Very informative. Thanks mate.

  • @916senna
    @916senna 19 днів тому

    Driving EV’s since 2016, I’ve noted an increase in road rage in general, but not against me or EV’s in particular. What I have noticed is more EV & ICE drivers that run under the speed limit in right hand lane or side by side with another car, so I’m not surprised some feel they are being targeted. (Raging is not an acceptable response to inconsiderate driving BTW)

  • @BrentonSmythesfieldsaye
    @BrentonSmythesfieldsaye 19 днів тому

    My observations of the last 20 years The standard of driving has, dropped significantly. Exactly what that looks like from what I observe is...... 1/ People tending more and more to make up their own road rules, having contempt for or ignorance of the actual road rules. 2/ People commonly fail to anticipate stages of their journey, leading to unexpected and very unsafe last second decision making. 3/ Growing and ongoing disregard for traffic signals! Absolutely insane behaviour! 4/ Driving as if no one else is on the road, drivers operating in their own little world. 5/ Lack of courtesy by working with other drivers in the interest of overall traffic flow. 6/ Contempt for, or ignorance of road line markings that are their for a reason, to warn drivers and help keep people safe. 7/ Speeding. People sook about speed limits. But the bulk of our driving is within suburbia. It is almost impossible to save or gain a time advantage. 8/ Very fundamental driving mistakes, like ending up on the worng side of the road, going the wrong way on a one way road, failing to be aware of surroundings and obstacles. 9/ Driving in an overly timid or overly agressive mind set. A lack of confidence or over confidence can be equally as dangerous. 10/ People seem less inclined these days to have an awareness or appreciation of their vehicles physical dynamics and limitations. 11/ The standard of learner driver instruction is anecdotally at least, flawed based on many new drivers I have spoken to, with them very commonly saying the focus was more on passing their driving test rather than teaching them to "drive". They usually say their parents gave them better on road driving education. 12/ The disturbing and irrational contemporary irrational phenomena of the "anti-government" sentiment movement. You know the type, that think ALL regulation is aimed at them personally and they are going to resist it at all cost, including at the cost of their own safety as well as those around them. Stupid is as stupid does. 13/ The problem of drivers that are past their best and should not be driving anymore. Think of a single car embedded in a house or shop front for example. Then throw in the spice to the recipe........... Mucho morons in big hideous vehicles ready to go troppo in an instance at anything that they irrationally think is a slight against their day. Drugs, as well as drugs, as well as drugs. The underlying persistence of drink driving. Unlicenced driving (including in unregistered vehicles) As per this video content, idiotic and ignorant political ideology being applied against drivers and their property, EV haters for example. The failure of people to be driving insured. It's probably not an exhaustive list, but I have bored everyone enough at this point. Throw it all in the pot, stir well and simmer for three seconds and you have road rage. More to the point, often we have tradgedy for someone!

  • @Thunderbuck
    @Thunderbuck 19 днів тому

    I drive a Mustang Mach-E and I’m not sure most people even recognize it as an EV. I did have an ICE Mustang driver try to get aggressive with me once but I was able to put her in my rear view pretty easily 😂

    • @JBLegal09
      @JBLegal09 19 днів тому

      @@Thunderbuck I've had the same issue with Mustang drivers as I own a HSV GTS. They tend to lose the back end when pushed so I keep my distance.

  • @ChrisCoxCycling
    @ChrisCoxCycling 19 днів тому

    But geez, 120km a day just to take kids to school? Stuff that.

  • @aftonline
    @aftonline 19 днів тому

    Maybe remove the EV badge next to the ZS badge as well. Not much you can do about the government-mandated blue EV sticker on the number plate, of course.

  • @ChrisCoxCycling
    @ChrisCoxCycling 19 днів тому

    I've been driving an EV for over a year and can't recall any road rage directed at me. A few "demonstrative" overtakes and one-way drag races at traffic lights, but meh.

  • @clayton4115
    @clayton4115 19 днів тому

    I think having that Electric Vehicle enjoy the silence, is abit cheesy and is looking for trouble from the pea brains we share our roads with. I've had my Ioniq 28 which has the electric word on the back and have had no issues, (have had tailgaters but this is without a doubt every car I've owned in my past 30 years of driving). I have been driving this car nearly 5 years. I think my wife has more issues with her little Picanto with tailgaters and peabrains in they big 4WD's and trucks.

  • @volvot6rdesignawd702
    @volvot6rdesignawd702 19 днів тому

    ive had road rage in my MG4 X power ( but i think its been because they dont like to be told they cant do WHATEVER THE LIKE ON THE ROAD ) Im usually the one slight road raging at idiot drivers .. We all know the ones driving way under the limit , cant figure out what the lines on the road means by driving in between them , failing to indicate , I love the sheep and usually give them a long honk who just keep pulling into a intersection blocking oncoming traffic .. simple idiot stuff that if they payed more attention to driving instead of everything else they wouldnt do stupid things !! Failing to keep left unless over taking on the freeway is my biggest annoyance !!

  • @ronaldevans5217
    @ronaldevans5217 19 днів тому

    Australia follows the US in most tech developments. The rage is general & widespread & growing. The stupid are exploding spontaneously. Australians are so obese that they need $80K SUVs to carry them around & they are too lazy to look left or right or even process what they see if & when they do. They barge thru. They use oncoming lanes & change multiple lanes without checking. It's not about EVs.

  • @josephj6521
    @josephj6521 19 днів тому

    Stuff it. Being stereotypical here. I have been abused often by the same type of vehicle owners… large SUVs & Utes. I don’t own an EV. I have been abused for slowing down on a residential street whilst entering my driveway! Yes, I indicate. It’s ridiculous. Do they expect me to pull the handbrake whilst I drift into my driveway? Had a guy in a Ute approach my vehicle for stopping and indicating to park my vehicle. I think they feel invincible or their tools will be used to save them? There should be greater policing on our roads. Authorities relying on cameras only these days is an issue. Take your EV stickers off and see if it improves.

    • @volvot6rdesignawd702
      @volvot6rdesignawd702 19 днів тому

      in most states Vic included its illegal to remove the EV stickers or to the point not display them on the number plate .. while im not sure the reason i assume its for fire brigade to know what type of car they are dealing with in an emergency !!

  • @profdraper
    @profdraper 19 днів тому

    Nope, more about bogan Brisbane than EVs in any of my experiences in driving EVs in the last five years.

  • @markboscawen8330
    @markboscawen8330 19 днів тому

    Suggest the road rage increase around mornings & school pick-up time relates to people being (more) stressed by hard time deadlines, Eg Getting to work/job on time, picking up kids, etc., and being delayed by ever increasing traffic. Also think road rage is generally increasing because of the increased stress from cost of living pressures. Tradies especially trying to fit in that one extra job to get extra money. Then running late to pick up kids & boiling over at anyone who, in their perception, delays them by a millisecond. As to the why EVs in particular become the target for road rage? Likely a perception by road ragers that the cost of living pressures from inflation are solely the fault of the current govt. And thinking that EV drivers are all woke leftards who vote Labor or Greens - in their logic making the EV driver responsible for their financial pressures. As to why 30 something males in particular. Probably because an EV left them in their big V-6 4x4 duel cab ute in its wake when going from a standing start when the lights turned green - and now their masculinity is threatened by any & all EVs.

    • @Jwalker76
      @Jwalker76 19 днів тому

      Cost of living has to be a major factor. I mean what hasn't gone up in price in the last 12 to 24 months? I don't know about other major cities but here in Sydney the rental market is a complete joke. I couldn't imagine having to be young again and have to rent now.

  • @waycam77
    @waycam77 19 днів тому

    Murdoch spreading disinformation on Sky is fuelling the hate.

  • @johnlambert1744
    @johnlambert1744 19 днів тому

    I find the absolute WORST drivers out there are dual cab/4WD ute drivers, especially those wearing hi-viz!! I tend to drive to work early in the morning, and most cars on the road seem to be these types of drivers. I tend to stay away from them and just let them go their own way.

  • @hal3137
    @hal3137 20 днів тому

    Sadly the Australia media is to blame in part for whipping up EV fud and portraying EVs as some Chinese spy device. There is then the Redneck element and emission spewing young 4WD and Ute owners. Sad you are doing this but can see the rational.

  • @Brian-xo3mk
    @Brian-xo3mk 20 днів тому

    I've seen as well as experienced this behaviour over the last 10 years in my 25 year career as a professional public transport driver. The authorities are too weak to tackle these particular matters head on. Firstly when driving highways where speeds are generally between 70km - 100km/hr , very few motorists adhere to the correct speed. I always noticed that was this aggressive , intensional bullying of larger off-road vehicles with huge lumps of steel dangling of the chassis trying to intimidate the smaller vehicles to either go faster or get the hell out of their way. A highway patrol or visionary cameras could deter these idiots who consistently flout the law, better still crushing the vehicle for scrap, but I guess we're to soft. I haven't seen or probably will see a politician, or a judicial person that has been willing to tackle these issues that haunt every descent motorist on a daily basis. Come on, get your act together Australia.

  • @rubybitch6195
    @rubybitch6195 20 днів тому

    Seems the problem is isolated to your region.

    • @ElectricCarAustralia
      @ElectricCarAustralia 19 днів тому

      Thanks for watching. Comments suggest problems in other areas as well.