I bought an ELECTRIC pickup truck from China (seriously!)

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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  • @EbikeSchool
    @EbikeSchool  3 роки тому +150

    Sorry I didn't include the link earlier guys. I added it to the description, but here it is as well: www.alibaba.com/product-detail/4-wheel-electric-tricycle-Cargo-electric_1600079365560.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.42854458EeKIzk

    • @alexwright6212
      @alexwright6212 3 роки тому +5

      Thanks. I'd love a vehicle like this. Subscribed!

    • @jaylenfrank
      @jaylenfrank 3 роки тому +7

      Grand risings King. Your courage in shopping brings hope to all us adventerous nerds looking to enjoy innovation internationally. Alibaba has so many specials and this particular pickup would be great for Fort Worth Texas

    • @jaylenfrank
      @jaylenfrank 3 роки тому

      By chance do you have an Instagram page. I would love to communicate further with you as I am now shopping for electronic investments. Your decorum is exceptional and one would trust your networks.

    • @jaylenfrank
      @jaylenfrank 3 роки тому

      Wow. The man was so honest. He didn't check the battery. Lol

    • @JoelBergmark
      @JoelBergmark 3 роки тому +1

      This is so awesome, love these quirky but awesome Chinese stuff!

  • @changli6143
    @changli6143 3 роки тому +1449

    Omg, my English is horrible. Yes, I'm Robert in the video. I hope you will enjoy the truck.

    • @EbikeSchool
      @EbikeSchool  3 роки тому +265

      Thanks Robert, and you did great!

    • @bradaltemeyer4472
      @bradaltemeyer4472 3 роки тому +28

      Ni da Ing wen shr hen hao,,, but my pinyin is more wade giles influenced than current pinyin...

    • @changli6143
      @changli6143 3 роки тому +46

      @@bradaltemeyer4472 “Ni de ying wen hen hao” Thank you

    • @goldenstarmusic1689
      @goldenstarmusic1689 3 роки тому +27

      你的英文很好! Awesome truck!

    • @jonnyb9982
      @jonnyb9982 3 роки тому +3

      No! I am Spartacis!!

  • @Simonisms
    @Simonisms 3 роки тому +559

    I'm really impressed by the sellers communication. That's a great level of customer service considering that you're really not spending that much money.

    • @04dram04
      @04dram04 3 роки тому +38

      Well 116k people are seeing this video. So thats advertisement

    • @smokegames1179
      @smokegames1179 3 роки тому +2

      hm is this

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot 3 роки тому +11

      They may know he's an influencer, but know that you or I have basically no legal recourse with goods purchased from China. The Chinese government does not care and the US government has no power. They could send you a vehicle that's a total lemon and breaks in three weeks and you would have no buyer protection, as alibaba gives only the most basic protection with returns for 2-weeks, and likely you would have to pay the return shipping fee which for a truck could be huge since you don't get the commercial discounted shipping rates.

    • @Simonisms
      @Simonisms 3 роки тому +10

      @@BoopSnoot It's fine to buy from Alibaba if you find a highly rated /reputable manufacturer and set up a good line of communication (as seen in this video.)
      I'm no influencer but have had similar excellent service experience buying construction machinery from China.
      But we are different use cases as I don't live in the USA and shipping to my country from China is fast.

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot 3 роки тому +3

      @@Simonisms Its just so much safer to buy from a distributor in your own country, as then they have to abide by all laws in your country and you have full protection of the law. With a Chinese company direct import, if there is any problem, you're at the mercy of the kindness of the company of a Chinese company that often change names every couple of years and have virtually no brand value to protect in general, as they don't have a culture of forming long term relationships with their customers the way say Apple does.

  • @Joshtheweatherman
    @Joshtheweatherman 3 роки тому +174

    When a $2,200 truck has the same size bed as a new Ranger, lol. There's so many simple mods you can do to these things to make them faster, and it's not too expensive to add more battery packs!

    • @greveeen
      @greveeen 3 роки тому +7

      Lol that's when the fun begins

    • @MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq
      @MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq 3 роки тому +11

      Tesla motor swap..😆

    • @Kia_Soulless
      @Kia_Soulless 3 роки тому +8

      @@MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq 0-60 in 0.5 seconds since this truck weighs 0.1 grams or something

    • @HansWick
      @HansWick 3 роки тому +7

      $2,000? Damn that's cheap

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 3 роки тому

      I'm trying to order one now

  • @ansalan7734
    @ansalan7734 3 роки тому +40

    Haha, I have to tell you that my 70-year-old neighbor has a similar one. I'm in China.
    He uses it to pick up his granddaughter to kindergarten every day.
    The factory in China deliberately reduced the power of the vehicle's engine so that he could not drive very fast, so he did not need a license or even a driver's license.
    It has air conditioning, can protect against wind and rain, can also transport goods if necessary, and even better, it is very slow to ensure safety, which meets almost all the needs of an elderly person.
    Sorry I really want to laugh when I look at your young face. This is really an old man's car. 😄
    I hope the car exported to the US has a better engine.

    • @callumbush1
      @callumbush1 3 роки тому

      Haha old man car!

    • @melissasmess2773
      @melissasmess2773 3 роки тому +1

      It’s a toy electric motor, not a gas engine 😬

    • @ansalan7734
      @ansalan7734 3 роки тому +1

      @@melissasmess2773 Haha factories even use low-power motors so that they can drive without a license

    • @bradaltemeyer4472
      @bradaltemeyer4472 3 роки тому +3

      Maybe it is good for the USA for the NEV category (neighborhood electric vehicle) that category can include golf carts if they have proper turn signals and lights, and are limited speed, and limited to roads with speed limits of 35mph or less. **but not as challenging as getting a normal "car" on the road here.

  • @BenSullinsOfficial
    @BenSullinsOfficial 3 роки тому +71

    This looks AMAZING! Not sure where you're located but if in SoCal I'd love to see this in person some time

    • @brianthomason5022
      @brianthomason5022 3 роки тому +1

      Go back to the beach man you sound burned out

    • @Vgp-rp4iu
      @Vgp-rp4iu 3 роки тому +5

      @A Dog some people just don't pay attention at all.

    • @MikeSmith-cl4ix
      @MikeSmith-cl4ix 3 роки тому +1

      Where in Florida I live in Tampa and would like to see it. If it's not too far.

    • @josegomez7051
      @josegomez7051 2 роки тому

      @@MikeSmith-cl4ix me too,I'm in pompano beach

    • @MikeSmith-cl4ix
      @MikeSmith-cl4ix 2 роки тому

      @@josegomez7051 yeah I looked into it a little bit more and it doesn't look like their Street legal so it wouldn't be much use to me after all.

  • @CocoaBeachLiving
    @CocoaBeachLiving 2 роки тому +42

    This was awesome! The company rep 'Robert' is pretty cool, seems like a regular guy. You can tell they are an up and coming company. Wild that they did the video call. I think it adds to the confidence level of buying directly from China.

  • @livewire9996
    @livewire9996 3 роки тому +3

    I saw this video and subscribed instantly. You really have no idea how much this information that you’ve shared right here has just saved my life right now.

  • @Dallen9
    @Dallen9 3 роки тому +99

    That's actually kind of cool. I like the transparency of the company very much. I mean these are all pretty much street legal Golf Carts but I like that they're straight up about what they produce.

  • @PaPawsWorkShop
    @PaPawsWorkShop 3 роки тому +36

    Great advertisement, first test drive, “Oh the battery died!...I have to push back and charge.” That cracked me up.😂 Cool little truck. I’m looking forward to the EV future, oh yeah, I want one too😁

    • @noti7555
      @noti7555 3 роки тому +3

      I purchased a 55 hp 4x4 backhoe from Alibaba. Took over 2 months to get to Panama. Got to the port to pick up the backhoe from the RoRo and the batteries were dead. Had to pay a $125 port jump off fee. Ok, I paid it. Finally got it to my coconut plantation 8 hours away. Jump in the cabin and found out all my electric switches were turned on. A nice little battery charge scam from the port of Panama.
      So, I imagine his batteries will be dead being in a shipping container for over a month.

  • @tonyunderwoodmusic1607
    @tonyunderwoodmusic1607 3 роки тому +89

    The dump bed sells the whole deal! I would say this vehicle and ones like it could replace 90% of our cars and huge trucks we drive. And we would have so much more fun! I am not agonist big trucks and suvs, I love them, but we had a Austin minor converted to a pickup truck in the ‘70’s, if it had been electric it would have been perfect. Mostly in town driving, we bought and sold items so we’re always needing a small pickup bed. Each stop was like a celebrity photo shoot! Taking all the kids to festivals and fairs and swap meets, and it went everywhere! Looking forward to your first drive .

    • @kasuraga
      @kasuraga 3 роки тому +7

      Absolutely! I would LOVE a little truck like this for just basic work and moving stuff around.

    • @jasperdomacena6491
      @jasperdomacena6491 3 роки тому

      🤷 a bigger Electric Van or a Box Truck
      would be the best delivery or freight vehicle
      🤷 running cost would be significantly smaller

    • @kasuraga
      @kasuraga 3 роки тому

      @@jasperdomacena6491 Yeah but for home use and around the town it's great.

    • @leadnsteel1428
      @leadnsteel1428 3 роки тому +1

      I'm think of getting a Ford Maverick. It's only 25,000 here. I run a lawnmowing buisness and it would be great

    • @siraff4461
      @siraff4461 3 роки тому +4

      You would say that until reality hit home. 3kw is decent electric pushbike power. This isn't going to replace any f150 anytime soon.

  • @ChetanChidanand
    @ChetanChidanand 3 роки тому +64

    Initially I thought it's expensive but when you compared with the golf cart then it made sense.
    This is much more practical with a bunch of loaded features.👍🙂

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 3 роки тому +3

      This is not a Tesla with the premium build, premium feel and a premium price tag. You pay for what you get and you aren’t buying a high end electric vehicle. Although I expect it to be more practical than a golf cart.

    • @BLAZE-sj6lf
      @BLAZE-sj6lf 2 роки тому +3

      @@NormanF62 Tesla does NOT have a premium build lol

  • @dalefutrelle1441
    @dalefutrelle1441 3 роки тому +32

    I stopped using the word "cheap" and started calling stuff I get from China as "affordable". The quality of their products has definitely improved over the years as well as their customer service.

  • @plainnsimplme
    @plainnsimplme 3 роки тому +4

    I have been excited about this exact pickup for a while, i wanted a third party review soo bad, thank u man

  • @stephenhendershot6180
    @stephenhendershot6180 2 роки тому +5

    I'm a retired autoworker and found your video on this truck to be amazing. I never would have thought it possible to purchase a vehicle at this price in today's market. I purchased a Honda car in 1971 and it cost me less than $2 thousand dollars, tax, title, and out the door. It only had a 600cc engine and was the first model Honda imported to the USA. I wish I still had that little car. I got over 40 miles per gallon with the car. It was so small that it had a plastic trunk. It would never pass the rigged restrictions imposed on American cars today. I would like to save up my little retirement income to purchase either the same truck model or the car model.

  • @dtape
    @dtape 3 роки тому +7

    Super interesting. I appreciate you sharing this unique process with us Micah!

  • @ivanjose200
    @ivanjose200 3 роки тому +93

    Robert is an amazing sales person! Make sure to give him some tips!

  • @renantefernandez4781
    @renantefernandez4781 3 роки тому +4

    I am so excited to see it arrives 🤗

  • @spacefightertzz
    @spacefightertzz 3 роки тому +3

    I love reading those car articles you post! I think I was finding the articles on electrek first then randomly found your youtube channel

  • @wesflack992
    @wesflack992 3 роки тому +17

    Great content!
    Sad that restrictive US laws make use so limited.
    Lightweight EV use should be encouraged by our laws instead of discouraged and made illegal.
    Little EVs FTW!!

  • @MearsFL
    @MearsFL 3 роки тому +1

    Whenever I check your channel I’m always waiting for the next part

  • @LarsLarsen77
    @LarsLarsen77 3 роки тому +55

    I've had my eye on these to use around the farm.

    • @noti7555
      @noti7555 3 роки тому

      Me too. But there is no way the truck could handle off road or hills with cargo.

    • @jonasbaine3538
      @jonasbaine3538 3 роки тому

      @@noti7555 how hard would it be to modify it? compared to expensive side by sides its a good deal

    • @CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital
      @CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital 3 роки тому +2

      China also have ATV electric with cargo type or mini trailer type you can hookup. I just checked in Alibaba. Cool for farm use. 🇺🇸🇮🇱

  • @sobebikes3225
    @sobebikes3225 3 роки тому +2

    I definitely want one🔥
    Thanks brother

  • @Exis247
    @Exis247 3 роки тому +7

    From what I've seen Chang Lee, despite their low cost actually make pretty good short range evs.

  • @FrostGhost
    @FrostGhost 3 роки тому +54

    This sounds insane! Can't wait for it to arrive, Micah!

  • @rulzscycle
    @rulzscycle 3 роки тому +7

    Genius professional seller honest complete transparency friendly makes me want to buy from you!

  • @nuance2317
    @nuance2317 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your EV interests. I will need one of these as soon as I upsize my estate.

  • @atan7260
    @atan7260 3 роки тому

    that truck looks very very fun. kudos to Robert for the tour and ride along

  • @danielthomas1508
    @danielthomas1508 3 роки тому +14

    I think we need to embrace emerging technology I just wish it was here in the USA at the prices we can afford

  • @flowngrowchannel3762
    @flowngrowchannel3762 3 роки тому

    So accomodating and approachable supplier nice buy my friend.

  • @Aquafiro
    @Aquafiro 3 роки тому +6

    I just laughed out loud when the battery died, that chinese guy is funny

  • @eskil1u
    @eskil1u 2 роки тому

    You are the coolest dude! So chill about the whole thing.

  • @sgtfirefighter
    @sgtfirefighter 3 роки тому +20

    I would love to see a video on the do's and don'ts and any other information you have for purchasing an electric vehicle from Alibaba.

  • @rhyll8240
    @rhyll8240 3 роки тому

    thank you for such a great video! that is the truck i wanted to get except in black. i started to order but got confused a little with their emails and then sidetracked. i wondered what the shipping cost was like. thank you for so much information and i just love your laid-back way of dealing with robert and with your presentation. love your smiling and soothing laughter so much. again thank you.

  • @joshuazech7342
    @joshuazech7342 3 роки тому +69

    That truck looks sweet, especially with the hydraulic bed

    • @sheldonkirschbaum6213
      @sheldonkirschbaum6213 3 роки тому +1

      Our large senior community allows golf carts. Are the truck footprint similar?

    • @DesignCutters
      @DesignCutters 3 роки тому

      I wonder if it can dump a full payload without tremendously draining the battery.

  • @JAY-wn2hr
    @JAY-wn2hr 3 роки тому +1

    Fun fact, petrol bike laws as well EV bike laws vary throughout mainland China.
    *Different cities and even districts can be VERY different.
    It's basically up to the local government, how they handle and enforce the rules.

  • @pamjamas
    @pamjamas 3 роки тому +20

    In the 70s the us automotive industry was making huge expensive “boats” which gave Toyota and Mazda an opportunity to get established selling cost effective compacts. There’s a huge market of people who don’t want to spend 50,000- 80000 on an over sized SUV. Ford take notice or History is going to repeat...

    • @dirkdiggler9379
      @dirkdiggler9379 3 роки тому

      If this is it No thanks

    • @raywyatt5368
      @raywyatt5368 3 роки тому +1

      The body lines are reminiscent (to me) of the 1970s Ford Ranger.

  • @keithk888
    @keithk888 3 роки тому +2

    this is great, lol... I really thought I misread the price when first looking at it... paid $2k for my kingsong 16x euc with 3 less wheels and no sunroof! looking forward to seeing some updates when u get it.
    congrats on the big channel growth btw, been a subscriber since 2017 or so back from the battery pack building days.

  • @johnliu2373
    @johnliu2373 3 роки тому +49

    “Oh, your battery is dead!” Lmao.

    • @sonnydayz2118
      @sonnydayz2118 3 роки тому +5

      The bed makes it easy to dump your crazy girlfriend. Hell yeah dude I'll pull you out, but 1st, have you seen a charger out here in the woods?

  • @OscarOliu
    @OscarOliu 3 роки тому +1

    I totally saw that article, I never thought you'd buy it!

  • @tahmid773
    @tahmid773 3 роки тому +9

    Such a great level of customer service. I wonder how many other automobile manufacturers will show you around like this.

  • @1SCme
    @1SCme Рік тому

    *If considering this, from what I've seen...:*
    1. Consider a nearly identical crew cab model with 4 doors, make bed extension over tailgate if desired.
    2. Forget $2,000, the costs usually come out closer to $3,500+/-$500 with options, usually a motor and/or battery upgrade.
    3. Most report $2,500+/-$500 total shipping and transportation, totaling out $5,000 to $6,000.
    4. Most importers/resellers charge $8,000 or more, so probably worthwhile to pursue yourself.
    5. Frequently takes a very long time to ship.
    6. Because of cost, time, and interest I would suggest ordering more than 1, selling the others in their stripped down version, look at how many can fit into 1 shipping container.
    7. Getting street legal has been a mixed bag, generally but not always considered the same as a golf cart (check state regs), check HOA regulations if using as golf cart in a private community.
    8. Most report it is built well, only knocks have been rough suspension and rust on the underside, might check on getting rust proofing, or coating the bottom with pickup bed liner with periodic touchup.
    9. Primary use has been getting around and light work on large properties, think of it as replacing a John Deere Gator or golf cart. Personally I think this would have been great on our family farm, replacing using a pickup just to deliver bodies, tools, parts, meals, etc. to/from the fields.
    10. Common upgrades have been solar panels to extend battery, piston for bed lift (I would suggest a heavy electric linear actuator or similar), DC to AC power convertors for 120Vac, short wave radios, I think factory offers AC. I would also suggest spray in bed liner, tie downs, removable bed covering, seat covers, spare tire, see if can add a 2nd set of batteries, and your choice of racing striped or a monster truck custom paint job.

  • @ericzhang251
    @ericzhang251 3 роки тому +4

    This has become a very efficient business model M2C - Manufacturer-to-Consumer. 👍

  • @samguapo4573
    @samguapo4573 3 роки тому

    I like your extended coverage. keep on going

  • @damski1000
    @damski1000 3 роки тому +5

    Love it, too hard to get registered in the UK though, shame as it looks great.

    • @MuzzaHukka
      @MuzzaHukka 3 роки тому

      Not at all, an SVA wouldn't be hard to get through

    • @terrylear4219
      @terrylear4219 3 роки тому

      Why is hard to get registered in UK ?.

  • @iwan_faisal
    @iwan_faisal 3 роки тому

    Cant wait for the update. The car is look amazing.

  • @Qwiv
    @Qwiv 3 роки тому +57

    Interested for how Customs deals with this and the import tax you will need to pay.

    • @eyeetu7490
      @eyeetu7490 3 роки тому +6

      @@FarmerFpv Do you have a link for that thing?

    • @manp1039
      @manp1039 3 роки тому +2

      i am also wondering if this could be deemed street legal..perhaps as a "neighborhood vehicle" and could then be driven on streets?

    • @chrishayes5755
      @chrishayes5755 3 роки тому +9

      butthole before customs -----> .
      butthole after customs --------> O

    • @Mr1961MIKE
      @Mr1961MIKE 3 роки тому +3

      How to register this thing?

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer 3 роки тому +1

      @@manp1039 Depends on the state and exact locality.

  • @AlexaaDiecast
    @AlexaaDiecast 3 роки тому

    Can't wait the review buddy 👍

  • @robertdragoff6909
    @robertdragoff6909 3 роки тому +11

    Cute little pick up. I went to the manufacturer’s site and while it gave a decent amount of information, it didn’t give payload capacity. Also, is it street legal?

    • @terenceennis2904
      @terenceennis2904 2 роки тому +1

      Flood the market with these trucks and say goodbye to climate crisis.
      Well nearly 😁

  • @MasterCode3000
    @MasterCode3000 3 роки тому

    Wow finally someone is nice enough to leave a link in bio thanks. Nobody else does 🙄

  • @jaybod6253
    @jaybod6253 3 роки тому +35

    I Really Really REALLY want one.. and that's before we find out if it's any good :)

    • @kasuraga
      @kasuraga 3 роки тому +3

      RIGHT? the dump bed ALONE is bad ass enough to make me want one!

    • @CondoreComputing
      @CondoreComputing 3 роки тому

      @@kasuraga Could be a really cool little work utility vehicle to use if you have a larger property or something. Kind of like a mini farm truck.

    • @kasuraga
      @kasuraga 3 роки тому

      @@CondoreComputing That's exactly what I was thinking.

  • @averagecommenter4623
    @averagecommenter4623 3 роки тому +2

    THEY MAKE AN SUV WITH SOLAR PANELS! Now I really want one.

  • @TheLeotLion
    @TheLeotLion 3 роки тому +7

    I SOOOO want one of these, but terrified of ordering something this big from Alibaba since I haven't rec'd my ebikes (ordered in April) yet

    • @tomwelch6281
      @tomwelch6281 2 роки тому

      You could order a bunch of them and start a dealership

  • @Peter195267
    @Peter195267 3 роки тому

    That truck looks like its going to be fun. Can't wait for it to arrive.

  • @patmos68
    @patmos68 3 роки тому +14

    Love the truck, I want one. How hard will it be to get a Florida tag? How long does it take to charge?

    • @marcusborderlands6177
      @marcusborderlands6177 3 роки тому +2

      Basically impossible sadly. Doesn't meet import reqs

    • @MustachioFurioso9134
      @MustachioFurioso9134 3 роки тому +2

      So in Florida, low speed vehicles can be driven on the street if the posted speed limit is 35 or less.
      No registration is required, it will be street "legal" for basically neighborhood driving or as a grocery getter if you can take side streets.
      Honestly, for the price, not bad at all. I live literally 5 mins away from the grocery store, this literally would eliminate me needing to use my gas vehicle basically entirely except for my commute

    • @marcusborderlands6177
      @marcusborderlands6177 3 роки тому

      @@MustachioFurioso9134 ooh, that actually makes it kinda awesome then

    • @MustachioFurioso9134
      @MustachioFurioso9134 3 роки тому +3

      @@marcusborderlands6177 yeah, I was thinking about the logistics and how useful a vehicle like this would be.
      Doesn't need a large battery because...well it's a neighborhood commute vehicle. Doesn't have to be fast... because well, it's only driving on streets of 35 and below anyway. And doesn't really have to be big, because it's basically functioning as a great alternative to a golf cart. And on top of all that, it doesn't require registration...
      It's really, to be honest, a market that I think ChangLi could break into here in the United States.

  • @starterpack3974
    @starterpack3974 3 роки тому +1

    The finishing looks a little rough but regardless, looks awesome!

  • @2006CadillacSRX
    @2006CadillacSRX 3 роки тому +35

    "can we get a Ford lightning EV?'
    "no, we have a Ford lightning EV at home"
    the Ford lightning EV at home:

    • @timwegman5776
      @timwegman5776 3 роки тому

      Sorry I don't get this comment did I miss something or am I just dim? Lol!

    • @desaturated6049
      @desaturated6049 3 роки тому +3

      @@timwegman5776 Basically he is saying this is a dollar value version of the F-150 lighting. But I think this ride is pretty cool. I cant wait for the review.

    • @vincentfortnite713
      @vincentfortnite713 3 роки тому +1

      Looks like the front is a Chevy Silverado 2500 and the back is a Ford f250

    • @ghoulbuster1
      @ghoulbuster1 3 роки тому

      It probably has the same parts.

  • @rubenfagundo
    @rubenfagundo 3 роки тому +1

    I can't wait to hear how you make out. would love to see an unpacking video and hear about your experience registering the vehicle. also, what is the top speed in Miles/Hour? and how many miles will it go on a full charge! looking forward to more videos on this!!

  • @ademiravdic
    @ademiravdic 2 роки тому +8

    I hope their company gets a lot more traffic after this, they deserve it for that level of transparency. Watching this after TheInja's incident with his 30k electric car is so refreshing

    • @franksun4017
      @franksun4017 Рік тому +1

      Many elderly drive this around in rural areas around small cities in China. They are by no mean street legal, but that’s how they get around now. They used to drive those single cylinder diesel tricycles with a dump bed that release like a ton of black soot as they go. Now they just use this as it’s much more affordable.

  • @DashCamJournalsPH
    @DashCamJournalsPH 3 роки тому

    I can't wait for you to unbox it.

  • @harold9421
    @harold9421 3 роки тому +21

    imagine filling the bed with batteries and getting insane range

    • @stevebonser4414
      @stevebonser4414 3 роки тому

      exactly what I thought

    • @dv9239
      @dv9239 3 роки тому +1

      And take it to the ocean shore

    • @Kafj302
      @Kafj302 3 роки тому

      why not solar panel on the hood, and the top of it. then you could have in the second seat a a little recumbent bike that could charge the battery. now you can go anywhere. plus if you have a passenger with you, they have something to do besides be on their phone

    • @adamdanilowicz4252
      @adamdanilowicz4252 3 роки тому

      That would weigh a tonne, hindering acceleration greatly.

    • @OllamhDrab
      @OllamhDrab 3 роки тому

      It's doubtful you could *go* any 'insane range' on the road in the US in that, and what would be the point in taking a cheap pickup there if you couldn't carry anything but batteries? :)

  • @seabat81
    @seabat81 3 роки тому

    Greeeaaaat! So you got me into ebikes and battery building through your videos and blogs and now I want an electric mini truck. S'all good, I can slowly change the narrative with my wife after I get my Sondors Metacycle and sell my custom-built bafang 1000W bike, lol. But, for real, wanna see the final outcome of this. Good stuff.

  • @nessidoe8080
    @nessidoe8080 3 роки тому +10

    This is great customer service! I'd love to have one to get to my offroad farming property. But there is zero chance they'd let me drive it in Germany. No matter if it's safe, the german car industry is way to influential. B.t.w. I'm waiting for my solar/electric car Sion (Sono motors germany), I really hope you'll be able to feature it once it hits the streets.

    • @52_Pickup
      @52_Pickup 3 роки тому +1

      You cannot drive this in Germany even on your own off road property? That's incredibly odd. Here in the US, at least the MN state, these cars can get registered as Low Speed electric vehicles, which won't make them highway legal but you can go on any street marked up to 35mph. I'm not sure if there is a classification or process in Germany that is similar

  • @dannmann17
    @dannmann17 3 роки тому

    I love your bicycle clock!

  • @JohnMassaglia
    @JohnMassaglia 3 роки тому +47

    Looks cool. I look forward to learning about how hard it is to get it registered.

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 3 роки тому +11

      should be easy. vehicles like this are classified as nev (neighborhood electric vehicle) so they are exempt from a lot of specs required for highway vehicles but you are restricted as to where you can drive them.

    • @TheAvkdutch
      @TheAvkdutch 3 роки тому +8

      Yeah its not going to get a.regular plate but still would awesome around some property or as a work site truck

    • @AlexAquarius963
      @AlexAquarius963 3 роки тому +1

      You just treat it like a neighborhood golf cart. Right? You may have to get cautionary triangles on front and back like a farm tractor. I would put golf course wheels on it and play golf with it!

    • @fredfrond6148
      @fredfrond6148 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlexAquarius963 🤣. I would love to see one of those on the golf course.

    • @thomaslemay8817
      @thomaslemay8817 3 роки тому

      @@marzsit9833 good point, in my town you are limited to streets with posted speed below 30 mph, big problem most of the roads between subdivision are 50 mph and higher . That means you're stuck inside your subdivision. You can't even go to the shopping center because it's located on a transition road.

  • @idkwhoknew908
    @idkwhoknew908 3 роки тому +1

    Call GM or FORD RAM see if they will show you like this. I really Like this. Enjoy It!!

  • @stephsoltesz6731
    @stephsoltesz6731 3 роки тому +13

    I've been following your articles on Electrek and this series especially is great ! When you get it home finally, it would be great to see the frame, structure & assembly details.

  • @Robb403
    @Robb403 3 роки тому +1

    I look forward to your truck's arrival so we can find out more about it. I was wondering if the manufacturer of your truck has future plans to market their vehicles in the US. I don't know of anything quite like it made here.

    • @perpetual4958
      @perpetual4958 3 роки тому

      Check UA-cam there has been vids by company marketing Chang Li vehicles in US.

  • @unclemarksdiyauto
    @unclemarksdiyauto 2 роки тому

    I have seen the next bunch of videos on this truck. Now I see the first one. (Kinda out of order) It would be cool to go visit the plant!

  • @zenmasterjay1
    @zenmasterjay1 3 роки тому +8

    I am gonna use the bed hydraulic as a campervan leveling system.

  • @D_M_S_4
    @D_M_S_4 2 роки тому

    I like the golf carts and 3 wheelers too!

  • @ManivanAdventures
    @ManivanAdventures Рік тому +5

    Robert was so friendly and I loved how proud he was and how happy he seemed to show you around the shop 🤙🏼

  • @getchasome6230
    @getchasome6230 3 роки тому

    Robert seemed super nice and knowledgeable

  • @romavillamiguel9934
    @romavillamiguel9934 3 роки тому +11

    If it’s electric vehicle ..it should have a solar panel in it to charge the battery and plug it during the night..👍🏽

    • @bobbylow175
      @bobbylow175 3 роки тому +4

      That's a great idea but not sure if a solar panel is sufficient to charge such as large vehicle.

    • @Kafj302
      @Kafj302 3 роки тому

      @@bobbylow175 maybe it could give just enough juice to make it to power outlet to charge

  • @NocturnalRS
    @NocturnalRS 3 роки тому +1

    Lol the batter died, Robert is funny.

  • @shahriaralam4295
    @shahriaralam4295 3 роки тому +8

    I’m really interested buying this electric cars which are so cheap. My questions are:
    How can I register this electric car. in US ? Will they allow me to register in US since it is from China?
    How can I contact you so I can find out how you did all the paperwork in US ?
    Please please let me know .
    Thanks

  • @brandonejem8620
    @brandonejem8620 3 роки тому

    I want one lmao, I can't wait to see a follow up video! I hope you'll cover the actual range as well!

  • @nickh3064
    @nickh3064 3 роки тому +9

    This thing is so cool if I had more property I would get one.

  • @blautens
    @blautens 3 роки тому +6

    Based on Jason Torchinsky's experience with his Chang Li over at Jalopnik, I have a feeling you will like yours. Your model is pretty sophisticated compared to his, though. Can't wait to see you take delivery! He took his to Michigan for inspection by an engineering QA expert and they were impressed.

  • @tekoneiric
    @tekoneiric 3 роки тому +19

    Given how cheap they make vehicles. I wonder if they could make electric conversion kits to update older US street legal vehicles to electricity, upgrade electronics and refresh interiors.

    • @LacosteBlanc
      @LacosteBlanc 3 роки тому +3

      Gas companies won't like it.!!!

  • @Leonardokite
    @Leonardokite 3 роки тому +5

    I can't wait to see you review it. It seems like almost too good to be true. That would be a great little truck for a small ranch.

    • @PKMartin
      @PKMartin 3 роки тому

      At somewhere between 1.5 and 4hp, it wouldn't be that good - don't expect to go off road with a lot of weight on it.

  • @kasuraga
    @kasuraga 3 роки тому +5

    Roberts such a great guy! I would LOVE to buy a car from them hahaha

  • @paulandlesson
    @paulandlesson 3 роки тому

    Why would you say "seriously"? My father an electric engineer for GE, was using an electric riding mower in the 70's. Outstanding!

  • @lukes-uf4bc
    @lukes-uf4bc 3 роки тому +8

    Im waiting the speed test of this sweet truck¡!!

  • @nippyinvestments196
    @nippyinvestments196 3 роки тому

    they seems to have good custom care

  • @Icantfindtheanykey
    @Icantfindtheanykey 3 роки тому +8

    lol. I love this vid Micah. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Keep on rolling.

  • @marxnutz
    @marxnutz 3 роки тому

    Waiting for the reveal video when you receive the truck and a test drive and specs!

  • @cordeauxboi
    @cordeauxboi 3 роки тому +5

    This is so great!! haha
    Would love to know bed size and registration process (for anywhere but also HI)

  • @MattWarfield
    @MattWarfield 3 роки тому

    You may want to brace yourself for the 25% tariff on this fun little toy. Or do a little preliminary work in effort to avoid it. As a light truck, CBP may be applying what's referred to as the chicken tax. (not making this up.) Good luck and have fun!

  • @52_Pickup
    @52_Pickup 3 роки тому +5

    I've been teaching your alibaba articles for months now! Been wanting to pick up an alibaba electric car for a long time, glad to see you're getting one to review soon :)

  • @igbasanvictor1032
    @igbasanvictor1032 3 роки тому +2

    I don't think your review as regards the price is correct , i checked few minutes ago and the asking price for their basic pickup is $7k plus and you can ere saying $2k plus , is there something going on that i don't know ?? Kindly look into it.

    • @bradaltemeyer4472
      @bradaltemeyer4472 3 роки тому

      you may have found a "trading company" instead of the "factory" I have noticed on Alibaba many people are 'selling' what the factories are producing, get closer to the source and you can find a better price.

  • @johnzuorski454
    @johnzuorski454 3 роки тому +6

    Hey Micah, we’re you able to get the Lee Chang truck licensed for street use in the US?

    • @Joesolo13
      @Joesolo13 3 роки тому

      As a low speed vehicle, maybe. Lot more lee-way with them

    • @thea8368
      @thea8368 3 роки тому

      This was my question also, how would registration/insurance work? I'm very interested in buying one myself!

    • @tristan6509
      @tristan6509 3 роки тому

      I doubt you'd even use that in the streets... Those things are pretty slow and are designed to go on bicycle lanes in china which is why you don't need a lisence for them.

  • @AnthondeVries
    @AnthondeVries 3 роки тому

    can't wait for the follow up!

  • @ktrazz
    @ktrazz 3 роки тому +13

    I'm literally crying laughing over here!

  • @georgecostanza2695
    @georgecostanza2695 3 роки тому +1

    Wtf, didn’t even know something like that existed! Very cool!!

  • @Cuttin_It_Close
    @Cuttin_It_Close 3 роки тому +5

    I would be very interested in a truck like that. I currently have an electric golf cart for my camping trips. Working on upgrading the electronics to solid state and also upgrading the motor. I am new to the whole lithium battery scene.so therefore I bought your book on lithium batteries. Haven't read it yet but will soon as I am getting quite a collection of cells. I want to build an electric bike for my wife and I to use while camping as well. Great videos and full of info. Keep up the great work Micah, till next vid take care.

  • @jello8josh
    @jello8josh 3 роки тому +1

    That’s crazy!! It’s definitely not a Tesla but it’ll do!

  • @realhawaii5o
    @realhawaii5o 3 роки тому +5

    When I saw this I knew it had to be Chang Li.
    Been following then for over a year now and their electric vehicles look quite well built.

  • @mikemorgan8588
    @mikemorgan8588 3 роки тому +1

    I hope you get complete shipping information like the exact ship it’s getting loaded onto so you can track the arrival and dock information.
    I bet the factory is doing back flips over the advertising they are getting!

    • @mikemorgan8588
      @mikemorgan8588 3 роки тому

      @@andrewj99 , I had a small bike accessories products shipment around $200 make it all the way by ship to L.A. dock and then neither the shipping agent or the US hand-off freight/UPS could find out what happened or where the goods went. Still waiting for a promised refund, 2 months later.

  • @zogreen2722
    @zogreen2722 3 роки тому +3

    You might get played like that one youtuber. He order a electric sports car and they gave him a weird shaped golf cart that only went 25mph.

    • @zalafinari
      @zalafinari 3 роки тому

      The Inja, yeah I wonder the same thing but he didn't have anywhere near the same level of communication or information.

    • @frojoe2004
      @frojoe2004 3 роки тому

      I mean, this is still a golf cart...