Don't waste your time: "First impressions of the Arcimoto FUV!" S24 - EP5

February 2022: I drove to Virginia's state capital (Richmond) to check out a new electric vehicle. As their web site states this is a "Pure Electric Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) - the Arcimoto". I had the amazing opportunity to interview Zack from EV-Resources who had the Arcimoto FUV on loan for over a week. We took it for a spin as well.

[@popeyegordon]

The average price of a new electric car in the US is $66,000 in August of 2022. You can buy THREE Arcimotos with for that. Insurance for ALL THREE would be under $300 if you also have medical insurance or Medicare. You would spend about $5/mo to keep them charged and you would never buy gas or oil changes again. Fewer moving parts, no $5000 motor or $4000 transmission to blow up, no gaskets to blow out.

[@chrisconklin2981]

Thanks for the presentation. I have had an FUV for six months here in Florida and use it all the time. I have many miles on motorcycles but with age I wanted more stability, so the FUV did the job. I will mention the front end torque. The two frontend electric motors are very powerful and will give you rapid acceleration. There is a trick to steering. To turn from a stop start to move forward then turn the handle bars. This way the FUV will pull you into the turn. Also, you have to be careful and control fast accelerations as you could get some wobbling.

[@Waldorf9651]

Chris Conklin - Wow, six months! What happened after six months I wonder. I did enjoy riding in the back and getting some insight of the vehicle. It was fun - excuse the pun. Thanks for watching and your comments. if you have time, please subscribe to my channel!

[@levijmay]

Looks like a nice little ride to run everyday errands, pick up food/coffee, go to appointments, and other local tasks without having to pay for gas. I'd still keep my main vehicle for longer road trips (those over 100 miles or so) and going out with my friends.

[@levijmay]

Great video BTW!!

[@Waldorf9651]

Levi May - Thanks for your comment.If I had the money, and lived in a tourist area, I would purchase three or four and rent them out. If you have not, please subscribe to my channel. Thanks and be safe of there!

[@popeyegordon]

@@Waldorf9651 Arcimoto leases vehicles to rental agencies.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@popeyegordon Thanks for your comment. If I had the cash and I they were available here, it would make great business sense for me to do the same. If you have the time, please subscribe to my channel. Thanks!

[@Waldorf9651]

@@levijmay Thanks....I enjoyed it!

[@LordEveryman]

I live in Philomath Oregon, just North of Eugene where the Arcimoto is manufactured. We have had ours for about 7 months now and my wife commutes to work in it every day. We have a Honda Pilot for long trips but use the FUV for shopping, my wife's commute, and any trips to the local cities in the area (Corvallis, Albany, or Lebannon). Shopping is easy and there is plenty of room for bags in the trunk. We got the half-doors to limit splashing from other vehicles in the rain. We got a cover for our Arcimoto from California Car Covers and we tuck her in each night. We love the vehicle as we both ride motorcycles and this gives us the great experience of motorcycling without having to get into full crash gear and a helmet.

[@Waldorf9651]

Paul Hardin - First of all congratulations! I wish I was near you so I could interview you for my show. It sounds like you are enjoying the FUV. I'm retired army and I was stationed at Ft. Lewis Wa, while my wife worked at Weyerhaeuser many years ago. We loved it there and even visited Oregon a few times. I'm waiting to see one on the road in Maryland, DC or Northern Va. January 23rd through the 29th, DC has their Auto show. Since I am a government employee, GSA is holding a three day conference in the same building, in which we can meet the car manufactures who are desperately trying to receive a future contract with the government. I'm hoping to see the FUV again with half doors. Lastly, I'm fairly new by having a KZbin channel and often time people (like you) stumble across one of my videos. Thanks for watching and be safe!

[@pryceallsop6219]

The “Don’t waste your time” headline is very misleading ! I really appreciated the video and the information shared. This vehicle would suit the Australian climate I think and really offers some seriously great potential. To do what Tesla have done, to go off shore, to a currency of a lower lesser or lower value would make it more accessible to the Glolbal market, I think. To increase scale, profit and margin I think it needs to go big quickly. I’m concerned about competition coming whilst this companies ramp is so slow. Perfect for the third world markets likely adding a layer of safety over vehicles they currently use. Australian market could love this vehicle at a lower price. Perhaps utilise Apple car play or look to Tesla as a big brother to grow mor rapidly. The American Dollar is really high would likely make it cost prohibitive to many markets “I would believe”. As Batteries improve so do charging speeds and range. Great vehicle 👍🏽Great Video 👍🏽

[@Waldorf9651]

Pryce Allsop: I get that all the time. Short story: My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born. The full title is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you". So I'm glad you wasted your time watching LOL!!!. As for your comments, you are on point. As you mentioned about Tesla (I have been an owner since 2015) ramping up a new company takes a lot of work. I hope Acrimoto will not only come to your country, but reach out worldwide. It was truly fun to ride in it. If you can, please subscribe to my channel and pass it on to others. It's really cool to speak to you from across the world. Be safe out there, Peace!

[@artsteadman2230]

Price Alsop to each their own

[@bribrew1891]

Great video and I'm glad I watched but I have to admit I almost didn't because of the name is very misleading. I understand why you named the channel that, and that's a great reply to someone who is a jerk. But that being said, I almost didn't watch because of that. That little vehicle's pretty cool though.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@bribrew1891 - First of all, you are one of many who actually understands my KZbin channel title. My first videos were about my car, and one person said, "Your videos are a waste of my time." He was right, I thanked him and my channel was reborn. Believe it or not, some people complain about a video on my channel. I thank them for watching. I never reply negative - I'm a bit too old for it. Thanks for watching! If you have the "time" please subscribe - help a 21 year retire vet out! Be good!

[@1nvisible1]

*Needs a full length roof rack so you can strap some groceries or a 2x4 to the top.*

[@popeyegordon]

"Start spreading the news! Starting today, we are now accepting vehicle orders from customers in Connecticut, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Mexico." 17 states plus D.C.

[@Waldorf9651]

Congrats - I know of one person awaiting hers in Maryland!

[@robertverrege8202]

I love the looks of this vehicle.

[@Waldorf9651]

@robertverrege8202 - Thanks for watching!

[@swilhelm3180]

This is really part of the future. So great to see.

[@Waldorf9651]

S Wilhelm - Thanks for watching! If you get the chance, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year army vet. Thanks again!

[@IamEddieLee]

Yes, Dan will be quite happy with this one. He's a FUV kinda' guy.

[@apexerman1]

The FUV is certainly a unique animal for all the reasons described. It takes the elemental nature of a two-wheeler and blends it with something more practical and safer. And since one doesn't need a helmet (usually), the wind-in-the-hair, open periphery experience comes through with each turn of the throttle. This machine definitely capitalizes on the "F" part of the FUV!

[@Waldorf9651]

apexerman - thanks for your comment!

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

some people wish it was a hybrid and others wish it was petrol only due to range anxiety

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[@paulsasso3806]

They’re for sale in Hawaii too, now!

[@superfly19751]

I am very much looking forward to this thing coming to Texas

[@Waldorf9651]

Lucky Luke - For you, I hope soon. Thanks for watching. If you have time, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet out!

[@superfly19751]

@@Waldorf9651 subbed

[@Waldorf9651]

@@superfly19751 Thank you!

[@normanmerrill1241]

Thanks

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[@Strideo1]

Thanks for not wasting my time! 😁

[@Waldorf9651]

My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born. The full title is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you". So I'm glad you wasted your time watching LOL!!!. If you can, please subscribe to my channel and pass it on to others.

[@SoulFoodCooking]

The Arcimoto - Looks Fun!

[@Waldorf9651]

Soul Food Cooking - It was fun! Only if the temps were warmer, I would asked for a longer ride. Thanks for watching. I took a look at your channel and WOW! You have some great looking food out there and a ton of subscribers! As of yesterday, I just crossed the 1000 line of subscribers. I had this channel slightly over a year now - which pales in comparison to yours. If you could, please subscribe to my channel. I will pass yours on to my wife. Again thanks for watching!

[@SoulFoodCooking]

@@Waldorf9651 - Thanks and a huge congrats on passing 1000 subs!! I have subscribed 👍

[@danielland3767]

It is, a bit weird with the bike handles and no leaning (bicycle style) so it feels fast with a open style cockpit but the steering is like those motorized carts at Walmart. A wheel is more suited for this, but definitely fun to drive. But this is fun, the next few generations will be fun..

[@bigsonslawncare]

Pretty cool👍🏽

[@Waldorf9651]

Thanks my man!

[@HermannKerr]

I have been following Arcimoto for years but it is probably going to be a few years yet before they are available in my backyard.

[@Waldorf9651]

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[@1grizzlyrizzo]

Can't wait until they come to Scotland.

[@Waldorf9651]

@Paul Morris - Thanks for watching. I am always amazed when people across the world watches my show. When I first started my channel, My focus was on my many mods I placed on my 2015 Tesla. One viewer wrote, "Your videos are a waste of my time." I appreciated his honesty and rename my channel "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you!" LOL!!! KZbin restricts the limit in titles, so that is what you see. Thanks for your comment and for watching. If you have a bit of time to "waste", please subscribe to my channel. I have close to 180 videos on or about EV's

[@unknownu8430]

The feeling of riding with extra safety. Would love to own one when its available.

[@Waldorf9651]

Radio Active - I must admit it was fun. You would stand out on the road! Thanks for your comment and watching. If you can, please subscribe to my channel.

[@Seafariireland]

Such fun, I want one!

[@Waldorf9651]

Seafariireland - Thank you for your comment. It was fun to get a chance to ride in it. If you have the time, please help a retired 21 year army vet out by subscribing to my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@DougGrinbergs]

8:20 buttons. 14:26 ChargePoint charging. 14:59 VIN sticker.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

If there's no complete enclosure available, it would be a non starter for me.

[@themick6586]

Be great to pull behind a motor home

[@hymlog]

...A Dune-Buggie for the street... Your very own wind, rain and Splash Thingy!

[@Waldorf9651]

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[@markmarco2880]

That TITLE frames this video as another HIT JOB, so freaking prevalent amongst the more unscrupulous KZbinrs, those willing to print any strike for the sake of clicks. ~ The vehicle is innovative and affordable. It is electric. It deserves attention. ~ Say something great and be that. Try again.

[@Waldorf9651]

mark marco - I hope you read my response.... My first few videos of my 2015 Tesla were all about my mods on my car. My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born.The official name of my KZbin channel is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you." KZbin has a limit on the tile when it's posted on sites like facebook. It appears on every video I have posted. I would appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel. All of my videos are without any negative comments! Help a retired army vet of 21 years. Also take a look at some of my videos, there is no click bait.

[@MrRockrobstr]

Very cool

[@Waldorf9651]

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[@English_MoFo]

Sell it for 10k like it should be with removable doors WITH windows and your little upgrades included. You’re still making 5k per unit and saving the company

[@Waldorf9651]

@Anthony_RIZZelneck - I am somewhat surprised that this vehicle did not catch on in certain parts of the country. I did meet an owner of the FUV and he told me that he will be selling this vehicle to make way for an EV. I have recored this for a later episode, early next year. If you can, please subscribe to my channel. Thanks for watching!

[@David-vq1pn]

BULLISH $FUV!! 🚀🚀🚀

[@eric5280]

Love the vehicle, hate the stock. I just hope the company survives.

[@Waldorf9651]

eric5280 - I had Tesla for about 6 years before it really took off. I have stock in a few start up EV companies as well. All I can say is (if you can) stay patient.. Thanks for watching and your comments. if you have time, please subscribe to my channel!

[@suchdevelopments]

How are you this sunny morning in Goonellabah on North Coast NSW, Australia? I will buy FUV this year and Arcimoto Mean Lean Machine.

[@Waldorf9651]

SUCH Developments - I'm great on this side of the earth - thanks for asking! Congrats on your decision, I hope you enjoy your new rides! Thanks for your comment and watching. If you can, please subscribe to my channel.

[@fernandosibecas3492]

I love personal transportation vehicles. It seems that Arcimoto is the only start-up that has really taken off, Lit Motors C1 seems to be stuck in mud and Carver is taking deposits but don´t know when production will start.

[@Waldorf9651]

Fernando Sibecas - Thanks for your comment. I checked on Carvers site the other day. It's hard to tell if anyone is following it. If you have the time, please support a 21 year army vet by subscribing to my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@angieflynn5354]

I really like this FUC but I live in England I think the rain will come in so what goes on the sides to stop the rain flying in

[@Waldorf9651]

Angie Flynn - In the very near future, the FUV will have doors and windows on them. As a matter of fact, you will see them on their site; plus they will have A/C and heat. If you have time, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year army vet out. www.arcimoto.com

[@Martin-se3ij]

Sold my shates in Arcimoto a long time ago. They were down again today to 72¢. People should look at the German Messerschmitt car built near 70 years ago. Fully enclosed, yoke steering wheel. I don't see this as a radical improvement over all those years plus it only cost just over $1000. In its day it was a radical vehicle whilst this is must another trike. I could see hotels in the Caribbean renting these out. Even then you could'n't take deck chairs to the beach in it. Motorcyclist will like it but it's a very small market even if they could ever manufacture it in vollume. It is near $20,000 which again restricts its appeal.

[@Waldorf9651]

@Martin-se3ij - Hello and thank you for your comment. While serving in the army, I spent 9 years in Germany. I have seen the Messerschmitt in a museum years ago. As mentioned in the video, it's definenly a warm weather vehicle. Currently right now the US is getting walloped with very very cold weather. That means that it will not be driven 3 to 4 months in any giving year. Last note: coming up in a few weeks there will be another episode of the Arcimoto on my channel. This time the owner has a "for sale" sign on his. Wishing you the best of the new year. If you can please support me by subscribing.

[@spacep0d]

Arcimoto needs a tilting version of this! Maybe two variants, a one-seater and two-seater and much smaller.

[@Waldorf9651]

spacep0d - One the purchasing begins to ramp up, I'm sure different variants will come out.

[@Martin-se3ij]

I thought it did tilt, didn't they buy out a company that had a patented tilting mechanism? I would like this man to spend a week riding i the back seat in the rain and see how much praise he gives it then.

[@okolekahuna3862]

This would be a perfect vehicle for Hawai'i.

[@Waldorf9651]

okolekahna - My best is from Hawai'i; she said the same thing. Thanks for watching. If you have the time, please help out a 21 year Army vet by subscribing!

[@hhauffe]

It's not quite available but I've fallen in love with what I've seen of the Nimbus with its removable batteries, actual doors, and FUN led display on the front :)

[@Waldorf9651]

Second Cup Swing - essential beginner sessions - *Breaking news* Arcimoto has stopped production! As of this writing their site is still up, but you can google news on Arcimoto for more info. I'm sad for them. If you have the time, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year army vet out.

[@Taematoe]

A question I’ve never gotten an answer to is with the rebate available in Oregon. How does that work if you buy one at the dealership how much do you have to pay upfront if you were to just buy it outright. From what I found the rebates can be around 8000.

[@Waldorf9651]

Deleted - Unfortunately I can't answer that question. I live on the east cost. I would reach out to Acrimoto. I have called them twice and they answer my questions.

[@tokpaben9165]

I wish I could own one BUT the price in my country (Malaysia) is more than 4 times of yours. Its practical and economical vehicle. The developer of this FUV should install a solar panel on the roof so that charging of the batteries can be done while riding.

[@Waldorf9651]

Md Subandi Sekom - Wow it is pretty pricy in Malaysia! It was fun riding in the back, I had a great time. Great idea with the panels on the roof. It may drag on the battery; I don't know. Thanks for watching and if you have time, please subscribe to my channel.

[@gregshamieh6339]

The solar panel is a great idea, but unfortunately, the math doesn't work. The most one would be able to get out of the best single solar panel available would only net you about 2-3 amps, which would charge at about 20% of the speed of the 110v plug that comes with the vehicle. A total charge with such a setup would take somewhere in the neighborhood of 35 hours. Unless your traveled miles are very small, this is not practical.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@gregshamieh6339 - Thanks for your comment. I remember about 10 plus years ago, Fisker tried something like that. My friend who still who's that vehicle today told a few months back that "It was more of a gimmick than something that really produce power." Thanks for you comment. If you can please help a retired 21 Army vet by subscribing.

[@Mr1971tommyboy]

I was so hyped up seeing this come up on Facebook I thought wow the cruiser type no roof is cool and this one sits like an suv and full electric. Now imagine how gutted I feel now. That price not included shipping took the wind out of my sales. Wow $30,000 price tag AUSTRALIA AUD isn’t cheap. Considering a used Nissan Leaf with that similar range I think is $10k less. It’s a bit rich for me only a 120km range. I’d personally need 250 km range and 240 volt fast charger so I could tour in it and do more than the casual jaunt to the shops. Had considered a EV Conversion on a R/T Spyder but stopped fast when adding up parts and engineering Exceeded 20k not including batteries.

[@Waldorf9651]

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[@popeyegordon]

It is not wise to export one. You need service support. Software upgrades, recall actions and warranty work is handled by mobile service teams in each state where it is sold. In the USA, a Leaf costs us $2,000 more a year to own and operate, forever. And like most cars, it is driven with one or two people and an empty trunk. AU needs to make its own version.

[@funfreq9282]

They need to make a sport version of this that has the leaning tech they bought and used in the Cyber Trike !

[@Waldorf9651]

Fun few - thanks for your comment. They have another version which they call the Roadster. Thanks for watching and if you can, please subscribe to my channel. Help 21 year retired army vet. I'm providing that roadster link here: www.arcimoto.com/roadster

[@funfreq9282]

@@Waldorf9651 yeah I saw that but it doesn’t use the tilting tech they acquired which seems to be kine of a waist. Unless they are planning on a future vehicle that they are going to use it on which I would be interested in for sure! Check out this guys build kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37QZKyoi810bpo

[@Waldorf9651]

@@funfreq9282 Wow!!! Maybe Aricmoto needs to hire him. Thanks for sharing!

[@funfreq9282]

@@Waldorf9651 I don't think he is really interested, he is more of a fab guy that like to come up with his own stuff! I just found it interesting that Arcimoto used the name Cyber Trike because the difference between the two is glaringly obvious! one looks like the name suggests and the other well I think Tinker Trike is more fitting 😆

[@popeyegordon]

@@funfreq9282 You are not aware that the FUV is not suitable for leaning and it does not need leaning with the tremendous road grip of its wide car tires. Arcimoto sells a kit to convert standard motorcycles into leaners. It is selling well. The FUV's wide flat rear tire would not work for leaning and its front wishbone suspension with drive shafts will not work for leaning.

[@nateraymer2452]

I'm seriously considering one of these as an alternative when I can't ride my motorcycle to work.

[@Waldorf9651]

Nate Raymer - That may be a great choice for you. Thanks for your comment. If you can, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet out! Thanks for watching.

[@frenchbully]

Check the price, just buy a used car

[@Waldorf9651]

@@frenchbully - Thank you for your comment. If you have the time, please help a retired 21 year army vet out by subscribing to my channel.

[@popeyegordon]

@@frenchbully The average price of a new electric car in the US is $66,000 in August of 2022. You can buy THREE Arcimotos with for that. Insurance for ALL THREE would be under $300 if you also have medical insurance or Medicare. You would spend about $5/mo to keep them charged and you would never buy gas or oil changes again. Fewer moving parts, no $5000 motor or $4000 transmission to blow up, no gaskets to blow out. USED CARS STILL HAVE THE SAME OR GREATER COSTS OF OWNERSHIP WHICH AVERAGES $3000/YR EVERY YEAR FOREVER!

[@frenchbully]

@@popeyegordon you’re fooling yourself if you think this isn’t anything more than a toy. This couldn’t replace a hybrid Prius, let alone an actual EV.

[@bfarm44]

Watching the development for years time for these to hit the market is now we have plenty need on the east coast for these let’s get them out here

[@Waldorf9651]

bfarm44 - Thanks for watching. I do agree and I hope to have another chance to interview the folks at Arcimoto when they come back to the DC area in January. If you have the "time" please subscribe - help a 21 year retire army vet out! Be good!

[@popeyegordon]

This is not an Arcimoto channel so requests should go there. A few East coast states north of Florida will be opened to sales within a year. I think Georgia is next. You will need support from the mobile service teams.

[@torashuPanda781]

This is really something new in automotive industry. Being lighter also means less energy consumption, you don't such big batteries as current electric cars.

[@Waldorf9651]

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[@flyingdutchwoman]

I have doubts as to it being all season vehicle here in Canada. It can get real cold where I am 3hrs from detroit border..It can drop to -25c during the winter..

[@Waldorf9651]

Flying DutchWoman - A good chance it isn't; I'm guessing and not the expert. However, thank you for watching my video. I am glad you "wasted a little time". If you have the chance, please subscribe to my channel. Please help a 21 army vet!

[@popeyegordon]

Arcimoto has plans for colder climates but that is not their first priority. But keep in mind that just because a snowmobile is worthless in Florida, that does not mean it is a bad design.

[@georgeschneider8778]

This is the perfect car for a midlife crisis and retirement period. It can also be the perfect gift from grand parents to a high schooler 🤷‍♂️

[@Waldorf9651]

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[@AnonymousFreakYT]

Can confirm both midlife crisis and “use by high schooler” cases. 😂

[@apexerman1]

There's no need to pigeonhole the FUV to age. Any age group can enjoy this.

[@georgeschneider8778]

@@apexerman1 Only a specific group and demographic can afford it no matter how you feel about it 🤷‍♂️

[@Waldorf9651]

@@apexerman1 - I totally agree! I had a blast riding with Zack and I will turn 60 this year! I think you have subscribed to my channel. If so thank you; I have surpassed 1000 subscribers. If you have not please do, if you have the time.

[@gqp3215]

D C traffic is the worst. Been there done that.

[@Waldorf9651]

gap - I agree!

[@WadersInAlaska]

Love the vehicle!!! ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔฅ ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔฅ ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔฅ Three Cheers!! FUV all the way baby!!!!

[@Waldorf9651]

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[@deadhead73]

They just released them for new jersey residents. Sucks because new jersey classifies them as motorcycle. So you need to wear a helmet and have a motorcycle license.

[@Waldorf9651]

Wow! I hope you get a chance to test drive one. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@user-up6ug2ek2q]

Since it only get 100 + miles to a charge I would pay no more $6,000 it would get 300 miles per charge then i would pay about $12,000. There no fast charging, But I like the cool factor.

[@Waldorf9651]

It you are living in a vacation spot, one could by three of them, rent them out and make extra cash. Thanks for watching and if you can, please subscribe to my channel!

[@janetdw]

I watched another video by Fairchild, I believe is the name of the site- she does tiny homes, and they do have them with doors, they have them that are completely open like a motorcycle, they have some that are specifically for delivery vans like for Amazon. So this is just one of the many styles that they have. I would think that one of the more enclosed ones would be more appropriate in your area. Even being a California native I would want the ability to have doors in the winter. I live where there’s a lot of fog and that would be miserable.

[@Waldorf9651]

Janet Wright - When this was filmed (Feb 2022) this version of the Arcimoto was near the end of what was the beginning of the versions that are on their site now. Since I don't work for them, I guess you can call what your saw on my video a pre-production model. Thanks for your comment and for watching! If you have the time, please support a 21 year army vet by subscribing to my channel.

[@popeyegordon]

Don't underestimate the value of the wrap around windshield and roof combination. Heated seats, grips and defroster. Doors are just a security blanket, they don't do anything and they don't have the steel beams like car doors.

[@janetdw]

@@popeyegordon those doors that you don’t think do anything keep pea soup fog out of the cab portion. Where I live the fog is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Sitting at a light with no doors you would be soaked in a short amount of time. In addition I’m not a motorcycle rider I don’t want to see that road as I’m zipping around. I want what you consider false security.

[@popeyegordon]

@@janetdw I' a sailor who knows thick fog. I know it does not wrap around and into a passenger compartment. I know it is common sense to wear a light repellent but breathable coat in fog to stay dry. I know you will not spend much of your time at a light or stop sign. Riding motorcycles is a joy you don't realize you are missing. That joy continues with the Arcimoto, but while you are in an extremely safe crash cage in a harness. Sealing yourself off from nature is a big mistake. We have to do less of that or run out of resources and warm the planet beyond habitability. Your grandchildren could end up being forced to live underground for their entire lives. They will wonder why we were willing to sacrifice everything for us and for future generations just for a bit of extra personal comfort and materialism. It also causes an affiction that directly opposes your genetic heritage - nature deficit syndrome.

[@janetdw]

@@popeyegordon With all due respect, you do not know me or my situation. I have been on a motorcycle and it scared the crap out of me - partly because I was on the back and not in control, but mostly I was afraid of all those horrible drivers out there. I would never ride one again unless it was a trail bike with nobody around me. I know I could control the bike but I couldn’t control all the morons out on the road. It was nice to ride because I was in nature. But I didn’t like to go fast the driver did) because that meant I couldn’t enjoy that nature. If I were the only person on the road, I might give it a go again in spite of my age. But it makes me nervous to go out even in my big car because people in my area drive like they are playing Grand Theft Auto. I want every inch of protection I can get even if it’s just from the wet. If I come in from getting the mail and my clothing is damp from that short trip, I’m going to get damp without any doors. I do not wish to have to buy special clothing to go down to the store for a quart of milk. In nice weather I would prefer to not have the doors, but in inclement weather, I want to be disconnected from all that wet. I know that there is a certain joy in being in the fresh air and I think the Arcimoto is a good idea for those not comfortable on a two wheeler - but I still want doors in the winter.

[@alex-sd]

I would love to try one of these out and see how it corners. I don't think these lean like my motorcycle.

[@Waldorf9651]

alex - it does not lean like a motorcycle....

[@alex-sd]

@@Waldorf9651 Thanks for the confirmation. That makes sense since it's for the masses.

[@popeyegordon]

This uses wide flat car tires that grip the road very well compared to rounded motorcycle tires. You will never wipe out on a patch of gravel or oil and it remains safe on wet pavement. You don't need to lean and you are held in the seat firmly by the 6 point harness. After owning 5 motorcycles I much prefer the solid safety of my FUV.

[@olsonspeed]

Requires motorcycle license and helmet in many states.

[@Waldorf9651]

olsonspeed - thanks for the info. Since its not legal in Virginia, I guess Zack didn't know that. If you have the time, please help out a 21 army vet by subscribing to my channel. Thanks for watching!

[@Strideo1]

Neither of those are that difficult to get.

[@olsonspeed]

@@Strideo1 I mentioned it because several Arcimoto riders were not wearing a helmet or possessed a motorcycle endorcement.

[@reginaldcondra8597]

Could I get one shipped to Perth Australia I am 4'8" I haven driven everything from a motorcycle to a truck and things in between. I slide the bucket seat up and I am rolling. I like this. I am from the states but I live here now but I am so wanting this. This check so many of the boxes for me.

[@Waldorf9651]

Reginald Condra - I can't answer that you will have to reach out to them. However, I called them for you 541-780-0032 or 541-683-6293 and got them on the phone. Here is what the company said, "We are not open for sales for international counties yet. If you have a US address in the 5 states that are currently selling them, you can get that vehicle shipped to that address. THEN, you will have to pay to ship it where you are living. I don't know if that vehicle meets your country requirements - so you be better off to wait". That was the end of our conversation. Good luck and that for watching my video!

[@theknifedude1881]

Why the negative title for the channel? I’m pro FUV and I wanted to see what you found was so bad.

[@Waldorf9651]

Theknifedude - First - Thanks for watching. Secondly, about the title of my channel. Short story: My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born.The official name of my KZbin channel is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you." KZbin has a limit on the tile when it's posted on sites like facebook. It appears on every video I have posted. I would appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel. All of my videos are without any negative comments!

[@luisfelipelagunarivero2699]

I like how you buy toys from children to old people. However, if we want to find solutions for transport, I have the impression that we have to go to a place with more technological advances, like Europe for example.

[@Waldorf9651]

Luis Felipe Laguna Rivero - Thanks for you comment. I do like the reference of "how we buy toys from children to old people." Yeah, that maybe true, I miss being a child without any responsibilities! LoL! If you have not, please subscribe to my channel!

[@luisfelipelagunarivero2699]

@@Waldorf9651 I liked your polished and witty answer.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@luisfelipelagunarivero2699 Thanks; it took an "old man" to come up with wit and very dry banter!

[@jrforeman279]

My question is. How much does it cost to charge this awesome vehicle for the 100 mile range?

[@Waldorf9651]

Jr Foreman - Thanks for watching. I circled back with Zack. He informed that the Arcimoto is an 18kWh battery. The vehicle only charges on 110 volt. He figured 10% state of charge when plugged in and charging up to 90%. 1.8kWh is 10%...times 8 =14.4kWh. At $.12 kWh that adds up up to $1.72. So maybe $2.00 for a full charge. If you have time, please subscribe to my channel! Thanks!

[@dazzthorpe]

It should have solar panels on the roof,even if just trickle charges, that should extend the range but I'll bet they've already looked at this...

[@gregshamieh6339]

@@Waldorf9651 The statement that 'The vehicle only charges on 110 volt' is not correct. The vehicle will charge on any charger which uses the J1772 connector standard, which means you could install a 220 volt charger in your home, or take advantage of any Level 1 or Level 2 public charger which has a J1772 connector, which will dramatically reduce charge times. Heck, you even demonstrate a ChargePoint charger in your video -- I can assure you that is not a 110V charger. Cost to charge depends on local tariffs and generation mix - public charges will normally be more than your home power. If one has home solar, additional cost to charge will be effectively zero.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@gregshamieh6339 Thanks for the info. If you remember Zach (who asked the CEO to test drive and keep the vehicle for a week!) was taking about charging. He indicated that while having the vehicle at his home, HE was using 110v in his house - not me. Also Zack was charging at ChargePoint charger again that was not me. I was invited to record the video of the Arcimoto, in which I drove two hours to meet him, was absolutely a blast! As I written in my comment section to you, Please support me by subscribing to my channel.

[@artsmith103]

Typical EV battery is used to 20% SOC. 102/(18*0.80)=7 Miles/kWh. About $1 to charge. Charge rate at 120V will be about 9 miles/hr.

[@byrontaylor1867]

like/ arcimoto, fuv want to buy one.

[@Waldorf9651]

I Byron Taylor - Thanks for watching!!! f you have not, please subscribe to my channel. Thanks and be safe of there!

[@TheLookingOne]

Can the rear seat be removed (all of it or just the top part) in order to increase storage?

[@Waldorf9651]

TheLookingOne - No, the seat cannot be removed (none of it). Thanks for your question and If you get the chance, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year army vet.

[@TheLookingOne]

@@Waldorf9651 Okay. Thank you.

[@popeyegordon]

You were given incorrect information by the channel owner. I removed my rear seat and harness easily. I enclosed the rear with a heavy cargo net for $70 to have a cargo hold for $5000 less than the Deliverator option. They are thinking about a folding or quick removable rear seat option.

[@popeyegordon]

@@Waldorf9651 Both seats are removed to access the battery tunnel. Begging for support under every comment is kinda crass. You are free to do it but it is seen as a hard sell and off putting.

[@philodox7599]

The range needs to be better then 102 miles. If they can get it to 200 then you could expect 100 miles in the cold and that would be enough. But at 102 miles of range? You would get like 60 miles in the cold.

[@Waldorf9651]

Philodox - In time it MAY get better. For what it's worth, it is a car city vehicle made for quick runs in and around the town. If you have the "time" please subscribe tp may channel. If you did - a big thanks!

[@popeyegordon]

In the year 2022 it is no longer sustiable to drive 100 in a day. Use a bus or train for that or just don't go. Only service and sales people earn an exemption. I have not left my town in 8 years, my average FUV trip is 5 miles. Yes they will increase range with better batteries but that is not because it is needed, it is because of the car addicts who have unreasonable demands like you.

[@philodox7599]

​@@popeyegordon #1 "In the year 2022 it is no longer sustiable to drive 100 in a day. Use a bus or train for that or just don't go" So.. let me get this straight, your reply to my legitimate criticism about the range is "take the bus or train or just stay home"? By that overwhelmingly bad logic no one can criticize ANYTHING, Example: lets say Apple launches and new "Fun UTILITY Phone" but the battery only lasts 3 hours, then you say "that is not long enough for a UTILITY phone". Then I could say: "In the year 2022 it is no longer suitable to use a phone 4 hours a day. Use a land line phone or back up battery or just don't make calls or texts or search the internet" I would hope that you would think that would be a stupid reply from me. #2 Buses and trains burn fuel normally diesel fuel. So your solution to going green is ride the diesel fuel burning vehicles that can actually go as far as you need because the green option wont? #3why the hell is it "no longer suitable to drive 100 miles in a day"? I drive 90 miles round trip to work (back and forth) I like going on road trips, I like visiting friends and some live 40 miles or more away... How the hell did you make driving over 100 miles some moral evil? did you really just try to take the moral high ground by suggesting that traveling shorter distances is "evolved and modern"? are you drunk? #4 "I have not left my town in 8 years" I don't think that you have left your house in 8 years #5 "Yes they will increase range with better batteries but that is not because it is needed, it is because of the car addicts who have unreasonable demands like you." That comment right there gives me insight into the type of life that you live. You have never done any of the hard jobs that provide you the services that ALLOW you to think that the ONLY reason that someone would want more range is because they want it for fun. #6 I have thousands IN fuv stock and I really want them to succeed, If they can get it to 200 miles of range? then that would be enough for most people who commute to work, it would be enough for delivery drivers, it would be enough to still drive around in the cold. It would be a really legitimate option for most people. #7 I am not anywhere near smart enough to build what they have built. but I can still understand what most people need out of a vehicle.

[@yulog]

@@philodox7599 Dont mind him , he's an angry bitter old man that can't stand anyone that doesn't have the same opinion as him .

[@DefundTheFringes]

Full doors at same price would get more sales. Many people don't like feeling exposed - to carjackers, as well. 11:49 Should have said "no engine" vs. no motor."

[@Waldorf9651]

A N - Thanks for your comment! I agree - current if you go to their web page the vehicle does have doors now. I'm assuming that this was an early production model. I also agree with your statement, I should have said no engine. If you have the time, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet out!

[@popeyegordon]

Personal car addiction is as intense as a heroin habit. Breaking it is essential for survivng the next century. Get over it - you are strapped in with a six point harness and there is no key - you can instantly disable the vehicle with one touch to the screeen and then they need your 6 digit code and knowldge of how to operate this (you can't just guess how it works). Doors with no windows are an expensive option and they are just plastic. This design needs no steel beams in the doors.

[@theknifedude1881]

The guy who did the driving seemed to like it.

[@Waldorf9651]

Theknifedude - He loved it. He had it on loan for 10 days. He put it on a racetrack, drove around the city and drove it back from Richmond, Va to outside of DC. I also enjoyed rinding in it. If I lived in a city that had many people coming to see the city, I thought about buying two of them and rent them out. However, I live in the "sticks"....

[@ExperienceVehicleRentals]

Come Experience the all new fully electric Arcimoto FUV with us at Experience Vehicle Rentals. We are Arcimoto's Official Rental partner serving all of Central Florida and just miles away from MCO (Orlando International Airport), Disney, Universal Studios Orlando and I-Drive.

[@ingrid.torrance-opd-2314]

So now that they have opened up Va for FUV registration will u get one ? I have one on the way I live in southern Maryland.... Ingrid

[@Waldorf9651]

I hope to see you on the road, I am a "neighbor" of yours. As for me getting one, a new A/C is on my radar.... Congrats!

[@ingrid.torrance-opd-2314]

@@Waldorf9651 I needed a car and been looking at Tesla and leaf and everything out there ! Luckily the Toyota corolla is hanging in and I can wait for delivery of my new Auto cycle. I ride motorcycles any way and have for years said I need some thing with a cabin/roof so I can ride to work all year as I hate getting wet. I am super excited.

[@ingrid.torrance-opd-2314]

@@Waldorf9651 Oh you will see me for sure ......it is bright yellow with half doors.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@ingrid.torrance-opd-2314 Good for you...When you get it, let me know and I can do an episode on you!

[@kathyfann]

Why doesn’t it have door for bad weather? How long does the Longest range go? The longest range Aptera is 1,000. Miles gets 45 miles a day simply off The Solar panels on the Car.

[@Waldorf9651]

I did a quick on line search and found out that its range is 102 miles on a single charge.

[@beachbum200009]

You can get them with half doors now. they are working on full doors also on AC/ heat. City 102 highway a lot lower. They are working on the battery pack. This is a start up company in Eugene OR. Price will drop as they get into mass production in about 2 yrs. This isn't a car, it is an autocycle. Kind of a cross between a motorcycle and car. You can check out the Arcimoto web page or here on youtube. Hope this helps.

[@yulog]

@@beachbum200009 its not going to drop in price , and it will never be massed produced, that's just not realistic at all, they have been trying for 15 years to get this out, it was supposed to be 13k initially they had alot of interest back then , but many years later its now 19k and interest is spotty in comparison.

[@Starfish2145]

What happens when you roll one of these?

[@Waldorf9651]

Starfish21 - That may be hard to do unless one drives off an embankment.

[@reathelmort]

You get killed

[@popeyegordon]

Nobody has ever rolled one. It would take a strong man to turn the handlebars hard enough to get one wheel off the road. And if you do get hit and you roll you have the safety of the certified tested roll cage that is at least equal to car roofs and pillars in protection and you will stay in your harness.

[@benjaminhenderson1759]

Why couldn't a generator be connected to the rear wheel to extend its range?

[@Waldorf9651]

Benjamin Henderson - Might be a weighted space issue that will drag down the battery; I don't know the answer. Thanks for your comment.If you have not, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet out! Thanks and be safe of there!

[@johndelong5574]

See entropy ( 2nd law of thermodynamics.

[@Blox117]

put it in the back seat yourself

[@markjob6354]

Is there a door option ?

[@Waldorf9651]

Mark Job - There is.I am sending you the link to their web site. In the meantime, thank you for watching. If you can, please help an 21 year army retired vet out by subscribing to my channel. Her's the link: www.arcimoto.com/order

[@kathyfann]

You can be in the rain ☔️ and 107 degrees so no heat or air????

[@Waldorf9651]

As of right now, I would say no. However, Zack brought up that in future updates it will air condition along with doors. Thanks for watching. If you can, please help a 21 year army vet by subscribing to my channel!

[@jdquest3343]

Until it rains.

[@Strideo1]

I own a motorcycle but the fact that it rains sometimes doesn't prevent me from getting a lot of good use out of it. I ride to work almost every day.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@Strideo1 - Thanks for your comment and for watching. (I'm sorry for replying late). If you can please subscribe to my channel, by helping a 21 year retired army vet out! I would appreciate it!

[@Waldorf9651]

JD Quest - Forgive me being late to replay to your comment. I pride myself on responding, Yours go by me some how. I do not drive my prized "Tezzla" in the rain; however I do get caught in it from time to time. That does not compare when one is riding a motorcycle or driving the Arcimoto, I guess a person would have to adapt. If you have the time, please help a 21 year retired army vet by subscribing to my channel. Thanks!

[@popeyegordon]

JD - rain is where this new design really shines. They have a design that keeps me dusty bones dry in hard rain. Once I exceed 25 mph the wind pressure carries all rain past me, just one inch from my elbows. It works. A billion motorcycles have no roof or wrap around windshield with wiper. This is luxury in compariaon, and very safe too, as safe as any small car.

[@peterquartana8227]

U slipped question about Mileage

[@Waldorf9651]

Peter Quartana - Good catch. Part of the interview was edited (It was close to 20 minutes). In the video at the 6:00 minute mark I asked. My voice somewhat fades out because his response was long. He somewhat gives an answer at the 6:03 mark. Thanks for watching and if you can, please subscribe!

[@shaystern2453]

time to change the channel name

[@Waldorf9651]

Thanks for your comment. I disagree with 180+ videos in...I'm too far along! Short story: My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born.The official name of my KZbin channel is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you." KZbin has a limit on the tile when it's posted on sites like facebook. It appears on every video I have posted. I would appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel. All of my videos are without any negative comments!

[@popeyegordon]

I agree - when you are scanning thumbnails the first impression is that you should not waste your time on whatever the video is about. The channel name would be appropriate for slam videos of shoddy or ripoff products.

[@DanielMesele-WAR90]

Hi

[@Waldorf9651]

[@webhead19632000]

how's your range in 10 degree weather

[@webhead19632000]

probably not even half the distance

[@webhead19632000]

so long as it's in a place it's not too hot or not too cold I think they'll be great

[@Waldorf9651]

Robert Webster - Not good!

[@Waldorf9651]

@@webhead19632000 Allow me to apologize by responding 2 weeks late to your questions. This video has been quite busy since I posted on my channel a few months ago. As far your comments about could weather - your are correct. I been an owner of an EV for 7 years. The battery will be a bit less in cold weather, however where I live, it rarely gets that low. As you saw, I recorded that video in February and it was cold out there - especially when I was riding in it. Newer versions has A/C and heat. I hope to see the vehicle in five months when it comes to the DC auto show. If so I will try to get another interview. Thanks for watching, and if you can, please subscribe to my channel!

[@JoeGo101]

so you arent required to wear a helmet?

[@Waldorf9651]

Depends on the state. Here is the link: www.arcimoto.com/state-guidelines Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@JoeGo101]

@@Waldorf9651 thanks 👍

[@johncokes7567]

I am a motorcycle guy who took a test ride in Florida hot sun at Sarasota, Fl. I was very disappointed, I was given a vehicle with a non working horn. I was unable to depress the brake to start it or to lock the wheel, at the gym I can leg press 300lb. I also sweated a lot, need a air vent. I was hoping to have a possible experience but did not. Arcimoto Needs to make it more efficient to keep the passengers cool in the hot sun. They missed the boat on this.

[@popeyegordon]

I retired in Florida ten years ago. I rode ebikes for many years, having no car expenses. I used all that savings to buy a new Arcimoto. Before it had even arrived I bought the dark window tint for the roof and brow, car window vent shade kit to widen the roof, and a nice little fan to place on my handlebars to stay cooler when stopped. Also a well vented seat pad. My horn always worked, your experience is a rare failure. My brakes needed adjustment several times and between, there were periods when I needed to push the pedal with a 150 pound force to start it. The brakes are not self-adjusting. A 100 pound force to get the brake to release the starting interlock is more typical. Motorcycles are too dangerous to drive in Florida. The FUV is very safe in comparison.

[@Waldorf9651]

john cokes - Wow, that sounds very unfortunate you had all of those issues. I hope they will read this post or you can post your experience on their web site (or call) to let them know. Only a great company will take bad news with the good - that way they can grow! Thanks for your comment and for watching. If you have the "time" please subscribe - help a 21 year retired army vet out! Be good!

[@popeyegordon]

John - Post your concern on the public Facebook page for Arcimoto. You will get a response. This little backwater video channel is not going to be followed closely by the company.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@popeyegordon/john cokes - I agree! The best route to go is through their Facebook page. I have called them a couple of times and there were responsive. I will meet them in DC in 5 months. Popeye Gordon is correct: My site is a very, very (little) smallish backwater channel that they do not follow me! Out of little acorns grown a smallish tree!

[@Jaykilla1981]

Would you like doors and windows?

[@Waldorf9651]

Jay - A great question! There are pluses and minuses. As it stands I prefer the Arcimoto without doors and windows. However, you may get wet when from unexpected showers. If you go to the store and there is a quick down pour, your seats will be wet. Even worse you can have a person who just wants to be mean by emptying a bottle or water/liquid and trash inside the vehicle. On the other hand, having doors and windows may proved to be the right(?) choice. On hot or cold days, you may have to run the AC/heat often (depending on how much heat or cold you can take) which may run the battery down faster. As a side note: At work my employees has a John Deer Gator - two seater. It's somewhat enclosed, but we can remove the plastic type windows. However, when it rains, it leaks inside the vehicle, because of its removable windows. Lastly, thinking bigger picture: If you have the cash, buy a few. If you live in a vacation spot, you can rent them out. No doubt you can make some money!!! Thanks for your question and watching my video. As always, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet out!

[@Jaykilla1981]

@@Waldorf9651 Thank you for your service sir! I just subscribed. You mentioned AC, does it have AC? I need doors mostly for security. In NYC a vehicle needs to always be locked up when unattended. I'm surprised it's not an option already. They are losing out on selling doors and windows. Also on selling an alarm system.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@Jaykilla1981 thanks for your subscription Jay! As mentioned in the video it’s only out in a few states mainly on the West Coast and in Florida. My best guess is in time when it’s fully released across the United States it will have doors and windows. If you remember in the video Zack was going over the buttons that were in the vehicle. He did mention that a new release will have AC and heat. If you go to their website, you will find the vehicle does have doors and windows however the one that Zack had was used for the DC auto show.

[@Jaykilla1981]

@@Waldorf9651 I will go to their site again. If it has AC, locking doors, I'm ready to get a loan and buy. Just need to find a safe place to plug in.

[@beachbum200009]

@@Jaykilla1981 You can get half doors now. They are working on full doors and AC/heat. It's a start up company in Eugene OR. Price will drop as they get in to mass production in about 2 yrs. You can check them out on Arcimoto web page or here on youtube.

[@kenhoward3512]

It's easy to see why the company was happy to loan this vehicle to the man being interviewed: He's an EV fanatic (I, however, am not - yet). While this Arcimoto looks like fun (as anything like it would be), inclement weather and the battery pack will be very limiting for most of us, unless it will be a "point A - to - point B" around-town transportation vehicle. It's an interesting toy at that price, replacing neither a car nor motorcycle.

[@Waldorf9651]

Ken Howard - Thanks for your comment. I agree on your points; it's not for everybody, however it is fun to ride in it. If you can, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet out! Thanks for watching.

[@popeyegordon]

What nonsense! This channel made a video about driving in rain. You stay dry while moving. Absolutely NOT a 'toy' by any reasonable definition. It is my only vehicle. I just got back from hauling two cubic yards of recycling to the dump, 20 miles at 60 mph. That is the farthest I have been from town in 8 years. I would prefer a smaller battery pack and a lower top speed - mine tops out at 84 mph. But it is so much safer than the 5 motorcycles I have owned.

[@lonnietaylor2759]

I KINDA LIKE IT BUT I'M A ELDERLY PERSON, I WOULD LIKE IT TO BE ENCLOSED, WITH HEATER/A.C..THIS WOULD BE USED BY ME FOR SMALL AARON'S AROUND TOWN.🤔😎

[@Waldorf9651]

@lonnietaylor2759 - Thanks for watching! I saw an FUV this past weekend for sale. The owner told me that he is selling because he is getting an electric car. There was no problem with it. He was selling it for around $17,000, Someone may have purchased it.

[@GeorgeStar]

For $10k it might make sense; at $20k it makes zero sense. You can get a real used EV with actual doors, trunk 4 seats and safety standards for less than that.

[@Waldorf9651]

GeoS - Thanks for watching. I have written this before but at $18,000 it could be something to invest in - that is if you live in a city with tourism. You can rent the FUV out and basically charge an hourly price. On their site, they do have windows, doors and will have A/C and heat as well (we discussed that in the video). Without a doubt, you can buy anything you want - I'm just facilitating questions on my channel. If you have the time please subscribe.

[@Rick9482]

"DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME" is the name of the channel. Wow, took about 3 separate views of your videos before I picked up on that and only because I read the comments in this particular video. FLASH NEWS: That name just sucks! In fact, it's so bad and misleading that I'm going to dismiss you from my viewing list. Congratulations, your channel is now on my "Do Not Notify" list. All because of the title of your channel!

[@Waldorf9651]

rick9482 - Before you go (I hate to see you leave, but I understand), when I first started my channel, I did many videos of my mods I put on my car. One person wrote back and said, "your videos are a waste of my time." I was not offended of what he wrote; instead I used that to re-brand my channel which is officially called, "Don't waste your time - this video may not be for you!" I hope you read this before you dismiss me from your viewing list. If you choose to stay or leave, let me thank you for watching. If you stay, help a 21 year army vet by subscribing to my channel.

[@Rick9482]

@@Waldorf9651 Don't know why this reply came a month later but it impressed me so much that I subscribed.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@Rick9482 I am honored! Thanks!

[@Starfish2145]

If they make one with AC I will buy it

[@Waldorf9651]

Starfish21 - Check out there site now. I think AC is now available. Thank you for your comments and for watching. If you have time, help a 21 army vet out by subscribing to my channel!

[@popeyegordon]

Bad idea. The whole point of light EVs is to live more sustainably. Witout the glass you don't get the solar oven effect. The ventilation is constant and we can put a small fan on the handlebars to stay cool while not moving. I tinted my roof and brow too.

[@dathyr1]

I agree. I would not waste my money on a vehicle like this. First, I don't like 3 wheel vehicles. Second, It is a terrible highway vehicle with not being fully enclosed and living in a cold state. Third, It is not made for family driving needs or has any good storage capabilities. Plus these vehicles are not cheap. Some may like this, but I don't. End of story.

[@Waldorf9651]

dathyr1 - This vehicle is best for renting the Arcimoto in city with plenty of tourist. If I had the coin, I will by four or five of them rent them and let some of the $ come my way. Thanks for watching and your comments. if you have time, please subscribe to my channel!

[@IRLSuperb]

You do not buy this as your main vehicle, you buy this as a 2nd or 3rd vehicle. I you don’t already have a car, then it’s obvious this is not for you

[@Waldorf9651]

@@IRLSuperb - Thanks for watching Stacy. If you can please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 army vet out. Thanks for your comment.

[@sstevenson638]

Don't waste your time - watching this video. The headline and video say opposite things.

[@Waldorf9651]

Scott Stevenson - Thanks for the comment. My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born. The full title is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you". Now I have close to 180 videos on my channel, as I must say they are not critical at all. If you get the chance, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year army vet. Thanks again!

[@popeyegordon]

The title is a click bait deception. KZbin has no standards and allows this. If YT was a decent venue we could complain and get the title changed.

[@cooljazzhd]

Why would you title a review that is overwhelmingly positive, "Don't waste your time" ???

[@Waldorf9651]

@Jim Hasse - When I first started my channel, My focus was on my many mods I placed on my 2015 Tesla. One viewer wrote, "Your videos are a waste of my time." I appreciated his honesty and rename my channel "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you!" LOL!!! KZbin restricts the limit in titles, so that is what you see. Thanks for your comment and for watching. If you have a bit of time to "waste", please subscribe to my channel. I have close to 180 videos on or about EV's!

[@esa1097]

I 2nd Jim, that's a terrible name/title for this. It may have been funny once, but you should really consider something more appropriate now

[@Waldorf9651]

@@esa1097 I appreciate your comment!

[@boxcarfigaro1423]

I also read the title and was very surprised it was such a positive review. I kept waiting for the "but here's what's wrong" part.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@boxcarfigaro1423 - Thanks for hanging in there for me! All of my videos are worth your time watching (LOL!!!) Please subscribe to my channel and help out a 21 year army retired vet.

[@harrycraft3687]

Don't appreciate th clicbait tactics,doesn't do ne thing for u but makes people distrust u

[@Waldorf9651]

Harry Craft - I don't do click bait! Short story: My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born. The full title is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you". With that said, please reconsider. Help an 21 year retired army vet! I hope you will subscribe to my channel. Thanks!

[@popeyegordon]

Not only click bait, he is begging under each comment.

[@Poteluz]

How is it perfectly fine when it's anywhere from 5 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit??? Or when it's storming, I mean straight up pouring?? Let's be realistic here.

[@Waldorf9651]

Poteluz - You are correct. This is meant to be used when the sun is out and cool, mild or warm conditions; similar to using a bike or a motorcycle. Thanks for watching. If you can please help a 21 year army vet by subscribing to my channel. Thanks for watching! (I think you have subscribed - I may have seen your name on other videos I have posted.)

[@Poteluz]

@@Waldorf9651 just subscribed and thank you for your service.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@Poteluz Thanks again!

[@beachbum200009]

It's an autocycle not a car, so it has some limitations. You can get them with half doors now. They are working on full doors and AC/heat.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@beachbum200009 - I have been checking their site, plus other KZbinr have been chatting about the doors. I appreciate you taking the "time" to watch my video. If you can, please help a 21 year Army ret vet out by subscribing! Thanks again!

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

Interesting.. the Chevy Spark EV has more range then the FUV

[@popeyegordon]

The vast majority of all car use is a short trip with one or two passnegers, empty rear seat and trunk. Very wasteful. This is the savvy target of Arcimoto and it does it extremely well. In the year 2022 there is no excuse for abusing our dwindling resources to go more than 100 miles in a day. That's what public transportation is for. I love my Arcimoto, it is really fun to drive while not being hermetically sealed inside a glass solar oven.

[@frenchbully]

It’s a golf cart guys

[@popeyegordon]

No it absolutely is not, by any definition. It is an autocycle as defined by federal law. Golf carts have side by side seating, smaller wheels and they can't go 80 mph.

[@bolzdeep6834]

I want them to stop fucking around amd just make some gas and diesel ones too. I like the design if you switched it to gas or diesel. But EV is kinda worthless.

[@Waldorf9651]

Bolz Deep - Thanks for watching and your comment! If you have "time" please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year army vet out1

[@gqp3215]

That front end will not allow you to get any kind of speed without flipping. Have to get you a leaning front end and I would not drive in snow with this, a leaning front end, or motorcycle, which all are not built for driving in snow safely. Thank you, thank you very much.

[@Waldorf9651]

gap - Thanks for watching and your comment. If you can, please subscribe to my channel. Please help a retired 21 army vet out!

[@popeyegordon]

Absolute nonsense! You just proved you are totally clueless. Nothing about the high performance stable front end is limiting in any way and it has many advantages. It is a proven double wishbone suspension. Leaners can still wipe out. There are videos of the great handling on snow and ice, and how dry we stay in rain. This design allows full contact of 5 inch wide car tires with the pavement at all times, far exceeding the safety of rounded motorcycle tires in all conditions. Handling is fantastic, feels like a rocket when you floor it up to 80 mph. Extremely stable, no lane wandering. Mine is safer than any motorcycle ever made, no more threats of a wipeout on something slick and the crash cage/harness combo is proven formula one racing safety.

[@bluemoonriderlipa6880]

looks like a tricked out electric Can Am Ryker. I wonder if Can Am knows about this bike. Some states require a M endorsement to operate a 3 wheeled vehicle. Always wear safety gear like helmet and eye protection, gloves and a jacket

[@Waldorf9651]

bluemoonriderLIPA - I'm sure companies like Can AM and the Renault Twizy knows all about the Actmoto. You are correct about motor vehicle state law regulations when operating the FUV. Great comments and thanks for watching. If you can please subscribe. Help a 21 retired army vet out!

[@popeyegordon]

You are not fully aware of the huge differences. Really the only thing in common with other trikes is the three wheels. No motorcycle or trike has a certified roll cage and six point harness offering the same safety level as any small car. This is an autocycle. I enjoy mine barefoot, no eye protection needed behind the wrap around windshield and a helmet inside of a roll cage with a harness can only risk breaking your neck due to the extra mass of the helmet on your head. There is nothing our heads can contact except the padded seat back.

[@alpharenz1329]

Problem with this FUV at $18,000 it is too expensive to be a toy. Not practical in the rain, snow, scorching heat, or for medium trips. For that price, I can buy a smart ForTwo EV car, or even better a Nissan Leaf or Chevy Bolt EV.

[@Waldorf9651]

Alpha Renz - Thanks for watching. At $18,000 it could be something to invest in - that is if you live in a city with tourism. You can rent the FUV out and basically charge an hourly price. On their site, they do have windows, doors and will have A/C and heat as well (we discussed that in the video). Without a doubt, you can buy anything you want - I'm just facilitating questions on my channel. If you have the time please subscribe.

[@alpharenz1329]

@@Waldorf9651 thank you. They still don't have a/c or heat yet. They have doors with no windows you will have to buy for an extra $$$$ right now. I went to see one and the guy kept saying this is like a moped. A fuel moped is over 80+ with some going over 150 mpg and costs under $5,000. It is more cost-effective for a business to rent mopeds than to buy these. It is only to attract novelty I am guessing. Moped at 150 mpg on 1 gallon cost $3 to $5. Pay about $2 to $3 to get an equivalent charge for 150 miles on Arcimoto. With a $13,000+ price difference, you need that battery to last over 650,000 miles to break even. The battery only lasts maybe 100,000 miles with some degradation of range. I will subscribe to help you out!

[@Waldorf9651]

@@alpharenz1329 Thanks for the info. I see you have been doing some great research! I am honored to have you as a subscriber - A huge thanks!

[@fisherkieds6282]

Dual seat belts,no doors,motorcycle bars, are a deal breaker ....but looking into this thing introduced me to the APTERA check it out

[@Waldorf9651]

Fisher Kids - Doors are available on the Arcimoto. I am excited to see the Aptera once it finally comes out. If you can, please help a 21 year retired army vet out, by subscribing to my channel. Thanks for your comment!

[@justincase2281]

Uh, nope. Looks like a death trap and doesn't look like it would be good in a snow storm. And at $17,900, I'd rather have something with doors and a heater.

[@Waldorf9651]

Justin Case - Thanks for your comment. There has been an update to your last point; doors and heat/AC are available in the Arcimoto now. I hope to see it again in Janauary - DC auto show. I hope I can get another test ride in it. If you can, please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet out! Thanks for watching.

[@justincase2281]

@@Waldorf9651 Thanks for the reply, and your service to our country!👍🙏🇺🇸 Will check out your channel and possibly subscribe. How does subscribing to a channel help? Do you get more $ because someone subscribed, or is it that you just teach more people regularly that will click on your video?

[@Waldorf9651]

@@justincase2281- I am still working at the Capitol + I'm retired military, so I am not in it for the money. This may be a good hobby to have after I retire for the 2nd time. About two months ago, I went over a 1000 subscribers; which means I will get about one hundred dollars every month. So far I have not seen any payment yet. (Boo!) As with any undertaking you or I may do, I would like to see an impact in numbers. The Arcimoto video has been seen by people like you 22,000 times around the world! My most watched video (The F150 Lightning ) has been viewed over 120,000 times! I would have never thought that little old me could have 1000+ subscribers and people watching my videos. This makes me think that my videos are making a small impact - so asking for people like you to subscribe will just make me more motivated to keep going. By the way, my son's name is Justin! Be safe - Peace and thanks for writing back!

[@Waldorf9651]

@@justincase2281 - I am still working at the Capitol + I'm retired military, so I am not in it for the money. This may be a good hobby to have after I retire for the 2nd time. About two months ago, I went over a 1000 subscribers; which means I will get about one hundred dollars every month. So far I have not seen any payment yet. (Boo!) As with any undertaking you or I may do, I would like to see an impact in numbers. The Arcimoto video has been seen by people like you 22,000 times around the world! My most watched video (The F150 Lightning ) has been viewed over 120,000 times! I would have never thought that little old me could have 1000+ subscribers and people watching my videos. This makes me think that my videos are making a small impact - so asking people like you to subscribe will just make me more motivated to keep going. By the way, my son's name is Justin! Be safe - Peace and thanks for writing back!

[@popeyegordon]

Justins's comment was ignorant and baseless. He has no clue what he is talking about. The FUV is by far, safer than any motorcycle ever made and it offers the same safety level as any small car, but with no need for helmet or air bags. There are videos showing how well it drives on snow and ice and how dry you stay in rain. It has a wrap arond windshiled to cut wind chill there are heated seats, grips and defroster. The average price of a new car in the US is $46,000 in August of 2022. You can buy TWO Arcimotos with extras and delivery for that. Insurance for both would be under $300 if you also have medical insurance or Medicare. You would spend about $3/mo to keep them both charged and you would never buy gas or oil changes again. Fewer moving parts, no $5000 motor or $4000 transmission to blow up, no gaskets to blow out. No vehicle is safe in a snow storm and trying to drive in that is a danger to others.

[@runcycleskixc]

no doors > meh

[@Waldorf9651]

runcycleskixc - Doors are on the vehicle - now. Check their site: arcimoto.com

[@piconano]

This is a vehicle for warm climates like California and alike. I won't waste my time on a fad.

[@Waldorf9651]

PicoNano - thanks for your comment. If you can please subscribe to my channel. Help a 21 year retired army vet. Thanks for watching.

[@popeyegordon]

This is a vehicle seeing good sales in central and northern climates. It has heated seats and grips, heated defroster. Wrap around windshield and roof combine to cut the wind chill. It handles great in snow and we stay dry in rain. The climate emergency means we have to stop demanding we all are transported around in luxury like royalty or heads of state. It is foolish and ignorant to decide that a planetary emergency is somehow a reason for a 'fad'.

[@Waldorf9651]

@@popeyegordon Thanks again!

[@dazzthorpe]

Show title is very misleading, annoying even. Think about a title change as share holders, like me, won't be impressed. I only watced it to call you out as an oil loving petrol head or something.

[@Waldorf9651]

Darren Thorpe - I get that a lot! When I first started my channel, I did many videos of my mods I put on my car. One person wrote back and said, "Your videos are a waste of my time." I was not offended of what he wrote; instead I used that to re-brand my channel which is officially called, "Don't waste your time - this video may not be for you!" I'm now 170+ videos in and KZbin has a limited on the channel name, thus why you see "Don't waste your time", thus I am too far gone to change now. So I hope you read this before you dismiss me from your viewing list. If you choose to stay or leave, let me thank you for watching. If you stay, help a 21 year army vet by subscribing to my channel.

[@Waldorf9651]

Darren Thrope - I also meant to tell you that in the video, you see my Tesla, which I have been an owner for 7 years now and a long time share owner when TSLA was around 130.00 per share. (Plus I own shares in FUV and MULN) to name a few...

[@lifeongps]

No Thanks!

[@jackinkc767]

PRODUCTION IS ZERO

[@bethwallace7979]

Terrible title, very misleading

[@Waldorf9651]

Beth Wallace - I get that all the time. Short story: My first 20 videos were pretty bad. One viewer wrote, "Your video is a waste of my time", thus a new channel name was born. The full title is "Don't waste your time, this video may not be for you". I hope you continue to watch my videos - I'm not a bad guy. This really applies to someone who watches one of my videos and starts complaining....If you don't mind AND if you have a little time to waste, please give my channel a try and subscribe. Thanks!

[@bethwallace7979]

@@Waldorf9651 I should have added "great video" I almost didn't watch it because of the title. Thanks for the reply. Nice Tesla license plate. I"ve got a 2016 Model X

[@Waldorf9651]

@@bethwallace7979 Cool. Mines a 2015, original owner with over 25 mods in and on my car. My most "famous" mod is the Nikola airbrushed hood liner.