First Carver Earth In the UK

It's finally here. It's already put a smile on my face so it's all worth it. I've attempted to register with the UK HMRC (to see if there's any VAT due) but they - understandably - had never heard of it so requested more information.
The task ahead looks more than a little daunting but I need a project.
I look forward to making regular videos about it as time progresses.

[@luisfelipelagunarivero2699]

This concept of vehicle, sooner or later, will be the one who dominate the intelligent mode of transport. I congratulate you on your pioneering decision. This is how a better future is built.

[@NigelPond]

I agree completely. Hopefully we can convince others that small electric vehicles are the way forward.

[@TheWelshman50]

Love it,can't wait to see how it rides. Enjoy your new toy

[@NigelPond]

Thanks!

[@tonydee981]

Love it! Look forward to the updates and the info on the commute speed as 45kph won't cut it for me.

[@NigelPond]

Thanks Tony. Will be posting all updates here. Where there a will there's a way! 😁

[@interspeciesfamily8043]

So cute, slowwww reveal. So happy for you.

[@R_Time_Now]

Amazing...Love the original Carver but even better in EV spec

[@Jen-vb1xz]

Thankyou for showing your video. Its great to see that Carvers have a future. I have a petrol one and so does my husband. I cant wait to go electric. Looking forward to seeing you drive around and lean over in it.

[@NigelPond]

Thank you 😁 love the original, so jealous you have two!! ...new videos coming as soon as HMRC and the DVLA get paperwork sorted 👍

[@RichardOates77]

Thanks for making the video. I suppose it is scootering but it seems a far cry from one to me. I used to ride a top of the range Burgman 650. I was expecting they would have a better seat. The seat on the Burgman was fantastic. I suppose you could fit an aftermarket cushion. My motorcycling days are over owing to heart and balance issues but this looks the answer. When you say it’s a budget vehicle, it doesn’t seem that way to me. My old Volvo V70 is worth about 1k, is superbly comfortable and drives like the day it was made. Not as much fun as these look though. A year is a long time to wait. I wonder if it’s any quicker now.

[@marekchudy8893]

thank you

[@ianmorgan682]

I remember waiting nearly 2 years for my original Carver! Will be interesting to see how this gets developed further using electric to get a a more long distance model

[@NguyenThiNgocHa88]

They now also sell accessories for the Carver. A seat cover will soon be available for sale. carver.earth/accessoires/

[@NigelPond]

Great! Thanks

[@yutarex]

Nice!

[@derekparkin9310]

What is your experience of insurance companies? the few I have tried, to get an understanding of costs, have been unable to quote.

[@NigelPond]

Have you tried Clegg Gifford or Adrian Flux? They've been helpful. Their details can be found on the CarverElectric.co.uk/faq page

[@CHASA]

Is this anywhere in the America now?

[@NigelPond]

I believe they're still working on rolling out to mainland Europe and possibly Korea.

[@maureenwright7001]

How does it cope with steep hills? I’m wondering if it loses power or eats into the battery life as I live in a very hilly area.

[@NigelPond]

I have tested on many hills but there is some speed loss... I've experienced a 10mph loss

[@Lesthehandyman]

one more thing Nigel there's a gas powered version of the same thing that that also killed or is it just just gas and and and it appears to go much faster I think it was 100 miles an hour but I think the weight is considerably more as well and then you have to register that is a car for sure I know more driving on the bicycle paths with that thing. Can you drive on the bicycle paths with the scooter version?

[@NigelPond]

Hello, I thought you were allowed to ride on the cycle paths in the Netherlands but a recent post by Carver says that's not the case. You can't ride them on UK cycle paths (I don't think there are many that would be big enough to be honest...). The original Carver One had an ICE drive unit. There are still some around but only 200 ish were built...

[@ADOENDRA]

20.000 to build selling at 8000. They will walk the same route as before.

[@NigelPond]

Where are you getting your figures? They're selling for €9k plus... I agree that initial manufacturing costs will be high but that's the same with all start-ups. They will have to expand beyond The Netherlands to reach scale and I believe the top speed will be an issue in achieving that (Most comments on my videos suggest that's the biggest reason for not wanting one). Also, biggest reason for the original Carver One failure was the pulling out of the engine manufacturer I believe.

[@saqibsaqi4706]

Fantistac

[@sharavanakumarramakrishnan6255]

Is there any plan to launch in India, if yes definitely it will hit the Indian two wheeler market

[@NigelPond]

Not that I've heard. I think they're launching in Korea right now so things must be looking good for a global rollout.

[@Lesthehandyman]

I have never met anybody so eager to give their money to the tax department

[@NigelPond]

You don't mess with the VAT man 😉

[@Lesthehandyman]

@@NigelPond I live in Canada and was born there as well so trust me I know but I always paid my taxes and I always had good accountants to take care of my stuff so I never have to worry about anything and later I designed a piece of software that help me manage all of it properly and even the Canadian government to tax the department as well even endorsed iit. I don't know what you do for living but if you have a small business on the side I can give you one of my business software packages and it will change your life forever.. All I want is a reference from you a video reference of how much you love it. If you have a small business it will change your life.

[@NigelPond]

@@Lesthehandyman I don't have a business at the moment but am thinking of setting something up. When I do I'll reach out! Thanks 😁

[@TheAegisClaw]

If it could do just 50kph it would be great, but 45kph is scary on British roads.

[@NigelPond]

I agree completely. Hopefully I'll find a way to modify it so it can do a more fitting speed. It's not going to be easy but that's half the fun 😊

[@Hyfly13]

How did you import? Can you please tell me what company you used? Can it be driven straight away or what registration does it need please?

[@NigelPond]

Hello, CarverElectric.co.uk now have UK sales and distribution. So they will handle the shipping, import documents etc. Just like buying any other vehicle in the UK.

[@Stringbean421]

@@NigelPond Hi Nigel, this video is a year old now so I'm wondering if you know of any more official dealers here in the UK that might have sprung up since 2020?

[@NigelPond]

@@Stringbean421 hello, yes, CarverElectric.co.uk are the official UK sales and distribution 👍😁

[@Lesthehandyman]

Hello Nigel, can you ask the manufacturer's for me if I can attach a solar trailer to it? I've been putting solar trailers on all of my electric vehicles for many many years now.

[@NigelPond]

Hi, I'm not directly in contact with the manufacturer so can't really help there. As far as I can see you can't charge and move at the same time, for safety reasons. There's no other connector to charge other than the standard plug.

[@Lesthehandyman]

@@NigelPond MOST OF THESE CARS HAVE A LIMITER FOR SPEED. aND SOMETIMES IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TAKING OUT A RESISTOR OUT OF THE COMPUTER THAT REGULATES THAT SPEED. YOU SHOULD ASK THE COMPANY TO GIVE YOU A SCHEMATIC SO THAT YOU CAN PLAY AROUND WITH YOUR VEHICLE BECAUSE YOU REALLY ENJOY YOUR VEHICLE SO MUCH AND YOU WILL REPORT YOUR CREATIVE IMPROVEMENTS TO THEM IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR HELP. MOST PEOPLE DATE MOST OF THESE COMPANIES DON'T WANT YOU TO MAKE THEIR VEHICLES FASTER BUT THERE'S ALWAYS A TRICK AND DOING IT AND WE INVENTORS, NEED TO FIND THE TRICK AT ALMOST ANY COST. ALSO IF YOU IMPROVE THE SPEED THAT MEANS THE REGENERATIVE PROCESS ALSO IMPROVES AND MORE POWER ALSO GOES BACK INTO THE BATTERIES. SO THERE IS ONLY A WIN-WIN SITUATION HERE IS FAR AS i CAN TELL AS LONG AS YOU DON'T MAKE THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE GO HUNDRED KILOMETRES AN HOUR BECAUSE OTHER THINGS WILL BREAK.

[@NigelPond]

@@Lesthehandyman I have a good relationship with Carver but they're limited in the amount they can help for legal reasons. The Carver has European certification as a specific type of vehicle. If I, or anyone, were to change the Carver it would have to be re-approved (we have a process for doing this in the UK) so I understand their reluctance to help. If I were to injure my self or someone else it would reflect badly on them. I have discovered the 'hack' to de-limit my Carver already. It released a small, but very useful, 5 MPH.

[@Lesthehandyman]

@@NigelPond I figured as much LOL what is the difference between their sport model which is I think a whole thousand euros more than their regular model idling think it has sports tires or special rims or aluminum rims are at I don't know what it is but I looked on their website doesn't seem to be particularly different may be some decals but so what they should pay me to put advertising on their anyway I'm just curious what makes it worth €1000 more.? The Dutch are very smart. They're very good at taking our money don't forget that.

[@Moira_Gloucestershire]

Does one need a car insurance or scooter insurance to drive it in the UK?

[@NigelPond]

I'm not sure there's a distinction. It's probably closer to call it "motor vehicle insurance".

[@Moira_Gloucestershire]

@@NigelPond thanks

[@shaunblack5365]

what was the total cost please and what model is it ie middle-range or top

[@NigelPond]

Well, it's probably different now as I got an early adopter price. And I paid VAT twice... I think you're looking about £12k if you import yourself.

[@shaunblack5365]

Thank you for quick response Nigel what is your opinion on the bike now.....

[@NigelPond]

@@shaunblack5365 I love it. It's quirky and fun. The top speeds is an issue though... I always considered it a project so upgrades are on the way. I've got a new seat going in, new rear shocks and two 5kw motors have been ordered.

[@sarahtooldtocare8561]

Hi I've just ordered one could you please tell me how I register it?? And is there anything else you can tell me like insurance etc I need???

[@NigelPond]

Hello! Are you in the UK? If yes, then you'll have to import the vehicle using the UK Gov NOVA process. You'll also have to arrange your own shipping, which I organised thru uShip. I went thru Adrian Flux who are a specialist insurer because mine was the first in the country. You should be able to get insurance anywhere as the Carver has an EU certificate of conformity as a scooter L2e-P variant.

[@sarahtooldtocare8561]

@@NigelPond what tipe of vehicle insurance do I need? And do I have to pay road tax?? I'm in uk Wales.

[@sarahtooldtocare8561]

Thank you for being so helpful. I may come back to pick your brains some more soon.

[@NigelPond]

@@sarahtooldtocare8561 you're welcome! Anytime 😁 looking forward to Carver having a distribution network in the UK as that will make things a lot simpler and cheaper 👍

[@Foxbat320]

Since its a trike and and 45kmh so can i drive it on a CBT since it 4KW and maxium is 11ks of power

[@NigelPond]

That's the way I understand it. Provisional License + CBT.

[@Foxbat320]

@@NigelPond thanks for the info

[@ceylontea5877]

150cc petrol engine will be fine also

[@hongla6026]

Can I buy one like this I am from USA thx!

[@NigelPond]

Carver are currently only selling in the Netherlands. I imported mine myself and it's complicated... If I were you I would thoroughly check whether it would be road legal in the US before considering it. You could contact Http://Carver.earth directly to see if they have plans on selling to the US.

[@hongla6026]

@@NigelPond thank you ☺️

[@saqibsaqi4706]

When in pakistan we are waiting

[@NigelPond]

Sorry but it's going to be a while yet. Carver Europe (carver.earth). Are focussing on rolling out across Europe.

[@rajbha_907]

What price of this scooter?

[@NigelPond]

Just under €10k ... it's not cheap. I got in early paid quite a bit less than that.

[@rajbha_907]

@@NigelPond dear I want to buy this scooter and I am from India so how to buy plz tell me about the process of shipping etc.

[@NigelPond]

@@rajbha_907 I was in a similar position because they don't sell directly into the UK. Because it has a European certication as a scooter it makes it a little easier than I suspect it would be for you. We do have a process in the UK for getting any vehicle on he road legally tho. It's called the Single Vehicle Approval process. Essentially the vehicle must pass a test (indicators, lights, brakes, emissions etc.) Does India have something similar? As for shipping I just contracted a carrier thru uShip once my Carver was ready. ...

[@rajbha_907]

Ok dear but please try to arrange for me because I like this one and it's best for me I am doing job so home to office is so far and this one is properly gud for me so I wish i will get early this scooter 😔

[@missionDan]

Disappointing build quality, im fully unimpressed with it