Formula E & Renault Zoe | Fully Charged

[@Pikminiman]

I think the reason Robert is so consistently fun to watch is that his childlike wonder at EV tech never fades, even temporarily.

[@peterrobannsobrepena6029]

Pikminiman you stated it well

[@theta2170]

It seems every episode I'm more blown away by the quality of Fully Charged. No better place for electric vehicle/clean energy journalism. I think the best part of it is that it's NOT a TV show and you don't have annoying station executives to answer to!

[@JordanNeenan]

So exciting how the EV market is exploding right now. It's been coming for a long time but this year in particular has been awesome!

[@GreenJimll]

We've recently taken delivery of a Renault Zoe ZE40 and its a great little car which my girlfriend loves. I have to say though that Robert and Fully Charged are doing a much better job of selling the Zoe than Renault's UK dealers seem to do. We had to travel to another town to test drive and buy one, and even then the salesman wasn't particularly clued up on the product. The website was the usual flashy, unwieldy crap, so we got most of our information from KZbin reviews, forum postings and some chums that had the earlier Zoe. Renault have a great product but they really need to give the sales/PR people a kick in the pants to get more people to look at it as a potential next car. They're currently selling it despite their sales force, not because of them.

[@Freakschwimmer]

And that's why I love Tesla ^^

[@Goodchappy]

I agree with you. Just over a year ago, my mum decided she wanted an electric car. We went to the local Renault Dealer and they seemed keen to sell the Zoe but I was telling the salesman far more about it than he knew just because of research and watching videos on KZbin, it was ridiculous. Mum bought one right away.I love driving the Zoe but I won't have one till I can charge at home which means moving house. Also till public charging is made easier, i.e you pay for what you get and it's as easy as filling with fuel. I think Ecotricity have got it quite wrong.

[@Freakschwimmer]

yea, fuck dodgy dealers,

[@Seven30onFriday]

I had the opposite experience of others in this thread: good service from the dealer, crap from Renault in France. When Renault delayed delivery (5 months after order) on a Zoe 40 due to some technical issue they would only give a sketchy explanation to the dealer and when I spoke to customer service at Renault UK even they couldn't get more information out of France. After a further month of delay and no more info I ended up canceling the order, very disappointed. I wonder whether the problem with dealers knowing nothing stems from Renault's poor communication with them. The dealer was Bristol St Renault in Nottingham and I'd be happy to go back to them.

[@idabl]

Jon Knight I quite agree: my salesman needed my experience of the ChargeMaster home-charge cable people to explain to him (after the event) really what they do (as part of the purchasing experience) and are not prepared to do after you've taken possession of the Zoë, i.e. NOT lift floorboards in your home to lay the high-energy cable from our fuse box to the box they fitted on our outside wall. So I had to explain to him that the ChargeMaster engineer came and left us the right length of cable; we lifted the necessary floorboards and drilled the couple of holes we needed to cover the distance; and finally we threaded it through from fuse box cupboard to the outside wall. A few days later their chap came again and connected the cable to the electricity supply and to the outside-wall changing box, which he brought. It all works fine now, but took a month for them to fix up the appointments and carry out the work required.

[@unixbash]

Best show on *KZbin*

[@chrisengelbrecht1839]

Pretty cool that the grid provider chooses when to charge your car. Such a simple solution to use the unused electricity at night

[@MarkGaudie]

These fully charged videos just keep getting better and better. LOVE IT 👍

[@themadjock1977]

Another great episode. A 2nd life battery episode showing the recycling process and re-use would be interesting. Especially if you are presenting it Robert

[@fullychargedshow]

We are in the process of arranging an episode where we deal with exactly that topic. We're doing it with an actual scientist who knows stuff!

[@shaunbrowne3963]

I agree, it would be exciting to see the process and the repurposing applications.

[@peterrobannsobrepena6029]

fullychargedshow that's great Robert, so that we can use it to show to naysayers that they are wrong.

[@GroundhogDK]

Love the Clarkson and the Formula-E car impressions! Epic!

[@HarblesTheSkeptial]

Congratulations to the Fully Charged team on the excellent content and production values!

[@DaveD61]

WOW 😃 Brilliant show! Great entertainment Robert , great music- thanks Mark and inksharkman that was some camera and editing work. Keep up the superb work Fully charged is just getting better and better!!!!

[@OliverMillin]

Really trippy how the cars are absolutely silent until they screech the brakes!! I keep thinking my speakers are faulty! This is so awesome!

[@lucasv5359]

Ludicrous cinematography! ;) but really, it's an amazing montage of the factory, great musi, simply a masterpiece

[@JackPicko91]

I adore Formula E, its probably my favourite racing series right now, and I was there is Paris as well! Now I'm rather gutted I didnt see you at all Robert. Wouldve made my day.

[@lg.studio]

Ok. I have never thought I will ever say this but I want a Zoe.

[@MrGoogle87]

Gabor Lehocky They are not so expensive actually: under 8.000euro for a used one in good condition right now

[@NAY2GAS]

I need one of those 40kWh Packs for my 13 LEAF! - I wish those Renault's would come to the USA. I love the Zoe & Twizzy.

[@johnmacward]

www.UBUYGAS.com I live in Lyon and the Twizy's are offered as part of a an electric car rental scheme. They're immense fun - you kind of feel like being in a kick ass go cart...

[@NAY2GAS]

John Ward I've seen them in Italy over the summer. They do look like a lot of fun. NYC needs 1000 of them.

[@Miata822]

I simply wish their partner Nissan had gone with active battery cooling in the new LEAF. I would wait for one if they had done that. Too much heat where i live to have passive cooling. It's killing my LEAF.

[@arthemis1039]

I mean, every time French car maker tried to establish themselves in the US it ended up badly :c but you could try to buy one from Mexico maybe

[@geoffmewing5270]

Another brilliant show Robert. Just love Formula e and now we have the Jag I-Pace eTROPHY joining the ePrix series. Loved the tour tour through the Renault factory. Wonderful. Keep them coming 🏎🔌🔋😉🇦🇺

[@crimsontiger6]

That factory was amazing

[@BOT-dv9lz]

Cool that we can hear the tire-grip screeth. I grew up since the 80's with that crazy electric sound in 1:10. No limits to how much power was crazy-fun.

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Was at the Formula E event in Brooklyn on the Sunday and the Jaguar event the previous Friday, to present their drivers and show off the iPace. Two great events. All electric or hybrid, is the only way forward.

[@1981therealfury]

I don't know why, but at the end of the video when Robert was sat in the Twizzy on the gravel i was begging for him to boot it and see if he could kick some gravel up lol. Thanks for yet another awesome Video Robert i always look forward to a new Fully Charged video in my subscriptions list.

[@willdatsun]

Blimey , high speed filming now.. this programme just gets slicker.

[@GoncaloRijo]

This show is getting better and better and better!

[@tomaspartl6368]

I love you Robert! Great shows! You are the man.

[@grahampalmer]

Hooray! Am I the first to recognise the Kryton 'strut' at 4:55? Damn! Just just spotted that GuanoLad beat me to it by a nose (well two hours actually).

[@oomkobus]

Graham Palmer yes you smeggin did

[@gixerterror]

This is one of the best videos ever, the video, the sound, very good the show is astonishing,delightful to watch and to listen, just great!Especially when I have ordered a new Zoe and it is coming on 20th of November to me :) oh I am just so excited :)

[@Markle2k]

"I'd watch it a third time" -- Markle2k, KZbin. Really. It was excellent. Best effort, yet. Yay, Team! Woo!

[@greggScutum]

The quality of your videos is just stunning!

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

I want the sound of the e-Formula car on my regular electric car :-)

[@johnn1199]

Our man Robert there with an excellent rendition of the 'oh damn I'm about to die aren't I' nervous chuckle. Good show, all.

[@DDLovett]

Brilliant to hear about second life. When I end up arguing with my anti eV friends and family, they always bring up the old chestnut of "Throwing away batteries is worse than my diesel Range Rover" Then when you mention recycling, they imagine recycling as smashing them to bits, melting down some bits and making foil takeaway tins with 0.5% of it. Second life. Brilliant. No smashy smashy melty melty. Just take it out and slot it into a new gentle life in energy storage. Perfect. Bring on the next numpty who wants to argue.

[@Simon-nx1sc]

One of the reasons I love this channel is because I often relate to Robbert. Bolt dispensers are indeed very fascinating.

[@FIAFormulaE]

😍

[@JimGroome]

Fingers crossed London is still in contention for that blank space in the 2018 Formula E calendar

[@GeriatricFan1963]

I'm sorry Jim, but the blank space is currently being fought between Moscow and Zurich; London haven't put a bid forwards although Formula E are still trying for 2018/19 (Season 5)

[@elektrotehnik94]

I hope nanoFlowcell technology gets a place to be tested in-depth.

[@rocon86]

Formula E is amazing racing. A lot tighter racing than F1. Would like to see more manufacturers take part.

[@robertbidochon7949]

+ FIA Formula E Championship FIA Formula E Championship You need a track in a very cold place (Reykjavik?) to test out the new ev tech in cold weather : ) !

[@Lergurker]

There are few moderators as pleasant to listen to as him. He takes it seriously, but no fake exitement.

[@bram313]

Fun video once again Robert

[@elektrotehnik94]

4:52 Best moment :D His massive shoes are a cherry on the top

[@GammelGeeken]

Loved the Kryten gag!

[@Johny40Se7en]

Robert should drive one of those Formula E cars for Christmas =P Great video, I love the music throughout too, you always pick nice music.

[@ab3000x]

love Robert's enthusiasm

[@charlesrenault3420]

Thank you my friend for featuring my name sake on your program. My only disappointment is that I cannot obtain one here in America. When we had them available here I did own a couple of them. The downfall was AMC building the Le Car. Thanks again my friend.

[@peterfaber9316]

Second life of a battery. That's the thing. For who is wondering how that works: In a car the battery has to be able to deliver a very high output for a short time, like when you accelerate. This ability goes down faster than it's capacity. In it's second life, like as a powerwall, a battery never has to deliver a very high current for a short time. In this life it has to deliver a low current for a long time. So a used EV battery can be used for many years longer for this kind of purpose.

[@3rdrock]

Don't tell everyone! Peter.

[@Martin-dx5zs]

Videography is just too good 😂😂😂

[@matteman87]

Robert, your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

I loved the Kryton walk ! Love when You add little bits like that, informative and fun. Gr8 show as usual. I want a Twizzy but Australia is so backward our prime minister is pushing for another coal plant! A few more years and these old fossils with their black gold thinking will have moved on.

[@sirierieott5882]

Fantastic video Rob, full of fun & facts. I test drove the Zoe some time ago and thought it was a really good drive.

[@flashboyonly]

Thanks for this episode. I was waiting to see the best EV car in Europe on your show. I think that ZOE is now the best buy for the money for a EV in EU.

[@heinzruffieux5817]

Very informative and great fun. Very well done, as always. Thanjs Robert.

[@elcharphe]

Wonderful episode. Vive la France!

[@zapfanzapfan]

That is some Tiff Needell level of driving. Dancing the car with the handbrake :-)

[@giovannilopez5393]

I've honestly never seen a man so excited over bolts in my entire life...his voice legit went up in pitch for like the last half of his sentence lmao at 6:35

[@jimallen199]

Thanks for another great video, that little car you were in at the end looks like an abstract egg with wheels

[@MrGoogle87]

Jim Allen He reviewed it before. It is in between a moped and a car

[@Kniffel101]

I love the music you used in this video! 😊

[@F15HHOOKS]

On another note, 'Ahem' I really like this backing soundtrack.

[@SmokyFrosty]

Can't wait to get my Zoe! It is taking ages... it looks like it'll be 4 months of waiting after ordering. Oh and obviously, Another amazing Video! Thanks FC

[@everything543210]

The Kryten side of you is getting the groinal socket itch for those 21st century robots... Vintage naughty!

[@cyclingjase]

Can we have more of Robert impersonating a Formula E car? 😃👍

[@sparky1331]

cyclingjase , Good One!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@4:54 Comedy Kryten walk! Lol!

[@zero15388]

Quality production skills, keep up the great work!

[@crimsontiger6]

I have a 2017 Prius hybrid. It works out that around town 50% of driving is on the battery. It uses half the fuel that our similar sized camry used. I also use ethanol blend fuel which is made from cane suger waste. In Australia electric cars are still rare and expensive because our federal government is opposed to futuristic ideas.

[@luckym0nk3y]

Super nice b-roll!!!

[@andrewrobotbuilder]

Formula E is life-sized Scalextric. I'm in love

[@pward2482ify]

Hi Robert great episode was walking through southampton university and flags everywhere saying electric cars overloading the network

[@gerrymac3694]

Formula E sounds like my Scalexrtic set when I was a kid..enjoying the Video insight Robert. Thumbs up from me.

[@mangofire]

Another great episode. Cheers for that.

[@ChrisB-id3of]

Love the channel Robert. I was thinking you should really do an episode on Wright Electric who are trying to make an electric passenger plane. A very new company like that needs as much exposure (and funding) as possible. It has the ambition and I think it's an important area that could really blow the doors off electrification! Set a new benchmark.

[@Kilovatios]

un vídeo increíble, la verdad que la Formula e esta haciendo un gran trabajo, empujando a grandes marcas a desarrollar los VE. y Renault , si sigue así, se convertirá en una de las grandes del cambio¡

[@mikeywi96]

Your Clarkson voice is spot on!

[@ianev5544]

Another great show!

[@devonenvironmentnetwork7960]

I want that music. It's just the happiest tune ever.

[@davepermen]

so damn chippy and upbeat. was too much for me haha. but yes, great happy tune

[@7characters]

i love this channel so much

[@andrew1977uk]

Best show yet!

[@ToumalRakesh]

Super happy with my R240 Zoe. Range is sufficient for my purposes atm - though I hope Renault will fully electrify their entire lineup ASAP.

[@jonasrohrer5013]

I have a Twizy and its range at this season of the year is about 62km with its 6.5kWh battery. I hope they get an battery upgrade version soon. My workplace is 32km from my home...

[@conza1989]

Wait I just want to check, if I'm been playing this in the background I'm not thanked, but if I've been watching intently, then I receive a thank you?

[@myleshamilton6342]

Love the show !! We now have Renault ZE’s to hire on the hour in Stevenage town centre. The next car I get will definitely be electric! EV

[@collinriley4976]

In my best Spockish way, “Facinating.” Would love to see more of the factory tour...maybe a little de-tour button?

[@DidntKnowWhatToPut1]

...And congrats on red dwarf XII!

[@N0Xa880iUL]

I want to see you drive that twizzy....Why didn't you show that?

[@jameslowery9346]

Glad your voice is better. Great show.

[@RealistReviewer]

so loud on the intro Bobby, had to set my volume lock low on that one xD Not really one for F1, but FE I'd love to see!

[@ASilentS]

I'm still waiting for Roborace.

[@GuanoLad]

Robert meets robot. _Does Kryten Walk_ Robot meets robot.

[@jameswilkins8530]

Okay! I know that you got teased about DONG energy. That robot is sporting lettering that looks like ABB or ASS. At any rate, fantastic segment!

[@mattvickers2838]

Interesting discussion about batteries/battery life etc...I have a Nissan Leaf and started having problems 2 years and 2 days after it rolled off the factory line. 'Motor power limited'. It is now up in Gateshead. I'm awaiting patiently what will happen to it. P.S love your shows.

[@cllris]

Still got the Kryten walk 😂

[@JelmerBaas]

Awesome show. Your enthusiasm is inspiring, Robert. Though, what's that huge smoke stack at 11:29? A big diesel generator? Tssk tssk ;)

[@peterjamesroberts-thejolly2860]

Love it as always Just wish the Zoe had both chargers like the leaf. Plan to buy one in next two years.

[@MrGoogle87]

Peter Roberts It can actually charge just as fast as a Leaf with one connector: 43kW AC fast charging is nearly as fast as 50kW DC charging. Difference is that with AC you can charge it up to 100% full, what can't be done with most DC chargers. I own a Zoe, and quickcharge like 10times or more per month

[@MrGoogle87]

Peter Roberts Also the Zoe can charge 3-phases at home while the Leaf can only do a 1 phase charge, which is 3x slower. I can charge at home with 3x16A at 11kW or even 22kW if My household connection would be changed slightly

[@rhiadmarhes9291]

Wow. Further to my comment on the last video, my Renault dealer does not even have a Zoe in the showroom. Shame for all the workers in Flan.

[@pauladams1814]

♡ Brilliant thanks ♡ "Italian job" goes electric?

[@kampkrieger]

this guy speaks a wunderful frenglish subtitles please >_

[@SteveGouldinSpain]

Sort of like full size slot-car racing really. God how I loved Scalextric when I was a kiddie. (Still do on the QT!)

[@TedKidd]

Robert is a funny fellow.

[@peterxyz3541]

I still believe Robert could learn a bit of skills of racing and drifting. Add an extra dimension to the show. I think he could co-host an episode of TopGear

[@videogalore]

Did anyone else notice the cameo from Father Jack at 4:54 :D

[@alexandreesquenet3736]

very interesting, thanks !!

[@hiddengrousefarm]

Great episode. I'm really impressed with Renault - they are committing to EVs at the affordable level.

[@bangerbangerbro]

4:08 for a second there I thought it was the 8 bit guy!

[@erinthecat4206]

If they can sort the charging issues with the Zoe and add some pro-pilot features then I may have a look. Till then the Leaf still ticks the boxes for this Princess. Having said that I'd like to take the Formula E car for a spin.... with a chauffeur of course, like Robert!

[@josephpons4314]

It is wonderful to see Formula E, would like to see the Formula 1 being phased out. Is this the plan? I hope so, it makes sense!!

[@2nd3rd1st]

11:28 To balance the long line of zero emission EVs in the back they got a massive diesel blowout in the front.