Arcimoto 3-wheel EV commuter blends bikes' fun + cars' safety

[@nardopolo101]

Kristen, thank you so much for taking the time to visit Arcimoto and check out the ride! Glad you enjoyed it :-).

[@paulas_lens]

Electric is the future, well, also the now.

[@markpayne8858]

How much are they ? Going have 4 seats?

[@nicolasboullosa]

Thank you all for opening your factory and offering everything you had at hand to ease our work. Enjoyed the day. The children still talk about y'all.

[@kirstendirksen]

Thank you, Mark! It's always a pleasure to visit Eugene, you all treat us very well and respect our work and independence. Well done!

[@tesstess3371]

@@markpayne8858 check their website in video description

[@gideonporter537]

I have been watching Arcimoto's progress (and your tiny/innovative living videos) for years - but I think this has been one of the most enjoyable, informative and "independent feeling" videos on this company....ever. Fascinating to get the perspective of people who are so obviously "newbies" - and asking all the questions we would have loved answered.....in one video!

[@XRP747E]

Fantastic, futuristic, safe, economical, green, nice looking, speedy, following Elon's path - what more? A lot. To me it's a very flexible vehicle and a winner! Great video.

[@gideonporter537]

@@XRP747E Yup, I kinda like it too lol

[@ElDJReturn]

I thought the same. The view of the hand built production line was great to see as well! Never expected to see Kirsten cover this company but was excited to see this as an Arcimoto follower!

[@gideonporter537]

@@ElDJReturn yup - it felt very much like a breath of fresh air (not to say that Frohnmayer and Arcimoto aren't!) just that Kirsten's approach was very much like looking through new eyes at something I have become very used to. It was great to feel the sense of wonder Kirsten and her family seemed to be enjoying throughout the video.

[@popeyegordon]

@@XRP747E To be accurate, this deviates greatly from Elon's path. Teslas are an abomination and huge mistake that will come to light soon. They pander to those who demand unsustainably long and fast drives in excessively heavy luxury status symbol vehicles. Each Tesla contains enough materials to build 3 or 4 Arcimotos. So is there a battery mineral shortage at all, or is there just a battery mineral squandering probem?

[@2nd3rd1st]

Love how you bring your kids everywhere! As a very sheltered former kid who had to relearn the world as an adult I can tell you they'll make great enlightened adults with a massively expanded horizon.

[@ALCRAN2010]

That's one of the best parts of this channel, and dad records most of the video!

[@georgeraga6365]

Space saver I love it when it will be available jn the philippines

[@Blox117]

2:06 she ran over the curb. typical ♀driver lmao

[@IsraelCountryCube]

@@Blox117 LMAO! wait till someone loses control of their emotions. She could have someone damn. ITS A WAMEN! OF COURSE! sigh If shes does kill anyone I hope its feminist and not an innocent woman or man.

[@Blox117]

@@IsraelCountryCube Lol you think feminists leave their house and walk anywhere? you are funny. why do you think there's so many land whales 😂

[@dougowt]

Acrimoto are a really nice fit with a lot of what you normally cover. Really enjoyed your factory visit and your family’s response to these vehicles. I’ve just got back from a few weeks in Italy and these would be perfect for a lot of the narrow streets. And not just because of the size but the lack of noise pollution/air pollution. Towns, villages and cities are going to become far nicer to live in, when more people switch to this kind of personal transport and local delivery

[@Blox117]

nah these are junk, just get a unicycle

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

I think vehicles like this will only see wide spread use inside cities. Anywhere outside of cities you have longer distances to commute, and you have less opportunity to charge the vehicle

[@Blox117]

@@NiSiRewinD nah we use unicycles. vastly superior

[@barnstar2077]

As someone who knows a thing or two about falling off of bikes, these look a lot more stable! A pothole might shake you up a bit, but you won't fall off and break bones.

[@Blox117]

if you fall off a bike you shouldnt pilot any vehicle

[@barnstar2077]

@@Blox117 - Sh*t happens, glad you haven't experienced any bad luck yet!

[@Blox117]

@@barnstar2077 i crashed my scooter and unicycle unfortunately.

[@speedfreak8200]

@@Blox117 There's Only Two Kinds of Motorcycle Riders 🏍 Those That Have Crashed and Those That are Going to Crash.... I have many memorable ones (since late 60's) wear gloves

[@Blox117]

@@speedfreak8200 lol since then, ive been thru 10,000 miles on my unicycle without incident

[@alimanski7941]

This is one of the best solutions I've seen for last-mile delivery and urban first responders. Hopeful for these.

[@juniper617]

It’s probably great for direct delivery, like food and groceries and local shops, but it’s tiny for warehouse shipping.

[@johnellis5820]

And Where does the electricity come from? Oh yeah…. Coal lol

[@alimanski7941]

@@johnellis5820 not necessarily, and even if so, much more efficiently. So what's your point?

[@Strideo1]

@@johnellis5820 That depends on your local electricity grid.

[@udishomer5852]

@@johnellis5820 Wrong... Coal plants generate 22% of utility scale electricity in the US and its going down every year. Will drop below 10% by 2030.

[@colinfitzgerald4332]

This company is at the pinnacle of CNC manufacturing technology and it is located in the USA! Thank you for investing locally.

[@Basscouch]

Farasis Energy, is a Chinese-based company.

[@robertw1524]

My favorite Arcimoto video to date. These folks are designing the most versatile of the FUV’s. The future of private transportation wears a really big smile !

[@bdr22]

It seems Arcimoto would be a huge boom in my country India if price can be achieved between a ev car and a ev 2 wheeler. As India is gearing up for EVs and most popular are ev 2 wheelers. Arcimoto would be a perfect fit as daily commute distances are relatively small and traffic conditions are not favorable for cars.

[@carlosalvarez4641]

The main issue seems to be the price. They’d need to ramp uo their production to reduce their current costs (as per their site, prices start at around $18k). Nice vehicle and seems to be very safe and stable, so I guess that’s the price for safety and innovation.

[@aloevera7422]

Once they get a foothold in one market they’ll go to other markets probably

[@chezmoi42]

Wouldn't it be amazing if they could open a mfg facility in India? That could certainly bring down the prices there.

[@unscriptedrides]

In US I think such vehicles are classified like 2-wheelers. There are few petrol based as well. But in India, we dont have classification for such vehicles. Bajaj tried with car + rikshaw (3-wheeler) combo but it never took off. More than unit economics, regulation (and people who would want t sabotage through regulation such initiatives) will be bigger challenge

[@Strideo1]

@@chezmoi42 I have a motorcycle that was manufactured in India. I love it.

[@my_freelance_life]

Wonderful business idea. It will be small scale industry like this that will save the American economy long term.

[@Basscouch]

lol... they are connected with Farasis Energy, a Chinese-based battery cell supplier.

[@beachbum200009]

Wow ...... that was fun to watch!!! It would be great to commute to work or run around town doing errands. Fell in love with Arcimoto!!!

[@messenger8139]

Kirsten and Family, You have no idea how much I love your incredible reporting on all subjects. Thank you so very much.

[@sammer1996]

Amazing vehicle, amazing company. The best part of this: you can own a part of this company since it's public traded! :)

[@Yotrek]

I’d love to see the workers use ~$120m to take this company private and make it 100% worker owned.

[@TanSpaceX]

Sounds good & who doesn't love that? Where does the ~$120m come from, btw? You know Arcimoto's cash balance and/or their burn rate? And when do you expect Arcimoto to make money (or achieve a positive gross margin) on each vehicle it produces?

[@bernesto2468]

@@TanSpaceX Spot on, they lose money on every vehicle they sell and are burning cash and need more equity (issue more shares or convertable debt) to fund development, working capital etc. Neverthless would love to see them survive and thrive

[@TanSpaceX]

@@bernesto2468 I want to see Arcimoto thrive as well. To do that, it needs a performance/results focused CEO, not a yes men wishy washy snake oil geeky cheerleader!

[@bernesto2468]

@@TanSpaceX Absolutely, I cringe for example when the topic of "Indian market " comes up, stay on target.

[@gerry343]

A load of negative comments about safety, but the guy told us about the testing and a couple of real collisions when the drivers have been fine. Plenty of people ride motorcycles which have far less inherent safety than these vehicles. I guess some people are just too much in love with their monstrous pick ups to see there is a viable alternative.

[@liamness]

If everyone is in a tank then everyone is protected! That kind of thinking might be fine in rural areas where distances mean everyone has to drive, but probably not in urban areas where you start seeing pedestrians and cyclists...

[@ohdanigirl75]

Let's see you get an entire season's worth of compost for an acre of garden home in a three wheeled plastic Easter egg. I like the pod on wheels idea, but some of us need a pickup. Firewood, bales of hay, and farm supplies are necessities.

[@robertm1459]

100% re 'too much in love with their monstrous pick ups'. The FUV would generally suit me better than my car & my motorbike. Reckon I'd wear helmet & gloves still. Can't imagine ever seeing them in Australia though :-(

[@gerry343]

@@ohdanigirl75 Its a case of the right tool for the job. OK, a pickup is right for bulky or heavy loads, but this vehicle is suited for commuting to work or picking up a few groceries.

[@popeyegordon]

@@ohdanigirl75 That's so ignorant. You rent a truck once a year or pay for delivery and save thousands of dollars and co2 emissions for everyone's benefit. But of course it is also absurdly unfair to say it is a worthless vehicle because it does not work ideally for farmers, even though the video shows the model with an expandable flat bed in the rear! Farms can share one truck.

[@geomonabe]

These are all great. Would love to see them turn into mass production soon. Would save a lot of resources.

[@nwbackcountry5327]

If it doesn't replace a person's car completely, which I doubt it will for most, it will increase resource usage. Instead of having one car, now a person has a car and a very expensive electric bike.

[@nardopolo101]

@@nwbackcountry5327 once you have one, you realize you use it all the time and your car is sitting rusting. Makes more sense to own a FUV and rent a car when you actually need one. (Obviously not if you’re schlepping a bunch of kids around for soccer on a regular basis.)

[@popeyegordon]

@@nwbackcountry5327 Not an "expensive bike" in any way, shape or form. It is an inexpensive autocycle with roll cage and six point harness. Mine is the only new vehicle I have ever bought, after retiring on a modest SS pension. Very affordable and ideal as my only vehicle. Tons safer than any of the motorcycles I have owned and it eliminates the white knuckle experience.

[@jimmyjohnny3779]

Electricity still needs to be generated for them so still depletes resources. Also, they can’t carry a family or much load…but they do look like great fun 👍

[@bartholomewcubbins9723]

@@nwbackcountry5327 These would be a great complement to a car share membership. Or a two-car family could downsize to one car and a 3-wheeler.

[@RoschetzkyPhotography]

I've been a subscriber of yours for a VERY long time now , and I'm a stock investor also with Arcimoto , and a huge Fan of the company and product, the future is All Electric and ARCIMOTO I HOPE MAKES IT INTO THE BIG LEAGUES

[@beachbum200009]

All in and long... Arcimoto!!!

[@popeyegordon]

Kirsten has covered both of the innovative vehicles I own. Karma. The first one was the Organic Transit solar/pedal powered car-bike. 2.7 million views and 5,800 comments.

[@dustygreene3335]

The biggest game changer for 3 wheeled vehicles is electric vs ice.

[@agentauto]

Fantastic vehicles. I’m looking forward to seeing more of these in the road here in Kansas City, Missouri.

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Acrimoto looks fabulous! Thanks for putting up a feature vid of this group! I want one 👍🏼. Whenever i migyt be blessed to get one, i'll be sure to tell them how i learned of them thru Faircompanies!

[@rebajason1460]

For anyone interested. Stock ticker is FUV

[@christineingram55]

Wow! I love these. They look amazing and the two wheels at the front makes them much safer than one. They are ideal for couple!especially older couples who don’t have big shops and like to just pop out to different places.So much better than a big car.I always rattled around in mine. I have a mobility scooter but can only go short distances. This would be so cool to go places in 🥰

[@normanmerrill1241]

Another great video….Having lived my formative life in Oregon, I am really proud of this company and their vision…well done…stay safe___

[@betsyolsson-mackowski7682]

That twist throttle makes it fun over and over again! Looks exhilarating! I am impressed with the safety testing these have been through. The flexibility of that strong safe cage and owning their manufacturing equipment seems like such smart design and planning. All these EV folks need to meet up for annual conferences and swap some trade secrets and inspire new designs. It would be awesome to see solar charging options on this vehicle like #aptera has and it would be great to see more of the flexibility the chassis creates in #arcimoto in an #aptera. As always, well done! I love seeing your family leading this exploration into healthier happier solutions for the future! 🤗

[@SequoiaMakes]

Love the repairability, the customization possibilites with what they showed as add ons, obviously, a great idea and I really hope to see more of them in the wild. And oooo, that the batteries can have another life in a solar setup after being used in the EV, that pushes all my eco/econ buttons.

[@_sticks_]

Love to see this. American manufacturing. Most parts made in the USA. Hope they succeed and flourish. I personally pre ordered an Aptera but this is pretty cool too.

[@dobbsmovies]

Not sure saying “most parts” is accurate.

[@_sticks_]

@@dobbsmovies *some parts and most of the frame and body?

[@CaptainXJ]

Nationalism is so weird...

[@dobbsmovies]

@@CaptainXJ I this case not nationalism so much as it’s good for the environment to not be shipping parts from all over the world to be assembled in Eugene.

[@_sticks_]

@@CaptainXJ not exactly nationalism. That's viewing it from the wrong point of view. Not much is made here in comparison to before, so it's nice to see that's all. Chill out.

[@logiconlyzone]

Kirsten, I love your videos. It’s great to see so many cool things that people are doing and it inspires me personally to create something for myself or try living in a way that I might like to try. Very cool!

[@HLR4th]

Your smiles said it all!

[@TheReaderOnTheWall]

Though a sustainable future implies a lot less cars, a lot more trains, these small electric vehicules are perfect for shared spaces, downtowns closed to cars.

[@shaystern2453]

please no trains

[@evilassjitnem]

@@shaystern2453 why not?

[@OJesusX3]

Lighter cars, less road noise, and more relaxed driving habits are going to make many cities very pleasant to live in. 😊🌎✨

[@barnstar2077]

Unless you are a pedestrian, in which case you better keep your eyes peeled!!!

[@aloevera7422]

@Barn Star you are correct that a downside of electric vehicles is pedestrians can’t hear them driving behind you or around a corner.

[@OJesusX3]

We'll learn to adapt. Humanity is good at that. Amsterdam is a place that lives in communion with bicycles. They're quite silent, but they rarely experience accidents because people have gotten used to them as well as riders looking out for one another. It's a really peaceful place with great traffic flow. If nothing else, we have the bells, horns, and whistles to make up for it until we get there. ☺️🌎✌️

[@barnstar2077]

@@OJesusX3 - You are right, it is a learning curve, most cyclists don't do 60 though. Also, because these things, and electric scooters etc, are fun and cheaper than cars they will appeal more to a younger demographic. And young people don't always take road safety as seriously as they should.

[@beachbum200009]

@@barnstar2077 They have a bit of a whine sound, so not completely silent.

[@TheRoadprincess]

Yes! We all want one of these! Thank you!

[@CousinTito]

What an amazing operation! I never know how an EV 3-Wheeler are handled state by state (if it's a car or a motorcycle, while kind of license you need, can it go on the highway...). I love it and would get one of these if I had the garage space! Honestly most people who don't have kids yet, single or couple, this type of vehicle is all they need b/c most their travel will be to work (if even that with remote work) errands or visiting people. Personally I'd still have one car though 🙂

[@stephenfogard4684]

The FUV has been approved by the NHTSA for all roads ...top speed of 80. Licensing vary by state, for example on the West Coast WA require a three wheel motorcycle license. In OR, CA, NV, AZ, HI, and UT a basic drivers license in needed.

[@Ont525]

Great video, thank you. Need these in the Europe.

[@iTeerRex]

I’ve been wanting something like this for like 3 years. Can’t wait to get one.

[@philippeschmitt69]

Amazing vehicle, amazing company. The best part of this: you can own a part of this company since it's public traded! :)

[@SimonClaringbold]

I wish I'd watched this video before joining Mark's Twitter space last night. So many of my questions were already answered. Thanks Kirsten!

[@ROGERWALDMAN]

CANT WAIT TO GET MINE !

[@risasb]

You did it! You went to Arcimoto!! I am so pleased. 🙏

[@risasb]

And drove right past my doctor's office. 😏

[@ltandrepants]

walking is the best way to walk past starbucks to walk to a local coffeeshop

[@eugeneoz]

Love your work Kirsten. I get 100km per 50cents ($AUD) on my e-skateboard, I've ridden 3000km in the last year.

[@mikecane]

eSk8 is gr8. But not everyone has the balance -- especially as you get older.

[@mattpipes5106]

That is so cool, I want an Arcimoto!

[@beachbum200009]

Congress just passed a Green bill and may help pay for EV's. I don't know all the details yet. When they hit mass production price will drop to about $13,000.

[@TeddyLeppard]

As a motorcycle alternative for urban travel, this looks fantastic. Much less hassle than a full size car and I'm sure charges far faster.

[@offgridrooster]

This is freak'n awesome. Fantastic design, handling, power, customizable, energy efficient and seems fun to drive too! What else can you ask for?

[@samsham8181]

Doors. It needs real doors.

[@andykitchen5225]

Thanks for the Hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy reference.

[@dustygreene3335]

Awesome that you guys got together with Mark...he's a cool guy.

[@nardopolo101]

At least on my good days :-).

[@dustygreene3335]

@@nardopolo101 nicolas is a nice guy I'm glad you got to meet. I hope to meet you all in person someday soon...

[@recumbentrocks2929]

What a great video! And what an amazing machine and factory. I love how it can be modified to suit your needs.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Arcimoto would do some serious business in India! I would genuinely love to see them set up a factory there and take their invention to the next level! Is that Stana Katic at 11:02?

[@beachbum200009]

Yes... in an early prototype about 2011.

[@peterxyz3541]

LOVE it! I can’t use it Great Lakes winter. Ok, I NEED one for local utility runs…grocery, coffee, etc

[@__WJK__]

Great video. The Arcimoto is impressive, just wish the tour guide gave more details on how the "optional" doors worked.

[@juniper617]

Yeah. Weather protection is important in some geographical areas.

[@popeyegordon]

How doors work? They open and close with the usual latches. How their functionalty works? They are simply not needed. They are security blankets for a generation that has known nothing but climte controlled cars. They contain no steel beams like car doors. The crash cage and harness is all you need. I would not want doors on mine if you paid me. Dead weight.

[@__WJK__]

@@popeyegordon - Great, while doors may not be a high priority/necessity option for you, other folks may prefer the option. I can see wanting to have a set on hand for days when the weather is iffy (ie) same as how Jeep Wrangler owners like to remove their doors during stretches of really nice weather.

[@popeyegordon]

@@__WJK__ There are some itches we should not scratch. The constant mention of doors largely comes from people who have never been on a motorcycle and have gone everywhere in over sized heavy climate controlled lounge couches. The concept and goal of Arcimoto is to break the car habit for many. It is as stubborn as a herion addiction but it has to go. Arcimoto will be catering to these poorly reasoned and mostly unjustified demands in order to sell more autocycles. As long as it reduces the abuse of 4 passenger cars which are typically driven with one passenger and 80% of their internal space empty it is an improvement but demanding to be transported around like royalty or heads of state in luxurious sealed vehicles is counter productive to sustainable transportation goals. Even electric Jeeps will waste more energy and have a shorter range with doors installed. My heated seat and heated grips, combined with the wind break of the windshield and roof are all I need to drive in winter. The FUV does not have to be suitable for all climates to be a great success. Snowmobiles are useless in Florida but they still have a market.

[@__WJK__]

@@popeyegordon - You have a rather interesting aversion to adding doors to the Archimoto my friend lol

[@HermannKerr]

I have been following Arcimoto for quite a few years. I am a recumbent cyclist so having it for a vehicle sound quite natural. I have to admit that I wish it had more range but I would love to get my hands on one here in Canada right now. I could do some cold weather testing for you ;-P.

[@REDCLAYHOMESTEAD]

"Knows where his towel is" Hitchhiker's Guide

[@devoidreality7252]

My home town! Nice to see you here and not just PDX!

[@Krautastic]

As an engineering student I competed in the ASME human powered vehicle challenge, which is just an overblown way to say bikes/trikes. But it got me thinking how different our world would look if we had developed cars towards light weight tube frame vehicles like a tadpole tricycle, emphasizing lightness and efficiency. Instead we went down a path of heavy vehicles which pile on luxuries and bloat. They become heavier and less aerodynamic and so our efficiencies never really get better and i feel like the vast majority of people will not trade their luxurious sofas on wheels for something as light and airy as these. Especially if the other vehicles on the road remain 4000lb hunks of steel piloted by distracted drivers. Even just seeing the driving shots, these vehicles are more fun and engaging, so distracted driving would go down. I just don't know if America is ready for this type of vehicle shift. Maybe in the cities. It does make me sad, I applied to multiple engineering positions with arcimoto and received emails back a year later from my application. It's a worthy endeavor with some strong headwinds to success (the average American consumer)

[@OJesusX3]

No worries my brother. It will. 😊🌎✨

[@2nd3rd1st]

Not to forget that some of the first ever cars were electric, and popular too, until oil barons wanted to create a market for their petrol byproduct, and killed the BEV before it could go mainstream.

[@ohdanigirl75]

Those heavy vehicles were developed for a rural society. Good luck getting a round bale into the barn with these glorified go karts.

[@Claythargic]

been wanting one of these since the 90's, there is a company (or was) making a similar bike but it was a caged motorcycle instead of a trike.

[@tfragia1]

Take Note: Safer than a motorcycle but as fast as one. Great video. 👍

[@CritiCAL74]

I like all versions shown. Good job

[@FixItYerself]

cool trike. i hope they make it. Funniest part of this interview: "I share my mom's Tesla"

[@johnair1]

i guess his Tesla which he occasionally shares with his mom ..but its sounds just better ; )

[@ashtaroth1975]

They are making It and selling it, they need to ramp up, and fast i want one here in Spain

[@nardopolo101]

I put down the preorder and then convinced her to pay the balance :-).

[@johnair1]

@@nardopolo101 great vehicles and company! def will consider one : )

[@betsyolsson-mackowski7682]

@@nardopolo101 I'm just jealous that you do not have to personally own a car. That must feel great every day!

[@eusebiohablo2074]

I hope that one day, there will be here in the Philippines.

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

I wonder if you can get skis on the front and change out the wheels in the back for a track or winter tire. Nice to have a thermal enclosure and winterized tire kit.

[@nardopolo101]

That would be very cool!

[@TonySims888]

It's front wheel drive. You could put winter tires on the front.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

I love your videos that introduce us to the technology that we need right now during the ever more threatening climate and population crisis. Thank you!!

[@beachbum200009]

And made in the USA!!! Buyers might be able to get the $7500 rebate for EV's..... don't know yet.

[@kyotokat8543]

Eugene is a great place for innovation.

[@Jack-y2b3l]

A prudent question is one half of wisdom.

[@julieisthatart]

This is so good, I am very impressed. I wish you could set up a factory for these in Guadalajara, I'd love to be able to drive one.

[@philippeschmitt69]

Amazing vehicle, amazing company. The best part of this: you can own a part of this company since it's public traded! :)

[@MatthewOliphant]

I got to sit in the Mark VI about 9 years ago (and "drive" it one foot forward!) in their space on Blair. Nice to see they have more space now. I think 200 Blair spaces would fit easily in this new space.

[@peterbagshaw5863]

I wonder if they will construct one for Paraplegics ? I have seen smaller versions where you could wheel your chair into the space where you would normally sit. It is nce to have the option to transfer out of my wheelchair for a change of pressure. Then I would need a way to bring my chair for the destination? Great Video's, just loved the Community Living Vid's.

[@Noukz37]

In this one the whole family had fun making this video! 😀

[@rosserobertolli]

With 20 kWh and a range of about 85 miles (136km) it averages 147 Wh/km which is just about the same as a Tesla model 3, that 4000 pound car you keep referring to. I'm all about lighter, smaller and more efficient vehicles but at the moment it is only lighter and smaller. I really hope some day a vehicle like this will be designed around efficiency instead of (or in combination with) fun. It looks fun though!

[@ReeseL4D]

Efficiency is not measured by battery capacity and max range. Tesla cars have high battery capacity but less efficiency (consumed energy per meter) than Arcimoto.

[@rosserobertolli]

​@@ReeseL4D The efficiency IS calculated by battery capacity (consumed energy) over range (the per meter part)! Their website promises a 100 miles city range, 66 miles at 55mph and only 32 miles at 32 miles. So my guesstimate of combined range at 85 miles (136km) is quite generous. With a battery pack of 20kWh (see description of video) it results in 147 Wh/km (20000Wh/136km). The standard tesla model 3 consumes 151 Wh/km (ev-database) and they are therefore practically the same. So for a much smaller and lighter vehicle I'd say it's the opposite of ultra efficiency. They use a miles per gallon figure to hide this but electricity doesn't come in gallons so you can use any conversion factor you like

[@ReeseL4D]

@@rosserobertolli You are absolutely wrong!! In electric cars, efficiency has nothing to do battery capacity! In gasoline cars, efficiency has nothing to do with gas tank size! Vehicle range is not some number on a website. Many factors affect range. Wind, passenger/cargo weight, uphill/downhill, speed, .... affect vehicle range. You assume the arcimoto starts with 20 kWhr of energy and ends with 0 KWhr, which is absolutely a wrong assumption!! You assume the same thing for Tesla!! Gasoline cars do not start with full tanks and end with empty tanks!! Now Pay attention. The way to compare two vehicles, is to drive them under identical conditions. Connect a device to the battery. Measure power coming out from the battery. Drive 10 kilometers. Do not use the number (kwHr) written on the battery. Also, do not use road signs to measure 10 km. There is also battery charger efficiency (energy is lost when charging batteries).

[@rosserobertolli]

@@ReeseL4D If you devide the driven miles by the used gallons of gasoline you absolutely get the miles per gallon. And the total range of a gasoline car is based on a full tank (and yes, until empty, so indeed not very practical but still the truth). Same goes for electric. But if you are still not convinced and still think the Acrimoto is much moe efficient then please enlighten me of the efficiency of the Arcimoto and that of the Tesla model 3 base model in the units you see fit (even joule per meter) incluiding your sources and I will happily agree with you if you are right.

[@ReeseL4D]

@@rosserobertolli No moronoo troll. The range of a gasoline car is not full tank to empty. The range of Arcimoto is not 20 kwhr to 0 kwhr. Please delete your account. You are spreading disinformation.

[@coffeyvideoproductions7767]

I like the way you guys work together to get your shots.

[@Mainstayjay]

I ride a 750w E-bike everywhere, I don't drive a car although my partner and I own two cars. I don't think that I will go back to driving a combustion engine car, if cost would come down I would want an electric motorcycle or car but for now it's not affordable. I really like this vehicle though, I'm keeping my eyes on it going forward!

[@popeyegordon]

We are kindred spirits. I drove the ultimate cargo bike, the Organic Transit ELF, for 7 years as my only transportation. It had 750 watt motor, 100 watt solar panel roof and 8 speed shift pedaling. It weighs just 160 pounds and is enclosed, as shown in my avatar image. It was a shock at first after owning cars all my life but I saved $3000/year with no car expenses, enough to pay cash for my Arcimoto. Smartest purchase I ever made in terms of practicality, sustainability and fun.

[@Mainstayjay]

@@popeyegordon that is impressive! I suppose there are many reasons why I choose to commute like this, cost being one of them. I thrive from the social interaction that comes from slowing down and taking time to mingle with people outside. I'm extremely active for quite some time now, bicycling long distances of course and then a daily strength training routine, it also helps to regulate my mental health. My current E-bike is an Aventon Level, Step Through version. I bought a child seat and other cargo attachments for shopping and such. Other than when I have to go somewhere with my partner this is how I travel. I don't see it changing any time soon. Thanks for the reply to my comment, it's nice to connect and see how other people are living! Have a great day! 😀

[@beachbum200009]

When Arcimoto get to mass production the price will drop to around $13,000. My guess... 2 yrs. Congress is passing a Green bill that might help to buy EV's. Fingers crossed.

[@popeyegordon]

@@beachbum200009 You are confused. You can't miss the gigantic 200,000 sq foot factory tour where they are currently mass producing, if you watch the video. Early stages of the rampng up to 50,000 units per year from this factory. This is the 4th year of production that graduated from an R&D shop to a startup factory to an automated megafactory. The pandemic is slowing all production for all businesses equally.

[@beachbum200009]

@@popeyegordon Yup they bought the building. This yr they will hit about 1000 fuv's. Next yr about 7000 ... what Arcimoto said. They are still a long way from 50,000. I don't know when they will hit it. I'm hoping in 2 yrs with money made from rentals and bikes they will drop the price on the fuv's. That sure will help sales. We will have to wait and see. Pandemic didn't help product at all. Best wishes to you.

[@MrPhotodoc]

I love it when the doctor tells you it's time to give up your addiction to ICE vehicles. And then shows you how.

[@SeeTheWholeTruth]

Top designs as yet. Impressive company and that shows in the final designs. I would very much like to see these widely utilized. Wouldnt buy one without side doors. I dont care if they are simply framed plexi. Needs a cabin environ. Because sucking exhaust is not "priviledge" I am open to.

[@TheTonVeron]

These seem fine in California but I wonder how they would perform in cold climates. Battery life, heating, handling and durability are all things that might be concerning. For last mile trips I wonder what the benefit of these would be over an electric bike. Seems annoying to need to deal with parking spots.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

"Final design" came largely from Munro & Associates

[@nardopolo101]

Full enclosure and HVAC is in the works. For market entry we focused on a product that is ideal for mild climates, but as we get to scale, we definitely need a four season solution for the northern regions.

[@madaboutvoice]

Fantastic! Love it. Would love to know more about the leaning e-trikes briefly introduced. The leaning electric trike looks like a copy of the Dutch Drymer trike which is a pedal-assist electric trike that comes with a windscreen and roof configuration.

[@danhoang6335]

This is where federal incentives money needs to be spent, not the 9 thousand pounds behemoth Hummer that most often carries 1-2 people.

[@msmiller57]

Such a great video. Don't know how you scored Joe Morgan for such a long and interesting interview but kudos!

[@ricknplano1401]

Excellent video.

[@pinwizz69]

The Deliverator is a perfect vehicle for the USPS and UPS as well as Amazon I don't count FUBAR ex as they can not deliver a critical medication provided to me by the VA reliably to the gated apartment complex I live in unless the gate is jammed open. If I could still drive I'd seriously consider buying one but due to health issues I can no longer drive a motor vehicle.

[@dondotterer24]

Wow impressed with the engineering and safety. And maybe won't be obsolete in 10 years?

[@Breitie]

Commendable innovation, potentially with a future in many places, depending on road regulations for such small vehicles. I have an Easy Rider electric three wheeled disability scooter which is very similar but is not allowed on the road. Then there are dozens of similar trikes and small electric cars already in use. Piaggio of Italy is light years ahead in making this type of vehicle and is represented all over the world. There is a Swiss equivalent that is used by the Australian Post Office for mail and parcel deliveries. So, this Arcimoto is by no means unique but I wish them well in this very crowded field.

[@amyblueskyirl16]

Bugs me that China has been making these with a long bed for farm use for years, for much cheaper. A more practical and less expensive version would be great for mountain forest roads and rugged farmland. 4wd is almost a must-have in the winter for us. Too bad Americans can’t get serious and more realistic about our electric utility vehicles. This version is cool though 😂

[@mikecomeau7419]

Everything looks great about this. The quality, safety, efficiency and all the benefits of electric power. Hopefully soon the limited range can be addressed. It's uses and value will be severely limited if this issue cannot be remedied.

[@popeyegordon]

We should all be severely limiting the range we drive in personal vehicles. Long commutes and pleasure drives are out. Public transportation is in for the next century at least.

[@Lovelace069]

Can a tow package be added? Sweet ride......how much

[@whaterfoo]

Tow package would give this thing a range of 5km

[@popeyegordon]

The geometry of autocycles makes trailers impractical. And it defeats the purpose which is to live life sustainably with less.

[@Lovelace069]

@@popeyegordon thank you kindly......learning as much as eye can via books n human interaction.

[@Lovelace069]

@@whaterfoo thanks for responding with great info

[@Lovelace069]

@bloop appreciate that very much so

[@Dan0__]

That was a very humble looking home...

[@beachbum200009]

Yup... Marks not all about $$$.

[@CrAck-MoNey]

These look so fun.

[@Sage-1111]

Just too Cool. Ie been looking a scooters . Well, this is outstanding. But, out of my price range for now. Thank you Kristen your so so Wonderful videos.

[@Dogsnark]

Looks fun. But in northern states you’re going to need more enclosing than any of the units we saw in this video. I hope this company is successful, but at this point, I think it’s going to be a long haul.

[@arghjayem]

Agreed. It’s fine in California 90% of the time. States like Washington not so much! 🤷

[@davefroman4700]

They manufacturing in Oregon. And its perfectly fine in the rain. You can get optional doors though. The seats are heated as are the handlebars.

[@dobbsmovies]

@@arghjayem I’ve had mine the Seattle area for 15 months only three weeks during winter did I not ride at least once, often 3x to work.

[@liamness]

A e-bike and a coat is probably a better idea than this, if you're worried about the weather.

[@dobbsmovies]

@@liamness it would be in a town with good biking infrastructure. But I can take another person, go shopping, drive to the next town over, carry golf clubs to the course etc. both have their uses.

[@ElisaAvigayil]

I've been waiting for something like this to come out but fully enclosed and sold in the northeast / mid-Atlantic, where it's miserably cold from November to May.

[@popeyegordon]

The most sustainable designs are not suitable for extreme weather. Climate control is an energy intensive option for the materials needed, the battery power needed and the extra vehicle weight. Not a big deal - snowmobiles are not worthless designs just because they are useless on Florida. A decision to keep living in the north means a decision to use more than your fair share of resources. The results of this are so bad that you are seeing warmer weather that is changing what you need, what flora and fauna are around you and what you can grow

[@oldyeller9849]

Looks fun and no doubt vehicles like this will play a role in our transportation future but I sincerely hope this is not what the eventual $25k Tesla looks like. Also, no, a 4000 lb steel gas driven car is not the right "tool" for a trip to Starbucks but neither is a 1000+ lb EV. The correct silfor that job is a coffee pot.

[@betsyolsson-mackowski7682]

...Or feet or a bike if you are meeting a friend at a neighborhood coffee shop.

[@popeyegordon]

We don't have to eliminate the drive to coffee if we make it closer to perpetually sustainable. And lunch or groceries are far more germane than coffee, it was a randon reference not to be subject to petty abuse and ridicule by trolls in the comments. And yet here you are by the dozens.

[@ricocampos1331]

I loved this, Kirsten! Thank you.

[@bigbusiness5208]

" I don't own a car " " I share my mom's Tesla for long trips" " Oh it's not good for long trips?" " Yes, it is" LOL

[@popeyegordon]

Only a turd mis-quotes someone out of context. The full context is there in the video. He looks to the future when these WILL be fine for long trips. He also knows that trains and busses are the smarter most sustainable means for long trips. But you really don't care about the facts do you?

[@Hat6000]

The thought that went into this vehicle is impressive and looks like a lot of fun. The timing of this coming out and the current gasoline situation should really boost the success of this vehicle.

[@philippeschmitt69]

Amazing vehicle, amazing company. The best part of this: you can own a part of this company since it's public traded! :)

[@popeyegordon]

@@philippeschmitt69 You have done this enough to qualify as a spam offense under YT terms of use. Stop.

[@karenknowles1537]

I live in the Pacific Northwest USA. It rains a lot. These little things look like I would be wet and cold most of the time.

[@nonyobussiness3440]

California

[@Brian-jv8iy]

A Ford bronco with doors off almost completely blocks off the rain, guessing its similar in the jeep wrangler. here yoyu'd just wear clothes like for a bike. people ride all year long and are fine, i did too in high school and middle

[@peterzotti6430]

@@nonyobussiness3440 in California too.. high desert... The seats look like they will burn your ass after just an hour in the sun... It's usually over 100° every day here... 🏜️

[@karenknowles1537]

@@Brian-jv8iy That sounds very good for you Brian. Many people don’t want to wear rain clothes with wind blown hair everywhere they go.

[@blueman5924]

@@peterzotti6430 have you seen how many Polaris Slingshots are in rental fleets in Vegas ? The fun factor outweighs the hot seat factor.

[@brucegraner5901]

With all the solar generators on the market it would be interesting to see if Arcimoto could develop a plug that would allow you to take one of those generators along in a storage space and link to the main battery pack as a range booster, kind of like a belly tank on a fighter aircraft. Also, if power was out it might be a way to generate power for the Arcimoto in a power-out emergency. Great video. I hope Arcimoto won't be a stranger to Florida.

[@popeyegordon]

Florida is one of their biggest markets already. That's where mine is. The capacity for a portable solar battery power kit (not a generator as they falsely name it) has to be really large for the FUV. $1000 cost and might not fit in the trunk. 1500 watt capacity and capable of hours of charging means the kit would weigh 100 pounds and be very bulky. There is more interest in tapping EV batteries to run homes in a power outage. At least your fridge. There are several Arcimoto owners who set up camps and use a portable solar power system but these take days to fully recharge it.

[@brucegraner5901]

@@popeyegordon I enjoyed your reply. I was just spitballing some ideas to modestly extend the range of the Arcimoto and give it extra utility. You're right about the solar generators. Basically they're heavy duty battery packs with a (slow) solar recharging option but there is their weight and size to consider. But they're set up for plug-and-play for the needs of most people. A very popular one says it's about the size and weight of a gallon jug of milk. How much extra range could that generate if there was a plug in the "boot" of the Arcimoto that would allow you to strap in your charged "solar" generator and feed the FUV's main battery system? What if it was just you using the vehicle and you had the delivery model but with a seat in the back (sliding door would have tinted windows) and you could strap in one of the much larger generators in the passenger seat if you wanted to take a 125-mile round-trip (mostly interstate) without stopping to recharge. Then, just take out the generator when you wanted to run around town with a friend in the back. What about the possibility of replacing the roof panels with solar panels? A little extra utility might mean a great deal more acceptance across the nation. The Arcimoto is an exciting idea. I just want to see it succeed. Most people probably won't consider an electric vehicle practical for any kind of day trip if the vehicle can't manage a useful recharge while they're having a sit-down lunch. Of course, there is always the beach-tourist rental market but I think the Arcimoto has much more potential than that.

[@popeyegordon]

@@brucegraner5901 Your intention is good but it would help if you look at the continuous wattage output ratings for those kits - a gallon sized one would immediately blow its fuse while trying to charge the 18KWH Arcimoto battery or anything bigger than an ebike battery. A larger [not really a ] 'generator' would just be the battery and inverter with no output from the panels while we are driving. Also the charge function requires the vehicle to be powered down. Before considering a 125 mile round trip we must ask ourselves if it is vital and why we won't use public transportation for that. We can justify the occasional camping trip but not daily commutes of that distance. This $2,900 popular brand can run a microwave oven for 45 minutes on its 1.5 WH battery capacity. It has the power to replace just 3% of power in the FUV battery. That's a lot of money for such a small EV charge but theoretically if that was all you used it for you could charge the battery half way with a week of sunshine. If you relied on it to get home you are risking being stranded if it breaks or if it is cloudy weather. www.amazon.com/Jackery-Generator-SolarSaga-Overlanding-Emergency/dp/B08Z3FRXW4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3LPE2DNZHTX3X&keywords=1500+watt+solar+generator&qid=1659550841&sprefix=1500+watt+solar+generator%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.a35299f9-b208-4220-b44f-8302ea287e63

[@popeyegordon]

There is some kind of indefinable bond between Kirsten the videographer and me. I say this because she has done exceptionally good videos on both of the two vehicles I own. I drove the Organic Transit ELF solar/pedal powered car-bike (in my avatar image) for 7 years which saved me enough cash to buy an Arcimoto. Her five and one half year old video on the car-bike has gotten *2.7 million views* and 5,840 comments, of which about 1500 are my fact checks against troll attacks. I will probably need to adopt this video as well because the haters and liars and climate change deniers are already prolific here and she has too many videos to moderate their comments. When you retire you need hobbies. FYI this is her other video I mentioned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJDbdah-qtBnlac

[@Endeavor545]

Ooh, this may be a game changer! I want one!

[@beachbum200009]

Maybe you can get the $7500 rebate for EV's... don't know yet.

[@Delta_Quadrant_Bound]

Would loved to have seen the estimated cost.

[@dobbsmovies]

Buy one for $18000

[@beachbum200009]

Congress just passed a Green bill and may help pay for EV's. I don't know all the details yet. When they hit mass production price will drop to about $13,000.

[@michaelmay9958]

@@beachbum200009 Unfortunately for now, the current bill doesn’t cover 3 wheeled vehicles. Write your Congress-critter! Aptera is in the same boat, with their 3-wheeled electric vehicle, and fans have started a letter-writing campaign.

[@beachbum200009]

@@michaelmay9958 I haven't heard one way or another if 3 wheeled are covered. I would hope US made EV's would be covered since they are providing jobs. If you have better info please provide. I have seen bits and pieces of info but it's still inconclusive. Fingers crossed. Thanks

[@michaelmay9958]

@@beachbum200009 Steve from Aptera Owners Club did a good dive into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5a5ZXeNa7mXq7c Relevant info for 3 wheeled vehicles is around 3 minutes in.

[@lonnietaylor2759]

I think these would be great for older people like myself to rent for short trips to the stores for a few items. I like with the body enclosed.(#LETS ROCK)😎😎😎😎😎

[@popeyegordon]

Rent for a trip to the grocery? It would be 40 times cheaper to take a cab. Rentals are at least $200/day. My Arcimoto has been my only vehicle for 13 months now. Insurance is amazingly cheap and no gas to guy. I am retired.

[@cdgggg]

Much better than cars but going starbucks to buy a coffee is also stupid, you should stop it first :D

[@hai-uydang5185]

I've been watching them for several years and hope they can get their production ramped up much faster than the current 6 FUV's a day, which is not going to make much of a dent....

[@1zanglang]

I don't go to Starbucks... Anyway, where I go, I prefer to use something prettier, more practical, and really environmental friendly: a bicycle.

[@whaterfoo]

The amount of carbon footprint just to make a new 1000lb+ vehicle of any type is huge. Give me a bike or a 20+yo car,

[@popeyegordon]

@@whaterfoo False equivalency. The valid comparison for carbon footprint is not between bikes and the 1300 pound emissions free Arcimoto, it is between the Arcimoto and a 7000 pound Tesla or an overpowered redneck pickup truck. I have been a hard core bike rider/commuter for a decade before retirement and now a decade after I have been driving the 160 pound solar/pedal hybrid Organic Transit car-bike. I have no excuse to burn gas when I have the time to bike for errands. *BUT AGE IS A VALID FACTOR* As I age it gets harder to pedal a trike or balance a bike or scooter. Using ebikes saved me over $30,000 compared to driving a used car. I spent that cash on an Arcimoto. Now I can handle the aging factors and still have lots of fun safely here in Florida, the most dangerous state for bicycles or motorcycles. The average age of an FUV buyer is over 55.

[@shri_kaka24]

Wow, happy to see something like new I thing amazing , every time u r comes with new !

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

Great for geographically expansive cities with lower walkability scores. This also works in suburbs. I see some proper saying it wouldn’t work where they live but it would work where a majority of people live. A higher populous of people live in denser suburbs and cities than in extremely rural areas. We have cities and populated states with more people in them than states like North Dakota or Kansas. And it still would work in those places to be honest just not year round. I see more and more Mokes in my neighborhood and I don’t live in a gated community or in a golf course community. My hometown is a normal coastal New England town and I see Mokes everywhere now. So any new transportation is good. You can still have a car but often when you are running around you don’t need to drive a Yukon or huge SUV just to do some simple errands or going to a friends etc.

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

THIS ONE IS REALLY WORTH THE TIME!!!🔥🔥😎👍🔥🔥 FUTURE of travel for average person!