November at RSEV used Electric Car dealership was an interesting one!

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • “EV come, EV go…” November was a crazy month. A huge thank you to all our customers! It’s fantastic to have seen so many CZcams subscribers visiting us to buy their new cars, a real pleasure to meet in person but a big thank you to every plus all the staff here at R Symons LTD electric vehicles (“RSEV”)
    Lots of model 3 coming onto the market as excitement about the imminent new highland builds and shipments to the UK are on their way! But sales have been great too so a lot of cars have in and out of our doors during November.
    But don’t just take my word for it, I’ll share some of the latest statistics from Autotrader about EV demand, supply and market health .
    As usual at the end of the month I’ll also run through some of the stats for our solar production and energy usage.
    Again a big thank you to all our customers and subscribers for supporting us.
    Thanks for watching
    Richard Symons
    R Symons LTD "RSEV"
    EV Specialist based in New Milton, Hampshire on the South Coast near Southampton and Bournemouth
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  • @houseladder794
    @houseladder794 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Had our car now 2 weeks from you. It is in your video above, M3 long range grey white interior 19" wheels. Already put 2000 miles on it. Fantastic fun. Visitied you on the Saturday as in the area, did the fiance with you, picked up car on the Monday after staying in Studland for a couple of nights. Excellent service. 2 year old car for £33k list price £57k, bargin. 2 EVs now as have a BMW i3 5yrs old put 90k miles on that car still going strong. Thanks Mark and Fay.

    • @lemagnitio72
      @lemagnitio72 Před 6 měsíci +1

      You "did the fiance" with Richard!?

    • @CoopersSpecC
      @CoopersSpecC Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@lemagnitio72hopefully the next video Richard was talking about.

    • @malann
      @malann Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@lemagnitio72incredible customer service 👏

  • @Nick_Smith1970
    @Nick_Smith1970 Před 6 měsíci +48

    Richard, please stop trying to sell EVs. According to the internet trolls, nobody wants them. Enough already! 🤣 Just kidding. Keep up the good work!! 👍👍

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Před 6 měsíci

      Nope. Plenty of people still want them. Don't underestimate how many idiots there are out there who swallowed all the BS about how EV's will save the polar bears etc...

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Před 6 měsíci +6

      @bib why don’t you spend your time writing pathetic comments elsewhere. If you need educating, come and see me.

    • @vxnova1
      @vxnova1 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@RSEVnot sure if your reply was sarcasm or you didn’t read the entire comment nick made,

    • @davidrooney6173
      @davidrooney6173 Před 6 měsíci +4

      ​@@vxnova1I think this comment is a response for another poster but ended up here in error.

    • @Chris-ot9jf
      @Chris-ot9jf Před 6 měsíci

      I’d love @bib to visit him! I bet Richard would do F all 😂 I think Richard need to control his temper

  • @brettbradshaw3704
    @brettbradshaw3704 Před 6 měsíci +7

    i was the purchaser of the model 3 perfromance, so far loving it!!

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks Brett! 👏🤝

  • @tenpasttwo210
    @tenpasttwo210 Před 6 měsíci +8

    "Hello Mr . R Symons, Well done on all you do and to your hard working crew" "I wish you every success for the future and a very Happy Christmas to everybody there with you"" My names Ian 😀🎄🎁👋🎄

  • @johnmiller5630
    @johnmiller5630 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another interesting and quality video Richard. Watching your content over the last few months sealed the deal for me to lease a model y which I absolutely love driving. If I were in the market to buy you would be top of the list. Keep doing what you’re doing and good luck in increasing the number of subscribers, you deserve way more.

  • @bimble4715
    @bimble4715 Před 6 měsíci +3

    So busy Richard put his top on backwards :)

  • @alanrutland4424
    @alanrutland4424 Před 5 měsíci

    Congratulations on your sales figures Richard. I am absolutely sure that every car you sell is immaculate. Good informative chat.

  • @erhantimur
    @erhantimur Před 6 měsíci

    Congratulations on a successful year Richard, I love the transparency of your business, Looking forward to the round up.

  • @nigelhudson1948
    @nigelhudson1948 Před 6 měsíci +6

    The monthly solar output curve that you showed briefly reflects my experience on the South Coast. The worst months are December followed by January and then November. It's not just the lack of sunshine due to short days and bad weather but also the low sun angles, especially with low-angled panels. I got just 15% of June's output in November which I think is very close to your figures. It's still well worth the investment!

    • @antoniopalmero4063
      @antoniopalmero4063 Před 6 měsíci

      Same here in Minehead , shortest day is soon so things should start to pick up from then .

  • @jamesgoddard2638
    @jamesgoddard2638 Před 6 měsíci

    Had my model X from you 2 weeks ago, think it made it into the video too! Good to meet you and best of luck with the business.

  • @SimonLant
    @SimonLant Před 6 měsíci

    Fantasic efforts to all involved in your business. I hope you all get time to celebrate this festive period and looking forward to your 2024 plans 🎉

  • @sharadbuddhdev
    @sharadbuddhdev Před 6 měsíci

    Another excellent video Richard! Keep up the great work 👏🏼

  • @jeremyradford5103
    @jeremyradford5103 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video, Richard. Nice to see business so brisk 😊

  • @stevelamb143
    @stevelamb143 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi Richard, great update as always, thank you. I have to say you were the reason we switched to EV’s, there are many you tube ‘testing’ videos but RY Symons just goes far deeper. We have saved a fortune since moving to EV’s, we are on an great tarrif also Octopus Intelligent.
    We have Tesla M3P, bought on the back your video, also a MG4 Trophy, thanhs to Team RYSymons.

  • @connclissmann6514
    @connclissmann6514 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video. Brokerage sounds like a good strategy. Thanks again for all your output, really interesting. I hope you get a bit of a break over the Christmas break, hard earned.

  • @mrmawson2438
    @mrmawson2438 Před 6 měsíci

    Cheers Richard

  • @peterholmlund9454
    @peterholmlund9454 Před 6 měsíci

    Another great and informative video, thanks so much for the effort! You are setting a difficult benchmark when I am beginning to search for a potential vendor for a used ev in Finland. Still debating id.3 vs model 3, I know one is the better ev but the other might be a better fit for our use so… Cheers and thanks!

  • @mrmawson2438
    @mrmawson2438 Před 6 měsíci

    All going well 👍

  • @miniedge999
    @miniedge999 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Perfect timing 😍😍

  • @alancobbin
    @alancobbin Před 6 měsíci +4

    When RSEV Drops 👍😉💪

  • @chrisbudge1159
    @chrisbudge1159 Před 6 měsíci

    Great update - glad you’re so busy - look forward to some new videos 😊 - unusually large amount of trolls commenting - why so much hate - no one is forcing anyone to buy an ev - new ice cars for many years and used ones for the foreseeable future

  • @rahulshukla9656
    @rahulshukla9656 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I see a lovely iPace in the background of your video. Would be good to get your thoughts on the iPace (great used bargain now). This is coming from an Ipace and a Tesla owner. Keep the videos coming.

  • @grahamcollingwood9568
    @grahamcollingwood9568 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Very interested in your thoughts on the new Volvo EX30, are you going to do a review soon - it's been called a game changer, do you agree 🤔

  • @garden-Railway
    @garden-Railway Před 6 měsíci

    Can’t wait for you to get and reviewing a Cyber Truck

  • @theodavies8754
    @theodavies8754 Před 5 měsíci

    There were 475 Tesla on eBay.
    11 sold 3 months from August.
    BEV insurance is up a lot more % than the sales.

  • @johndoyle4723
    @johndoyle4723 Před 6 měsíci

    Well done on your solar, yes of course not much daylight now but not long before we pass through the shortest day. My best day in November is about 30% of my best in Summer. Like many, I use the surplus in Summer to fill my EV, I do not export much so I do not even have an export arrangement, on the SEG I would only earn £10-15/annum so not worth bothering.
    Keep us informed , much appreciated.

  • @jonathantaylor1998
    @jonathantaylor1998 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Glad you and Team RSEV are just so busy, dude - you deserve it 😎

  • @williameveritt3464
    @williameveritt3464 Před 5 měsíci

    May I ask what car cleaning products you use.

  • @chriswilson263
    @chriswilson263 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Glad you’re doing well there Richard, it’s well deserved. I do think a lot of the negative EV press is driven by manufacturers that don’t make a compelling enough electric car, and would prefer if people bought one of their ICE cars instead.

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Před 6 měsíci +4

      I suspect it is more to do with people realising what a con they are...

    • @michaelgoode9555
      @michaelgoode9555 Před 6 měsíci

      Nah, it's driven by the fossil fuel industry. They have huge influence with the media in placing expensive adverts and huge influence with right wing politicians around the world.
      The Chair of COP28, a man whose country lives by oil said that he doesn't accept the science for reducing burning oil in the fight against climate change. He is trying to soft pedal a bit now but there are more oil delegates at COP28 than ever before.

    • @Tracked350Z
      @Tracked350Z Před 6 měsíci +1

      I honestly believe, and this is as unbiased as I can be. The fact that dealerships had no inventory and the used car inventory pricing was so out of whack, this forced many car buyers and shoppers to EV's which created a fictinional bubble in their demand. Now that dealer lots are stacked and full, we see a decline in EV purchases.

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne I've had my EV for 3 years. I think I'd feel more conned if I was still driving into petrol stations and paying one of the highest rates of fuel duty in the civilised World. I pay around £400 for a year's driving (10k miles)...and my last service cost me £68. But hey, if you're good with having your leg lifted at your local Texaco joint, then crack on......

    • @edwardhackett-jones8126
      @edwardhackett-jones8126 Před 6 měsíci +5

      @@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOnethere’s none so blind as those who will not see. And you can’t see a bloody thing.

  • @Jaw0lf
    @Jaw0lf Před 6 měsíci

    Usual solar problem in the UK, winter is bad but the rest of the year really does help to reduce bills. Great to see you have been busy and that the EV sales are increasing.

    • @nevco8774
      @nevco8774 Před 5 měsíci

      Isn't the UK blessed with plenty of wind energy when solar energy is not available?
      Since Scotland never betrayed the UK the way England betrayed the UK voting itself out of EU, lots of wind energy can be imported from Scotland to England to offset entirely the carbon based electricity production.
      Worse than England can vote to harm themselves only the USA so cheer up and continue the good work with EVs.

  • @allenfazer
    @allenfazer Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video as always, I noticed you don’t have any Taycans, rumour has it they are depreciating quite a bit, why is this? Just curious a video would be interesting? Is it a reliability issue? Your insights will be much appreciated.

    • @kevinwhite8836
      @kevinwhite8836 Před 6 měsíci

      Not heard of any major reliability issues. They are more noticeable due to the higher purchase price, so have lost more in cash terms. They also have a lower range than some competitors. The Taycan is a much better overall car than a Tesla though in almost every way (except for range and software). I think Taycans have dropped too far already and are now a bit of a bargain (relatively speaking, I know they are still expensive before I get comments).

  • @mrmawson2438
    @mrmawson2438 Před 6 měsíci

    lol yes I remember say parking a CyberTruck in Morrisons carpark 😂

  • @robertfay7750
    @robertfay7750 Před 6 měsíci

    Do you think waiting to purchase a used model 3 performance first gen, i would be better hanging on til february/march kind of time with the prices predicted to change if the market becomes some what flooded with deliveries arriving for the highland?

  • @BrokenNinja
    @BrokenNinja Před 6 měsíci +1

    Still sad I missed out on that double white model 3 LR

  • @octaneparker6200
    @octaneparker6200 Před 6 měsíci

    As Xmas is a quieter time, are there better deals to be had ?

  • @AnalFarmer
    @AnalFarmer Před 5 měsíci

    Gunna be interesting like you say over the next year when a lot of the tesla lease deals come up. I was offered 24k on a march 2022 LR with 16k on the clock on wbac. I’m sure there will be a lot of demand for 3 year old teslas at those cheap prices.

  • @garethlindahl-wise6728
    @garethlindahl-wise6728 Před 6 měsíci

    Tsk… Prioritising running a business rather than giving me something to watch on the loo 😂 Keep up the good work. Looking forward to some more reviews in time, but glad to see business in EVs is booming!

  • @danielknights1505
    @danielknights1505 Před 6 měsíci

    Richard could you please do a review on an mg5 (pre facelift) on what you think of the car what you buy and sell them for please think it could be a good video😊

  • @hareshkaria8377
    @hareshkaria8377 Před 6 měsíci

    Rich - that green light on your mic - makes u look like an alien vicar😂

  • @JamesClark-uz9wq
    @JamesClark-uz9wq Před 6 měsíci

    Richard fresh from his audition for a part in the new version of The Name of the Rose there..

  • @Harrythehun
    @Harrythehun Před 6 měsíci +1

    Maybe more Tesla M3 in the market in November and December 2022 was due to the release of Tesla Model Y Rwd in Europe? I got my MY Rwd LFP in December.

  • @tobybushnell
    @tobybushnell Před 6 měsíci +1

    Imagine trading a Model 3 with an indicator stalk for one that doesn’t 😱

    • @kevinwhite8836
      @kevinwhite8836 Před 6 měsíci

      To be fair, other than the rear screen for passengers and slight aesthetic changes, not sure I would be taking the hit to trade up. The biggest reason to keep an older version, is to have the parking sensors, as the camera only versions do not work very well yet. Until Tesla introduce a 360° camera, I would go with one with parking sensors (until Tesla inevitably turn them off in older vehicles 😳).

  • @dannypreston1268
    @dannypreston1268 Před 6 měsíci

    Please start doing your day in the life weekly videos again, they were great

  • @johnstubbs3573
    @johnstubbs3573 Před 6 měsíci

    I've just used your link to get to your website and it has some issues

  • @bighilly0
    @bighilly0 Před 6 měsíci

    Richard I have finally found something i don’t like that you do 🥺 please don’t wear that top again 😂😮😢😅 absolutely love the channel ❤👊🏼👏🏼👍🏼

  • @TeurpX
    @TeurpX Před 6 měsíci

    hello @RSymons RSEV, I don't know if you will see this but you have to buy a PSVR2 headset as a Xmas gift for your team ! GT7 is amazing in VR !

  • @shafqatali7906
    @shafqatali7906 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Richard, What would you recommend for someone who's average mileage per year is 120,000 miles? With some days of 700 miles.
    Current vehicle is Skoda Octavia diesel with 70mpg.

    • @kevinwhite8836
      @kevinwhite8836 Před 6 měsíci

      700 miles per day is crazy. That is over 11.5hrs driving at an average of 60mph constantly 😳. Do you pee on the fly? 😆. I think only a new Model S is likely to meet those figures in the EV world, but you may want to give it a miss. You are going to void a warranty in under a year at 120,000 miles p.a. and make the car depreciate like a brick (not worth extra premium). Go for a cheaper diesel that can hold the price better (and I am definitely an EV fan, so no negative bias here).

  • @garden-Railway
    @garden-Railway Před 6 měsíci

    Your website, Tesla search 27? But only 5 not sold

  • @garethcook7767
    @garethcook7767 Před 6 měsíci

    When do you think we will see significant reduction in the price of used Model Y

  • @ianjames3078
    @ianjames3078 Před 6 měsíci

    My lease company offered me my 69 plate Ioniq 38 with 40k miles for £10500 in August……..try and buy one now for that….I’d say they’ve strengthened by 15+%.

  • @ogriboy
    @ogriboy Před 6 měsíci

    See you are upgrading to quality with car behind you...:)

  • @kinross24
    @kinross24 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Cybertruck won’t be legal as it stands on UK and EU roads because of the lack of meeting pedestrian impact zones and the sharp bends and lack of give with the SSteel used.

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci +2

      Sounds about right....

    • @kinross24
      @kinross24 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Brian-om2hh it was also confirmed on the latest Top Gear drive test of it on the TG CZcams channel

    • @edwardhackett-jones8126
      @edwardhackett-jones8126 Před 6 měsíci +1

      The world and his dog have an opinion on this. You may very well be right (I think so), but we won’t actually know until Tesla tries.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      It's all assumption based on hearsay, probably based on fabrication.
      There's a great picture comparing a CT front to an F150.
      1) The nose is WAY lower.
      .
      2) Had anyone asked about the thickness of the frunk lid? (I'll bet it's 1.5mm, not 3mm)
      .
      3) Take a look at the Frunk hinge arms.
      I would say they're designed to collapse if the lid is impacted.
      .
      4) What is *behind* the lid?
      Nothing!
      Compare that to any "conventional" truck (that radiator 3" behind the grille is quite unforgiving?)
      .
      etc.... I'm bored

  • @johndawson8806
    @johndawson8806 Před 6 měsíci

    as the saying goes " a fool and their money are easily parted" enough said............

  • @gavjlewis
    @gavjlewis Před 6 měsíci

    Interesting people are selling their Model 3's now in anticipation of getting one in the next few months.
    Seem to suggest many of these people don't really need these cars.
    When one of our cars was out of action for a week life was stressful trying to juggle living with one car. Can't imagine doing it for 1-3 months! 😮

  • @BarryMakariou
    @BarryMakariou Před 6 měsíci

    Can I come on the show….be good for people undecided about EVs to hear real feedback mostly positive too

  • @benderbalsam7066
    @benderbalsam7066 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You and Martyn Lee from EV News Daily should do a series together. He's looking for an EV to fit his new family.

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Před 6 měsíci +3

      I know we just sold his old car….

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@RSEVSlam dunk!

  • @tonykuiper9127
    @tonykuiper9127 Před 6 měsíci

    Have you sold Martin Lees car yet? That's got celebrity value!

  • @steveyoung8376
    @steveyoung8376 Před 6 měsíci

    cyber truck on Tesla UK website so assume it will come to uk.

  • @Chris-yc3mm
    @Chris-yc3mm Před 6 měsíci

    Looks like you have your jumper on backwards 😅

  • @TriviaChallenge
    @TriviaChallenge Před 6 měsíci +2

    Oil PR: No one wants EVs. Everyone else:

  • @AlanWilliams-su4bs
    @AlanWilliams-su4bs Před 6 měsíci +3

    So much.for tthe doom and gloom internet trolls and misinformation pedlars. Have a great 2024.

  • @Htimsluap28
    @Htimsluap28 Před 6 měsíci +3

    What the hell is that top you are wearing? Looks like a undone straight jacket

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Před 6 měsíci +1

      😂 that made me lol…. Its actually by a cool little place called Metal Rooster who can be found in Camden

    • @Htimsluap28
      @Htimsluap28 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Love your videos though keep up the good work. Just get your merch back on lol

  • @newbeginnings8566
    @newbeginnings8566 Před 6 měsíci

    Hopefully the insurance renewal premiums will help concentrate the minds of potential buyers..
    If vehicles have lost a 1/3 or more in less than a year then perhaps these used ( as new) will sell anyway... Too bad for new buyers.. but people will stop buying new..

  • @davedyer3654
    @davedyer3654 Před 6 měsíci

    What is that thing he is wearing??

  • @satvindersandhu6711
    @satvindersandhu6711 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Big fan, but why are you wearing my mums top 😂

  • @davidkidd9266
    @davidkidd9266 Před 6 měsíci

    My Porsche Taycan 4s has depreciated £60 k in 2 years that’s 50% can you name a petrol or diesel model that did that . I doubt it

    • @AlastairMaw
      @AlastairMaw Před 5 měsíci

      People seem to have spectacularly short memories. Except for the last three years, almost *all* cars depreciate ~50% in two to three years. Stuff like Bentleys and 7 series BMWs used to do so almost as soon as you drove off the forecourt. And when every now and then the world implodes financially, more expensive vehicles tend to do even worse. If you bought it expecting anything else then you have only yourself to blame.
      Taycans are bad in this regard, but this isn't exclusive to EVs. The bottom has entirely fallen out of the market in many sectors, but weirdly not others, although I suspect that's only a matter of waiting a few weeks now. A Panamera wouldn't have done any better, fwiw, and two year old Range Rover Evoques may not be listed for buttons, but they are certainly selling for buttons at trade auctions.

  • @BoiAli
    @BoiAli Před 6 měsíci +3

    Richard I like you but you need to increase your drip rating that top ain't it

  • @michaelgoode9555
    @michaelgoode9555 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Domestic energy prices are rising in January, not falling.

    • @jameschapman4824
      @jameschapman4824 Před 6 měsíci

      Yes E.ON have informed me this week about the rise. Robbing gits.

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci +1

      Quite a few fixed rate energy deals appearing now, so no big deal..... Are you able to guarantee petrol and diesel prices won't rise next year?

  • @ObiePaddles
    @ObiePaddles Před 6 měsíci

    Just listen to EV New daily. You sold his car and he’s in market for another one as I’m sure you know. Be great to see a joint video.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      I suspect he'll be after a new "not Tesla"
      (Fell for the FUD)

    • @ObiePaddles
      @ObiePaddles Před 6 měsíci

      @@rogerstarkey5390 conversation was definitely to get a tesla.

  • @RedlineRossi
    @RedlineRossi Před 6 měsíci

    Looks like your jumper has seen a few bar brawls or something. Whats going on there, fashion?

  • @matthewgodwin3050
    @matthewgodwin3050 Před 6 měsíci

    Is anyone else having difficulties insuring EVs this year?
    My health visitor has a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, and her renewal has just come through. Last year she paid a touch over £700, but this year they want £6800! Crazy. Not as crazy as some of the premiums being quoted for Range Rovers, especially in London, but crazy never the less. Unless she can find a more sensibly priced policy, she's going to have to sell the car. Although, that's not a great option either, as she's upside down on her finance with. By a lot. The car was purchased when prices were higher, but since the 20% new car price reductions, the value of her used Tesla is worth that much less. Elon should have left well alone.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      ALWAYS shop around for lnsurance

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      Elon is doing what he said he would do.... In 2006

    • @fricatus
      @fricatus Před 6 měsíci

      That’s a tenfold increase. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence so show us your proof.

  • @MrPaulsim
    @MrPaulsim Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi !

  • @simona4294
    @simona4294 Před 6 měsíci

    The fact that they made the cybertruck 16% smaller (by volume) than originally planned is a sign that it’s coming to the UK

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      No, that was a sign that they (Elon) wanted it to fit in a US standard Garage and it wouldn't..... So they redesigned it (now smaller than an F150)
      .
      Re the UK. Effectively "smaller than a Transit"

  • @mrmawson2438
    @mrmawson2438 Před 6 měsíci

    Hello mate

  • @fix-and-drive-diy-repairs
    @fix-and-drive-diy-repairs Před 6 měsíci

    EVs are just too expensive at the moment. I am going to wait for another 2 years. Maybe price would be lower.

  • @andymrkipling
    @andymrkipling Před 6 měsíci +1

    It isn't called Highland.

    • @powersurge6878
      @powersurge6878 Před 6 měsíci +1

      No it isn’t but everyone knows it as that because that was the code name Tesla gave it while it was being developed.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      "Threefresh!" ?
      😉

  • @tonyireland2234
    @tonyireland2234 Před 6 měsíci

    I just wondered why you specialise in EV's.Are they more desirable,profitable,reliable etc than ICE cars ?

  • @mikewallace1723
    @mikewallace1723 Před 6 měsíci

    But what happens in the future? New EVs are struggling to find owners. Even Porsche dealers are offering incentives. And you can get from stock. I was looking at a Macan GTS and the sales guy asked if I was interested in a Taycan! Second hand Taycans are dropping significantly in price. Even Mercedes is offering money off and 0% April finance on EVs. These new cars are the bread and butter down the road.

    • @BarryMakariou
      @BarryMakariou Před 6 měsíci

      I really wanted a Macan GTS this time last year I was talked out of it by the dealer as even they said it was overpriced! for ref most decent ones I wanted were around £82/85k those same cars are now £72/75k lost over £10k in 12 months…not all rosy in the ice world either! Worst still GFV of the GTS was £32k after 4years.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      Strange that the *Market Leader* has no problem while selling at "competitive" prices and making a profit?

  • @Roy-jf3pv
    @Roy-jf3pv Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sales up 90% What about charging facilities 🤔 I see very lengthy queues and long waits

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci +1

      A majority of EV owners charge at home, which is a major factor in the decision to go with an EV. Some EV owners rarely use public charging. I haven't used public charging since last year.....

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci +3

      How can you "see" a long wait? Unless of course you are in the queue yourself....

    • @johndoyle4723
      @johndoyle4723 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Never had to queue, however like many 90% of my charging is at home, only use public say 10 times/year. No not a Tesla.
      There is an astonishing change going on now, I see multi point hubs popping up everywhere.

    • @markdawson4625
      @markdawson4625 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Bit of a dull comment, I’m presuming you don’t run or own an EV, so how would you have a clue.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@Brian-om2hh
      On the bright side, if he's trolling chargers at least he's not outside the sch...... Maybe I shouldn't say that?

  • @peterholmlund9454
    @peterholmlund9454 Před 5 měsíci

    Interesting BTW how YT (and other media platforms) algorithms work. The more I binge watch Richard´s and other EV positive videos - the more anti-EV videos are suggested... So algorithm is learning what I want to learn and trying to change my mind?

  • @kevinwhite8836
    @kevinwhite8836 Před 6 měsíci

    Has anyone tried insuring a Tesla recently. Had a quote for a Y Long Range on confused and the cheapest was £3,500. That was more than the Taycan Turbo S, which was 2/3rds of the premium. Thankfully, Admiral Multi was significantly cheaper at £1,400 for Y LR (£1,100 Turbo S), but still more than double last year.
    Apparently, Tesla parts are difficult and expensive to get and EVs in general are longer and more expensive to repair than ICE.
    Funny though, that a Turbo S is cheaper to insure than a Y LR 🤷.

    • @jackmorganfiftyfive
      @jackmorganfiftyfive Před 4 měsíci

      According to the EV fanboys here Kevin, you are now 'trolling'...

    • @kevinwhite8836
      @kevinwhite8836 Před 4 měsíci

      @jackmorganfiftyfive I will happily troll about this, if they can reduce my car insurance 😆

  • @markdean3217
    @markdean3217 Před 6 měsíci

    Electric - Off ❗️

  • @buzzpedrotti5401
    @buzzpedrotti5401 Před 6 měsíci

    Life is simple for a declining 70 yr old in CA.
    PGE provides reliable power. Paid off Highlander reliable transport. Local repair shop is honest and reasonable.
    I can operate comfortably without my watchers being burdened by my confusion operating additional poorly understood, confusing to operate and maintain stuff.
    The Gavin Newsom green mandated future is not for me. It really isn't for many elderly persons.
    Enjoy your swoopy cars.

  • @ztwo6179
    @ztwo6179 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Well done 👏 easy to sell anything at a fraction of it's original cost when new. Porsche EV 120k new... now, at less than 12 months old it's value is around 55 - 60k and falling by the second... in truth, not a bad buy at that price, if you can find an insurer willing to take it on and you can afford the sky high premium they'll charge😮!
    It's the same for most EVs. Btw, I'm just being realistic, nothing more.
    In the end it's a matter of informed choice and affordability.

    • @bordersw1239
      @bordersw1239 Před 6 měsíci +3

      I did a quote on a Taycan Performance plus and a Model 3 LR two weeks ago, Tesla was £595, Taycan was £650 - not bad for a performance car.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      What's a Taycan "performance"?

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci

      @ztwo6
      No, you're trolling...... Badly

    • @bordersw1239
      @bordersw1239 Před 6 měsíci

      @@rogerstarkey5390 no idea, it’s what it said on the advert on Autotrader

  • @alastairjhunter3666
    @alastairjhunter3666 Před 6 měsíci

    😂 wishful thinking😂

  • @andyeaton7045
    @andyeaton7045 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Don't know anybody who's got one.

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Před 6 měsíci +1

      I know 3 people with EV's, and they are three pr1cks. All like to lecture everyone, all like to gloat at how good their cars are. It is a waste of time engaging in meaningful debate as they refuse to acknowledge anything that is negative about their sanctimonious cars.

    • @michaelgoode9555
      @michaelgoode9555 Před 6 měsíci

      I bet you do. You just don't want to admit to it.

    • @connclissmann6514
      @connclissmann6514 Před 6 měsíci +1

      You need to get out more ... 😊

  • @dodgerboe
    @dodgerboe Před 6 měsíci

    All I See is Flames 🔥🔥🔥 and Govt Incentives for Business Use … the average Family know the scam and the end is NIGH 😂😂
    Hope your Insurance for that warehouse is a good as the Industry makes out …. Those scrap yards will be suffering when stacks of toxic batteries can’t be rebuilt or recycled like a classic engine and those poor quality components of the soulless and ugliest means of transport since the Allegro 😂

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci

      What complete and utter misinformed nonsense. Volkswagen, Renault, Redwood Industries in the US, and probably others, have been recycling older EV batteries for a few years now. And Cleveleys Electric Vehicles, based in Gloucestershire, posted a CZcams video around 3 years ago, of a battery pack refurbishment they carried out on a 10 year old Nissan Leaf. The work took 4 hours, and the cost was £500. You really ought to research the subject before you post such cobblers. Amazing how you describe an EV as being "soulless", yet you've never driven one or owned one... And where did you see the flames? Perhaps they were from one of the 300 ICE cars which catch fire in the UK every day?

    • @casperhansen826
      @casperhansen826 Před 6 měsíci

      Try to educate yourself, the facts disprove everything you write
      BEVs are less prone to fire
      Batteries are recycled, please, return your old phones so they can be recycled as well.
      My guess is you haven't tried one, then you would know that the soul is in the acceleration

    • @powersurge6878
      @powersurge6878 Před 6 měsíci +3

      I reckon you need some glasses then 👍

    • @edwardhackett-jones8126
      @edwardhackett-jones8126 Před 6 měsíci

      Don’t take this too personally, but if I wanted shit for information, I’d get it from a farm. You’re full of it, and it’s doing no one, not least you, no good at all.
      Try doing a little learning. Fires - EVs are at least 10x less likely to combust than a petrol car. That’s a verifiable fact. Try absorbing that for a start.
      Then maybe think a little deeper. What’s the most expensive part of an EV? The battery. So, if the car is being scrapped do you genuinely imagine that thousands of pounds of highly demanded, refined minerals would just be dumped in landfill? Think about it…. Do you think that maybe there’s a great business opportunity there? Maybe someone is doing it! And yes, yes they are! However, it’s a small sector for now, because contrary to the bullshit peddled by ignoramus’s EV batteries last a long time and there’s a very small number needing recycling at the moment.
      Do yourself a favour and do a bit of thinking.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Před 6 měsíci +3

      The flames are BMW Diesels

  • @conradmilson6654
    @conradmilson6654 Před 6 měsíci +3

    You should be arrested for pedaling this junk. Your customers will lose a fortune in the next year on any car they have bought. Prices have crashed. Private buyers don't want them.

    • @Htimsluap28
      @Htimsluap28 Před 6 měsíci +8

      Surely if buyers dont want them then Richard wont have a business. Looks like he is doing ok to me

    • @kevinmills5293
      @kevinmills5293 Před 6 měsíci

      Yes, have you ever considered you are just a victim of the propaganda?

    • @rtfazeberdee3519
      @rtfazeberdee3519 Před 6 měsíci

      ROFLMFAO.... maybe watch the video

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci

      You don't "lose" a fortune if you lease..... Your lease payments stay the same throughout the period of the lease. For your (frankly ridiculous) statement to hold *any* credibility or validity, you would need to know exactly what *all* buyers and potential buyers of used cars would want. You clearly *don't* know this, so your post is basically pointless.

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Před 6 měsíci

      @@rtfazeberdee3519 Exactly. That's one thing he *won't* have done.....

  • @At_the_races
    @At_the_races Před 6 měsíci

    EV demand? There isn’t any.