Video Summary
The main findings of the electric car review:- Full drivetrain power loss occurred due to the vehicle running out of energy.
- With a lower battery capacity (20 modules compared to the 24 modules of the 4WT), a range of approximately 330 to 340 miles is expected at 70 mph, assuming similar driving conditions.
- The car's actual range under the stated test conditions was 329 miles.
- The test was performed as a loop to compensate for wind.
- It was a constant acceleration test, without sudden bursts of high speed and avoiding traffic.
- Climate control was set at 68°F with medium fan speed.
- The truck lacks an "eco" driving mode, operating normally.
- Cruise control was used and set to a GPS-corrected 70 mph.
- The vehicle had stock rims with Bridgestone tires, set to the manufacturer's specified 61 PSI.
- There was an unusually high rate of energy depletion caused by headwinds that were as high as 25 mph.
- It needed assistance and had to be hauled the rest of the way for charging, when it lost power.
- The test used a KemPower fast charging station, but the charging protocol for the vehicle had to be reset during the process.
- The work truck model has rims that are slightly better for aerodynamics than the consumer RST model.
- It has lane departure but lacks lane centering.
- There’s really good engineering on the powertrain and big battery.
- The reviewer says the high mileage figures might be for new vehicles with 20 modules.
- This 3WT is seen as a great “work truck,” but lacks polish or is sometimes unsafe.
- The limited range makes this "not a bad" road tripper.
