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đŸ”„989đŸ”„ Not only was it a secret Porsche that was never produced, it's also the number of YouTube subscribers I have! So c...
19/04/2024

đŸ”„989đŸ”„ Not only was it a secret Porsche that was never produced, it's also the number of YouTube subscribers I have! So close to 1k! Please subscribe to the channel, and if you already have, thank you! Speaking of numbers, here's a red hot 500 🚗. FIAT USA to be exact! 😃

The 2024 Fiat 500e is all-new, designed from scratch as an EV and bringing the fun little hatchback into the future with significant safety, infotainment, an...

The 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ is the brands sole 3-Row plug-in Hybrid. In typical Lexus fashion, the efficiency is stellar, bu...
11/04/2024

The 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ is the brands sole 3-Row plug-in Hybrid. In typical Lexus fashion, the efficiency is stellar, but is this Luxury trim luxurious? Is the third row usable by adults? Watch and find out!

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the car and/or review so please let me know what you think and comment on YouTube!

The 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ is the brands sole 3-Row Plug-in Hybrid. In typical Lexus fashion, the efficiency is stellar, but is this Luxury trim luxurious? Is t...

Spent time today in 80 degree Miami weather driving this sweet 2024 500e Red. Built as an EV from the ground up with 149...
05/04/2024

Spent time today in 80 degree Miami weather driving this sweet 2024 500e Red. Built as an EV from the ground up with 149 mile range and premium features, the FIAT is in a class of its own. Review and driving impressions coming soon!

Good design is timeless. Volvo's plug-in hybrid 3-row SUV is a great example of that, as the XC90 is in it's 9th year. P...
04/04/2024

Good design is timeless. Volvo's plug-in hybrid 3-row SUV is a great example of that, as the XC90 is in it's 9th year. Performance, efficiency, utility and luxury are all wrapped up into one package, but is it showing it's age? Hit that SUBSCRIBE button in Youtube and let me know what you think of the XC90 Recharge in the YouTube comments!

Is the 2024 XC90 the best plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 3-row SUV? What features does the Lounge Package add to the already loaded Ultimate trim? I explore all the d...

My first Polestar review! The all-electric 2024 Polestar 2 Premium Plus is the brands first volume production car. For 2...
23/03/2024

My first Polestar review! The all-electric 2024 Polestar 2 Premium Plus is the brands first volume production car. For 2024 it’s more efficient, charges faster, and has more range than ever before. Just how fast is it? Buckle up!

Come with me as I explore the design, tech, and minimalist details, and then we’ll go for a drive and I’ll share my Fabulous Favorites and not-so favorites.

The all-electric 2024 Polestar 2 Premium Plus is the brands first volume production car. Significant changes for this model year include a move to rear-wheel...

Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid also happens to be the largest Mazda SUV period. The 2024 CX-90 replaces the CX-9 and it’s ...
15/03/2024

Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid also happens to be the largest Mazda SUV period. The 2024 CX-90 replaces the CX-9 and it’s bigger, bolder, and available as a PHEV! Check out the deets and let me know what you think. And if you haven’t yet, please just click that SUBSCRIBE button in YouTube. It gives me a huge smile 😀 every time I get a new subscriber notification!

The entirely new 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV replaces the CX-9 3-Row SUV and is larger in every way, in fact it’s the largest Mazda period. This plug-in hybrid ver...

My video review of the 2024 all-electric Hyundai   Limited AWD “Streamliner” is LIVE! This is the Hyundai sedan of the f...
08/03/2024

My video review of the 2024 all-electric Hyundai Limited AWD “Streamliner” is LIVE! This is the Hyundai sedan of the future. What do you think of it’s up to 361 miles of range and 0-80% charging in as few as 18 minutes?

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD - Detailed Review
https://youtu.be/shvrYiwPrQ0

Tesla   first drive! Not my video, but watch my friend Jason Cammisa in what is possible the most entertaining review I’...
02/12/2023

Tesla first drive! Not my video, but watch my friend Jason Cammisa in what is possible the most entertaining review I’ve ever seen. Trust me.

My prediction is that the Cybertruck is for those who want a Cybertruck. Don’t compare it to a traditional pickup, because it’s not.

In this world-exclusive comprehensive First Review of the Tesla Cybertruck, Jason Cammisa tests Tesla’s Cyberbeast — in acceleration, handling, maneuverabili...

🚗 🔌🚀 My video review of the cutting-edge Genesis Electrified G80 AWD is now LIVE! Of course as subscriber to my YT chann...
28/07/2023

🚗 🔌🚀 My video review of the cutting-edge Genesis Electrified G80 AWD is now LIVE! Of course as subscriber to my YT channel you already knew that! 😅) Experience the thrill of this next-level electric luxury sedan as I take you on a journey through its features, unparalleled performance, and striking design. Don't miss out! 👉

🚘 Today, I am thrilled to present an exclusive review of the cutting-edge 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD, a car that merges luxury and sustainability in o...

Next up for review! The 2023 Genesis     AWD is actually the brands first EV, predating the GV60 SUV reviewed earlier. S...
26/07/2023

Next up for review! The 2023 Genesis AWD is actually the brands first EV, predating the GV60 SUV reviewed earlier. Sleek and smooth, with a range of 282 miles, charging 10-80% in 22 min on a 350kWh DCFC, and sporting one of the most luxurious interiors I’ve experienced, this car should be on any luxury shoppers list. No trim decisions to make here, the car only comes in one, giving you everything you would expect. As tested price $82,420 including destination. Take a look!

I drove Toyota’s first mass-produced EV! Yes, the king of hybrids has an all-electric crossover SUV starting at $42k. Ch...
21/07/2023

I drove Toyota’s first mass-produced EV! Yes, the king of hybrids has an all-electric crossover SUV starting at $42k. Check out some of it’s unique features as well as my Fabulous Favorites and Not-So-Favorites!

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X is the brands first all-electric car. The company that brought hybrids to the masses has finally taken the on-ramp to Electric Avenue. W...

Take a quick look at Alfa Romeo’s first electrified car (PHEV) and first crossover SUV starting at just under $43k! Alfa...
20/07/2023

Take a quick look at Alfa Romeo’s first electrified car (PHEV) and first crossover SUV starting at just under $43k! Alfa goes full electric in 2025 but the with it’s 30+ miles of pure EV range is an attempt to get Alfa drivers hooked on the good stuff.

Thank you Alfa and the Washington Automotive Press Association - WAPA for the opportunity. Full review coming in the future!

The Tonale is Alfa’s first electrified car, and first crossover SUV. With the brand going all electric starting in 2025 in the U.S., the Tonale is seen as th...

Car Talk totally made my day by sharing my review of Lexus’s all-electric  . As a fan of the show from an early age, the...
18/07/2023

Car Talk totally made my day by sharing my review of Lexus’s all-electric . As a fan of the show from an early age, the “Tappet Brothers” taught me so much about how cars worked (and didn’t) with countless laughs along the way.

The 2023 Lexus RZ is the brands first all-electric car. The brand that put hybrid powertrains on the map has moved to the light and finally built an EV, whic...

Lexus FINALLY made an EV and I drove it! This is definitely a turning point for the company that put hybrids on the map,...
08/07/2023

Lexus FINALLY made an EV and I drove it! This is definitely a turning point for the company that put hybrids on the map, and the EV powertrain makes this the most “Lexus” Lexus ever. Would you buy it?

The 2023 Lexus RZ is the brands first all-electric car. The brand that put hybrid powertrains on the map has moved to the light and finally built an EV, whic...

Can you take a 1,500 mile EV road trip without access to Tesla’s Supercharger network? I did! Ride with me as I take the...
06/07/2023

Can you take a 1,500 mile EV road trip without access to Tesla’s Supercharger network? I did! Ride with me as I take the Genesis GV60 Performance halfway across the country and back relying on Electrify America. “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get” never felt more apropos. Watch and you’ll see why!

The DC Fast Charger (DCFC) network for EVs has come a long way for non-​⁠​⁠ owners. Charging an EV quickly requires a fast charger and EV capable of ch...

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance review is live. Total sleeper, you’d never know the muscle this car has under it’s skin! T...
03/07/2023

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance review is live. Total sleeper, you’d never know the muscle this car has under it’s skin! The super speedy DCFC charging makes long distance trips easily doable without adding much extra time. It’s the most powerful and efficient Genesis vehicle available today. Leave me a comment on YT and let me know what you think!

What does a roadtrip look like when driving an EV? I’ll be posting my 1,000+ mile trip in the GV60 shortly!

The Genesis GV60 Performance AWD is the most efficient and powerful vehicle the brand has created. The first to be designed from the ground up as an EV, Hyun...

The 2023 Ioniq 5 review is live! This car is a knockout with blazingly fast charging capability and a design is guarante...
28/06/2023

The 2023 Ioniq 5 review is live! This car is a knockout with blazingly fast charging capability and a design is guaranteed to turn heads. Learn all my Fabulous Favorites about the Ioniq 5 and SUBSCRIBE to the channel today!

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 sports a striking design from every angle and is the brands first car on their dedicated all-electric 800v Electrified Global Modern Plat...

On a roadtrip with the Genesis GV60 performance! Race fans may recognize where I am although smoke from Canadian wildfir...
28/06/2023

On a roadtrip with the Genesis GV60 performance! Race fans may recognize where I am although smoke from Canadian wildfires has gifted the region with a dingy sky. This EV has been a champ on the road with industry-leading fast-charging speeds and driver assistance features that make driving stress-free. Oh and there’s a Boost button that makes magic happen.

Full review and another video detailing the charging experience coming soon!

The 2023 Kia Niro EV review is live! This second generation Niro EV subcompact crossover improves upon the original in p...
15/06/2023

The 2023 Kia Niro EV review is live! This second generation Niro EV subcompact crossover improves upon the original in practically every way and is loaded with useful tech. Could this be the easiest EV to live with? Watch to find out, and please SUBSCRIBE!

The 2023 Kia Niro EV offers 253 miles of all-electric driving range, front-wheel drive and vehicle to load (V2L) capability. Is this the easiest EV to live w...

Currently enjoying Pride week with the all new 2023 Kia Niro EV. As a daily driver this subcompact SUV crossover is supe...
11/06/2023

Currently enjoying Pride week with the all new 2023 Kia Niro EV. As a daily driver this subcompact SUV crossover is super easy to live with, roomy, and loaded with useful tech. The 253 mile range means I can run errands for days without ever thinking of charging.

I’ve also been enjoying the vehicle to load (V2L) capability using it to plug in a powerful corded vacuum to clean out my own car! Full video review coming later this week!

The 2024 CX-90 is Mazda’s first U.S. market vehicle available with a plug-In hybrid powertrain. All engine options featu...
25/05/2023

The 2024 CX-90 is Mazda’s first U.S. market vehicle available with a plug-In hybrid powertrain. All engine options feature a rear-biased AWD system and a brand new Mazda designed 8-speed transmission. This is good for 56 MPGe with gas+electric combined and offers 26 miles of pure EV range.

One of my favorite features is a new “Driver Personalization System” that will not only suggest ideal seating positions based on the drivers height, but also then visually recognizes that driver when they turn on the car and adjusts to all of the drivers preferred settings.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel to see the full review of the PHEV when it goes live. (Turbo model shown in photos)

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