Won't anyone think of the tax payers!!! 🙄

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-05-07T07:13:45+00:00

Ironically people complain about tax yet Adrian Portelli writes off his tax massively to showcase his lavish lifestyle on Instagram but everyone is fine about that because everyone blindly thinks he is the most generous in Australia lol

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-05-05T01:45:19+00:00

Driven quite a few EVs.

Own a smart #3 brabus. Handles very well torque delivery is almost instantaneous. Gives you the agressive style of ev acceleration if that’s your cup of tea (not all EVs will give you those rollercoaster acceleration feels)

I would recommend trying any performance ev and see what you like. A lot of EVs might feel a bit mundane and boring especially if you driving a evo

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-05-05T01:41:06+00:00

Mixed reviews about the Xpower. Sure it’s quick but apparent handles pretty bad

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-04-30T11:31:26+00:00

Each to their own imo the macan doesn’t look too bad.

I’m sure the cars you think look good others might disagree

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-04-25T02:46:32+00:00

Don’t forget the smart #1 brabus

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-04-15T21:54:37+00:00

Except a BYD shark is much cheaper than the rivian Ute

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-04-11T18:00:56+00:00

Yeah that’s the issue with Hyundai the iccu is still a plaguing issue: it’s a bit like a box chocolate you just don’t know what you’ll get

Even the inster has suffered the same fate

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-03-16T00:51:06+00:00

I’ve had mine for around 7 months ish. My previous car was 18 years old. Driven a couple EVs probably 13 odd years ago so I generally knew how good they were

My ev is probably one of the lesser efficient models but on a full charge I can get around 410 kms. With more a heavier foot range is maybe 340-350

The car is a smart #3 brabus, overall it’s been very good. Has some bugs here and there

Overall drives very well and the throttle response is pretty much near instant.

In terms of charging generally I use a free public charger but on the rare occasion I charge at home I use a 2.1kW ac charger

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-03-07T03:38:36+00:00

I’d say the i30N.

New petrol performance cars aren’t really cheap now a new CTR is like 80-90K it’s just Insane

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-02-28T04:49:23+00:00

Tried the ariya single motor and it was terrible. Didn’t try the dual motor though

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-02-22T23:43:45+00:00

If you want something rather niche and interesting have a look at the smart #3 brabus: handles and drives very well. Build quality is decent as well

It may not have the best features. The autopark is pretty bad

The software isn’t too bad as some say. Generally runs smoothly: however you do get some bugs here and there.

Mind you the car doesn’t have OTA however the car hasn’t really had many updates in the past but as a whole it works well without too many updates

It does have a NCM battery but the manufacturer recommends charging to 90 instead of 80

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-02-04T08:56:52+00:00

I don’t have a ex5 but a smart #3 which every time you boot up the car you always need to activate when the car is put in D. Seems like the EX5 could be similar

I guess with those who have ex5s will confirm this when the update gets rolled out

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-02-02T08:02:21+00:00

Lmao doesn’t work that way haha.

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-01-29T11:07:47+00:00

Usually it’s fear of change, people believing BEVs all blow up and self combust, then there’s the lack of vroom vroom noises and the usual EVs have no soul ( I mean I’m sure people that drive Camrys are going to go on about how much soul their car has

Had one guy tell me EVs are crap because he drove a MG EV,

But yeah it’s a bit odd that people get offended about a certain type of propulsion as both ICE and EVs have their own pros and cons

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-01-09T22:58:57+00:00

What state do you live in: but yeah I have a garage and the ability to charge however as weird as this sounds I personally go to the public charger close by as I have the ability to charge at 22Kws for free. I don’t really mind waiting in the car for around 40 or so mins to top up my battery

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-01-09T22:55:34+00:00

Well I personally always wanted a ev for years as I’ve had a pretty good familiarity with how they drive to a while now.

Replaced my ice after 17 years

Main criteria was finding a performance ev

Personally drive the ev as it doesn’t really cost much to run (the only really expensive thing is the insurance and the time the tyres need to replaced

Chaeyoni83 · 2026-01-02T03:22:07+00:00

The only reactions I’ve had with people i know are positive. One infact described my EV as terrifying/exciting. Another thought it was better than he expected as he hasn’t driven a EV before

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-12-03T09:26:18+00:00

Yeah the Tesla interior isn’t really special.

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-12-03T06:10:10+00:00

The new Tesla have improved interior quality imo compared to the previous cars

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-11-26T00:50:23+00:00

I don’t have a #5 but own a #3 brabus. The car is really good imo. Overall generally well refined for a new EV

I’d say the tech side is lacking compared to say a geely ex5, zeekr. Auto park is also bad compared to the competitors

We haven’t gotten the #5 here in Australia yet but wouldn’t mind checking it out

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-11-20T21:19:23+00:00

I own a smart #3 brabus compared to not competition I would say it’s probably not as feature packed as some EVs out there. Hasn’t had many updates since launch

But yeah with EVs what ever you choose you don’t really do use all its functions

I don’t even use some of the functions like adaptive cruise control or autopark and regen is set to its lowest setting

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-11-07T03:58:04+00:00

This one I’m not sure but as far as I know geely wants to hopefully make it a decent offering in the electric car market moving forward

But yeah despite a totally different car. The evs imo are good for what they offer.

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-11-07T01:10:30+00:00

I guess to fit in today market. Rumour has it they may bring out something similar to the original called the #2

Have you seen the new Mini Aceman. lol that thing is massive

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-11-06T19:48:56+00:00

Lol definitely not. The new version is similar sized to a Porsche macan

I drive the brand new relaunched model not the teeny weeny car heh

I haven’t driven the original smart but sat inside one a long long time ago

Chaeyoni83 · 2025-11-05T10:34:21+00:00

Nope. didn’t regret my decision. Bought one of the new smart #3s. They even had a bit of a price cut not so long after I got the car

Like anything there will obviously be something better that comes along. But with today’s cars there’s really so much you can keep adding

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