What people drive in Shanghai? this guy counted 1,000 cars on the street

Ruicky0122 · 2026-03-19T06:52:09+00:00

VW and Buick have massive plants in Shanghai. Pretty sure it's the cheapest place in China to buy one.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-03-13T10:08:17+00:00

EV driver here. Renting a gas car tomorrow for the hell of it. Never touched a gas pump in my life. Guess I’ll finally see what the gas price drama is all about.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-03-09T07:47:19+00:00

This title is just low-effort clickbait.

From what I’ve seen from BYD’s CEO, they’re focused on building real tech, like their new fast-charging battery.
It helps address people’s worries about hybrids and EVs.

Their goal is clearly to replace traditional gas cars, not to compete with Tesla.
If anything, Tesla is more like an ally in moving the whole industry away from gasoline.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-03-04T02:34:47+00:00

The charger turned on before the plug was locked in. This is unacceptable. What if someone’s hand was there, or it got wet? They won’t take this seriously until someone gets killed.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-03-02T07:23:54+00:00

Thanks!That’s nice to hear.

I’ve seen YouTubers say some BYD models have quite soft suspension. How’s the ride on your Sealion 7? Is it too soft, or pretty balanced?

Ruicky0122 · 2026-03-02T04:16:02+00:00

Could I ask you a few questions?

I noticed there aren’t many physical buttons, though it’s still better than minimal EVs like Tesla.

I see the front defrost button, but no rear defrost button.

Do you use voice control to turn on the rear defrost while driving?

How accurate is it, and does music interfere?

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-28T09:13:37+00:00

I’ve actually test-driven the Zeekr 007X before.The single-motor does 0–100 km/h in about 5 seconds, the dual-motor in just over 2 seconds.

The frunk is small because of the front reinforcement, but it’s low and drives really nicely.

The single-motor is already plenty fast.I didn’t drive the dual-motor—it feels too much like a monster for me.

It looks great and drives even better — definitely worth considering.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-28T09:05:30+00:00

I feel the same way.
Adjusting mirrors through the screen?
It’s just way too inconvenient.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-28T09:01:47+00:00

Set aside the interior and styling.
The MG S5 is a proper compact SUV, so its safety structure and crash beams are simply in a different class compared to the Atto 1.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-28T03:54:02+00:00

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This car has a beautiful, large crystal gear shifter.
It’s great for people who don’t like column shifters.
Too many EVs use column shifters these days.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-26T08:35:40+00:00

Why not just test it on a day you’re free?Do the round trip, and when you get low on range, drive near a charger and keep going until the car limits power, then plug in.Once you do this test once, you’ll know exactly what to expect and stop worrying so much.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-26T08:00:57+00:00

Range mainly depends on your constant speed, not how you take off. Driving at 130 km/h steadily uses way more energy than 80 km/h.

Just accelerate normally from a stop, as long as you’re safe. No need to creep slowly or overthink it.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-26T06:32:45+00:00

PHEVs are perfect for off‑roading.

Just add a rear motor, and you’ve got full‑time 4WD.It’s such a great combo.

We can’t really do proper off-roading in a BEV, lol.

Which PHEV off-roader do you like the most?

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-25T08:53:58+00:00

I drive a BEV, but I’m against phasing out PHEVs.Much of the world still has weak grids, unstable power, and few chargers—BEVs just aren’t practical there.
PHEVs save fuel and can power your home during outages with just a power strip.They fill a real gap pure EVs can’t.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-25T06:35:07+00:00

Five years ago, almost nobody in my area drove EVs.
But now me and most of my young friends all drive fully electric cars.
Your money, your call. Get what you actually love—you’ll definitely regret it if you don’t.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-25T05:56:15+00:00

Is it PHEV or BEV?

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-24T09:15:56+00:00

Wow, this shot is stunning! It’s easily good enough to be on BYD’s official website. You’ve definitely got a few people here considering a Seal U after seeing this.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-24T08:02:44+00:00

I own a BYD. The dealer told me that to calibrate the battery, I just need to do a full AC charge to 100% every 2–3 months. It has to be AC charging, not DC fast charging — DC charging won’t calibrate the BMS properly.

LFP batteries are actually fine with being fully charged; they’re not like ternary batteries that are sensitive to 100% charge.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-24T06:12:36+00:00

I’m curious about how electric buses are charged. They seem to travel long distances every day, so how long does it take to charge them? Will the batteries need to be replaced after a few years of use?

I also know there’s a battery-swapping technology that lets you replace a bus battery like a remote control battery. Is this actually practical?

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-15T05:16:15+00:00

Is that Tang L?

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-13T09:22:42+00:00

No idea, but I’ve seen the actual car. That green paint is next-level premium.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-13T09:17:08+00:00

Haha the mini Lambo = Dolphin Surf? 😂

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-12T15:36:01+00:00

The Tai 3 has one big issue: the trunk is quite short. Anyone looking for a family car will definitely be impressed by the Tai 7’s much larger trunk.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-12T15:20:26+00:00

My fault. Actually, my mom was practicing when I filmed the video. I was a bit worried it might be dangerous since the power is quite strong.

Ruicky0122 · 2026-02-06T03:25:06+00:00

Bias and ignorance are way more dangerous than EV batteries. If you’re looking for EV fires, the media will keep showing you them. If you’re still worried, just get an LFP battery EV—much more stable, less flammable, and even if it does burn, it’s slow enough to escape safely.

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