Welcome to Elliot Richards on EVs. Exploring Asian Car culture, with a focus on China and EVs. Formerly China Driver.
China is a very exciting place to be right now for automotive, with the country taking the lead in development of their domestic auto industry, and we will be testing the cars of tomorrow.
Lots of content will be on Fully Charged Show – but this is a place for more niche or personal projects related to EVs.
From Elliot Richards on EVs. We keep hearing about the Chinese PRICE WAR in the EV sector – but what does it actually mean and how will this affect you back home? Follow me on BlueSky: elliotev.bsky.social Follow me on Threads: elliotrhys
From Elliot Richards on EVs. We were invited to BYD to try out BYD’s Gods Eye Self-driving software – check it out – how to use it, how it handles road situations as well as parking. Follow me on BlueSky: elliotev.bsky.social Follow me on Threads: elliotrhys
From Elliot Richards on EVs. Full length of the trip to Gansu in the NIO ET5T exploring the deserts (with camels!) in the NIO ET5T! Follow me on BlueSky: elliotev.bsky.social Follow me on Threads: elliotrhys
From Elliot Richards on EVs. This is one I have been wanting to drive for such a long time – and it does not disappoint at all. Let me know if this is one EV you would like to see? Follow me on BlueSky: elliotev.bsky.social Follow me on Threads: elliotrhys
From Elliot Richards on EVs. Join Matt and me as we explore the Jungles and Coffee plantation in the South West of China, avoiding spiders and generally having a good time. Full Episode. Follow me on BlueSky: elliotev.bsky.social Follow me on Threads: elliotrhys
From Elliot Richards on EVs. We embark on our final part of an unforgettable adventure through China’s stunning landscapes in the sleep and powerful NIO ET5T. From winding mountain roads to scenic coastal highways, we’ll take you on a thrilling ride through the country’s most breathtaking routes. With its impressive acceleration and cutting-edge technology, the…
From Elliot Richards on EVs. So where to go next? Well of course it had to be the west of China, exploring the Power network from NIO, in possibly my favourite EV of all time, the ET5 Touring. Enjoy and watch out for Part 2 next week. Follow me on BlueSky: elliotev.bsky.social Follow me on…
From Elliot Richards on EVs. So where to go next? Well of course it had to be the west of China, exploring the Power network from NIO, in possibly my favourite EV of all time, the ET5 Touring. Enjoy and watch out for Part 2 next week. Follow me on BlueSky: elliotev.bsky.social Follow me on…
From Elliot Richards on EVs. This is the exciting second part of the video where we explored Shangri La for 5 days, this time meeting Fraser from Youyun Distillery, who make Rambler Gin. Tune in, and enjoy the show. Youyun Distillery (Fraser and Rambler Gin) https://www.instagram.com/youyundistilling/ https://cn.linkedin.com/company/youyundistilling Project Green Productions (editing) https://www.projectgreenproductions.com/ Follow me on…
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From Elliot Richards on EVs. Right – myself and Matt spend 5 days travelling across Yunnan province in the Xpeng X9 EV MPV to really get a taste of what the car is like for long journeys as well as making a lot of foolish mistakes on the way. Hope you enjoy it! Follow me…
From Elliot Richards on EVs. I am lucky enough to be an owner of a small Lotus Elise S1 in the UK – so I was delighted to be able to get behind the wheel of the EMEYA R+ in China – so we could compare and contrast (a little) between the two cars. Biased…
From Elliot Richards on EVs. I had a very short time to drive and review the XPeng MONA M03 – and it was very surprising. Follow me on Twitter @ElliotChina
From Elliot Richards on EVs. ROX Motors offered us the 01 to drive around Shanghai a few weeks ago – unfortunately we could not take it off road, but we got to see all its unique quirks and features close up! Follow me on Twitter @ElliotChina
From Elliot Richards on EVs. Follow me on Twitter @ElliotChina
From Elliot Richards on EVs. Joint Ventures or JVs were the only options for legacy automakers in opening shop in China. Now it seems like JVs with local Chinese partners is the only way out of the current situation. Follow me on Twitter @ElliotChina