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#2732679 22-Jun-2021 14:04

JaseNZ:

No it would just disappear completely if it went in one of our potholes.

Vey good point especially the craters of the moon on SH53 (Haywards Hill) It would be kind of fun to have a go in one but I doubt my 6' 3" frame would fit. I would look like Ed China in it

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#2732682 22-Jun-2021 14:07

JaseNZ:

MikeB4:

That thing weighs less than our caravan. I would be more worried about it blowing away. Those tiny wheels would be no match for our urban roads, a tiny pot hole would either completely stop it or bounce it onto its roof.

No it would just disappear completely if it went in one of our potholes.

LOL. There are many smaller cars. the Smart Car, Daimlers Smart Car, I bought a 2010 Fit just as a golf car when I re took that sport up. Yaris, Swift, plenty of smaller cars out there.

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#2732709 22-Jun-2021 14:25

Rikkitic:

Would it be street legal here? Our bureaucracies are very slow to respond to anything new or innovative.

Well those toys that NZ post drive around in seem to be legal and that looks more substantial than those.

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#2732712 22-Jun-2021 14:39

richms:

Well those toys that NZ post drive around in seem to be legal and that looks more substantial than those.

I can't explain it but I just think those little postman Pat mobiles are awesome.

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#2732715 22-Jun-2021 14:48

MikeB4:

richms:

Well those toys that NZ post drive around in seem to be legal and that looks more substantial than those.

I can't explain it but I just think those little postman Pat mobiles are awesome.

They call them Paxsters - https://paxster.no/

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#2732717 22-Jun-2021 14:52

One thing I have never understood is why rural posties are made to drive right-hand vehicles. The one that serves our very long country road is forced to weave back and forth all the way out, often driving in the wrong lane. I know in America, at least in the past, rural posties had vehicles with the steering on the same side as mailboxes. It is much easier and much safer. Is there a reason we don't do that or is it just stupidity?

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#2732721 22-Jun-2021 15:03

MikeB4:

richms:

Well those toys that NZ post drive around in seem to be legal and that looks more substantial than those.

I can't explain it but I just think those little postman Pat mobiles are awesome.

I'm with you. I have no reasonable use for one, but that doesn't stop me wanting one.

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#2732722 22-Jun-2021 15:09

Linuxluver:

Dingbatt:

Yes!

Electric golf carts for everyone.

Good enough to go to the shops. :-)

I was thinking more like Wu Ling Mini EV. Kind of a 4-seater EV smart car for about US$4500. :-) The range is about 100km with the big (13.9 kWh) battery. It's the fastest selling EV in China in 2021.

I'm taking an alternative approach. its not for everyone but currently stripping a 1976 Vespa 50s with a seized motor in preparation for a 3Kw hub motor transplant with a 64V 24Ah battery. Should be good for ~60Km range, perfect for a commute and running to the shops for small things.

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#2732753 22-Jun-2021 16:32

Linuxluver:

Dingbatt:

Yes!

Electric golf carts for everyone.

Good enough to go to the shops. :-)

I was thinking more like Wu Ling Mini EV. Kind of a 4-seater EV smart car for about US$4500. :-) The range is about 100km with the big (13.9 kWh) battery. It's the fastest selling EV in China in 2021.

Looks good for what it does ...

Same company that makes MG cars so it should be at least as reliable

Now if they can sell this EV here for NZD 8625 ....

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#2732759 22-Jun-2021 16:52

Citroen have a baby EV which looks a lot like the Wu Ling Mini EV. There will be a market for it. Suzuki should do a full EV Ignis, there is a hybrid Ignis coming here.

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#2732766 22-Jun-2021 17:13

MikeB4:

Citroen have a baby EV which looks a lot like the Wu Ling Mini EV. There will be a market for it. Suzuki should do a full EV Ignis, there is a hybrid Ignis coming here.

I'm pretty sure SAIC just copies other cars not the other way round

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#2732773 22-Jun-2021 17:21

@Batman WuLing are not part of the SAIC Group. It doesn't really matter as all Auto makers copy or share.

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#2733396 24-Jun-2021 08:01

Who decides what an appropriate use for something is? I'm doing a large landscaping project and yesterday had 12 guys on site, most in utes. We had a good laugh when I joked about them having to buy an EV. We live on a hill with a steep and curved driveway. A builder reversed a huge trailer up our drive loaded to the rafters with builders mix, timber and tools. His massive Hilux struggled.....no chance in a yet to be developed ev ute!

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#2733409 24-Jun-2021 08:05

MileHighKiwi: Who decides what an appropriate use for something is? I'm doing a large landscaping project and yesterday had 12 guys on site, most in utes. We had a good laugh when I joked about them having to buy an EV. We live on a hill with a steep and curved driveway. A builder reversed a huge trailer up our drive loaded to the rafters with builders mix, timber and tools. His massive Hilux struggled.....no chance in a yet to be developed ev ute!

Get a good price for the Hilux and pop 200k on an EV ute? :-)

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#2733448 24-Jun-2021 08:42

MileHighKiwi: Who decides what an appropriate use for something is? I'm doing a large landscaping project and yesterday had 12 guys on site, most in utes. We had a good laugh when I joked about them having to buy an EV. We live on a hill with a steep and curved driveway. A builder reversed a huge trailer up our drive loaded to the rafters with builders mix, timber and tools. His massive Hilux struggled.....no chance in a yet to be developed ev ute!

Useless hilux engine perhaps? Maybe needed a tractor...

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