WE BOUGHT 3 ELECTRIC CARS FOR LESS THAN $5,000! KICKING OFF THE 5 GRAND FIZZ

EV Channels Review

This video kicks off the '5 Grand Fizz' series, where the Out of Spec team embarks on a 500-mile road trip and subsequent challenges using three electric cars purchased for under $5,000. The featured vehicles are a 2015 BMW i3 (small battery, no range extender), a 2016 Chevy Spark EV, and a dual-battery 2012 Nissan Leaf limo. The reviewer highlights the budget constraints and the compromises made, such as a repoed i3 with a rolled-back odometer and a heavily modified Leaf. Key concerns include the limited range and potential charging interoperability issues with the Spark EV, and the Leaf's lack of thermal management and added weight impacting performance. The series aims to prove that affordable EVs can still offer engaging experiences, with a unique point system incorporating vehicle cost, merch sales, and various on-track and road trip challenges. The video also showcases a Tesla Cybertruck and a Spark Charge mobile battery pack used for support.