THE MOST EPIC OF FAILS: I RUN OUT OF CHARGE BEFORE I EVEN DO THE ROOF BOX RANGE TEST

EV Channels Review

This video documents a series of unfortunate events for the reviewer, primarily centered around an attempt to test the range of a Kia Niro EV with a roof box. The reviewer experienced significant issues, including being sent to the wrong location by Apple Maps, running out of charge on the motorway, and encountering non-functional charging stations (IONITY and Charge Master/BP Pulse). The car's estimated range proved unreliable, dropping drastically and leading to a breakdown and a lengthy wait for recovery services. The reviewer also highlighted the slow charging speed (7.3 kW) due to the car's onboard charger limitation, despite being connected to a faster AC charger. The video concludes with a second attempt to reach a charging station, which also proved problematic due to non-operational IONITY chargers. The reviewer's efficiency with the roof box was around 3.3-3.6 miles per kWh, a notable decrease from expected performance. Ultimately, the video serves as a cautionary tale about relying too heavily on navigation apps, trusting range estimates implicitly, and the current unreliability of charging infrastructure.