COFFEE AND A CHAT: CES 2019, ROAD TRIPPING, AND MORE!

EV Channels Review

The reviewer provides an update on their upcoming road trip to CES 2019, detailing the route and charging plans, including potential challenges with range on certain stretches. They confirm receiving a press car, a 2018 Nissan Leaf SL with a 40 kWh battery, despite previous criticisms of Nissan. The discussion touches on the evolving nature of CES as a platform for automotive technology, particularly autonomous vehicles, and the channel's strategy for covering the event with a larger crew and more efficient editing workflow. The reviewer also addresses viewer comments on various EV topics, including Tesla's quality control, the potential for a 60 kWh Leaf, and the challenges of recommending certain EV pickups due to cost and utility concerns. The segment highlights the channel's growth and the financial realities of producing content, emphasizing the need for viewer support.