SETTING THE FASTEST $5,000 EV LAP TIME FOR OUR 5 GRAND FIZZ CHALLENGE

EV Channels Review

This "5 Grand Fizz Challenge" video pits three budget EVs – a BMW i3, a Chevrolet Spark EV, and a modified Nissan Leaf Limo – against each other on the track to determine the fastest. The reviewer highlights the i3's excellent carbon fiber construction and rear-wheel-drive dynamics, noting its impressive 1:59.2 lap time despite being on winter tires. The Nissan Leaf Limo, while praised for its surprisingly good cornering and balanced weight distribution due to its dual-battery setup, suffers significantly from a lack of power and a damaged tire, resulting in a slow 2:07.74 lap. The Chevrolet Spark EV, despite electronic stability control limitations that hampered its potential, emerged as the fastest with a 1:57.5 lap, showcasing strong acceleration and performance, though a second attempt yielded a slightly slower time. The video effectively contrasts the unique strengths and weaknesses of each budget EV in a performance setting.