I BROUGHT MY JUNKED SUPERCAR TO SEMA AND NOBODY NOTICED

EV Channels Review

Rich Rebuilds takes his recently acquired, wrecked BMW i8 to SEMA 2019, transforming it into a show car. The video offers a tour of the event, highlighting trends like "bro dozers," Supras, and replica wheels, with a notable increase in EV presence compared to previous years. The reviewer showcases several interesting EVs, including the Electric Bigfoot, the Xing Mobility Electric Camaro (featuring a "crate motor" EV conversion kit), an electric Mustang with a manual transmission, and the electric C10 by Chevy. While acknowledging the growing EV presence and innovative conversions, the reviewer ultimately decides against converting his own i8 to electric. His reasoning centers on the significant technical challenges (dashboard errors, non-functional gauges), high conversion costs, limited practical range, and a substantial negative impact on resale value. He concludes that the i8, despite its limitations, is enjoyable as is and will be sold after a summer of use, signaling a new chapter for the Rich Rebuilds channel as he prepares to move to a larger workspace for future builds.