Do I regret buying the cheapest EV?

I'm just a guy who drives a car.

Mentioned in this video:

- Electric Car GitHub repo: https://github.com/geerlingguy/electric-car
- Level 1 J1772 charger (Lectron): https://amzn.to/3HIt2Tx
- Level 2 J1772 charger (Grizzl-E): https://amzn.to/4k0tHwX
- Level 3 CCS1 to CHAdeMO adapter (A2Z): https://a2zevshop.com/products/ccs1-to-chademo
- LeLink 2 OBD-II BLE dongle: https://amzn.to/45GYUls
- LeafSpy Pro App: https://leafspy.com/
- CarlinKit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter: https://amzn.to/3SW9AVH
- VIOFO A119 Mini Dashcam: https://amzn.to/4n8HqEB
- Dongar wiring harness adapter (for dashcam): https://amzn.to/44hbi9f
- Technology Connections video on car chargers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W96a8svXo14

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Contents:

00:00 - The cheapest used EV
01:49 - Range anxiety, off the lot
02:37 - Fixing problems on my new old car
04:39 - Charging was more confusing than I expected
06:42 - Modern car design frustrations
09:01 - An embarassing car wash
11:06 - Batteries and CHAdeMO cost me $1000
14:00 - Range anxiety is overrated (mostly)
15:06 - Things I love: one-pedal driving
17:06 - Buttons are good!
18:28 - Maintenance and tire wear
19:29 - Cheap EV, not cheap car
20:10 - Range anxiety is real
21:52 - Fast charging is harder than gas/petrol
25:35 - Fit for me, maybe not for thee