Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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0:00 Intro
2:51 Stranded
5:51 Range Extender & Charging
8:07 Range Degradation?
9:43 Jailbreak!
14:01 Utility
14:38 Tire Use
16:08 Clamshell Doors
17:05 Ugly Roof?
18:00 Spare Tire
18:50 Test Drive
21:41 Winter Driving
22:25 All the Features
25:14 Verdict

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