🔴 PRIMEIRO DIA na UBER de CARRO ELÉTRICO com BYD YUAN PLUS

Summary

The video follows Uber driver Rafael testing out an electric car model called the i1 Plus for the first time. He discusses the car's features like its solar roof and door handles as he gives rides around Rio de Janeiro. Rafael aims to complete a promotion requiring 90 rides that weekend despite slow business. By the end, he drives 271km on one charge and completes 28 rides in nearly 15 hours, falling short of his 30 ride daily goal.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rafael talks about starting his first day driving with the new electric i1 Plus car
• 🚗 The i1 Plus car has 480 km range and takes about 8 hours to fully charge
• ⚡ He is testing the car's range and performance as he drives passengers around Rio de Janeiro
• 😊 Passengers are impressed with and curious about the new electric car
• 🔋 He explains how the charging infrastructure works for electric cars in Brazil
• 🎯 His goal for the day is to complete 30 rides to earn a promotion bonus
• 🌧 Rainy weather in Rio is making it a slow day for rides
• ⏱ After nearly 15 hours of driving he completed 28 rides and earned R$667
• 🔋 He drove 271 km and used 64% of the battery, estimating the range to be around 445 km
• 👍 Overall he is very happy with the i1 Plus on its first day of driving

Q & A

What type of car is Rafael driving in the video?

Rafael is driving an electric car called the BYD i1 Plus.

What is Rafael's goal for the day regarding number of rides?

Rafael wants to complete at least 30 rides that day.

Why does Rafael want to complete a lot of rides early in the weekend?

Rafael wants to complete a lot of rides early in the weekend so he can earn a promotion and then take it easier on Sunday when there will be more competition for rides.

How long does it take to fully recharge the BYD i1 Plus?

Rafael estimates it takes about 8 hours to fully recharge the BYD i1 Plus from empty.

What is the stated range of the BYD i1 Plus?

The stated range on the dashboard is 480 km, but Rafael estimates the actual range is between 430-440 km.

Where can the BYD i1 Plus be recharged?

The car can be recharged at home, at shopping centers with charging stations, and some gas stations have fast charging capability.

How does the ride process differ in an electric vehicle?

Passengers are sometimes unsure how to open/close the doors in an unfamiliar electric vehicle.

How much money did Rafael earn in fares that day?

Rafael earned R$667 over 14+ hours and 28 rides.

How many kilometers did Rafael drive the BYD i1 Plus during his shift?

Rafael drove the BYD i1 Plus 271 km.

What % charge was left on the BYD i1 Plus at the end of Rafael's shift?

There was 36% charge remaining, with an estimated 174 km left of range.