Hello Rex, I have been curious and haven't found out definitively. Does the Cowboy e10k have regenerative braking that will slow you down as you let off the accelerator? That's a question none of the advertisements and documentation seem to mention. I would like it for down steep hills. Can you answer this? Still watching for your next video. Thanks.....
@@jlfliberty As best as I understand it.... it's only under braking where it's regenerative. So as long as you're on the brakes, the kinetic energy is being recovered. That's the way I am understanding it from the technician 👍 New video coming soon 🙂 Thanks for your patience and thanks for watching ✌️
@@thekingrexway Thanks, I did have one person mention in a blog that it has to be programmed to slow while decelerating but I'm never sure if they know or guessing. Thanks for your experienced answer and looking forward to your next video.
Hey Rex, Another update. A buddy and I went on a local 4-wheel trail today, 6-7 on a 10 scale. It was a fairly steep grade with LOTS of rocks (up to basketball and bigger) . I was taking it easy, 3-4 MPH when about a mile into the trail everything just stopped. No forward, just a little reverse. I got turned around and was feeling lucky that there was a lot of downhill back to the shop. After just a few minutes, the screen blinked, and all was well again. We came back to the road, went about two miles and went on another much gentler trail 4-5. But we still were pulling some grade and driving slowly. Everything blinked out again a couple of times and my buddy, an electrician, guessed that the problem was overheating, perhaps in the throttle pedal? When this happened, we'd let it set for just a few minutes and all would be well. We had no problem at all back on the road for the ten miles home. Have you heard about this? Thanks B
@@bbunker-m1x Hey B good evening... It does sound like a heat related issue but that's just a guess. I've got a KANDI technician coming here tomorrow and I'll try and get as much info on these machines as possible. I do take mine on some pretty long rides some steep climbs and have not had that be an issue. Hope to have answers soon ✌️
@@user-no7vp2rb5k Check the 12 volt battery under the hood to make sure it's fully charged. But it's probably the starter relay going bad. I address that in my customer service video. I hope this helps and thanks for watching ✌️
@@thekingrexway Can I ask you something else? I noticed that my disc brakes are always on! My brake pedal has no slack. When I go 2 miles the brakes are extremely hot!! Is there an adjustment for the brake pedal to back them off ? On a flat surface the Cowboy stops by itself as is I’m braking but I’m not!
@@user-no7vp2rb5k Don't know that the brakes are adjustable. If it's a new machine maybe they will ease up as it breaks in. I know mine would squeak like they were rubbing when I first got it. That has improved over time. If it persists contact KANDI and see what they say. 🤔
CO mountains are different than NC, but I've already had her to 10,000ft with no problems. Handles the terrain as well as my old AC 650, but MUCH quieter. Great fun sneaking up on deer and a moose. Thanks, Rex. Your videos helped me find one and get one.
@@tricsike I'm still happy with it.... That being said. It has a software problem that has me sidelined. KANDI is sending me a technician to solve the issue 🙂 I'm hoping to do a video with insight from the technician on the Cowboy. Supposed to be here at the end of July 🤞. Thanks for watching ✌️
@@stevenelson3540 Check with the local power sports dealers to see if they can get some in. I'm not sure, but I don't believe the Cowboy UTV has been available much more than a year in my area and I got mine just before our Lowe's started offering them. Maybe they just haven't made it to California yet? Check with KANDI America and see what they say. Thanks for watching ✌️
hey Rex, Thanks for the reply. Can you help me find someplace to see, drive and, perhaps, buy one of these? Kandi's dealer locator shows only Lowes in my area (Southern Colorado). Calls to several had no results. I'd travel a reasonable distance for this. Do you know if your dealer, or those in the area will ship? Thanks
@@bbunker-m1x hey bunker.... I got mine from a Ford dealership about an hour from me. Don't think they handle them anymore because they are a "car" dealer 🤪. Check some of the power sports shops in your area and request they try and get a few in. It's worth asking anyway. Other than that, keep pushing Lowe's they have them on site here. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
@@thekingrexway hey Rex, Success! I found the only Lowes in Colorado that handles the Cowboy. Half a day on the phone to them and the CC company and it should be here in a week or so. I'll let you know what I think. Thanks for the conversations, bbunker
I heard you say you have a 5 year warranty on the Lithium Battery. Their website says they have a 3 year warranty on the battery and 1 year on the vehicle. Did you get an extended warranty or did they change that to be a shorter period. Thank you.
@@seanmccosh Good morning.... This is something they have apparently changed...? I just looked at my paper work and it indicates that KANDI Lithium batteries are warranted for 5 years. 🤔 Thanks for watching ✌️
Are you sponsored by, paid by or in any way compensated by Kandi USA or anyone tied to them? I’m interested in this machine but just want to make sure this is 100% authentic content. Thanks.
@@duckbuckgoose Good evening.... I am not compensated or affiliated with KANDI America. Nor do I have any investment in the company. I'm just a guy who took a chance and made a purchase from a car dealer who had a few. That was before Lowe's started offering them. They have a few bugs to work out as with any new product, but overall, they are making a good machine 🙂 Thanks for watching ✌️
Hi Rex, I've been trying for over a year to find a dealer, or someone, or somewhere i can go to look at a Cowboy. The dealer locator gives me about 20 Lowes in my area, but I've called several of them and the ones that will answer the phone know nothing about a Cowboy. I called Kandi, they gave me a 'dealer' number and when I called it was a message that hung up on me. I've never had to work this long or hard to spend money. With the comments on Customer Service am I barking up the wrong tree? Thanks
Hey bunker....my apologies for the delay in response, I just saw this. So.... customer service is lacking. As I said in the video, the representatives want to help it's just a slow sometimes frustrating process. They (I believe) will get that worked out in time. It is all around, a good machine 👍 As with so many things today the weak link is the software. That's where I'm having trouble at the moment. KANDI is sending a technician to me and I will give an update video on this matter. Hopefully with some on the record thoughts from the technician 🤞 Yes, I do like this machine. It serves me well. They just need to get the kinks figured out. Thanks for watching ✌️
Thanks for the great video KingRex. Quick question since some time has passed since this video: did you see a big impact on the range when towing? Have you had to change your break pads yet? Do you know how fast you can charge with a 220 (I have a 16amp 220 for my Tesla).? And lastly but most important can you limit the charging to 80% to make the battery last longer? Thanks for your videos Kandi should pay you 🤠
hey kingrexway, how does the Kandi tow up hill. I'm looking to move some 4x4 round bales with an ATV bale mover that attaches on the hitch. Getting kind of tired of rolling them around by hand and don't want to buy a tractor just for that Also, could not find this info anywhere: does it have regen braking or are you using brake pads when going down hill? Thanks! Hard to find any videos on it, very good idea on paper but need more reviews like yours!
@@Ernes446 Check out my video towing with the KANDI Cowboy. Look at the scenery and you'll get an idea of the hill I go down and then back up. Hopefully that will help. Also check out first look at the KANDI Cowboy. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching ✌️
Thanks just watched those. Looks like no regen breaking that’s too bad. Use regen on my model 3 all the time. Haven’t seen many used ones or in person, tempted to buy online for delivery by lowes
Thanks so much for the videos. I'm doing my research on electric side by sides and these seem to be the cheapest priced and able to do what I want it to do, light off roading, mostly just riding around, and be able to throw some work/ice crest in the rear.
Thanks for the videos, it helped me pull the trigger on one, ordered from lowes and had it delivered in a week. Replaces my gas golf cart...my last gas thing...well it was until i bought a jet ski, ive been using the cowboy to launch the jetski and it has done awesome. Only gripes so far is road noise....it roars.....and the squeaky suspension, Ive greased everything and it has gotten better. Thanks again
Congratulations ! Yes... those tires make for some loud rides 🤪 The suspension gets better as it breaks in. Maybe consider a less aggressive tire when it comes time to replace them and that will reduce the road noise. Thanks for reaching out and thanks for watching ✌️
Max range says 60miles. You drove 8 and were down to 50% battery? That's the only thing holding me back from buying. I'd like at least 30 mile range at max speed.
Good evening... Yes, I went from 80% - 57% in 8 miles. That's 23% usage or roughly 25% ....so....at that kind of speed and pulling up a couple of long hills, it looks like I would get only 32 miles per full charge. I'll document some more runs and see how it averages out. Especially now since it's been broke in. Thanks for watching ✌️
Hey, I'd love if you could answer.. I know you did a video of driving about 8miles and you were down to almost 50% battery. It says max range is 60miles?? Id love to be able to drive it max speed round trip 30 miles on the road. Is that possible? Have you tried?
Thanks for the informational videos. I have a question, when turning on grass, does the kandi chew up the yard or do the electric motors have a "limited slip" type function or turf saver mode? Thanks
It's not a limited slip and the tires are aggressive. I don't know how it does on grass. I am able to be very gentle on my trails and the gravel road in my community. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching ✌️
Thanks enjoyed the ride. I am looking for a powerful KANDI Golf Cart / UV with battery power, 48 volts and needs to climb a 25% grade on my property. Rear on the one I have seen has a fold down seat back converting to cargo deck. Hopeful to find out if a 5000 watt motor will do the job. Thanks again, Jeff.
Good afternoon Jeff... Really can't tell you anything about the KANDI golf carts sorry. I'm only able to comment on the KANDI Cowboy UTV and my experiences with it. The Cowboy pulls my mountain trails just fine however. Sorry I can't offer more. Thanks for watching ✌️
That wouldn't be very convenient. We had temperatures in the single digits at times this winter and I didn't notice any ill affects. I didn't let the charge get below 40% and I did my charging during the warmest part of the day when needed. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching ✌️
Has anybody figure out hot to use the display tablet ,I just got my and i can connect to wifi and to my iphone ,but i dont see any useful programs on the andoid system ,they talp about gps and music and other stuff ,what am i missing here ? I did find a moblie app but is asking for the owner email and pin, try setting up a user but it would not let
No 110 outlet. That's a good idea though. It does have a USB outlet that will keep your phone, laptop, camera, etc... charged up. Thanks for watching ✌️
There is some brake squeak and some other rattles.... but it's not as bad as it comes across in the videos. The brake noise has improved over time. I'm guessing they just needed to be broke in. I've adjusted the doors to reduce that noise. But mostly I think it's the lack of engine noise that lets us hear noises that we wouldn't normally pay attention to. Thanks for watching ✌️
I appreciate you showing the winch but realistically to pull a log like you did you would do better with a simple tow strap hooked over the hitch. Also, I've seen 3 or 4 winches get damaged by using the power of the machine to pull the line rather than spooling it with the winch motor. Be careful.
In response to Mr. Colostrum’s question about the windshield: It is a plexiglass type windshield. The Cowboy I bought is not approved for public road use, and I don’t use it on public roads except sometimes for short distances.
In response to Mr Colossal re charging with a 220 v charger: I have a 220v 40amp charger that I use for my EV car and have been using it to charge my Cowboy with no problem. Can’t be specific about the time it takes compared to a 110v charger, but I’m sure it’s much quicker and it certainly has worked fine for me since purchasing my Cowboy last November. I can’t address the other questions he asked, I don’t know how those things work.
Does anyone here know answers to the following: Are the disc brakes hydraulic? Will a 220V EV charger with JL1772 charge it faster than 8 hours? Is the rear differential open or locked? Can the front differential be locked? Can it run in 2WD? If purchased with the sound system, is it factory installed and integrated into the touch screen? Is there an option for a glass windshield? Thanks in advance for any responses.
Hydraulic, yes. Comes with a 220 adapter. Does it charge faster?.... I don't know. Locked, no. It's all wheel drive all the time. Didn't know they offered a sound system. Cool 😎 Glass windshield. Don't know. I hope this helps and thanks for watching ✌️
Just Curious. Do you have any interest in promoting for Kandi? I enjoy your videos and will subscribe but it would be good to know where you are coming from.
I have no dog in this fight. Came across the KANDI by chance when were considering another CF Moto. Couldn't find any video information other than the KANDI site. So I thought I would share my experience so people could make a more informed decision on these machines. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching ✌️
Under the hood is a 12 volt battery. Disconnect it to reset the brain. Also make sure that battery has a good charge. It is not charged by plugging it in. Operating the vehicle on a regular basis keeps that battery charged. As far as lack of power at times... Try stopping and give the brakes a good push and then be deliberate when releasing and going to the gas pedal. There's something in that transition between the two. I don't know why. At least that's the quirk with mine 🤪 But definitely check out your 12 volt battery. I hope this helps and thanks for watching ✌️
Just got a Kandi Cowboy, for some reason when going in to drive or reverse, there is severely reduced power and the vehicle will barely move. Battery status screen shows a fault code of 0000 but I can’t find anywhere that tells me what this code indicates. I do notice on the 10” screen that when going into forward or reverse, the D or the R never become highlighted. Curious if you have any advice. I just emailed Kandi Support but not expecting a quick response based on what I’ve seen online. May try to call tomorrow once their support line opens.
I am seriously considering buying the Cowboy for use on my 25-acre property in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in California. I have a Polaris Ranger now, but want to go electric. I wonder about storing the Cowboy outside all year long. I can park it near enough to the house so that I can keep the 12V charged, but it is too wide to get into the utility door or my garage. What is your experience with storing the Kandi outdoors, or do you have a garage for it.
My unit is not garage kept and it has done well 👍 We had a few days this winter that were down in the single digits 🥶 and the KANDI performed well. We've had some big spring rains and I've not occurred any I'll effects. That being said... keeping it in the elements has dulled some of the finish and there's some screws showing some rust. I run it every day, charge every 10 - 15 days and it's performing well. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching ✌️
@@thekingrexway Thanks. Your videos are extremely helpful and lend credibility to the Kandi Cowboy. The problem is that the Cowboy seems too good to be true. If I compare specs to the nearest competition, it has twice the battery capacity and more load capacity and is much better equipped for about half the price. Seems too good to be true! Maybe not. Thanks again. (Duplicate of reply from another google ID.)
@@SteveSmallcombe-xf2js what the Cowboy lacks is true fourwheel drive and overall brute power. If you're not wanting to do jumps and doughnuts and the like . The KANDI makes a fine little workhorse.
@@thekingrexway I believe that both front and back wheels are driven, but there is no locking differential. Correct? I don't think that is a problem for me as I don't go mudding but typically on fairly solid ground, albeit with some short but steep hills.
Oh Absolutely! It doesn't really come across just how steep my trails are or the gravel road that I'm towing on. But I have other videos demonstrating these things. Just look at the background and you'll get an idea of my terrain. Thanks for watching ✌️
I hear the sound you're talking about and I believe it's an echo in the microphone distorting a squeak in the coilover shocks. It hasn't proved to be a notice issue in person. Thanks for watching ✌️
Does customer service require you verify your purchase with them somehow before they will send you replacement parts? I bought one of these at an auction and just curious if I will get warranty support even though didn’t buy from an “authorized seller”
Yes. They ask for the VIN number and that tells them the owner, your address and phone number associated with the vehicle. That's the short answer anyway. I understand that there are other places to acquire parts but I haven't gotten a name on that yet. Congratulations on your new ride and thanks for watching ✌️
Good morning @craigs5118... The short answer is yes! That being said, I have seen from other owners on Facebook a few cases of software issues, but nothing customer service hasn't remedied. And... customer service, while slow at times, comes through in the end. Even if it takes sending a technician to you to solve the problem. So again... Yes. Going to try and get off my butt and do a six month review on mine today. Thanks for watching ✌️
Update on my issues with the Cowboy and customer service: I had kept a diary of all the problems that occurred and all my attempted contacts with customer service. Apparently in response to that Kandi sent me a replacement, a brand new Cowboy! Also I received an apology phone call from customer relations. The old Cowboy was hauled away and a new one arrived. It works great. Apparently my unit was one of the early ones with many bugs that hadn’t been worked out. The new one has shown none of the problems i was having. Love all the features, the quiet ride, the power. I did add a rear view mirror inside the cabin as I had in the first Cowboy. As long as it continues to run as it does now I give it a very positive review. As for customer service, the final response I received was outstanding, though delayed. Evan Ballard, Elkin, NC
Holy Cow! That is so good to hear. When I spoke with customer service it did seem like they were eager to help, just not sure how to go about it. Good communication goes a long way for a company and their customers. Again..... Awesome news 🙂 Enjoy your ride ✌️
Hey kennymig... It's still working hard and yes, I'm still happy with my purchase. Fixing to do a six month review in the coming days. Thanks for watching ✌️
Thank you for the videos, keep up the valuable and informative work. I'm older than you and due to Polio at a young age I've gotten to the point I can no longer get up and looking for something to enjoy my retirement that's reliable. I've been looking at old BadBoy Recoils and have determined that they are unreliable due to many areas of failure. Motor Controllers($849.99), Gas Pedals($600,00), etc. I watched this video replacing the plug&play start button and will continue to watch. It's a good thing, what you are doing. I'm not rich and find it interesting this failure in less than a year. I'm old school and know mechanics but physically unable to do much anymore. This new plug&play is the biggest fraud IMO leveled on consumers. Our kids are screwed if subscriptions and programmed (software) failures are allowed to prevail. This is coming from a life long IT person 48yrs IT experience raised by the baddest farmer/carpenter/mechanic that ever lived. I learned much from Dad, rest his soul.
Well, I’ve contacted the company and have received some information. I will share below regarding the screen. I received the manual from the company electronically and would be happy to forward it to anyone if they also need it. It turns out there are a lot of features on the screen and it’s almost like an iPad. I’m still finding out more but to set the clock or do other things with Internet or Bluetooth, you swipe down on the middle of the screen [CORRECTION- SWIPE AT VERY TOP OF MIDDLE SCREEN- DO IT TWICE] and you’ll see a clock on the left side immediately pull down on the clock and it’ll open a Settings menu which takes you to various settings and apps that might be applicable. I was able to set the clock, and also it appears to have a memory in which it saves photographs of your rearview camera and up to five gig of memory. The potential of this device is therefore great as it appears to be almost designed for a car and using Apple car or other devices, as if there were speakers, and you would play your music onto the screen. Please let me know if anyone has started a blog of Candy owners and I think we can show share these tips. But once again, in the meantime, thanks very much for these videos as you have started the ball rolling.
How cool! I have the owners manual, but there's no real details on the screen functions. Facebook does have a KANDI Cowboy owners group/community. Thank you for the informative update! I will sit down with it and try to learn a little more about it and share what I find. ✌️
@@thekingrexway they are supposed to be getting back with me on information about Bluetooth and maybe the app. One of the specification says and in the manual that you can use the app to “remotely control the vehicle. To power on and off” - p.13 not sure what that means but I’m hoping they can get me an answer as the first person didn’t know either. I was unable to find a way to connect my phone to the unit. Do you recall how you did that?
If you don’t mind, I will just add comments to the various videos on new information. I find unless there’s something more direct that you would like me to do such as to send it to you directly and then you can report it. I have a feeling there’s a lot more features that we don’t know about that are on this thing. If you prefer me to do a video, I can also do that and post it. One of the things that I expect to do soon is to remove the back up alarm as I don’t think it makes a lot of sense in the woods and I’d like to let people know how to do that. I’m guessing the only way to get into the front battery is remove all the screws. There’s no actual simple way like lifting a hood.?
Congratulations. No app that I am aware of. My clock changed to reflect daylight savings time on it's own. That could be because it's synced up with my phone. There is still a lot I don't know with this machine. Learning as I go and from the comments of viewers. Thanks for watching ✌️
