Arcimoto Factory Tour & Mark Frohnmayer Interview 

I recently traveled to Croatia. Beautiful country but their streets are very narrow. Europeans would love Arcimoto much.

seeing a manufactoring company at that stage is really cool, and not to take the spotlight away from arcimoto, but its amazing to think that tesla all those years ago was pretty much the exact same. An idea and the determination to make it happen. Wish arcimoto the best of luck.

Thanks for doing this Gali. I found out abut this company through the guys at Know You Know and bought a few shares, just to support the cause. Their scope has broadened and their growth has been slow...but we know that ramping up and making those long awaited deliveries ( really long awaited ) a reality and them looking at vehicles in a new way is their niche. It's a gusty little company... and we need them to succeed and I hope they will.

Time to right size the footprint!! Mark Frohnmayer, you are genius! Can't wait to trade in my Model S for one of those cool 3-wheelers!! (Just kidding... but you are 100% right about the need to reduce carbon footprint : ) Thanks Gali for the awesome video, NYC needs as many of these cars as possible!

Gali is going for a ride in the FUD! No wait FUV. 😂 It would be great to see some more factory tours.

I love this video and this company, I'm an owner in Arcimoto stock because of you, Hyper Change. Keep up the great work!

The Deliverator is by far the most exciting aspect of what they’re doing. I can see that being a massive success. I think for a consumer, the Solo enclosed car (or the Smart Fortwo, Twizy, Uniti etc) is a better idea.

how are they going to sell 15k 3 wheelers? Does anyone here actually want to own one of those? Why not buy a electric street bike instead? lots of questions here.

18:48 "Those that can should" Precisely my reasoning behind start saving money with my $1000 reservation for Tesla Model 3 back in 2016 to eventually buy one in 2018 (60k cost). Then few months later going full steam ahead with getting Solar System with Powerwall also from Tesla (another 60k cost) even as I needed to take a loan for that Solar investment. I also put in the more modest $100 (I think) reservation with Arcimoto even though it isn't clear yet that I will be able to drive one once I can take delivery of mine in TX without a Motorcycle license. Y, because I believe those of us that can should.

It reminds me of a renault twizzy, which I think is not available in the US. I think the styling could be a little refined but nevertheless all the best. I do own some stocks since a while, but I won't make it from Germany to the shareholder meeting 😅

America, shouldnt be there target market, i fully admit i could be wrong , but as i see it this will do better as taxi service in 3rd wolrd countries

I am in Nairobi Kenya and I have been following Arcimoto for a while. I am In the Small Hydro Power Energy Sector 1.5Mw-10Mw and Arcimoto is directly in that Green space we are getting into also. I jusr Subscribed to the newsletter and i look forward to owning one of these Electric FUV's

You cannot fault Gali enthusiasm, great to see. forward thinking and showing us all one can really embrace a better future. Arcimoto looks great , just want them available in Australia !

I am saving now to bring one to my home in Manizales, Colombia. I want to take my grandson to school and back on a daily basis.

Wow, Mark and Arcimoto have come a long way in the past year!

First in the Byton vid, showroom lady sounded like she was rapping to the beat initially, and here at 22:05, airport singing girl sings in key with the vid music... At this rate, there'll be a full musical in the background soon!

Great guy with fantastic views

Big fan of Mark ( and Gali ) . FUV would be perfect for my short commute but I need a new ride by Aug and I don't think they can accommodate. Would like to hear how confident he is in battery supply too. Great stuff HyperChange !

I hope that Tesla see the importance of Arcimoto succeeding and thus offer a battery pack deal. Arcimoto’s weakness is that they have to compete with every other automaker for cells. Tesla can fix this if they choose to. It helps the mission.

The Model 3 is in the 5 seconds. 7.5 is more like a Nissan Leaf.

Super Sir very boldly said,,,one person in 4/6 seater,,over crowded roads ,,longer waiting in traffic signals,,,pumping out carbon monoxide in to the atmosphere buy running 3,4,6,8,cylinder petrol, diesels,,I LOVE THIS ARCIMOTO FOR MY COUNTRY,,INDIA, but it must be affordable price,,😋👏👏👏👏👏👏🤝🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍👍😎

It is a great company! Great interview! “Those who can, should!”

I would really like to see what’s under the hood, such as battery, battery heating and cooling, motors, brakes, stability, and etc. Serviceability, how do you change the rear tire, how is the battery charged and so forth. There should be an online, downloadable owners manual. Great interview 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

GREAT interview! I would have loved to hear more about his thoughts on how to convince the public to buy into this kind of vehicle? Similarly, what kind of demand they're seeing (not exact numbers since I know they won't say, but just thoughts).

Very interesting video. Have you ever looked into Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. NASDAQ:SOLO ?

I’ve got some FUV stock awhile ago would love to buy one. It looks like it would be fun driving around Sacramento or wine country

bro ill make my own research before i make a decision but i guess ill buy some shares on monday awesome video love your transparency you are an inspiration thank u gali!

I love the vehicle and concept. The one disadvantage i see with the three wheel design is that some states (like New York) require the operators of such to get a motorcycle license. It would be so easy to rent these things out to tourists but if they need a motorcycle license they cannot legally drive them. They should thus make a four wheel version using some innovative body design. I would love to start a rental business using them.

This video should have more view. I am buying this for long.

Good meeting you Gali! Hope to chat again sometime.

I've been waiting for this episode.

Gali amazing how you show you journey from skeptic in your first mention of Arcimoto, to investor and now after the factory tour where you see the "really" long term potential. Yes this is different and many people will say no way ... until it becomes mainstream. Here in Europe many of the new incentive legislation being drafted are for smaller cheaper ways of private transport. FUV would definitely fit into that niche. Keep your amazing work and research

Very interesting and great information about what Mark has done and how he has done it. Hopefully very inspiring for other inventive people with vision, some capital and great EV ideas !

Price range of the car?

I enjoyed your video but I wish you would have made mention of the different versions and the price. Thank you for your video. Roger

I like this dude.

love from portugal by the way! if want to come here i give you food a place to sleep and a place for you to make videos cause im starting my own channel in portugal and u are one of my inspirations thank u again!

Bought a few shares a while back just to show support for the effort and what they believe in.

Love the look and design. Q’s: Max people weight? Can this tow a motorcycle trailer? AC? Max Distance? Are you working on ways to increase distance? Will it work with existing models?

Good interview & great info!

I wish Tesla would do an urban car like this (instead of a sub compact), but with full weather protection. Just ordered a MY. A light three wheeler would probably be the perfect second car.

It would be interesting if Arcimoto did some kind of research as to how this product will change people's lives in the city area & would they be willing to put down 17.5K - 20K for this? As investor, it will help to understand the direction of where the company / fuv products will head in the future

Cool vehicle, but its utility in terms of commuting during various weather conditions does seem too limited for this to ever hit critical mass. Hopefully they have a model in the works with a fully enclosed passenger compartment.

Arcimoto and Monro are the perfect partnership. I want one, Arcimoto in Australia, 2022. Would ideal for Australia all over. We are organising an EV and Renewable energy conference/field day the end of February 2021 in Lismore NSW. Just maybe an Arcimoto the event or agency in Australia.

"The bicycle ain't cutting it anymore" ~Portlandia

Your test drive was as a passenger? Why?

The deliverator seems like something very interesting for the doordash type delivery model or UBER eats model. My one issue with this, here in Phoenix, is my love of AC when it’s above 100F for 3 months. For the same reason I don’t own a motorcycle I just can’t own this in the Arizona heat. I agree with the other comment suggesting bigger overseas markets. India already has 3 wheelers but the price will have to be right.

Long story short, the guy had to wait for Elon (and Carlos Ghosn) to bring down battery prices, in order to be able to create these 3-wheelers ...

I really want to see this company prove me wrong. The thing is, there is possibly more resistance to having a vehicle with an odd number of wheels than from going from internal combution engines to electric. And they are doing both. But I can see where they could make sales. And their timing is good. I agree with the CEO, that time is now, while everything is up in the air, regarding personal transportation. I think they realise they aren't going to get all America onto 3 wheels, but if they can get a good niche market across the wrold they will make it. I sincerely hope they do. Cause EVs can come in any size, for all I care, as long as there is at least one less FFV for one more EV.

i believe we think the same, I see this car doing great in India,south Asia,Asia and some place in Africa. The only thing is with it being build in the United states America mean there's a big product cost which will not make affordable in the outside market,it should also do good in places like Italy or Paris(france) since they very narrow.

great proposition especially in European cities like Rome an London where’re roads are very slim usually one or two lanes max!

Makes a lot of sense why you chose to invest. I guess looking at the charts December would been the best time to jump in for profits. If you actually see the company as a long term option then anytime is a good time. I may buy some myself in the coming months.

OK Gali you won me over at 1:45

love it gali! the trap beat is fire too! 😂

love the interview

They will be releasing removable full side enclosures that can be used for full weather protection. Very interesting company. I live near Portland, OR so not far from me! Maybe I will see you May 11th, Gali.

Why didn't you ask about safety? The reason companies like this build a three-wheeled vehicle is because they don't have to comply with passenger vehicle safety standards. Also, how comfortable was it riding around in this open-air machine in cold weather? What if it'd been a huge rainstorm?

I like the scalable production line idea. Less risk overall, just in case they face less demand initially than the expect. This way they can scale over time as the demand grows.

You got me checking arcimto site for a possible buy, and i live in a small city with no heavy traffic. How about that?

Thanks for the awesome video

Would it be interesting for Tesla (or another manufacturer) to get into this segment of auto-industry? And if so - how? To buy Arcimoto as a whole as was done with Maxwell and Tesla or some form of a strategic partnership? If Tesla wants to accelerate the advent of EVs, they could help by dropping a few millions USD here and there :) Just a thought though.

I'd call this an LUV - a Limited Utility Vehicle. Not because it's a two-seater, but because it's open to the elements. Put some doors on that thing, make the cabin fully enclosed. Put some rudimentary AC/heating in there, and you have a winner. Renault Twizy has the same problem. If I'm gonna use this thing for commuting, sooner or later I'll be commuting in rain and wind. I'm not buying anything that will cause me pneumonia at least once a year depending on the weather.

"Keep Hypering the change" made my day lol. What are they selling for? Have they started delivering yet?

it has same footprint on the road. Its not slim like Toyota I -road. Its just simpler in manufacturing and less cost than a car

Awesome product.

Are they super charger compatible?

The only thing that I don't like about 3 wheelers is that there is one more wheel catching the potholes, manhole covers, etc. and you are sitting on it.

I have two main concerns about owning one of these myself (I'd be really tempted if it became available). Doors and safety. It can go fast enough, it can take me and some gear or a friend, which is 90% of the miles I drive, and it has well over twice as much range as I need for those miles too. But how will it handle the arms race in vehicle weight and size? Cars are pretty safe, but bad drivers and heavy traffic render that only a little comforting. If everybody's vehicle was < 1500 lbs, we'd all be on fairly equal terms for the nearly inevitable accident, but if a 1200lb vehicle collides with one that's 5x the weight, how will it fair in a moderate-severe accident? It seems like the current arms race in America is to have a bigger car than most everyone on the road. Yeah, it sucks.

This thing will be huge in highly populated places like India!

Gali, everyone talks about how quiet it is inside an EV. Apart from the tyre noise, was it a little surreal to ride in this & be able to hear everything else that was going on around you?

Hey, so what happened in Feb 2019 when the stock shot up to $7 and then dropped? And why is it so low now that when they built those in March already, where are the cars now?

What are the side impact safety ratings?

I’d like to see updates like this weekly please.

No mention in the interview of the number of pre-orders. With delivery starting momentarily, that can be an important number. I have no sense of recreational vehicle popularity in the marketplace, but the basic $12k vehicle seems right in there with various vehicles such as Polaris, et al. I don't follow the early responder logic, since as a non two wheeled vehicle, it can't really sneak through traffic any better than a car. The delivery market imo will be hot. All the big players are looking at some pretty exotic autonomous vehicles, and my guess is the regulatory and technology hurdles will keep that on go slow. Your basic minimum wage earner shuttling groceries, restaurant fare, pharmacy and what-not could be hugely cost effective compared to a Bosch or Renault robot. In the current state of the technology the robots are also not as timely as a human driver, and it will likely be quite some time before they become equally facile in navigating traffic like a human.

I first saw their cars at the LA Auto Show a few years back. I wish I had purchased their stock when it was around $3 a share. I think it's now around $5 a share. Looks like they're going to be shipping soon, no wonder their stock price went up.

hey, some qs 4 ya b4 i start investing too; what does “autonomous ready” mean? also what is arcimoto’s technology moat? is there a superior battery mgmt system or autonomous sw?

Mark is saying 55/day (20000 per year)…...right now they're making 1 a day, so when will they hit that target?

Hi I am the number one.

Awesome interview and I love how you gave Mark the space to get his points across plus he seems like a pretty cool guy! Just curious as to what he meant when he said he closed all the escape hatches and if he had known that it would've been a ten year project he wouldn't have made it so far. What does he mean exactly by escape hatch in his context?

OMG I want one!!!!

Thank you for caring and sharing man I do like it only because it was built with love man lol. . . Well Done and I'm sure Gaia Loves it ...Peace

When are they starting deliveries? Which states require a motorcycle license for it?

Sorry, but I don´t see a true business case for this vehicle. It doesn´t have the flexibility and nimbleness of a bike, motor scooter or even a motor bike, because it is to wide and big. And it doesn´t have the hauling capacity of even a tiny car, because it is to small. With its open sides, it does not even shield you from the elements (even the "Evergreen"´s half doors won´t protect you sufficiently from harsh rain/snow or chilling winds). The Arcimoto combines the weaknesses of cars and bikes, not their strengths. While the initial analysis may be true, that most cars are underutilized most of the time, the conclusion does not consider the owner´s perspective. Most users want one vehicle that suites all needs combined. They want one car for shopping,traveling, daily job commute and short trips with friends/family. They cannot afford different vehicles for different purposes. And they want to be protected from winds, rains, and too low/high temperatures. Those people who want to feel the elements usually buy something with two wheels instead of three. Ironically, with its wide front axis and narrow cabin, the Arcimoto wastes quite a lot of space on the street and in the parking lot, hence it doesn´t solve the problem of underutilization. It just has empty space between the weels instead of empty seats.

Sure, looks fun. But what's the difference between this an a golf cart? There are battery powered golf carts if that was the purpose.

great interview!

I love the Arcimoto. Any chance of a solar model in the future

Do you know what is that mirror in the back? I need one

there's so much designs that arcimoto tried, why not just release a few designs for the mass market to vote on?

works if its perfect weather.... sunny 80 degrees outside and no other car hits you they didn't even put doors on it

Can u cover $Niu? A chinese scooter company. A probably 100x bigger market.. then those weird cars.

like to see a Cybertruck style version

Where can i find this "car" ? How much is this ? Do you need a Driver L to this ?

Very cool!👍🏼

I still don't think they need to achieve these goals to be profitable or to justify a significantly higher valuation. Think resort/airport rental business. I would love to drive this on vacation.

who else with stereo headphones got scared as hell when he honked 😂😂

I would like to see the sun roof be replaced with a solar panel, doors, and A/C. I live in TX and sunroofs are terrible here. Turns your car into a greenhouse.

i'm a try and be there may 11th!

Great review and interview Gali! But seriously who is going to pay 20k for this Arcimoto evergreen when you can buy a new model 3 for on only 15k more or a second hand model s for high 20's. Or a Prius for that price. Seems very overpriced compared to it's competitors to me.

And i am also a small shareholder

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I GO ABOUT BUYING STOCK ??? I LIVE IN THAILAND AND I CAN SEE THESE THINGS ZIPPING DOWN THE ROAD ALL OVER THE PLACE. I OWN A SHIRT BUSINESS IN BANGKOK SO I WOULD ALSO BE INTERESTED IN WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO START BUILDING THESE FOR THE ASIAN MARKET. WE HAVE BEEN BUYING THERE STUFF FOR SO MANY YEARS, I THINK IT'S TIME FOR THEM TO START TO BUY SOME OF OUR STUFF. I COULD SEE PUTTING SOLAR PANELS ON THE TOP OF THESE THINGS AND A FEW OTHER MODIFICATIONS THAT WOULD REALLY MAKE THIS THING BE EVEN BETTER.