Futuristic and Funky HiPhi Z Electric Car

From Crossing China. Human Horizons continues their tradition of making the funkiest EVs on the road anywhere. This time it is the HiPhi Z, the second HiPhi to hit the streets of China, after the HiPhi X CUV. Would you pay 90K USD for this? Also I know those other cars I mentioned aren’t in…

NIO Build Quality Better than the Competition?

From Crossing China. There are some EV brands notorious for problems with their fit and finish. Misaligned panels, steering wheels falling off, roofs disappearing… etc. Let’s take a look at how the NIO ET7 compares. Of course, comparing one car to millions of others is never going to make much sense, but that’s all I…

NIO Communication Problems in Europe

From Crossing China. Just a few examples of the issues I had with NIO in Europe and their response. To reiterate: These aren’t necessarily ‘big problems’ that would apply to many Users (aside from the bad delivery experience) and I am sharing them not to complain about tiny things, but to illustrate how pervasive the…

One Month With ET7 | NIO ET7 Full Review

From Crossing China. A comprehensive overview after a month with the NIO ET7 in Europe. NIO EC6 – One Year Review https://youtu.be/D9Juq7ySLIs NIO EC6 – What I Like https://youtu.be/4l3WfbWdyA8 NIO EC6 – What I Dislike https://youtu.be/4l3WfbWdyA8 NIO EC6 – First Battery Swap https://youtu.be/Hp-K6xuQdCY NIO App China https://youtu.be/iAACtDEPDzY NIO ET7 Cameras Improved? https://youtu.be/5i7XdqZFf0o NIO ET7 Range…

Testing NIO Pilot on German Autobahn

From Crossing China. Giving NIO’s version of basic autopilot a run through on the German Autobahn. Max speed of autopilot is 180km/h, compared with 130 or 140 in China (can’t remember)… also this maintains speed much better than my old EC6 did on slight turns, but fails to maintain its lane in poorly marked areas…

Can Mom Complete a NIO Battery Swap? NIO Power Swap at Sortimo Innovation Park | Germany

From Crossing China. Some people claim NIO battery swapping is too complicated for the average user. Let’s see. Deep Gratitude to My Patrons: Mo Money Mo Problems Tier: Alex Money For Nothing Tier: Mom Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crossingchina – Direct Support: https://paypal.me/crossingchina Save money with Yotta (FDIC Insured Online Bank) and win a bunch of cash at…

NIO Power Swap Under Impossible Conditions | First Battery Swap Station in the Netherlands is Open!

From Crossing China. Soft opening of the NIO Power Swap Station in Tilburg, Netherlands. Special thanks to all the awesome NIO staff there, especially Norbert and Tom. Deep Gratitude to My Patrons: Mo Money Mo Problems Tier: Alex Money For Nothing Tier: Mom Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crossingchina – Direct Support: https://paypal.me/crossingchina Save money with Yotta (FDIC Insured…

NIO ET7 Germany Delivery Attempt #1

From Crossing China. Since NIO announced the subscription plan in Germany in October, I’ve been trying to get my hands on a car to make a European Road Trip. It’s been a process, not without false starts and stops and hiccups along the way. But a car is finally here, so let’s talk about it…

NIO Subscription and NIO Berlin Launch Impressions From a NIO User – Is NIO Sub Actually Good?

From Crossing China. I give my 2 Euro cents on the launch event itself and NIO Subscription overall, plus some suggestions for improving the communication moving forward and the subscription value for money. – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crossingchina Save money with Yotta (FDIC Insured Online Bank) and win a bunch of cash at the same time, http://join.withyotta.com.…

NIO Europe Launch | Hello Berlin | ET7 Around the Tempodrom?

From Crossing China. ET7 and more outside the Tempodrom in Berlin, Germany, less than 24 hours before NIO’s European Launch – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crossingchina Save money with Yotta (FDIC Insured Online Bank) and win a bunch of cash at the same time, http://join.withyotta.com. Use my referral code ERIC2827 when you sign up. Support: https://paypal.me/crossingchina https://j.moomoo.com/00l9eW Get…

NIO EC6 Headlight Test | Relaxing Night Drive in Yunnan

From Crossing China. NIO EC6 headlight test using my dashcam footage in rural Yunnan. @Bjørn Nyland ‘s BYD Headlight Test: https://youtu.be/x8hTZIEszt8 – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crossingchina Save money with Yotta (FDIC Insured Online Bank) and win a bunch of cash at the same time, http://join.withyotta.com. Use my referral code ERIC2827 when you sign up. Support: https://paypal.me/crossingchina https://j.moomoo.com/00l9eW…

Should I (or you) Move to Costa Rica? (FI/RE)

From Crossing China. In this video I share some of my considerations when trying to decide which country to move to now that I’ve left China. Of course there are other things to consider, such as quality and cost of healthcare, language and culture, etc etc… These are just the ones that are at the…

US Green Cards For Cash (pt 2) – Life in China’s EB-5 Industry and Answering Your Questions!

From Crossing China. Part 2, this time focusing more on what life was actually like in the industry for a foreigner in China during the boom years of the early 2010s. Pt 1: https://youtu.be/xWbwWDF9-nw Further Reading about EB5 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-12/the-visa-program-that-helped-pay-for-hudson-yards https://fortune.com/2014/07/24/immigration-eb-5-visa-for-sale/ https://vtdigger.org/2018/07/09/federal-agency-terminates-vermont-eb-5-regional-center/ https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/money/2016/08/19/pat-moulton-talks-vermont-regional-center-faces-questions-eb-5/88904234/ https://cis.org/North/Fortunes-Peter-Elkind-Describes-Chicago-EB5-Scam-Stunning-Detail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EB-5_visa#1990-1999 https://www.eb5diligence.com/articles/eb-5-visa-requirements https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Targeted_Employment_Area https://blog.lucidtext.com/category/eb-5-statistics/ https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-fifth-preference-eb-5/eb-5-immigrant-investor-regional-centers https://econsultsolutions.com/breaking-down-the-criticisms-of-the-eb-5-program/ – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crossingchina Save money with…