Rich Rebuilds: Creating an EV Empire

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Thanks to EVject for sponsoring this video. Check out EVject and get 30% off with code: KIMJAVA631 ► https://evject.com/?ref=kvdeznuy X Takeover info: ► https://www.eventbrite.com/e/x-takeover-2024-tickets-698190355147 Recommendations Find the best Solar installers and get quotes for free! ► https://www.energysage.com/p/kimjava-ap Video details: This week we're joined by special guest Rich Benoit from Rich Rebuilds. From being "canceled" by the Tesla die hards, to forfeiting his Tesla Roadster and building one of the biggest EV repair shops in the US, we get an in depth look at the brand of Rich Rebuilds, unlike you've ever seen him before. Don't miss this fascinating discussion. Check out Rich's new book on Amazon ► https://a.co/d/5ahBkLD Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get exclusive access to videos, early release of content, on-air shoutouts and private one-on-one monthly calls to talk EVs with Kim and P.J. Support Kim and P.J. ►https://www.patreon.com/itskimjava 🎙️Our PODCAST Spotify ► https://tinyurl.com/4z56hp6w Apple Podcasts ► https://tinyurl.com/2yyxdu6c iHeartRadio ► https://tinyurl.com/bpab6648 Amazon Music ► https://tinyurl.com/47hppcnx Follow Kim & P.J. On Social: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itskimjava/.. X ► https://twitter.com/itskimjava Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/ItsKimJava/ P.J. on IG ►https://www.instagram.com/javacards824/ Shop our store and learn more about the KJ team ► https://www.itskimjava.com Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Who is this woman? 2:41 - Working on your own stuff 3:13 - Only feet 4:06 - EVject 5:20 - Tesla, was not a fan 8:42 - Banned by Tesla 9:52 - Conversation with Elon 11:13 - From YouTube to Robert Downie Jr. 13:46 - How do you get into conversions? 15:41 - Roasting Rich from the comments section 16:52 - I actually love the Cybertruck 18:41 - I started a company that fixes them, I can't hate them that much 19:12 - the divide between gas lovers and EV lovers 19:54 - EV debate is so much more complicated 22:29 - It's okay to like both 25:16 - The Rivian broke a few records for me 28:14 - I was a car enthusiast before an EV enthusiast 30:41 - Rolex to Apple Watch is an EV to a Gas car 32:23 - Appreciating cars on a deeper level 35:17 - Going Fast and Fixing Things 37:42 - Converting an EV trailer 38:20 - I get different feedback w/ EVs and range 44:41 - Rich's question for Kim 47:32 - Did Influencers kill Fisker? 55:11 - Outtakes Our EV reviews playlist ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uS0ByoBqWNFI_g5gaMdUCHYYeYjyEM2 My Tesla DIY series Playlist ► https://tinyurl.com/y5y9dwhj Our equipment, camera gear and more ► https://linktr.ee/KimJava Kim's Favorite Tesla Only Accessories: Tesla Wall Connector https://tinyurl.com/y3ax7t3z Cyber Backpack (Use code KimJava for 10% off) ►https://tinyurl.com/bdcuxtb5 Fave M3 & MY Sunglass Holder https://tinyurl.com/22rnjk2v Fave M3 & MY Camera Covers https://tinyurl.com/29mrtv48 Kim's Tesla Accessories With Discounts: SCENT WEDGE (10% off with Code KIMJAVA) Cedar Car Freshener in shape of Cybertruck https://tinyurl.com/52k8fkba Cedar Car Freshener in shape of Semi https://tinyurl.com/4uf8ky3x Clip on Scent Bundle https://tinyurl.com/53rc5695 Walnut Console Overlay https://tinyurl.com/2xktv62a Desk Wedge for laptop desk on driver's seat https://tinyurl.com/4samv639 Kim's Favorite Car Accessories: Waterless Wash Tesla Cleaning Supply ►https://a.co/d/chjzhJc Scented Car Diffuser ► https://tinyurl.com/2p8epb2w Cleaning Car Gel ► https://tinyurl.com/2ck9s7va Travel Car Tray ► https://tinyurl.com/ytnjrhzj Sunglass Holder ► https://tinyurl.com/38cmk68w SUV Air Mattress ► https://tinyurl.com/ur8df3f Baby Car Seat Cover ►https://amzn.to/3I8rW1b Kim's Filming Accessories: Kim's Teleprompter ► https://tinyurl.com/5f48tx7d Kim's Boom Mic ► https://tinyurl.com/5n7366s2 Kim's Wireless Mic ► https://tinyurl.com/5xh8v6cf Kim's Mono Mic ► https://tinyurl.com/2s3tnrzu Kim's Outdoor Windscreen Mic ► https://tinyurl.com/y95ptux7 Kim's Camera ► https://tinyurl.com/3kx96ak9 Kim's 50mm Portrait Lens ► https://tinyurl.com/mrx9j9ad Kim's 105mm Telephoto Lens ► https://tinyurl.com/3evd4d6e Kim's 10 to 18mm Wide Angle Lens ► https://tinyurl.com/56xrzjak Kim's Digital Camera ► https://tinyurl.com/ym844exm Kim's Camera Backpack ► https://tinyurl.com/5n6tzd7p Mini Tripod ► https://tinyurl.com/y5p6zhwv Small Tripod ► https://tinyurl.com/y5efdjku Traveler Tripod ► https://tinyurl.com/nsn42wbk Camera Stabilizer ► https://tinyurl.com/mry4y8j8 Bright LED Video Light ► https://tinyurl.com/369vuf2x #tesla #teslapodcast #RichRebuilds