I try to talk less Australian to an international audience because I’m self conscious of looking like I’m hamming it up.

wife is really into fossils

Self burn

Everything is sealed, and generally water proof in general. I’m sure you’ve seen sump pumps, aquarium wave makers, fuel pumps…

Electric is so much more reliable than combustion. Literally it’s only downside is the energy density of the batteries.

I’ve never seen an electric vehicle drive through water.

https://youtu.be/hnnMYLtamaY

https://youtu.be/UBwmAMNI9qk

https://youtu.be/tzA0U53HF2g

I’d be more worried about the ICE a Shark is carrying around then the EV part tbh

I use Android Auto so the “infotainment” system is pretty much just a screen for Android Auto to me. I’m sure it works fine under there though.

I have found that being slightly racist and doing a bit of a Chinese accent makes the BYD voice assistant understand me better 😬 I do not do this when other people are in the car because… well, obvious reasons.

… You wouldn’t take a Shark through a crossing that an Outlander can handle? :-\

Outlander has 190mm of ground clearance and a wading depth of 400mm, the Shark has 230mm of ground clearance and a wading depth of 600mm (or 700mm, depending on which website you believe).

I’ve got no need or interest in a dual cab, but we’ve got a BYD Seal and love it.

Chinese manufacturers are kicking arse, and making the usual brands look antiquated and overpriced.

We already have a funny Australian version of The Office, it’s called Utopia.

Don’t try and beat Working Dog at Australian comedy.