Not much action here, so I'll help out a little. I'm a shareholder of FUV, of course. Here's my list of comments regarding them:
1) I think the market segment is a mashup between "recreational vehicle" and "utility vehicle". Therefore "Fun Utility Vehicle" makes sense as a CLASS of vehicle. I don't like NAMING the car model as "FUV". Might as well name it "DUH" or "DOH". I think a better model name would be a combination of their "old" name; the SRK and mileage available from the battery pack installed. So, SRK-70, SRK-130, etcetera. Additionally, I think "SRK" all by itself is lame. Think of i30, A8, Q45, RX450, etcetera.
2) I think it was a big mistake to not go to the L.A. Auto Show with enclosures. To sell this as a mainstream, everyday, vehicle and NOT just for "Fun" or "Utility", it needs to be enclosed, or have that option. It needs to look and act like an actual car. It's bad enough there's no steering wheel, but that's not a deal-breaker given the "Fun" part of it. People take motorcycles to work. But people also park their motorcycles in the garage or cover them to keep the elements at bay. So people see this thing at the show and automatically put it into the "Fun" category, with a side of "Utility" thrown in. I think it needs to be the other way around. Push the commute vehicle and everyday vehicle aspect. I know the marketing is doing that, but not even talking about the enclosures at all, practically, is a mistake. It should be a mjnor point not a minor afterthought.
3) The fit and finish of the battery box is too utilitarian, with the bolts on display. Should perhaps be carpeted or rubber matted and locked down. Minor point.
4) One of the first things one reviewer said is something I've been thinking about every time I look at the SRK: "I don't know where to do with my legs/feet,". I think some sort of "highway pegs" would be great, so you can stretch your legs out. I know I will likely try to add some to mine when I get it.
5) I don't like it too bright.. would be nice to have a tinted roof option, or even a solid color option. Preferably solid over tinted. I don't look up when I'm driving and I don't want my bald head to sunburn, etc.
6) On the topic of enclosures... A half-door would be cool, or some sort of drop down window, since an actual window doesn't seem likely. The thing looks to much like a golf cart without some sort of panels to hide your feet and legs. Just up to the seat level would be fine, even.
7) Marketing should show the SRK/FUV on the highway, in traffic. People need to see this is highway commute viable. Again, enclosures would help sell that point, I think.
8) I read in ONE article somewhere from the company, that there would be a "briefcase charger". No word about that since. I wonder if that's a reality, and if so, how it works. Clearly it can only be something like a "boost" to get you 10 miles, or something, in case you need it to get to the nearest charger. And that'll be a pretty heavy briefcase. Perhaps that idea sunk somewhere along the way.
9) I do think the whole interior needs a going over by a car interior designer for more of a "car-like" fit and finish. Like I said, it still has a "weekend toy" look about it. Like a four wheeler dune buggy. Though it's not bad as it is. The seats are nice looking. Dash looks OK.
10) Curious how a bike rack will work on this. Especially my fat-tire bike. :)
