Gweiloman

I’m afraid that your reply might be a bit too intelligent to get a response.

No EV enthusiast I’ve come across, either in real life or from YT sports a top knot and eat plant based only. Anyone who thinks that’s typical of EV enthusiasts are, for lack of a better word, stupid. People who have never sat in or driven an EV and conclude that it’s inferior to an ICEV are, stupid. People who prefer to pay more in fuel to travel the same distance than in an EV are, stupid. People who think it’s okay to pollute the air with toxic fumes and loud annoying engine sounds are, stupid. People for whom an EV does not suit their lifestyle (charging difficulties, need to make long journeys etc) and thus do not buy one are sensible.

I still find it very strange that a large number of the expats living here are constantly critical of Thailand but still continue to live here. I’m expecting the usual response of we’re married etc etc. Even so, that does not prevent them from returning to their home country with their spouse. It could be like you said in another post, they are like desperate refugees, rejected by their own societies. Or they are just grumpy old men with nothing better to do.

Apparently, the Chinese made Teslas are better made than American made ones. Better build quality etc. However, I’m not sure where these are sold. I would imagine Asia, including China of course, Australia, NZ, possibly Europe? I don’t they are sold in the US.

From the article above; and cap electricity tariffs for households using less than 300 units per month. These measures are part of a wider plan to reduce living costs and stimulate the economy. Don’t know what that means but could be that the Ft will be lower than if you used more than 300 units

Break even point for cars in China will come down over time as there is a big push towards renewables, particularly solar and wind power. There’s lots of debate about how polluting it is to produce EVs. I don’t know one way or the other and honestly, I don’t really care. But it is undeniable that EVs are better for cities and urban areas compared to the toxic fumes belched out by diesel vehicles, especially in Thailand. And no one can honestly say they like the noise these vehicles make as they drive past your house or at a restaurant when you’re having dinner.

The problem with some posters is that they think they know Thailand after spending a month in Pattaya. You frequently go O&A. I’ve been to all 77 provinces, some of them many times and spent lots of time outside Bangkok. We have a god idea of how people live and the sort accommodation they live in. I stand by my statement that the majority of car owners in Thailand live in landed properties.

Did you actually watch the video you posted? He specifically said not to hold the steering 10 and 2. You’ve scored a glorious own goal, sadly.

Well, American and European made EVs are overpriced and that’s why their sales have slumped. One has to have more money than sense if they decide to buy those over Chinese made EVs (and probably a show off to boot).

It’s good that you are not anti China. It’s really only the closed minded brainwashed sheeple that still hold such views. Shame though that you seem to be anti EV. EVs have downsides to be sure but the positives cannot be ignored. Cleaner air in the cities and urban areas, less noise pollution are two of the reasons I would like to see more EVs on the roads.

If you are a 10 and 2 driver, that gives me an idea of your age and driving level. I don’t play with my phone when I’m driving as my new age car allows me hands free control of my phone if I need to answer a call. You should try it sometime, unless you are one of those drivers who can’t drive and talk at the same time like some old folks that I know. I also don’t rely on autopilot to drive the car for me. Indeed, my car does not have autopilot and I wouldn’t trust it even if it did. Is it that all ICEVs don’t have such modern features or only the overpriced Toyotas and Hondas?

Hahahaha. You are probably still holding your steering wheel at 10 and 2.

What rubbish are you talking about? On the. BMW Thailand website, there isn’t a single vehicle below Thb 2 million. The most expensive Chinese made EV I know of in Thailand is less than Thb 2 million.

Thailand does not consist of only Bangkok and Pattaya. Go to Isaan. You will be hard pressed to find many car owners living in apartments. Same applies to Chiang Mai and many other parts of Thailand. As for Singapore, I was a one time PR there and lived there for a few years. Every single one of my staff and their families lived in HDB’s. Which ‘fact’ do you disagree with?

A lot depends on which part of the world you are talking about. In Thailand, the majority of car owners live in houses, not condos or apartments. In Singapore, the majority lives in flats but an excellent charging infrastructure means that EV owners are able to charge easily. Remember also that Singapore is only a small country and daily mileage is very little for most people. In the UK, a lot of chargers are being installed at work places where EV owners are able to charge at work. And of the best example is China where the majority live in apartments and yet China has the biggest uptake of EVs outside of Norway. Unlike some other governments, the Chinese government puts its money where its mouth is and has a superb charging infrastructure. This is why cities like Beijing and Shanghai are no longer in the lists of most polluted cities in the world.

Was wondering why I got some confused reactions and then realised that I didn’t specify that the visa exempt is valid for my wife who is Thai. Apologies.

The OEM BYD granny charger needs to be grounded for it to work but the cable that I bought off Lazada and that @JBChiangRai bought off Aliexpress doesn’t need to be grounded. However I can charge both my BYD and Haval with the Lazada charger. Is there a risk that I might be damaging my car battery? I wouldn’t have thought so because electricity is electricity right?

@josephbloggs said it better than I ever could. Time to stop digging further.

You tripped yourself and contradicted your own post without even realising it lol

It just means visa exempt travel. Excellent news. I’m planning to take the HSR from Vientiane to Kunming for a short holiday and visa exempt makes the planning much simpler and more convenient.

My last bill, I used 371 units. I also have solar. I might need to plug my V2L for longer to save another 2.5 kWh per day to dip below 300 units per month lol

I have a few 10m extension leads, 16A. I always bring one along on my travels, either for charging or in the case of the BYD, if I need to power something that my V2L cable can’t reach.

In your app, there’s probably a menu item whereby you can set the current electricity price. Don’t forget to add the Ft charge but ignore the standing charge as it’s negligible. The app should then show you how much “revenue” you have generated from your solar. This should give you an indication of whether it was a worthwhile investment.

Yup. The City/Jazz/Yaris/Vios are going to be classic cars one day, much like the Corolla/Nissan Sunny are classics today. I think not…

Me too. I don’t pee in my car when I’m driving lol