JBChiangRai

Too little, Too late

With high performance versions of EV’s hitting the market (BYD Seal, MG4 X-Power, Volvo EX30, ORA Grand/Lightning Cat), I hope they have got the handling and braking right. A superfast car that doesn’t handle safely could get you into trouble. Volvo will have gained their experience through Polestar, MG don’t really have any experience though the standard MG4 is a good starting point, I don’t know about BYD with the Seal or GWM with the Grand/Lightning Cat. The MG Cyberster had it’s handling tuned by a F1 racing driver as did the original Honda NSX by the late Ayrton Senna, I had one for 5 years, I’ve only ever kept 3 cars that long which tells you how much I liked it. I think a spirited test drive for anyone wanting a performance EV who intends to drive spiritedly might be wise. I did read the Seal 3.8s handles well but the Chinese Grand Cat is very softly sprung.

That would be 10 times more likely, if we were driving an ICE vehicle

MG4 does illuminate on highest regen.

One pedal driving on the MG4 is in the next OTA s/w update (the UK just got it). The car defaults to highest Regen (Level 3), I decided to try it rather than change it every time I start the car. It’s very close to one pedal driving, you only need the brake at the last 5 kmhr or so. It’s more efficient than braking and I love it now. I don't turn the Lane Keeping Assist off every time, it only activates at higher speeds than in town and is just 2 presses to turn off and one of those is a steering wheel button. I do it when it first kicks in, you can do it fairly easily when driving. The radio issue doesn’t exist on the MG4. I would recommend driving Dolphin and MG4 and seeing which you prefer, they are both fine cars. I just insured my daughter’s MG EP+ for 2nd year at 8,800 baht with Roojai.

My system has 3 of 6Kw grid-tied inverters on singe phase that I have adjusted the shutdown if grid-over-voltage, inverter 2 set 1 volt higher than inverter 1, inverter 3 set 1 volt higher than inverter 2. On a sunny day, inverter 1 shuts down if we’re not using enough power followed by inverter 2. Running a couple of air cons is enough to keep 2 inverters running (multi-purpose room, wine cellar/electric & battery room/computer server room has an air con running 24/7). Charging an EV keeps all 3 running.

Pedro the Precise Pedantic Person.

OK I see what you mean. Hard work though.

Not really a workable solution, it won’t account for atmospheric pollution.

Pedro the pedantic? ????

There is no way to tell what the maximum output could be if you’re not using all the potential power. The most effective way to use all the potential power is the export to the grid surplus power. I did assemble a contactor with an adjustable over/under voltage protection device so when the grid voltage hit 245v the contactor tripped allowing power to charge my EV but the car errors after a short while when it trips too often, I could use it for corridor air cons etc but rewiring the breakers sounds too much like work. I do export but turn it off on meter reading day.

Yes MG4 is a PITA about this. Worse, the self driving mode occasionally tries to kill you.

Km per kwhr or kwhrs per 100km are both ok. I had a camry which switched between km per litre and litres per 100km confusing

It’s called Globalisation, great for some, not so much for others

I never check mine. Can you walk me through where it's wrong? it doesn't look maths error to me.

Security starts at the top Put Thaksin back in jail first.

I had a huge problem with a Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2, it destroyed batteries every 12 months. On test at the dealership it wasn't charging the battery properly. They sent up an expert from Ford in Bangkok who said it was a "feature", they tried to keep the battery 70% charged only because of heat in Thailand. I am in favour of planned replacement of 12v batteries every 2-3 years. I changed the battery on my youngest daughter's Suzuki Ciaz at 3 years old just before she left for 1st year University.

It's hard to argue with Economics, and also Legislation...

It looks like the EU Car Manufacturers are having some success lobbying the EU to save their industries. Consumers may have to pay more for their Chinese EV's. Brussels launches fightback against cheap Chinese electric cars flooding Europe (msn.com)

I have watched most of the Top Gear / Grand Tour episodes, I consider myself a car nut and have owned lots of exotic cars. That is one of the reasons I bought an EV. The speed of a supercar but the refinement of a Rolls Royce and unparalleled value for money. What is the problem with MG displaying wrong mileages? China is making inroads into European and Asian markets, unless legislated against, it's going to happen in America too. I read somewhere that German manufacturers are claiming they can't compete on both price & quality. IMHO, the Chinese car manufacturers have migrated from low cost, low quality to low cost, high quality. Time will tell. Our 2 MG EV's are the first new cars I have ever had not needing warranty work (yet).

What was the mobile phone number? I need to buy a lottery ticket ASAP!

We agree on that.

There are dozens of battery recycling plants in Thailand, none of them currently handle lithium batteries simply because there is no demand. Many of them I am sure will transition to providing recycling for lithium batteries as demand increases, until that time, they are sent overseas. Thai regulations prevent any batteries from going into landfill.

Too new to need recycling yet

You just don't get it, Thailand has a superb charging network whilst on the move. Who knows if they can keep pace with EV sales, I hope so, but nobody knows. Heading to Chiang Mai tomorrow & back Monday, probably won't get to Tesco's this trip.