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These are not sales numbers they are registration numbers and it includes Sales figures from December 2023 The registrations numbers for BYD for February 2024, March 2024 and April 2024 total combined figure is 3,097

Due to 1st June falling on the weekend and Public holiday on Monday data upload has been delayed

link states it was built at a dam A recent storm rendered the world's largest floating solar plant at Omkareshwar Dam in India inoperative shortly after its launch, sustaining significant damage. https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/storm-ravages-world-s-largest-floating-solar-plant/ss-BB1nsTq3?ocid=weather-verthp-feeds

If my post was off-topic that must mean your post was off-topic as it was you that introduced Thailand into the thread as none of the previous posters mentioned Thailand in their posts

New Tech Makes EVs Costlier to Repair Gartner predicts that by 2027, the average cost of an EV body and battery serious accident repair will increase by 30%. As a result, vehicles suffering a collision may be more prone to a total write-off as the repair could cost more than its residual value. Equally, more expensive crash repairs may lead to more expensive insurance premiums or even the refusal of insurance companies to cover particular car models. Gartner says the fast reduction of BEV production costs should not be done at the expense of higher repair costs, as it may generate consumer backlash in the long run. New ways to produce a BEV must only be deployed together with processes to ensure low repair costs. https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/special-edition/ev/40036604

Thanks for you post I was replying to @billd766 post where he as asking for links

These are both high performance cars that I suspect the numbers of sales are less than a BYD seal for example

And I failed to mention However, if your goal is to save money, you could pick a remanufactured or salvaged engine. The first ones undergo careful reconstruction and come very close to the newly-built ones. So close that they may come with warranties. On the other hand, salvaged engines are the cheapest option and pose a significant risk of becoming faulty. You have flexibility in terms of which one to pick. Technically, any engine can be installed, but some are a better fit than others. We would suggest you consult with a mechanic before making any decisions. https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/how-much-does-it-cost-to-replace-a-car-engine

Drive Motor Battery Pack EQS 580 SUV HIGH VOLTAGE. 580. EQS 450 SUV HIGH VOLTAGE. 450 4M. 7893402829| $73,770.48 https://www.carid.com/2023-mercedes-eqs-charging-starting/mercedes-benz-oe-electrical-battery-5602187167.html Almost B3 million baht just for a replacement battery

Drivers in Thailand are turning their backs on the EV hype. Sales in April were down further at 18.4% from March EV sales plummet as the Thai market questions the hype. April sees an 18.4% drop, worsening from March 2024. Popular EV brands struggle despite generous Thai government subsidies. The global trend is moving towards EV decline. Is the dream over? It is still too early to say but the real market is presently giving the EV car a big thumbs down. Figures just released for EV sales in April 2024 are damning. They show a continued decline since the January 2024 peak, with sales further down in March. In total, only 4,088 EV cars were sold in Thailand, just 10.75% of the market. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2024/05/08/thai-drivers-turn-off-evs-hype-april-sales-down-over-18-per-cent/

Unlikely that a replacement engine on an ICE vehicle aged new to 4 years old would warrant a write off engines in most ICE vehicles always in the majority of cases represent 30% or less of the total vehicle price new When it comes to EV the battery represents a higher % of the total vehicle price new so as we have seen in the news and in EV Facebook group ev less than a year old can be written off if new battery is required JD power advises engine replacement costs between $4,000 for standard cars up to $10,000 for for a high-performance engine https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/how-much-does-it-cost-to-replace-a-car-engine

I wonder if the Nissan exec was aware that Nissan had a program to offer Nissan in 2018 has begun offering rebuilt battery packs for the older Leafs, https://insideevs.com/news/337360/nissan-introduces-2850-refabricated-batteries-for-older-leaf/ Or that since 2012 Nissan has been running a buyback scheme for Nissan Leaf owners https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1079475_nissan-buys-back-leaf-electric-cars-under-arizona-lemon-law

Power generation capacity in Thailand 2023, by type(in 1,000 gigawatt hours) https://www.statista.com/statistics/1072093/thailand-power-generation-capacity-by-type/ Natural Gas 129.4 Imported fuel 32.81 Coal and ignite 30.43 renewable energy 23.18 hydroelectricity 6.59 Similar figures can also be found here https://ember-climate.org/data/data-tools/data-explorer/

In 2023, natural gas accounted for the highest total power generation capacity, followed by coal and lignite, with a significant presence of 13 natural gas production facilities, primarily in the Gulf of Thailand. From January to November 2023, the value of energy imports and exports amounted to almost 1.89 trillion Thai baht. Energy consumption that year was around two million barrels worth of commercial primary energy oil equivalent, mainly from petroleum products and natural gas. The Thai government is actively promoting renewable energy to reduce fossil fuel dependency and has seen a year-on-year increase in the usage of renewables.[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_in_Thailand#cite_note-2

Road tax for diesel pickup take into account many different factors 2 door or 4 door green plate vs white plate weight and cc of vehicle road taxes for 2 door green plate can start from B1350 per year

No just stating facts which can be backup by doing a search on these forums

mature in age yes but still boy racers in the Motor forum a search produces 3.8 59 times and performance 674 times not all posts are related to acceleration but the majority are related to acceleration

Don't think you will find many greenies on this forum key terms associated with EV's on this forum are performance and 3.8 relating to 0-100 km/h

Poor reporting and a rehash article from the Daily Mail in the comments section majority of comments are 9 years old https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/may/18/rachel-turner-brown-thailand-koh-chang-swimming-pool-hotel

“Growth is up this year but it’s slowed,” he says. “The early adopters have embraced the technology but it’s proving to be a bit tricky to get the mass market to adopt EVs.” Cutting prices is an easy way to spur demand, which Costello says is at the heart of the recent cuts. “You’re not cutting prices if the market is healthy.” https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/01/ev-electric-vehicle-sales-prices-australia Its all down to supply and demand at the moment supply outweighs demand hence price cuts Australia model sales for April show that the top 4 sellers are large SUV and 4 X 4 https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/australias-ev-sales-boom-falters-145948/

factory car warranty lifespan ranges from 3 years to 10 years depending on Brand and country Here in Thailand Ford offer 10 year warranty on its powertrain ( engine and transmission guaranteed for 10 years or 150,000 km) In the UK some brands offer 7 year warranties on all their cars MG UK for example offer 7 year warranty while other countries only get 4 year warranty All Toyota and Lexus models UK are covered by a three-year/100,000-mile warranty. Though that isn’t too much to scream home about, there is an extra sweetener. A scheme introduced in 2021 can see that warranty boosted with each service. Toyota’s new ‘Relax’ warranty sees you given another year of coverage every time you have your car serviced at an authorised dealer. This is valid for up to 10 years from your car’s date of manufacture and covers cars already sold by the manufacturer if you’re in the used market. https://www.carwow.co.uk/best/cars-with-good-warranties-0170

Great Wall To Close Down European Headquarters, Cancel Further Expansion Great Wall Motors will reportedly shut down its European offices in Munich in August, laying off 100 employees. The automaker will remain in existing markets but cancelled expansion plans to other European countries. Slow sales played a pivotal role in the decision, as Great Wall Motors had only 6,300 registrations in Europe in 2023. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/05/great-wall-to-close-down-european-headquarters-cancel-further-expansion/ In 2023 GWM registered 6,746 ORA's in Thailand compared to 6,300 for the whole of Europe for the same period

How many of the 396 Seal Performance's sold since launch to April 30th 2024 are owned by forum members

You mean dealer covers Roadside Assistance

Using Post code 13160 get ฿9,750/year Atto 3 ext range 2023 Yes to dash cam, 10k-15k km, personal use, never for work, 0 claims, no finance, married, age 62, 6 years dl, 40% NCB, policy start later Capital amount B696,000 BYD Atto 3 2023 Type 1 Sum insured ฿696,000 Includes battery coverage Battery coverage up to 90% of the battery value Repair at dealer garages Excess ฿5,000 anything less increases quote Up to 5 named drivers Third-party for bodily injury ฿1,000,000 per person bare minimum Third-party for property damages ฿5,000,000 per time Medical costs and Personal accident ฿100,000 per person bare minimum You did not select Roadside Assistance Roadside assistance (twice a year) Emergency assistance Flat tire Towing (Once a year) Empty tank (Once a year) Jump Start (Once a year) Locksmith service (Once a year) Compulsory insurance Wall charger coverage When you increase bodily injury, Medical costs and Personal accident add Roadside Assistance and Compulsory insurance Third-party for bodily injury ฿5,000,000 per person Third-party for property damages ฿5,000,000 per time Medical costs and Personal accident ฿500,000 per person Roadside Assistance Compulsory insurance You did not select Wall charger coverage Quote increases from B9,750 to B13,631