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Around 889,188.71 THB for the base model but it's on the much newer and better EVO platform.

EV prices in Thailand are only going in one direction and that's down...the longer you wait, the cheaper they will become. Last year people were rushing to buy before the EV 3.0 subsidies ended and there was a lot of buyer's remorse. The Chinese are selling older technology here at much higher profit margins so there's still a lot more room for discounts. I'm waiting until the prices and technology are more comparable to China.

They have these at Makro for 189 baht (500g Vs 400g):

I saw Tulip have many varieties of cocoa powder...which one makes the best drinks? A higher cocoa butter percentage? Anyone care to share their recipe?

Yes I thought it probably was although those Belleville "fruit wines" cost the same as the Eaglehawk real wines. I usually buy the Eaglehawks as I reckon they are the best bang for the buck at 399 a bottle but I don't really know much about wine. Australian wine is generally cheaper because they have a trade deal with Thailand.

But in China they get the 800V EVO platform on the Seal and it's still cheaper than the old version they sell here.

https://shop.villamarket.com/product/211658 Rumours is only 299...has anyone checked if it's a fruit wine?

Up to 399,100 baht discount today – 31 December 2024 Comes with Rever Care package including: Special interest rate 1.88% when down payment 25%, installments 48 months First class insurance with compulsory insurance for 1 year Maintenance service, labor cost, spare parts cost for 8 years or 160,000 kilometers Vehicle warranty (Waranty) 8 years or 160,000 kilometers Battery warranty 8 years or 160,000 kilometers 24-hour emergency assistance service for 8 full years ABB brand home charger with installation Electrical Extension Cords or VTOL AC Portable Charger Vehicle registration fee Rubber sheet, license plate frame, screen film

Belleville tastes alright to me but they say fruit wine blend on the label.

Well the 800V platforms are more efficient and should be able to at least sustain 100kW for much longer...the advertised "150kW" BYD Seal can't even maintain 100kW past 50% SoC. Regardless, if I'm buying a new car in 2025 that I plan to keep for at least 10 years then I want it to have the latest technology.

It seems we will only get the 400V version of the BYD Sealion in Thailand too if the DC charging caps at 150 kW. The Thai version of the Geely EX5 also has a lower energy density battery and only 110 kW max charging. All quite disappointing really...looks like we will have to wait another year for a reasonably priced 800V EV like what is available in China right now.

The problem with chargers in malls etc is they tend to charge higher fees than the chargers at gas stations (which already cost more than charging at home). Most of the mall chargers I see are always empty and some of them even have an hourly rate instead of electricity usage.

The Malaysian Sealion is a 400V platform. European is 800V.

I get similar speeds on my phone in Bangkok but unfortunately it slows right down in the evenings. You do need the 3CA for decent speeds but unfortunately 4G routers with 3CA seem very expensive.

The CNG tanks are supposed to have a safety shut-off valve in case of a leak and CNG is very safe when installed correctly... unfortunately nobody follows the rules in Thailand.

ICE cars are more likely to catch fire while the engine is running but at least you don't have to worry about them catching fire while parked overnight. https://www.dw.com/en/south-koreans-hit-the-brakes-on-evs-after-battery-fires/a-69978616

But the Depal S07 is a real lemon when it comes to DC charging, all style and no substance: DC 87 kW (20%-80% SOC) 47 min

Gull-wing rear doors...now that seems like a pointless gimmick unless you have a private chauffeur and enjoy sitting in the back of your car.

Well that's a bold faced lie. 8 years warranty is the standard for EVs sold in Thailand (and only 70% capacity).

They look like Aion Y plus to me though hard to be sure.

371 kilometers range (WLTP standard) Quite slow 80kW DC charging. They'll have to do better than that.

Will that be covered by home insurance in the event of a fire? Also these batteries are designed to be horizontal in cars...changing them to a vertical orientation could have undesirable effects over the long term.

I think you'll find it's actually on sale for 699,000 (MG perhaps being more subtle with their price cuts?). Seems like a bargain now at half the UK price but that's a lot of depreciation for existing owners. https://www.car250.com/zs-ev-thr-2024-1.html.

Some good news for BYD owners; replacement battery prices reduced up to 40%: https://www.autospinn.com/2024/06/car-ev-byd-discount-hv-battery-price-up-to-40-137233 I guess they are trying to restore their reputation after the flooded Seal fiasco.

Like I said before, newer models do not have modular batteries. A 2022 MG ZS EV is an old model based on an ICE platform. EP and ES are also based on an older ICE platform. Perhaps you should take your own advice before posting and stop being so condescending.