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Those BYD blade v1 batteries seem a bit outdated now...it's about time they launched v2 in Thailand. Personally if buying a new car, I would choose a different brand that has a newer CATL battery capable of at least 3C charging.

It's interesting how most car brands in Thailand only guarantee their batteries for 160,000 km. Modern batteries are supposed to last for 500,000+ km but it seems like only MG are willing to put their money where their mouth is (and they use CATL batteries). But nobody knows yet how MG will honour their "lifetime" warranty if the battery craps out after 9 years. How do they define the "lifetime" of an EV?

Yes they have reduced it...AI overview is typically wrong. This old article confirms it used to be an 8 year vehicle warranty and 240,000 km battery warranty. https://autolifethailand.tv/campaign-changan-deepal-s07-nov-2024/ Strange that they seem less confident in their newer LFP battery than the old NMC one...

Changes to Deepal S07 (MY2025): Battery replacement from NMC 66.8 kWh to LFP 68.8 kWh Upgraded to support DC 3C Technology charging from 87 to 163 kW. Change the suspension and adjust it to reduce sway and improve road grip. Change the front bumper to the same color as the car. Change the lower side edges to the same color as the car body. Change the lower rear bumper to a new design. Replace the 3rd brake light on the roof with a new design. Change to 20-inch alloy wheels, new design Cancel exterior body color Cosmic Yellow Adjust the vehicle warranty from 8 years/160,000 km. to 5 years/120,000 km. Battery warranty has been adjusted from 8 years/240,000 km to 8 years/160,000 km. The price is 300,000 baht cheaper than before.

MGs latest EV hasn't been selling so well...another price cut on the D model (from 719,900 last time). Two new sunroof models introduced and the long range battery changed from 64 kWh NMC to 62.2 kWh LFP...all three versions are now assembled in Thailand.

"While no further details are available, the facelifted BYD Atto 3 is expected to launch in the Chinese market later this year, bolstering its competitiveness against rivals in the fiercely competitive electric vehicle market." What launches in China is rarely available in Thailand...the Thai versions are usually old tech 1-2 years behind. The BYD Seal in China has had 800V architecture for a long time already but it's still not available here.

* Price reduction: Today - until the car is out of stock. Comes with warranty and after-sales service Rever Care by Rever Automotive as follows: Battery warranty: 8 years or 160,000 km. Vehicle warranty for 8 years or 160,000 km. 24-hour emergency assistance service for 8 years Electrical equipment extension cord or V to L AC Portable Charger Custom-fit carpet, license plate frame, screen film Vehicle registration fee

CHERY V23 100% electric car CHERY V23 official price (imported CBU from China) Comes with a vehicle quality guarantee and the following promotions: Vehicle quality guaranteed for 8 years / 160,000 km. High Voltage battery warranty for 8 years / 160,000 km. Free 24-hour emergency assistance service for 5 years Free 1st class insurance with compulsory insurance for 1 year Free Home Charger with installation Free AC Portable Charger Free V2L extension cable Free car floor mat set By CHERY Thailand, CHERY showrooms are separated from OMODA & JAECOO. In addition to the separate showrooms, the teams working within the company are also separated between the two brands, even though they are under the same company.

The first batch of Leapmotor B10 has arrived in Thailand! The launch and pricing will be announced soon. Expected starting price: 6xx,xxx baht. https://ev.iphonemod.net/leapmotor-b10-first-lot-in-thailand/ Leapmotor B10 Preliminary Specifications: Rear-wheel drive (RWD) 1 electric motor 14.6-inch floating screen 8.8-inch LCD dashboard The center console has two wireless charging stations. The entry-level model has an electric motor that produces a maximum power of 132 kW (177 hp). LFP battery, size 56.2 kWh Provides a driving range of 510 km (CLTC standard) Long Range model, electric motor provides maximum power of 160 kW (214 horsepower). LFP battery, 67.1 kWh Provides a driving range of 600 km (CLTC standard)

Do you have an example of any similar faults from another brand? "The result of the seat latch mechanism failure led to extra impact on the driver dummy’s right leg, while also making its head ‘bottom out’ against the steering wheel rather than the airbag. This meant head protection in the MG3 was downgraded to ‘adequate’ and leg protection ‘poor’. Euro NCAP said that since it began crash testing in 1997, this type of failure had “not been seen before”."

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/367765/avoid-mg3-says-euro-ncap-after-critical-safety-failure-crash-test

Toyota is still king in Thailand. BYD seems to have lost its shine, only the budget dolphin is selling well lately. BYD Seal sales have really fallen off a cliff...even after the big price reduction. July 2025 sales figures:

I'm guessing only 20 nationwide for the special racing edition paintwork. But I expect there are plenty of the regular colours at 499k. I think the MG 4 is a much better buy if you can afford the extra though. Or second hand they start from around 400k.

499k is the standard price now. MG are just more discreet with their discounts to existing models than BYD to avoid annoying the previous buyers.

Another price cut:

Looks like a good deal that. I think it's now the cheapest 800V (with super-fast charging) EV in Thailand. Comes with a vehicle quality guarantee from GAC AION Thailand as follows: Lifetime Warranty on the battery and the integrated electric drive unit (only for private owners, first-time owners, and those who do not use the vehicle for commercial purposes) *In the event that the above conditions are not met, the warranty period for battery parts and the integrated electric drive system will be adjusted to 8 years or 240,000 kilometers. Car quality guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 kilometers 8-year or 240,000-kilometer warranty on gullwing door parts Free 1 year first class insurance Free glass film, shoe pads, registration fee Free Home Charger with installation service Free 2-year unlimited in-car internet package Free Lifetime OTA Firmware Update Free lifetime upgrade of related software in your car system. Free 24-hour emergency roadside assistance for 8 years.

What's that? Another price cut? Well I'll never...

Now this looks like a bargain...let the price wars commence. Why spend silly money on Zeekr, Xpeng etc?

That depends on the state. Each state charges different fees to register new vehicles. Northern Territory: The NT offers free registration for eligible plug-in electric vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs) until June 30, 2027. This includes a waiver of stamp duty fees up to $1,500. Victoria: Victorian registration fees are calculated using a "fee unit" system, with a set fee per unit. Electric vehicles receive a discount of $100 on their registration fee. New South Wales: NSW has a stamp duty concession for EVs up to $1,500 and free registration until June 30, 2027. However, a road user charge of 2.5c/km for EVs will be implemented from 2027 or when EVs reach 30% of new car sales. But what's important is the price Zeekr are selling it for, which is 1.2 million baht.

You are talking nonsense as usual. You are quoting estimated pricing before the cheaper official price was announced. "The $57,900 before on-road costs price is for the entry-level 7X RWD (rear-wheel drive), with the 7X Long Range RWD $63,900 before on-roads and the top-spec 7X Performance AWD at $72,900 plus on-roads." "An additional promotion for the first 1000 buyers has been extended until August 18. It gives buyers two years of additional warranty and roadside assistance on top of the standard five years, as well as any paint and cabin colour choice at no additional cost. It also includes a 7kW home charger, Type 2 charging cable and 10-Amp mini portable charging cable, which will be offered beyond August 18 through to September 30."

Cheaper in Australia (about 1.2 million for the Standard): https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/australian-zeekr-7x-pre-orders-top-1000-in-days-after-reveal-of-aggressive-pricing

So let's see...a domestic production capacity of let's say 600,000, minus 52,000 predicted exports in 2026. That leaves around 550,000 for the Thai market to absorb. I stand by my prediction of significant discounts in Thailand going forwards.

Exporting EVs from Thailand is not as easy as it sounds since their costs are higher than the Chinese factories. They usually just export directly from China to Europe. And BYD doesn't even produce the Sea Lion 7 in Thailand.

Stop fear mongering, if they raise their prices they won't sell any cars and they will have to pay the fines. They will be desperate to make sales to avoid repaying the subsidies, so expect to see a lot of discounts.

Yes there is an oversupply of all cars in Thailand. Supply and demand was fairly evenly matched and the Japanese brands enjoyed a near monopoly until the Chinese disrupted the market and then the Thai economy also tanked reducing demand. So that's good for us consumers as prices are lower and we have more choice. The prices of cars are headed in only one direction though, and that's down.