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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.

All of those are older models, newer EV models use structural batteries which are not repairable. And I think the MG 4 is not a modular battery.

While the BYD Seal is a fairly nice looking car it has a very low ground clearance and is not at all suitable for Thai roads in the rainy season. Expect future insurance costs to skyrocket as none of the batteries on newer EV models are repairable.

Seems like the long range version does have bigger tires. Also different battery chemistry which is important but the sales reps probably have no clue along with the average buyer... MG 4 Standard Range / Long Range Thai assembled model Different from the original version as follows MG 4 was originally imported, changed to Thai assembly. Change the new sub-model to Standard Range / Long Range Standard Range model changes battery from 51 to 49 kWh. Standard Range model, maximum running distance from 425 to 423 km. (NEDC) Long Range model, 64 kWh battery, maximum running distance 540 km. (NEDC) Change front grille Adaptive Grille with automatic cooling system Add a windshield wiper system to the rear windshield. Add exterior body color: Fizzy Orange. Change to 18-inch alloy wheels on Long Range models. Change the center touch screen from 10.25 to 12.0 inches

Why you need to charge LFP to 100% Ok so I have seen many questions lately about LFP and charging to 100%. The battery cells do not have an inherent requirement to be charged to 100% The reason you should still charge to 100% at least once a week, is that the BMS (battery management system) will lose track over time of where the state of charge is. Why does this happen then, and why don't the non-LFP batteries need it? It comes down to the voltage curve. LFP has a very flat curve, or in this extreme example of the attached photo, maybe even fluctuates up in the middle of the discharge curve. (Not very common, but illustrates the issue at hand) This mean that the BMS cannot rely on voltage alone to determine SoC. However this then means that it has to use the Ah in and out to determine how much is left. The problem with this is that the available Ah also fluctuates with factors like temperature and discharge rate. This is why you need to charge to 100%, to give the BMS a reliable point to start counting down from. As the battery is charged to full, the voltage spikes, and this tells the BMS that the battery is full. NMC and most other lithium batteries have a more linear curve, which allows the BMS to use the voltage also to determine the current SoC, which negates the need for this calibration charge. Hope this helps. https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModel3/comments/1b7dr08/why_you_need_to_charge_lfp_to_100/ Updated especially for you already... you're welcome!

Here's your homework for today: https://youtu.be/QRPze4f0gsQ https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModel3/comments/1b7dr08/why_you_need_to_charge_lfp_to_100/

Childish as usual, didn't expect anything else from you.

But most LFP batteries charge much slower and they need balancing a lot more often than NMC so they are even more inconvenient if you can't charge at home.

I think NMC batteries require balancing about once a month and for me this would be quite inconvenient without a home charger. If an equalisation charge has not been carried out for sometime, the message centre in the instrument pack will display 'Please Slow-charge the Vehicle'.