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Most aren't lithium batteries. Thought crossed my mind a few times, as the one, iMio was something like 259k for top 'SUV' model If the Wuling had the govt incentive before we bought the ZS, I probably would have bought that instead of the BEV version of the ZS, as we loved our ICE version. But with the better spec'd NETA V, it's well worth the extra 50-75k for that over the Wuling AIR, the only mini I would consider.

Agree, and our car is an expensive convenience, relative of course, actual cost per month, just to sit in the carport. If we had to pay for petrol, and was on a budget, I doubt if we'd drive more than a few 1000 kms a year. Drive about 5k kms a year, around town, and most of that is unnecessary, and just the dog taking me for my morning walk at the park or surf, which can be done, right down our soi. 8-15 kms a day, just to get our Vit D, and drop a landmine somewhere

If my back was a bit more flexible, and less highway driving, I'd get a NETA V, they're 429k now, or 409k if you can find old stock from CH. If NETA V wasn't so cheap, could even get a Wuling AIR, 375K I think, but lower spec'd and for a few baht more, step up to the NETA. Transportation just doesn't get much cheaper, unless going the scooter route, which we went with E-MC for that. Even cheaper and a pleasure to drive.

Nah, talking DC slow charging cables, and more than enough when at a hotel, and not going anywhere. Lots of malls & hotels have them already.

By then he would have saved 336k by not buying petrol (@ 14 kpL using 91), as what we'd save if driving 20k kms locally and using PEA/MEA to charge at home. Along with 15 oil changes & 3 or 4 total tune ups. Along with the extra 100k buy in cost for the Vigo.

Just think if this was early 2020, they'd shut down the Olympics completely with the silly hysteria back then. 2024, and nobody is falling for it any more, well, except 1 person ...

Do you need any more evidence it's simply a proxy war for profits ? First paragraph says it all. "You're not allowed to try to win, just keep dying"

True, but I don't think the rest of the CS network is going to catch up or pass the 75kW mark on charging cables anytime soon. Once the freebies disappear, so will the Qs. Faster good for the 'on the road' working stiff, or single occupant long drives. But we can't P, walk the dog, and have a munch that quick 100+ when a lot more BEVs on the road, will be quite handy, as the car to CS ratio changes. That's a few years away though, till needed. As most of the weekender traffic, away from Krung Thep, isn't that far away. Khao Yai, Patts, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi. I think hotels incorporating more charging cables, even 22kW would be a lot more beneficial to BEV owners. Imaging 5 or 10 of those at most hotels, that would be sweet. Convenient and extra revenue stream for hotels/

How is being gay in 2024 news worthy ? Hey world, in case you haven't heard, they've invented some new adjectives, and corrupted the use of pronouns, just to confuse everyone when reading news-blips. Stop using 'them' & 'their' when talking singular person ... confusing as hell. Marketing for those endorsement $$$$ 👍

But a hat, mask, and sunglasses would be allowed

That's about standard for the price point. 80kW fast charging more than enough, considering the speed of most charging cables when O&A. Irrelevant for home charging overnight. Along with 4 hours of Thai road driving. Everyone's not in a hurry or Ps in bottle while driving. Our car (2022 'old' tech now ) will accept 76kW, and 320 WLTP rating (quite accurate), and yet to need faster or be on the road longer or further on any one stretch.

If remaining in BKK, you should never really need a car, just a lot of patience. When we visit BKK, we park our car and use public trans. Traffic isn't worth dealing with. For others not living in BKK ... It's all location relative. First 2 years here, I didn't own a car, and didn't need one. Did have a MB, since living 16 kms outside of town, Udon Thani. A bicycle would have been enough, as a couple local markets were there, even 24 yrs ago. Now there's a couple 7-11s, so no real need even for a MB. If owning a new car every 5-7 years as I did, or less, then it is one of your most expensive conveniences per month, just to have & operate. Of course if you can drive a MB, cuts cost considerably, down to just pocket money. Or 2nd hand car/truck, a keeper that you maintain for long time, to get money's worth. Always bargains out there, same as everywhere in the world. If in a metro area, then bus system is more than enough to get around, with a little patience. We could easily live without a car, but it is convenient, as we still live a bit rural, sort of. The only real reason we ever needed one, was convenient for daughter to go to private school, which was in town. Lived in 2 different houses/areas while attending school, both about same distance from town/school. Last couple years, actually had a van service take here back & forth, but had to me them, 5 kms away, on the main road to town. Saved dealing with in town rush, and a lot of petrol costs, as daily commute was 60-70 kms a day, without the service. Mere 20 kms a day using the van service. It's all much cheaper now, car ownership with BEV. Buying in is cheaper, car is better, operating & maintenance cost is cheaper. Buy in is ~550k, instead of ~700k. Energizing (PEA/MEA) is 12k a year, instead of 54k for petrol (20k kms yearly @ 14 kpL) No oil changes or tune-ups.

Holy Buddha ... her on the international stage, representing the USA. 🙄 She must have some good sh!t. She's never been, hopefully never will go to Europe ...

Sad, but true. Only cheney was worst...oops, I mean bush 2, Then LBJ round out the worse 3 in my lifetime. Those 3 even make nixon & clinton look good

Looks like it was just hopeful thinking. Seems she can't get anything right, as Philly is turning into a real sh!thole, and downhill ever since Rizzo left office ...

Guess you've never been to the USA

Anyone believe this complex was a radio station ...

comparing obama to Hitler, wouldn't that be racist ?

Real degradation, and, older models, different chemistry. 200k miles = 320k kms, or 16 years for our 20k kms a year driving, if we continue at that rate. At today's petrol savings of ~฿42k or ฿54k a year, depending if all local driving is charged w/PEA, or latter savings, w/Solar. Total savings over 15 years respectfully, ฿672k & ฿864k. All things being equal, for easy math, as surely they will change in the future. That's the amount we'd save, and also the amount, ฿864k, it would cost to drive the ICE version of our EV, MG ZS. Accurate #s, since owned / own both. So not only did it cost us to buy the ICE version for ฿695k, it would cost another ฿864k to operate it, not counting oil changes (30+) and tune-ups (~6 @ 50k kms intervals). Food for Thought ... Live with Your Choices

Nothing dodgy about those site, and quite the contrary. The info was spot on, and same as MSM coverage. I just don't bother with MSM, unless wanting a good chuckle.

@advancebooking Here's a snap of the water tanks, which collect rain water, then there's a gravity fed self watering system. This way we can go O&A for a couple weeks and not worry about anything, garden wise.

Pretty much tells you everything, and only profitable proxy wars will be engaged. The rest is just 'doom & gloom' to pump up the budget.

Nah, never saw it. I just know the oath they take to defend the Constitution, doesn't include the orders from president, as the enlisted personnel's does.

That's just it, the president alone, has very little real power. He may be 'Commander in Chief' in title, but he can't tell the Generals & Admirals what to do.

Well they do identify with and Indian heritage candidate running for President ... shh, would have to excuse the color blind folks.