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Went to Rayong as a newbie EV owner and was a bit anxious. Left with about 97% battery and got there with 52. Did a little drive and was ready for trip back to bangkok - 49% I used the many apps to find a station and decided on a PTT station using the EV Plugz app. Didn't book so my heart skipped a beat when I arrived and 2 cars charging......pulled in next to one to 'think' what to do next but then a gentleman decided his Tesla had enough and moved out so I moved into the slot. The EVPlugz app couldnt be easier, scan, connect the plug and good to go. WEnt to the 7-11, bought sandwiches and food, sat outside an amazon coffee and had food with the family. Checking my phone etc to see how things were going. Max charge was at 53Kw - after 25 min app said something and 'kicked me out' charging stopped.....We were ready to go anyway and car was at 77% so went, clicked pay on the app, put the connector back and off we went! Was relatively easy, time flew having food etc and I could have spent less than the 25 minutes.....Im happy as I now feel more confident, I will probably book next time to guarantee a plug.... Worst case scenario - What would you have done if you need to move to another station....just check on plugshare etc, find a different one and drive on. Obviously if you have little charge then just wait.

Hi, I'll be going on my first long distance trip on my new EV - an ATTO 3 Extended. I am going with the family to Rayong, area where the marriot is. It's about 182km from my starting point to my hotel. There is no charging available in my hotel, I have asked and they have provided these two links - 1 is a website that is all in Thai and the other is a PEA Volta station that is 30 minutes from my hotel. Can you help me plan my trip please and where you would stop to charge? I would like to go there in one drive without stopping but I think either during my stay or on the way back I would need to charge up.....Im only staying 2 nights. So there in one and then stop on drive back? This is what the hotel provided: Regarding to your inquiry, please find nearby EV car charging station from attached link below. https://evcar-charging.com/ https://www.google.com/maps/place/PEA+VOLTA+Charging+Station/@12.7864909,101.6730213,14z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sEVolt+Charging+Station!3m5!1s0x310313100182da17:0x4e95664436a937d8!8m2!3d12.7864965!4d101.6730116!16s%2Fg%2F11s5kfktt3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIwNS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Refer to your information, please be informed that we will provide a 1/2 pound complimentary birthday cake on your birthday. How would more expert EV drivers plan this trip? Thank you!

I tried a fast DC charger at a 7-11 close to my home and it worked, the hose or whatever it's called was heavy and just in a cupboard type thing that opens up once you scan the code but it was fine and it worked....so I guess if I need to fast charge quickly I can do that there and should be topped up to full in about 40 minutes. It's at a 7-11 so nothing to do If i need to wait around, but I could always just walk home or wait in the car 🙂 It's good I have it. This one was from EAAnywhere - Should I try others just for the sake of trying or am I good? I have a 16amp adjustable charger coming that should let me charge at 3,5kw so that would other option other than the one supplied by BYD which currently charges at 1,8kw on my driveway. Those are my options now. Giving myself some time - 2 months and then decide if I should invest in a home charger that goes faster at 7kw. Price quotes are at around 30K

Thanks but mine already has the dash cam installed?! It comes with an 8ggb card and the dealer said I could put up to 128 gb card in if I wanted to.

Thanks for helpful replies and kind words. I’ll ignore the off topic ones. I was being impatient - spoke to dealer and changed country to Thailand and all was good. It was for the app on my phone. Car play etc connected no problem after first time pairing with phone. Thanks for suggestions on trying to charge. I’ve got several close by I can try, doesn’t matter which one right? I’ve got a everywhere EV one closest at a 7-11. i tried the included slow charger from byd in the socket in my driveway and that worked…..car was charging at 1.8kw but at least it worked! I’ve bought an adjustable 8,10,12,14,16 amp charger hoping to get a bit faster of a charge if I cna charge at 16amp at home. Going to see how I do for next 2 months and then decide whether I need to invest in a better home charger that can give me 7kw. drove car in town in Bangkok all day today. Obviously bit nervous new car and all but enjoyed it and happy. I did notice the steering to be a bit ‘heavy’ but maybe new car….? Also still haven’t going seat position but I am thinking it’s all bit of anxiety wig it being new and just having to get used to it. have to watch videos etc as have the mirror triangle light and other beeps and things I don’t understand but happy so far!

Currently have it charging in the driveway, with the included slow charger but at least I know that one works! one thing I can’t figure out is how to find the QR code to link to the byd app for my iPhone?? oh and an annoying thing is I can’t open the windows for 7 days……apparently have to wait for the film tint to set. I had to open my door to get into my village and then I couldn’t get the car going - think it automatically goes into park when you open the door. That opening the door to get tickets form parkings etc will be annoying for the next 7 days….😡

no, I mean the box thing above/behind the rearview mirror…..I think it’s just one of those things I need to get used to.

So picked it up! Byd Atto3 extended range black - Thai version. bit nervous driving back home after picking it up 😅😂 All good - lots to learn but everything looks good - only thing is I didn’t realize how much the dash cam thing blocks view….i guess I’ll get used to it! thanks to everyone and I’ll be sure to ask more questions! Edit: removed some pics at OP request.

I bought this one. Will it do?

Just looking for a 16 amp adjustable charger that is recommended and hopefully will not come from china as takes longer right?

found this one... https://shopee.co.th/【หุ้นท้องถิ่น】Feyree-EV-สายชาร์จ-Type-2-16A-3.5kW-Type-2-ยาว-5-เมตร-สําหรับรถยนต์ไฟฟ้า-i.871545997.23963817423?sp_atk=48689f52-08c9-4293-b8f5-c91764c90da5&xptdk=48689f52-08c9-4293-b8f5-c91764c90da5 will it work?

Cant seem to find this on Lazada or shopee - at least with any positive reviews. Does anyone have a link? or to a similar brand of 16amp or less charger that is recommended for being good please? THANKS!

Hello, My finance has been approved and I pick up my BYD Atto3 extended MY2024 Thai version next week friday. Now I have to choose the XUV Ceramic tint percantages - 40/60/80 is what Ive been told but most importantly the dealer wants me to spend more money! Now he is offering the following: A frunk for 8,490 Premium carpets 4 pieces for 3,800 A battery guard for 16,265.50 And kevlar, seems like protections for different parts of the car.... The only thing that sort of pops out is the battery guard.....Is that worth it? Would you add anything from that, any of it worth spending more money?

Does anyone have any info to confirm differences between the imported and the Thai version. we went today to sign finance and see cars and we prefer the black colour due to the darker interior so we are going with that. The black colour is the Thai version and I just would like to confirm that the only difference is the design of the wheels and has no impact. thanks for any help - I can’t seem to find any info…

hoping it’s a bit more as I’m supposedly laying 20% which is 179k downpayment and rest is supposed to be financed….🤷‍♂️

Hey - I know some of you were very helpful @Pib and co with the window tint which is included. but I need to clarify - what percentage or number should I choose for the windscreen? Windows - back windscreen and the sun roof? It’s the atto3. just in a side note my kids are very much looking forward to the sunroof and love looking through it how will the tint impact that? I know it will be personal choice but I want to go with the normal choices. thanks

Thanks! So what would be normal vs not normal? obviously I want try it out during the day when I can check in to male sure all is good before I leave overnight to charge. plug in wall will get warm but not too hot to the touch? the charger type 2 that goes into the Atto3 should not get warm at all? thanks!

wow! Thanks for such a detailed response. honestly I understand most of it but still have questions: how should I proceed? Should I set the charger to the lowest amp and charge or to the highest and see. basically my question is, if I am going to wait a couple of months to install a wall box - need to continue conversations with landlord, he seems ok - and I buy this charger off lazada, how should I use it that makes it better than the slow charger supplied by byd? thanks!

Hi All, Like already discussed, will be waiting to install a wall charger for a couple of months. We are going to try to brave it without one for the first few months and then if we really need it will look at installing one. Someone on here recommended this from Lazada: Charger Just want confirmation that is going to be safe to use and will be slightly quicker that the one provided by BYD? Also, what amps can I set it to safely? I have 2 normal sockets in my driveway which I will plug it into so please let me know....Should I start small at 8....or can I safely use 16A? Thanks

Yes the wheel design is different, that's the only difference he said. If I get the black colour which is the Thai version with the different wheel designs is this better worse or doesn't matter?

Thanks, but this is not helpful at all. I have already decided to buy the car.

Im not looking to get into any controversy. Just a clear - Does it matter whether it is the imported or the Thai version? Right now I think I prefer the black because of the dark interior - just want to make sure that there are no major differences between the imported and the Thai version. Please share.

The black version is the thai version.......the white is the chinese imported version.......does this make a difference. AI seems to think parts will be easier to source here and other advantages like that..... We are leaning towards the black because the interior is darker while the white has basically a white interior - we have 2 kids! Darker better for us.

I will have a BYD ATTO3 does that impact which chargers are best for me?

Dealer says he has both Thai and Imported versions. He says only difference is the wheel design and sent me the old ver which is the funky one and the new which is more normal.......why did they change this and is one better than the other? He has Black in the Thai version and White in the Imported version.....So another decision I need to make! Is there any other difference between these versions, I have not seen the black colour in person.....I was going for white but might like Black better. Is there any reason I would pick one version over the other? Thanks!