Yodarapper

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?

1 hour ago, vinny41 said:

Are you buying the Thai version as detailed here

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-byd-atto3-thailand-2025/

do a search in the forums for ratguard check if already applied to your new vehicle or do you have to make a service appointment to get it fitted

In theory 2nd year and onwards insurance should be lower for the  thai version compared to the Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model,

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!

41 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

You will need to ask the dealer is the model that your getting is it the 

Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model, or the Thai version

Showroom says they now have both imported and thai version.....

What is the difference?? Which one should I get??

More confusion! :0

For a NEWBIE and soon to be EV owner, what apps do I need? Where can I charge?

I don;t want the family cross at me!

40 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Are you buying the Thai version as detailed here

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-byd-atto3-thailand-2025/

do a search in the forums for ratguard check if already applied to your new vehicle or do you have to make a service appointment to get it fitted

In theory 2nd year and onwards insurance should be lower for the  thai version compared to the Atto3 Extended Range (MY2024) CBU imported model,

Not sure, I know its the MY2024 version - comes in Black or white and price went down to 899,900 during the motorshow and I reserved it then with that price. How can I check?

As the day draws closer to me picking up my new car, hopefully if all goes well will be by the end of this month.

I wanted to ask for advice from people that have bought a new car in Thailand.

What do I need to check and make sure? How do I make sure I am not getting ripped off or basically what should I be checking?

I have decided on the Atto 3 Extended 2024 version - I am not sure whether to pick White or Black - I am currently thinking Black because the interior is darker and I have kids but is one better than the other? Those are the 2 colours I have been offered.

I am buying on finance and I am waiting to get approval. So when I pick up the car what should I make sure I do, check, etc?

Thank you for all your help!

20 hours ago, motdaeng said:

a bev is ordered, i sold my ice car yesterday ... for now i'm dependent on my wife's car ... :-(

 

i have some questions with the installation of a wall charger. i trust the expertise of some forum members

more than most electricians here in thailand:  

 

- what cable dimensions for L ...... mm2, N ...... mm2, G ...... mm2 are needed? (total cable length approx. 15 meters) 
- when adding a new schneider breaker 40a to the existing consumer unit, do i need an another safty breaker (40 a ?) next to the wallbox?

  or would an on/off switch make sense, or be ok? what type of switch would you recommend?  
- if i want to monitor the kwh going into the wall charger, what's a simple solution?

  is maybe a breaker with monitoring mode available, that can be installed in the existing consumer unit?  

 

thanks a lot for your help, input, and for sharing your experiences, motdaeng!  

 

 

the "diagram" below shows the existing electrical installation and the new setup for the wall charger ...

 

 

 

Congrats I’m hoping to get mine end of Jan.

what quotes did you get for the wall

charger??

I’ve been quoted 42,35 and 25

15 hours ago, Pib said:

 

I just noticed below  car250 article that details the BYD Sealion 7 "scheduled maintenance costs" a person needs to pay over the car's warranty period....that is, labor/parts costs when you take the car in for its "periodic scheduled checkups" to keep the warranty valid. 

 

What surprised me was the scheduled maintenance labor/spare parts checkup costs are "not" free as I was assuming the free checkup labor/parts costs still applied to most BYD vehicles sold like when in late 2023 I bought my 2023 Atto Extended range as it came with free scheduled maintenance and even a free wall charger including installation.

 

But from looking at the BYD Rever Automotive website and the "current" promotions for 11-31 Dec 2024 there is no free labor/spare parts for checkups and also no free wall charger with installation for models recently released by BYD like the Sealion 7, M6, and Sealion 6.  

 

When I continued to look at the other BYD models it showed the current promotions for the Seal and Atto did include free maintenance labor/spare parts costs and free wall charger.  Current promotion for the Dolphin did not include free maintenance/parts costs or wall charger.  And the current 11-31 Dec promotions are not to be confused with promotions offered during the recent motor show which were different promotions.

 

So, it seems as BYD is slowly cutting back on freebies such as free scheduled checkups and wall chargers especially for the new models it released this year in Thailand like the Sealion7, M6, and Sealion 6 while still offering those freebies for the Seal and Atto.  And the Dolphin continues not to receive freebie checkups and wall charger.   Guess that helps to maintain profit in the ongoing price war.

 

 

Car250.com 18 Dec 2024 media release....partial snapshots below...see weblink for full article and full scheduled maintenance costs over the 8 year/160,000km warranty period.

https://www.car250.com/byd-sealion-7-ev-2024-18-1.html

 

 

 

 

What is the current promotion and what do you get?

I think I got the motor show promotion as I paid the booking fee but have to sort everything out in January as had to go on holiday…..will find out next year!

but I would be interested to know if the promotion now is better? Price and what’s included?

cheapest quote for charger was the one you have in your picture for 25k

22 hours ago, vinny41 said:

You might want to check with Byd that they are okay with you picking up the car in January as they have specified dates in their current offer and if they are get written confirmation don't just accept a verbal confirmation

Campaign Participation Criteria

For customers who reserve and purchase BYD cars within the campaign period and receive a BYD car purchase tax invoice issued from 28 November 2024 to 31 December 2024 (“Car Pickup Period”) only.

Campaign benefits details

Customers who participate in this campaign will receive benefits as detailed below:

For the NEW BYD ATTO 3 MY24 electric car

Special interest rate 1.98% for 25% down payment, 48-month installments

Only for customers who have been approved for a loan by participating financial institutions between 28 November 2024 and 15 December 2024.

https://www.reverautomotive.com/en/news/mte2024-campaign

And check with dealership if Atto 3 will come with The free Rat Guard modification

of do you need to make a service booking to install the  free Rat Guard modification

Thanks……looks like it will be ok, however it might not! Welcome to Thailand😂🤣

Dealer said he thinks it will be fine as doesn’t think conditions will change….but assured me that the deposit will be returned if not….thats it! Fingers crossed and that I get the financing!

can someone maybe @Pib I know you have an atto3 extended - can you help with the ceramic film….ive got no clue….whats what most people get…..the car also has a sunroof with a shade.

anyone else with an atto and experience selecting the film please chip in!🤣😂

I’ve got all the documents except the residence certificate.

do I need to go to immigration or is the residence letter from my embassy also accepted?

my embassy does it in 30 min for 1500 and I think Samut prakarn take a week.

Does anyone know if a residence certificate from my embassy will do for the documents required for applying for finance or does it have to be from immigration??

Oh, I had to get white colour as he said black was out of stock for a long time and he only had white….

I did it, I put the deposit down for the atto3 extended.

now I have to hand in all the paperwork for financing and see if it goes through - might actually do that after the Xmas holidays as I’m off to Europe for 3 weeks.

I can get everything easily except for the residence certificate. Apparently I need to go to the immigration office. Does anyone know if this is a one day job or a long waiting time?

I know my embassy can do it quick but not sure they will accept the residence certificate from my embassy?

included is ceramic film, whatever that is….anything I need to know?

Also please if you can share what might happen next so I know all steps…..

hand papers for financing, if accepted what happens? Downpayment on car delivery? Get car with red plate (dealer says I pay 3000 and get that back)

they register car and then swap plates….will they pay car tax and insurance and add those stickers or how does it work?

thank you! Excited but waiting to see if finance goes through.

Ceramic film do I need to tell them anything? 
Im gonna buy the lazada charger, read quite a bit and a few scare stories of being careful at 16amp if it gets too hot or your house wiring can’t handle it etc etc but I guess I’ll be careful and see how it goes.

i have a 7-11 next door to my Moobaan and it has a fast charger so guess can always pop over there. Going to try and see and if not convenient then I’ll speak to landlord and see if I spend the 25/35k but for the next months or so going to give it a go.

THNAKS!

Can someone link one that would work SAFELY and will improve speed compared to the one supplied by byd.

On 12/6/2024 at 5:25 PM, Andrew Dwyer said:

The one i bought is discontinued:
Type in: EV Charger Type 2 16A 3.5 kw

 

Here’s one on sale ( 12.12 Lazada sale ) from Dec 9th at 8pm.

 

 

 

 

hi, sorry I’m very ignorant but would this work on my normal socket? What do I need to look out for? What are the amps it can handle safely and how much can it output in terms of kws 

I see so many I want to understand if I buy how can I use safely and how is it better than the one that comes with the car?

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

@Yodarapper I know you're leaning toward an EV now, but I just passed the MG dealer, and had their MG ZS (ICE) promo on display, and have to say, I'd be buying one at ฿559k.

 

Especially since you'll only be here for 3 ish year, I think said.  By then the price wars should be over, and even the EV govt incentives maybe, which means when reselling, should get a nice price.

 

No wall charger hassle.  No entertaining the kids at CS (charging station), as I think you work, so you'll be traveling O&A on weekends and long weekends, when everyone else is, so I'd expect Qs at the CS.

 

Since I'm one of the EV fanboys, that's saying quite a bit from me.

I don’t understand the part about end of price wars etc so should get good price, do you mean for the EV or for the MG?

Oh man, it was a done deal and now you got me thinking….😱……I know someone who has just bought an MG VS…..and that made me think…..

does anyone know if they are good? Anyone own either the new MG VS or ZS?

I was set on the atto3 and had gotten past the uncertainty of resale value, gotten past the wall charger and convinced I could used one of the cheaper alternatives and just a wall socket and also convinced myself charging at anoetrol station wasn’t a problem even though I’ve looked more and there does seem to be a lot of cars doing it at the petrol station close to my home even saw some waiting…..

then a friend told me today they bought an MG VS for 699……

anyone own an MG?

5 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

I bought one of these also, the granny charger that came with the BYD wouldn’t work on a socket without earth protection which was the case at the mil’s house.

So faster charging and overcame the “ no earth “ issue.

 

do you have a link or know what I need to search for on lazada or Shopee, I can’t seem to find this one?

3 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

Here is a 3,500 baht solution.  I doubt you'll ever have a scenario where this doesn't work for you, about 8 hours overnight will take you from 20% to 80% and it's 60% faster than the supplied granny charger. 8 amp, 10 amp, 13 amp and 16 amp selectable.

 

 

 

 

 

Does this just plug into a normal socket or do I need to do anything else?

10 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

 

 

I'm driven by my head not my heart when it comes to cars.  The Atto 3 is more my taste than the M6 but I would sacrifice practicality over looks every time.

 

On the charger you can pay 36-47,000 baht and write it all off when you leave, or you can 10-15,000 baht and only write off 3-8,000 baht when you leave and your next installation will be cheap too.  Both give you the same charging speed.  I am from Yorkshire, we are like the Scottish but with the generosity wrung out of them.

I hear you, if it was my

house I would definetly do this but I’m thinking I would need to find an electrician, get him to understand me, check with my landlord, landlord would have to trust him…..etc etc etc….

yes M6 may be more practical but not sure we really need a 7 seater - have 2 kids and folks coming out now but do we need a 7 seater for the

off chance someone visits us?

3 hours ago, Pib said:

Did you get the quote?  If so, how much, which charger,  etc?  Thanks.

9 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

If I were Yodarapper my head would be spinning.

 

For me, the solution is obvious.

 

Typical maximum journey is 185km to Rayong.  There are more than a dozen fast chargers on the way to Rayong and lots in Rayong.

 

He doesn't need an extended range vehicle, the standard Atto 3 is fine, but by all means go for the extended if you prefer.  It will get you to Rayong with as much again spare.  Top up on the way back at any of the chargers on the way back, I would top up at the first one for about 15-20 minutes to avoid range anxiety.

 

Next the issue of the home charger.  I would be budgeting 15,000 baht maximum (I may be as cheap as 9,500 baht) for a plug in 7Kw portable wall box, asking my landlord if I could fit a 32 amp socket where I park the car to allow EV charging, it improves the rentability of the property, he would be mad to say no.  Perhaps it costs 3-7,000 for that, that is the only wasted expenditure when you move to a new property, you unplug and take the charger with you.

 

You should not consider an ICE car, you've already driven the Atto and know how superior it is to drive over an ICE.

 

I think it would help if instead of bombarding Yodarapper with possibilities and information, we advised what we would do, bearing in mind a wall box is not included.

My head is definitely spinning mate! Probably just my over thinking nature…..

went again today and saw the atto3 and the M6. Wife asked for us to test drive and wife and kids loved it but to me it seems less….nice. More room but the driver seat is lower and doesn’t feel so premium.

good things I guess is the 7 seater and bigger battery means more km but everything in be read puts the atto3 as a better car?

current offer means both are same price. But in thinking the atto3 is a better option because it’s a better car? 
thoughts?

3 hours ago, Pib said:

Did you get the quote?  If so, how much, which charger,  etc?  Thanks.

I did - they gave me the three options and the three prices.

i asked for the cheapest which was the zencar and they have quoted 35K

What about the m6 - that has a range of 520 km? That’s a lot more than the atto3 right?

the Kia EV 5 also has more range?