motdaeng

thank you for your detailed reply. - how many banks have gone bankrupt in the usa and europe compared to thailand? - in australia, interest rates for savings are good, while in many other countries, they’re even lower than in thailand. - do you have to pay taxes on your interest and savings in australia? - you got about 3.5% more interest in australia, that means about 28'000 thb (not 41'200 thb) - in thailand, bank deposits are guaranteed up to 1 million baht. - you don’t trust thai banks or the government, yet you live in thailand full-time and spend your hard-earned money here! - instead of legally applying for a 1-year permit, you choose to support ("donate") criminals by paying for an illegal service. not only that, you hand over your passport for several days to criminals in thailand for this illegal act. i really wonder who the strange one is in this situation …

when i read comments like this, i always wonder: do these people live in thailand full-time, and do they not need any money living here? and how much is their monthly budget living in thailand? these people try to give the impression that they earn a lot and invest their money without any losses, making big profits. but parking 800k thb in a bank account (in a country where they live fulltime) at a low interest rate is beyond their financial means. instead, they go down illegal paths and pay bribes to an immigration officer to look the other way ... there are really some strange people out there ...

the car tester seems to be a real byd "lover"...

@Pib, thank you for your posts. i understand that charging speeds at many charging stations are still quite slow and have plenty of room for improvement. this definitely needs to change if thailand wants to advance electric mobility. for occasional long-distance drivers or those who don’t mind having a longer break, the current charging speeds at these stations aren’t really a problem. you’re absolutely right, high peak charging speed doesn’t mean much on its own. the charging curve is what really matters! charging speed (under ideal conditions) is usually measured from 10% to 80% charging time in minutes . however, this doesn’t tell us how many kwh (or km range) are actually added during that time. if we know the net battery capacity, we can calculate the average charging power per minute (from 10% to 80%). this makes it easy to compare the charging performance of different electric vehicles, even if they have different battery sizes. however, car manufacturers don’t usually provide this information. example: byd sealion 7 (230 kw dc charger) charging 10-80% takes 24 minutes net battery capacity: about 87 kwh calculation: 87 kwh × 70% ÷ 24 min = 2.5375 kwh/min (under ideal conditions with a 230 kw charger). as a customer, i personally want a car with the latest technology. fast charging is also important because it could help with resale value in a few years. in the future, thailand's charging network will probably change, and tesla might let other cars use its chargers ...

the zeekr 7x is a very interesting mid-range suv. it makes sense for zeekr to expand its lineup in thailand; with only two models (zeekr x and zeekr 009), the brand has a relatively weak presence in the market. who knows, maybe the zeekr 001or zeekr 007 will arrive in thailand first ... there’s a lot happening in thailand’s ev market... and that’s a good thing! https://www.zeekrglobal.com/

i have been comparing the specifications and features of the byd sealion 7 across different regions (china, hong kong, malaysia, and europe). i noticed some differences, such as the platform used, charging capabilities, interior features, and engine performance etc. my conclusion is that what is released in china may differ from what is available in the global market! i quickly watched the sealion 07 presentation in malaysia and am quite sure there was a mistake (very poor charging time) in it. btw, the top model byd sealion 7 in china and europe can charge max 240kw dc, malaysia only 150kw dc .....!

what did trump achieve in his 4 years as the president "emptying the swamp"? why does he have to do it now again?

imho, the byd sealion 7 is essentially the suv version of the byd seal, sharing the same platform, motor, and other features ... in malaysia, the sealion 7 is priced slightly higher than the byd seal ... i think the pricing will be similar in thailand ... at the motor expo later this month in bangkok, the sealion 7 will be on display. car transporters carrying the vehicle have already been spotted ...

you make a valid point ... but i'm quite sure KhunLa is neither desperate nor bored ...

vinny, vinny, are you desperate, bored, or both?

The worlds biggest battery maker reveals solid state battery details https://youtu.be/0W6BeL47GkI in just a few more years, there will be only few (minor) reasons left to argue against electric mobility. over the past years, many counterarguments have been debunked, including concerns about sustainability, battery lifespan, fire risk, high costs, lack of charging stations, and more ...

an interesting website for people who want more than just surface-level info about ev's ... https://evclinic.eu/ https://evclinic.eu/2024/11/03/which-used-ev-to-buy-a-beginners-guide/ text taken from a review of the Hyundai Ioniq 28kWh: " ...The first-generation Hyundai Ioniq is the only vehicle on which we have not had any type of intervention. Several acquaintances who own and drive them report absolutely no issues, and we have no cases in our laboratory. Prices range from €10,000 to €16,000. The battery system is composed of LGX POUCH cells, which have proven to be durable and high-quality. ... " text taken from a review of the Nissan Leaf 1.gen and 2.gen: " ... This vehicle is responsible for forming all diesel-oriented stereotypes against electric vehicles. It embodies the phrase “the whole battery needs to be replaced when it fails.” It has one of the worst chemical configurations in its battery system, with Pouch cells that are so problematic and irreparable that it’s shameful to even call this vehicle electric. We do not service them at all. The cells, due to the lack of thermal management, overheat and become permanently damaged, often involving all cells in the process. There are no higher-quality replacement cells available. ..."

sorry, a little bit off topic, but can changes to the suspension affect the car warranty?

would you have made these upgrades to your own car or not? if not, you're paying also for something you don't really want or need. plus, you probably can’t check the quality or price of these upgrades ... by the way, the byd seal has a special discount offer until the end of the month, up to 240,000 thb ...