Electric Vehicles in Thailand

[KhunLA]

15 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

I apologise, I couldn't resist it.

Some of those speeds are jaw dropping ... less than 3 seconds will pull you back in the seat

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

I get the impression that the front air con air vents on the Seal can swing like a home air con, not sure if horizontally, vertically or both  ??

If that’s true that’s a great idea !!

Or has it been around for a while and i just haven’t ventured into the price bracket, that has these luxury options, before ??

[JBChiangRai]

2 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

0-100 time compared to price in Thailand. Where do you get most Bang for your Baht

 

 

 

Only the Porsche Taycan Turbo and the Lotus faster than the new MG Cyberster in that EV list.

[Bandersnatch]

3 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

I get the impression that the front air con air vents on the Seal can swing like a home air con, not sure if horizontally, vertically or both  ??

If that’s true that’s a great idea !!

Or has it been around for a while and i just haven’t ventured into the price bracket, that has these luxury options, before ??

Indeed it can watch the video start at 15:40

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

16 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Indeed it can watch the video start at 15:40

 

 

That’s great thanks.

Pressure’s rising ????
 

Here’s something else that I learned today:

 

The front cup holders have a small button between them and the armrest storage, I wasn’t sure what it was for but with the help of the manual I learned.

The drivers side cup holder is adjustable for depth by 40mm, pushing down on the bottom of the cup holder ( or whichever beverage you are drinking ) you can set the height and the button returns the base of cup holder to its original height. ( this was on a Performance model, not sure if applies to Premium ).

 

It’s the little things that make you smile ????

[Pib]

Why are cupholders important?  I thought you were suppose to keep your beer bottle in-hand while driving.  ????

[Bandersnatch]

1 hour ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

 

It’s the little things that make you smile ????

How about seat and mirror memory for two in case you are married to a dwarf or a Thai girl.

 

[Bandersnatch]

Another cool BYD Seal Feature: The side mirrors dip on selecting reverse so that you can see the lines of the parking space

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

22 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

How about seat and mirror memory for two in case you are married to a dwarf or a Thai girl.

 

That only applies if I let her drive !!

[Andrew Dwyer]

43 minutes ago, Pib said:

Why are cupholders important?  I thought you were suppose to keep your beer bottle in-hand while driving.  ????

That has been superseded by your phone now !

[josephbloggs]

25 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Another cool BYD Seal Feature: The side mirrors dip on selecting reverse so that you can see the lines of the parking space

 

That indeed is cool but I had a Lexus with this feature 10-12 years ago. At the time I thought it was so simple and useful why does no one else do it. My Volvo XC40 also does it.

Talking of simple but cool/useful, my Volvo has two keys (that only stay in your pocket). You can attach a driver profile to each one so if you enter the carwith your key it immediately puts everything as you like it: seat position, mirrors, aircon, stereo volume and settings, lighting, driving mode. Enter the vehicle with the other key and it goes to however that person likes it. So simple but so so useful, maybe that is commonplace in other marques too? It's one of my favourite things but such a simple concept.

[mistral53]

A set of decent wheels and rubber makes this car into a real sleeper....... what's your favored color?

[Bandersnatch]

11 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

A set of decent wheels and rubber makes this car into a real sleeper....... what's your favored color?

Black seems to be the crowd favorite, but I ordered a white one because I don’t want anyone to think I’m driving a Tesla 

[Andrew Dwyer]

10 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

A set of decent wheels and rubber makes this car into a real sleeper....... what's your favored color?

Black is stunning but reminds me of my ex wife ………. too high maintenance.

So I would go with the Space Grey:

 

 

 

It’s a grey/blue that I think is perfect even though I haven’t seen it in person yet.

[motdaeng]

10 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

So I would go with the Space Grey:

 

 

 

It’s a grey/blue that I think is perfect even though I haven’t seen it in person yet.

i saw the car in space grey, but only in the showroom and not in daylight. it looks really great!

 

the byd seal (in space grey) is at the top of my list. the car's price-performance ratio is hard to beat.

but for now, i will wait with an order, it seems that several new bev will be arriving in the thai market

in the next few months ... 

[mistral53]

Not surprisingly, now Tesla is being squeezed by BYD - consumers win!

 

[Bandersnatch]

14 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

Not surprisingly, now Tesla is being squeezed by BYD - consumers win!

 

 

 

Old and New prices from the Tesla Thailand website

 

 

 

 

 

[mistral53]

On 9/30/2023 at 2:41 PM, Andrew Dwyer said:

As stated earlier I can confirm that the Seal doesn’t come with the video recorder ( built in dash cam ) as included with Atto 3, asked at my local Auto Show.

 The Show just had the Performance Seal in Velocity Blue, + a Dolphin, disappointing as I wanted to check out the Space Gray colour. 

I did have a look at the Aion Y Plus and although I don’t care for the looks of the car they put on a good showing. Emphasis on the ability to sleep inside with the front seats laid back flat and an air bed installed. The boot space initially looks standard but lift up the 2 level boot floor and it reveals a very deep space with an emergency spare included. It also has the longest rear legroom of any car I have seen, it’s like a London taxi !!

Same for the Seal, it was just a matter of time - these guys install the camera for THB 2800:

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

39 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

Same for the Seal, it was just a matter of time - these guys install the camera for THB 2800:

 

Yup, I posted that video last Friday, seems very easy to diy and according to some FB posters the camera can be bought for 1800 baht on AliEx.

Aesthetically is the best option but no sound and some reports that the resolution isn’t great at night time. Seems a shame that the camera isn’t being developed further to improve and add sound.

 

Some might say that buying a car for 1 1/2 million baht warrants a decent dash cam with front and rear facing cameras. But of course that needs some trailing wires or hardwire to add to the expense.

 

I prefer the minimalistic approach and would splash out 1800 baht to check it out for myself, plus being a Yorkshireman I recognise it as being the cheapest option ????

[Bandersnatch]

Today I meet with SCB to discuss finance of the BYD Seal Premium (RWD LR) just as Tesla drops it’s price!

 

BYD Seal Premium ฿1,449,000 - ฿230,000 for freebies = ฿1,219,000

5.9sec 0-100

86 (gross) kWh LFP Battery

Range Claim 650 km

V2L

Indicator Stalks

Drive selector 

Driver’s display

HUD

Dealerships in most provinces

DC charging at all Dealers

 

 

 

Tesla Model 3 RWD ฿1,559,000 + ฿50,000 for white = ฿1,649,000

6.1sec 0-100

62.3 (gross) kWh LFP Battery

Range Claim 513 km

No V2L

Indicator Buttons

Drive selector On the screen

No Driver’s display

No HUD

Dealership in BKK

DC charging in 4 locations (BKK and Pattaya)

 

Did I miss anything?

 

 

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

34 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Today I meet with SCB to discuss finance of the BYD Seal Premium (RWD LR) just as Tesla drops it’s price!

 

BYD Seal Premium ฿1,449,000 - ฿230,000 for freebies = ฿1,219,000

5.9sec 0-100

86 (gross) kWh LFP Battery

Range Claim 650 km

V2L

Indicator Stalks

Drive selector 

Driver’s display

HUD

Dealerships in most provinces

DC charging at all Dealers

 

 

 

Tesla Model 3 RWD ฿1,559,000 + ฿50,000 for white = ฿1,649,000

6.1sec 0-100

62.3 (gross) kWh LFP Battery

Range Claim 513 km

No V2L

Indicator Buttons

Drive selector On the screen

No Driver’s display

No HUD

Dealership in BKK

DC charging in 4 locations (BKK and Pattaya)

 

Did I miss anything?

 

 

 

 

Apart from Tesla also available in red I think you got it covered.

I saw a red Tesla the other day, it’s a nice colour almost a wine red I would say.

But, I don’t drink wine.

[JBChiangRai]

46 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

 

I prefer the minimalistic approach and would splash out 1800 baht to check it out for myself, plus being a Yorkshireman I recognise it as being the cheapest option ????

Yorkshireman here too (Guiseley), for those that don't about Yorkshiremen, we are like Scotsmen with the generosity wrung out of them.

[macahoom]

5 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

Yorkshireman here too (Guiseley), for those that don't about Yorkshiremen, we are like Scotsmen with the generosity wrung out of them.

That makes you a very untypical Yorkshireman!

[Bandersnatch]

15 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Apart from Tesla also available in red I think you got it covered.

I saw a red Tesla the other day, it’s a nice colour almost a wine red I would say.

But, I don’t drink wine.

You did say you’re a Yorkshireman?

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

22 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

Yorkshireman here too (Guiseley), for those that don't about Yorkshiremen, we are like Scotsmen with the generosity wrung out of them.

Guiseley !, a stones throw, literally, from where I was brought up ( Baildon ).

This time last year ( well end of August ) was sitting outside The White Cross enjoying a cold beverage with my mate watching the Harley’s on the ride out from the rally.

Watching some EV’s also.

 

Anyone spot the feeble attempt to get back on topic ?

[Bandersnatch]

Seal glass roof is dark green from inside

 

[mistral53]

Just picked up the car - dealer will install the dash cam for THB 4000. Since I am neither Scottish nor Dutch, that is what I will have done.........  ????

[Bandersnatch]

7 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

Just picked up the car - dealer will install the dash cam for THB 4000. Since I am neither Scottish nor Dutch, that is what I will have done.........  ????

Congrats!

 

Any photos? 

[macahoom]

48 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

Just picked up the car - dealer will install the dash cam for THB 4000. Since I am neither Scottish nor Dutch, that is what I will have done.........  ????

I am pleased for you! I am not pleased for me. The dealership still cannot give me a delivery date.

 

What model did you get? I guess you mentioned it in an earlier post, but I can't find it.

[vinny41]

4 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

Today I meet with SCB to discuss finance of the BYD Seal Premium (RWD LR) just as Tesla drops it’s price!

 

BYD Seal Premium ฿1,449,000 - ฿230,000 for freebies = ฿1,219,000

5.9sec 0-100

86 (gross) kWh LFP Battery

Range Claim 650 km

V2L

Indicator Stalks

Drive selector 

Driver’s display

HUD

Dealerships in most provinces

DC charging at all Dealers

 

 

 

Tesla Model 3 RWD ฿1,559,000 + ฿50,000 for white = ฿1,649,000

6.1sec 0-100

62.3 (gross) kWh LFP Battery

Range Claim 513 km

No V2L

Indicator Buttons

Drive selector On the screen

No Driver’s display

No HUD

Dealership in BKK

DC charging in 4 locations (BKK and Pattaya)

 

Did I miss anything?

 

 

 

 

Anyone thinkin about paying in cash doesn't get the full B230,000 freebies as within the B230,000 is the 1.8 interest rate for 4 years

for cash buyers the freebies in reduced to B153,740   B76,260 difference compared to someone that pays the 30% down payment and takes finance over 48 months