Electric Vehicles in Thailand

[Gweiloman]

35 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

A fake and misleading post.

 

Try quoting the number of fires/ billion miles instead.

Ok, you win. 90% of EVs catch fire. So don’t buy an EV, ok? Maybe stop talking about EV fires on this thread? Maybe stop talking altogether? Just joking.

[JeffersLos]

5 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

don’t buy an EV

 

Amen to that! 😅🤣😂

[ExpatOilWorker]

5 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Ok, you win. 90% of EVs catch fire. So don’t buy an EV, ok? Maybe stop talking about EV fires on this thread? Maybe stop talking altogether? Just joking.

It is not about winning, it is about factual information.

Just stay away from the EV propaganda cherry pot and we can all drive happily into the sunset 🌇. 

 

NB: I am not the one that start the fire debate, I just react to fake and obvious misreading information.

[Gweiloman]

Just now, JeffersLos said:

 

Amen to that! 😅🤣😂

So why are you even reading posts on this thread, much less actually posting? Surely you’re not some kind of ICEVangelist like EOW, telling us what to do?

[Gweiloman]

1 minute ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

It is not about winning, it is about factual information.

Just stay away from the EV propaganda cherry pot and we can all drive happily into the sunset 🌇. 

 

NB: I am not the one that start the fire debate, I just react to fake and obvious misreading information.

Whatever. I’m sure I’m not the only one bored with this number of fires discussion. My ignore list is still a virgin and I would like to keep it that way if you please.

[JeffersLos]

1 hour ago, Gweiloman said:

So why are you even reading posts on this thread

 

The comedy. 😂🤣😅

 

 

😂😅

[JeffersLos]

Neta V.

 

https://www.neta.co.th/th/product/NetaV

 

https://www.one2car.com/for-sale/neta-neta-v-ภาคตะวันออก-อำเภอศรีราชา/15062896

 

How to turn 550,000 into 320,000 in just one year. 😅😂🤣

 

229,000 loss, if can even get a buyer. For 6,100km.

 

37 baht per km, or the same price of 1 liter of gas 95. 🤣😂😅

 

[Pib]

11 hours ago, Pib said:

 

Thanks.  As I use Android I downloaded/installed it from Google Play vs the link in the Facebook image. 

 

Google Play shows the new app  being added 18 Sep 2024.   After installing it from Google Play I used my logon credentials that I used for the original app and I was kinda expecting a rejection along the lines of needing to register again, but it accepted my logon credentials and also sent me  OTP to confirm/complete the logon.  

 

And all info from the original app such as my EV info, payment card number (redacted), my current Wallet amount of a little over one hundred baht, and all the other info from the original app  was indeed showing in the new app.   So, all the info does automatically transfer over from the old app to the new app.   

 

Now you can still use the old app at least for now BUT when your log into the new app it will log you out of the old app.  If you log into the old app it will log you out of the new app.  Can't be logged into both at the same time.

 

Anyway, the new app is indeed available for download from Google Play (see below).  A little strange they just didn't update the original app via Google Play "automatic" update vs creating a new, separate app.  Maybe it has something to do with EA Anywhere financial challenges it has been experiencing regarding some bond payments coming due....you can google it and find articles about this like on the Bangkok Post.  Or maybe it just a technical issue with this app that required a new, separate app vs just automatic update of the old/original app.   

 

Link to new app on Google Play   

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=evapp.eaanywhere&hl=en

 

 

 

I will add that you can now add funds to your EA Anywhere wallet via QR Code/Prompt Pay in addition to debit/credit card. 

 

To the best of my memory when I registered with EA Anywhere around late last year the only payment option was adding the  debit/credit card payment option in order to top-up your wallet/pay for charging; otherwise, I would have never added my Thai bank debit card as a payment option. 

 

This morning I did two tests by adding 10 baht each time to my wallet via QR code/Prompt Pay and it worked no problem.  So, I then deleted the Thai bank debit card as a payment option as I prefer not to have any card info online unless I have to. 

[CharlieH]

@ExpatOilWorker  You are now excluded from this topic. If you are reported for any post you make in this topic after this notice, you will be removed from the forum entirely.

 

STAY OUT of this topic in future please. You may read but do not participate

[motdaeng]

56 minutes ago, JeffersLos said:

Neta V.

https://www.neta.co.th/th/product/NetaV

https://www.one2car.com/for-sale/neta-neta-v-ภาคตะวันออก-อำเภอศรีราชา/15062896

How to turn 550,000 into 320,000 in just one year. 😅😂🤣

229,000 loss, if can even get a buyer. ....

 

the entire automotive industry is undergoing a transformation like never before. the advancements and progress in electric mobility have gained significant momentum. i think it will take several more years for consumers and the market to fully adapt to the new realities.

 

right now, buying a new car is only worthwhile for those who plan to keep it for several years. the days of buying a new model every year without significant loss are over. this applies to both electric vehicles and internal combustion engine (ice) vehicles alike ...

[Rimmer]

We just took delivery of a Toyota Yaris Cross HEV  whilst only a hybrid it is very nice indeed and IMO better than the  CRV we had before, and I might add a lot less expensive than the current models on offer.

 

Better fuel consumption, better to drive, better acceleration, better cornering, better safety features and better (electric) seating and the wife loves it 🙂 

 

 

 

 

[marino28]

The pricing of the new Aion Hyptec Ht come out and they are quite interesting 

[Bandersnatch]

14 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

 

That interior is the ugliest I've ever seen. 

 

You obviously have never been in a Toyota then

 

 

 

 

 

[Rimmer]

13 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

 

You obviously have never been in a Toyota then

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't think my new Toyota interior is ugly 😃

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

Car interiors here in Thailand are varied with Honda and Toyota sticking to the more traditional colour scheme and the Chinese imports going for a more colourful approach.

(Although that has changed slightly with MG and BYD favouring darker colour interiors recently).

 

Some of the Chinese imports interiors are a bit of a shock to the system when you first take a look but if you own one you will adapt quite quickly.

 

My taste has done a full circle, have owned these:

 

1) Honda

 

 

2) MG

 

 

3) GWM

 

 

4) BYD

 

 

While the lighter/more colours interiors can be nice i still prefer a classy/classic black.

[Bandersnatch]

21 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

 

I don't think my new Toyota interior is ugly 😃

 

 

Apparently the regular critics we get on this discussion drives a 10 year old Yaris,

“My 10 year old Yaris is cheaper to run than an EV”

hence my choice of the interior from a 10 year old Yaris to compare to the Avatar. 
 

 

[vinny41]

42 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Apparently the regular critics we get on this discussion drives a 10 year old Yaris,

“My 10 year old Yaris is cheaper to run than an EV”

hence my choice of the interior from a 10 year old Yaris to compare to the Avatar. 
 

 

Google Lens indicates that picture is from a 2007/2008 Yaris maybe that's why you didn't provide a liink to your source picture

Here is an 8 year old picture of the cockpit of a 2016 Toyota Yaris ( 8 years old ) and its completely different from your 2007/2008 cockpit picture

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/toyota/yaris/2016/photos-interior

[Andrew Dwyer]

29 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Google Lens indicates that picture is from a 2007/2008 Yaris maybe that's why you didn't provide a liink to your source picture

Here is an 8 year old picture of the cockpit of a 2016 Toyota Yaris ( 8 years old ) and its completely different from your 2007/2008 cockpit picture

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/toyota/yaris/2016/photos-interior

Google indicates that your link is to an American website presumably showing a picture of a 2016 Toyota Yaris available in the US.

 

As this topic is “ Electric Vehicles in Thailand “ it would be a better comparison to show a Thai 2016 Toyota Yaris interior.

Here’s some courtesy of Facebook Marketplace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bit different to your rendering:

 

[vinny41]

6 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Google indicates that your link is to an American website presumably showing a picture of a 2016 Toyota Yaris available in the US.

 

As this topic is “ Electric Vehicles in Thailand “ it would be a better comparison to show a Thai 2016 Toyota Yaris interior.

Here’s some courtesy of Facebook Marketplace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bit different to your rendering:

 

The picture that was original posted was of a left hand drive vehicle I wonder how many left hand drive Yaris's were sold in Thailand

[Bandersnatch]

saic motor corp that sells MGs and Maxus in Thailand has a fully electric Pickup Truck for international markets under the Maxus brand

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

22 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

The picture that was original posted was of a left hand drive vehicle I wonder how many left hand drive Yaris's were sold in Thailand

So you also searched for a link to a LH drive Yaris ?

How very petty .

[vinny41]

35 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

So you also searched for a link to a LH drive Yaris ?

How very petty .

No i just did a search by image using google lens  which showed original picture as being a Toyota 2007/2008 Yaris and as the original picture was of a LHD it display results of LHD

 

[motdaeng]

very strange, a video about aftermarket stalks for the tesla 3 highland:  

 

 

 

even though i'm not a tesla fan, i have to admit they've done a lot of things better than most others!

but in my opinion, tesla could have a even much stronger position in the global market if they do improve a few key points:
- elon musk is unpredictable, for some also unpopular, and not trustworthy... he should be replaced by an experienced ceo.
- many big promises (from musk) that are not fulfilled
- models are outdated, both inside and outside
- quality was and still is an issue
- more model variety

- no driver display, no hud, no stalks anymore, no glass roof sunshade, glovesbox with no handle .. etc

- lower costs for customers (i call the car more or less an empty shoe box ...)

- lack of dealership network in thailand

- there might be a few additional things to include

[josephbloggs]

1 hour ago, motdaeng said:

very strange, a video about aftermarket stalks for the tesla 3 highland:  

 

 

 

even though i'm not a tesla fan, i have to admit they've done a lot of things better than most others!

but in my opinion, tesla could have a even much stronger position in the global market if they do improve a few key points:
- elon musk is unpredictable, for some also unpopular, and not trustworthy... he should be replaced by an experienced ceo.
- many big promises (from musk) that are not fulfilled
- models are outdated, both inside and outside
- quality was and still is an issue
- more model variety

- no driver display, no hud, no stalks anymore, no glass roof sunshade, glovesbox with no handle .. etc

- lower costs for customers (i call the car more or less an empty shoe box ...)

- lack of dealership network in thailand

- there might be a few additional things to include

I agree with all that. When you look at BYD releasing new models all the time (and not just saying they are coming but they never come like Tesla) and updating models regularly. I do admire Tesla for being a maverick company back in the day, releasing their patents so everyone could use the same EV tech and for trailblazing, but they have failed to keep up with the competition. The cars look outdated to me, apart from the Model S Plaid. And they are not very well made.

They are putting so much focus on FSD and it is quite cool, albeit it nothing more than a gimmick in most countries. I do like Musk's vision of all Tesla owners being able to make their cars available for autonomous rides so you can earn some money when you're not using your car (for example while you are at work). That is smart if it eventually works.

I am just surprised so many people buy them here, you see a lot on the road in Bangkok. They are too expensive and just not as good as the equivalent BYD for example. I would never consider one for myself.

[KhunLA]

5 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

saic motor corp that sells MGs and Maxus in Thailand has a fully electric Pickup Truck for international markets under the Maxus brand

 

 

Finally ... about time ...

... Honey .... 

 

Already has a few 2.2kW outlets, up to 6.6kW output availability.  Don't have to do much to run the 'camper conversion' that will be added to it ... 

 

Seats lay down flat ... I'm liking it 😁

[Bandersnatch]

12 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Already has a few 2.2kW outlets, up to 6.6kW output availability.

 

I have been running my house at night from the 3.5kW V2L on my BYD Seal but I have had many comments saying stuff like:

 

"3.5kW is just not enough, what if I want to use my electric oven to cook a chicken at the same time all 5 of my children what to have a shower using electric water heaters. You haven't thought of that now have you?"

 

Maybe 6.6kW might be enough to shut them up 

 

  

[Pib]

For my house that has a large A/C running 24/7 along with several fans running almost 24/7, lights, water pump, another large A/C that runs around 10 hours every night, a 6KW water heater (actually 2 of them but one of them rarely get used), an approx 6KW clothes drier, a washing machine, IT routers, TVs, indoor and outdoor lights, etc....etc....etc., 6.6KW would not be enough to run above mentioned things all at once....which does occur sometimes especially when the wife is washing/drying clothes and/or someone takes a hot shower which is then pulling around 60A total...or approx 13KW.   My wife seems to be washing and drying clothes A LOT!!!....a little bit of cleanliness freak.   And I have other A/Cs in other rooms which get used occasionally.  In my household 6.6KW can be easily (and is) frequently exceeded

 

But if house rules were put into place of always ensuring the clothes drier and water heater do "not" run at the same time along with no more than 2 A/Cs running then I could squeak by on 6.6KW.   But start a 3rd A/C in one of my other bedrooms while someone is taking a hot shower while the wife is drying clothes and I would need more like 13KW.  

 

But I admit 6.6KW would more than satisfy the power needs or many, many households.

 

[KhunLA]

9 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

 

I have been running my house at night from the 3.5kW V2L on my BYD Seal but I have had many comments saying stuff like:

 

"3.5kW is just not enough, what if I want to use my electric oven to cook a chicken at the same time all 5 of my children what to have a shower using electric water heaters. You haven't thought of that now have you?"

 

Maybe 6.6kW might be enough to shut them up   

We use ~8kWh overnight, a 12 ish hour period, 1800-0600 hrs.  And that's with the AC on the first 6 hrs, 65" TV & 2 laptops, in the bedroom and just the 2 frigs in the kitchen w/night light.  Do the math 

 

Here's a typical overnight for us ... and must have had the munchies around 2030 hrs, along with coffee before 0600 that morning.  14Oct 2022 and we used 14kWh for that 24 hr period, Producing 17kWh. 

 

 

You get 3 kids jumping the shower, only 3.5kW X 3 ... on high, and a 10kw inverter might not handle that.

 

I know solar or a BEV's V2L would have come in handy at Udon Thani, as outages were weekly in hot season.   Grid couldn't handle the load, and roaming brown outs were the norm.

[Bandersnatch]

2 Days to go...

 

ZEEKR 009

Website : https://zeekr.co.th

 

[JBChiangRai]

I always fit stored hot water boilers to reduce the load on the grid.

 

The ones I like (Alpha) are no longer available, switchable 800, 1600 or 2400 watt