Electric Vehicles in Thailand

[Andrew Dwyer]

6 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

MG has a new model on the website, 1st ever is a bit of a stretch ... obviously feeling the heat from BYD Seal

 

Looks interesting, 20 speakers, 4 wheel turn and 0-100 3.48 secs !!

[vinny41]

NETA V receives 0 stars out of 5 in ASEAN NCAP crash test

NETA V has scored 0 stars out of 5 in the ASEAN NCAP safety test or New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) for cars sold in ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand. It is the first 100% electric car to be tested in ASEAN NCAP and the first to receive 0 stars in the 2021-2025 test cycle.

https://autolifethailand.tv/neta-v-test-asean-ncap-2024/?

[KhunLA]

31 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

NETA V receives 0 stars out of 5 in ASEAN NCAP crash test

NETA V has scored 0 stars out of 5 in the ASEAN NCAP safety test or New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) for cars sold in ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand. It is the first 100% electric car to be tested in ASEAN NCAP and the first to receive 0 stars in the 2021-2025 test cycle.

https://autolifethailand.tv/neta-v-test-asean-ncap-2024/?

I think they need to retest the Toyotas, as they got caught submitting superior vehicles and data for certification better than they produced 

 

Joining VW in being extremely untrustworthy manufacturers ... IMHO

 

Love it when folks state you can trust Toyota & legacy aute makers 

 

Now they have a new legacy, some as the old legacy 

[Pib]

4 hours ago, KhunLA said:

MG has a new model on the website, 1st ever is a bit of a stretch ... obviously feeling the heat from BYD Seal

 

 

Some detailed specs of the various IM6 models sold in China at this car250 webpage: 

https://www.car250.com/new-im6-th-2.html

[vinny41]

On 12/8/2024 at 9:25 AM, JBChiangRai said:

 

Geely are one of China's biggest Auto manufacturers, I am sure they will open in Chiang Mai within 12 months so I wouldn't let that put me off.  I think they own Volvo too and make their cars for them in China.

 

Regarding Sealion 7 and future improvements.  I would suggest you ignore future improvements, this is probably 3 years away.  By the time we get 3.0 EVO there will be something else 3 years away, and this will go on for decades.  Buy what is available here and now unless you're sure something is coming within a timeframe of under a year.

THONBURI

GROUP

GEELY

• Open 17 showrooms

Complete with service center and body paint repair.

See you soon

GEELY Ayuraya

GEELY Rangsit Klong 2

GEELY Don Mueang

GEELY Minburi

GEELY Phatthanakan

GEELY WSaram 3

GEELY Bang Bua Thong

GEELY Bangna

• the North

GEELY Chiang Mai

GEELY Chiang Rai

GEELY Nakhon Sawan

GEELY Phitsanulok

Eastern Region

GEELY Chonburi

• Isaan region

GEELY Udonrani

GEELY Khon Kaen

GEELY Nakhon Ratchasima

Central region

• South

GEELY Surat Rani

[carlyai]

Anyone know everything about the car owners blue book?

[Pib]

4 hours ago, carlyai said:

Anyone know everything about the car owners blue book?

Roojai knows a lot.

https://www.roojai.com/en/article/insurance-tips/how-to-transfer-car/#:~:text=The car registration book%2C also,present at the DLT Office.

[marino28]

some more information regarding the future blade batteries from Byd. Look promising 

 

https://carnewschina.com/2024/12/09/exlusive-byd-targets-15-cost-reduction-with-blade-battery-2-0/

[vinny41]

4 minutes ago, marino28 said:

some more information regarding the future blade batteries from Byd. Look promising 

 

https://carnewschina.com/2024/12/09/exlusive-byd-targets-15-cost-reduction-with-blade-battery-2-0/

BYD and SAIC pressure suppliers to drop prices by 10% in ongoing price war

https://carnewschina.com/2024/11/27/byd-and-saic-pressure-suppliers-to-drop-prices-by-10-in-ongoing-price-war/

15% Cost saving to Byd on Blade 2 battery and 10% cost saving on other parts total cost savings 25% it will be  interesting to see what % of costing savings will be passed on to end customers

[motdaeng]

14 minutes ago, marino28 said:

some more information regarding the future blade batteries from Byd. Look promising 

 

https://carnewschina.com/2024/12/09/exlusive-byd-targets-15-cost-reduction-with-blade-battery-2-0/

thanks for sharing!  

 

here in thailand, we’ll likely see truly new battery technology in cars priced under 1 million baht within 3 to 5 years. i wouldn’t get too excited just yet, though. and in about 5 years, solid-state batteries might finally hit the market. interesting times ahead!

[carlyai]

21 hours ago, Pib said:

Roojai knows a lot.

https://www.roojai.com/en/article/insurance-tips/how-to-transfer-car/#:~:text=The car registration book%2C also,present at the DLT Office.

Just a note that could come in handy:

Original Blue Book and CRV car purchase at Chonburi in 2012.

New blue book when transfered to Kalasin province.

I did not keep the original Blue Book as had the new Blue Book.

When selling a car you need the 1st origional Blue Book or the dealer offers you B30000 less, and someone needing finance can't get it without the 1st Blue Book.

Seems pretty basic but always keep the 1st Blue Book.

More enquiries today, but seems you can't get another 1st Blue Book. 

 

[mistral53]

5 years ago, the Japanese manufacturers had Thailand carved up amongst themselves.

 

Fast forward and the auto world is upside down

[JBChiangRai]

14 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

5 years ago, the Japanese manufacturers had Thailand carved up amongst themselves.

 

Fast forward and the auto world is upside down

 

That's roughly a 50/50 split EV/ICE.

[Thailand J]

4 hours ago, carlyai said:

Original Blue Book and CRV car purchase at Chonburi in 2012.

New blue book when transfered to Kalasin province.

I did not keep the original Blue Book as had the new Blue Book.

When I transferred registration from Chonburi to Yaso, I didn't get a new book at Yaso.

The new registration number and province were noted on the cover of the old book.

[carlyai]

13 minutes ago, Thailand J said:

When I transferred registration from Chonburi to Yaso, I didn't get a new book at Yaso.

The new registration number and province were noted on the cover of the old book.

I'm remembering more now, we couldn't find the first book, just think we had a copy.

Was told not to leave the original book in the car, just a copy.

So over the years not sure what happened to it...wifey has all these secret hiding spots, but could have been me who misplaced it.

 

[Pib]

1 hour ago, JBChiangRai said:

 

That's roughly a 50/50 split EV/ICE.

 

https://autolifethailand.tv/motor-expo-2024-booking-overall/

[josephbloggs]

54 minutes ago, Pib said:

 

https://autolifethailand.tv/motor-expo-2024-booking-overall/

Wow, that's amazing.

But BEVs are a fad and people don't want them of course.

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, josephbloggs said:

Wow, that's amazing.

But BEVs are a fad and people don't want them of course.

I'm trying to trade mine, as I want one of those economical Celerios ...

... but nobody wants my ZS ... 😭 😭 😭

[transam]

This read explains a bit...........

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/socialmedia/2024/12/10/samui-ferry-operator-sparks-debate-with-ban-on-evs/#:~:text=potentially catch fire.-,Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited in Samui District has,sign a declaration of risk.

[UWEB]

4 hours ago, Pib said:

 

https://autolifethailand.tv/motor-expo-2024-booking-overall/

Let's see how many real purchases are finally coming from this bookings. Taking into consideration, that the overall Car Market is 30-40% down and financing is refused in 70% of all cases I guess we will see a much more smaller number of new Cars.

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, transam said:

This read explains a bit...........

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/socialmedia/2024/12/10/samui-ferry-operator-sparks-debate-with-ban-on-evs/#:~:text=potentially catch fire.-,Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited in Samui District has,sign a declaration of risk.

Posting 18 times on the dedicated thread of the same topic wasn't enough for you.

 

 

Think about this, before you reply, next time someone implies you may be trolling, just a wee bit 

[CLW]

On 12/8/2024 at 9:01 AM, Pib said:

Good luck on finding "any maintenance/shop" manual on EVs.   All I've ever seen is the owners manual.

Why would one need that? There are no parts that the ordinary person can repair or change. Except cabin air filter or fill up the water for wipers

[transam]

9 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Posting 18 times on the dedicated thread of the same topic wasn't enough for you.

 

 

Think about this, before you reply, next time someone implies you may be trolling, just a wee bit 

Aaaah, posted on wrong thread, now amended.....😋

Though, hope you enjoyed the link.....😘

[CLW]

Been to the Motor Expo yesterday just for casually looking around what new models are entering the Thai market. Still happy with my MG4 purchased about 1,5 years ago. As expected, many SUVs and crossover designs on show, which I don't like.

If I had to buy a EV car now, it would probably the Geely EX5 or Zeekr X. Similar size and price range as the MG4 one year ago.

Looking forward to Zeekr 001 but still have four more years to finish payments for the MG.

[KhunLA]

32 minutes ago, transam said:

Aaaah, posted on wrong thread, now amended.....😋

Though, hope you enjoyed the link.....😘

Ignorance is always good for a chuckle, along with the flock that believe such silliness 

[transam]

1 minute ago, KhunLA said:

Ignorance is always good for a chuckle, along with the flock that believe such silliness 

True, I usually chuckle over your stuff.......🤭

[KhunLA]

9 minutes ago, transam said:

True, I usually chuckle over your stuff.......🤭

Yea, my 'experience' is almost as funny as your 'what ifs' and 'hypotheticals' 

 

Have a nice day

[transam]

Just now, KhunLA said:

Yea, my 'experience' is almost as funny as your 'what ifs' and 'hypotheticals' 

......and real MG's......🤭

[KhunLA]

2 minutes ago, transam said:

......and real MG's......🤭

Yes ... I'll mull that over while sipping my Bloody Mary ... 😎

 

Vroom Vroom Vroom

 

[vinny41]

3 hours ago, UWEB said:

Let's see how many real purchases are finally coming from this bookings. Taking into consideration, that the overall Car Market is 30-40% down and financing is refused in 70% of all cases I guess we will see a much more smaller number of new Cars.

One person in one of the brand facebook groups has placed reservations  for 5 of the same model  as the brand in question announced last week  that after the motor show closed they wouldn't be accepting any new reservations until January 2025

When EV 3.0 subsidy was announced in 2022 and there was long waiting lists for EV sometimes 9+ months there were people selling their reservations for a profit the price depended on colour of vehicle and the  reservation raking (How close they were to getting their vehicle) of the seller

I assume they will be a market for people willing to buy an existing reservation rather than wait until January 2026