Yea, yea, I know....this thread is for EVs in Thailand but I bet the upgraded BYD 3 Atto with 800V EVO charging, significantly more horsepower, significantly bigger battery (probably with Blade V2.0 batteries), and significantly longer range in RWD and AWD will release in Thailand in the last half of this year/2026. Will make my 2023 Atto Extended range, 400V charging, less horsepower, original blade batteries, and less range look like an old man.

See weblink for full details/article.

https://www.car250.com/byd-atto-3-evo.html

1 hour ago, Pib said:

Yea, yea, I know....this thread is for EVs in Thailand but I bet the upgraded BYD 3 Atto with 800V EVO charging, significantly more horsepower, significantly bigger battery (probably with Blade V2.0 batteries), and significantly longer range in RWD and AWD will release in Thailand in the last half of this year/2026. Will make my 2023 Atto Extended range, 400V charging, less horsepower, original blade batteries, and less range look like an old man.

See weblink for full details/article.

https://www.car250.com/byd-atto-3-evo.html

it's really a big update . will be a totally different car. 442 HP , a really funny car also

At this point, in light of the upcoming BYD ATTO 3, the rest of the competition will have to improve their products very quickly — otherwise there won’t be any real competition left.

2 hours ago, Pib said:

but I bet the upgraded BYD 3 Atto with 800V EVO charging, significantly more horsepower, significantly bigger battery (probably with Blade V2.0 batteries), and significantly longer range in RWD and AWD will release in Thailand in the last half of this year/2026.

Yeah sure, how many times facelifts of Thai BYD models have been diluted from the Chinese and even Australian ones. A big reason is price and positioning. Do you see the Thai Atto 3 EVO being priced higher than the Sealion 7 Premium with 400V technology?

11 hours ago, 4myr said:

Yeah sure, how many times facelifts of Thai BYD models have been diluted from the Chinese and even Australian ones. A big reason is price and positioning. Do you see the Thai Atto 3 EVO being priced higher than the Sealion 7 Premium with 400V technology?

What I see to maintain a separation between the Sealion 7 and Atto 3 is the 3.0 EVO version of the Sealion 7 (i..e, 800V system, bigger battery, other upgraded stuff, etc) also being released in Thailand. Since price-war big price reductions like seen in 2024 & 2025 may have come to an end the vehicles manufacturer may need to rely on releasing upgraded models to continue sales growth. Like for BYD releasing 800V models like already available in China and some EU countries.

See weblink for details

https://www.car250.com/new-e-platform-3-0-evo.html

The most significant shift in my opinion is that they went from a FWD to a RWD - that is a major redesign. It also makes it possible to go to AWD for the high power version:

'The new vehicle will be also available with all-wheel drive for 330 kW (443 hp) and 580 Nm. Its zero-to-hundred acceleration time is 3.9 seconds. The BYD Atto 3 Evo 4WD will offer up to 510 km of range, thanks to the mentioned 74.88 kWh pack. Another benefit of the new model is a five-link independent rear suspension.'

46 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

The most significant shift in my opinion is that they went from a FWD to a RWD - that is a major redesign. It also makes it possible to go to AWD for the high power version:

'The new vehicle will be also available with all-wheel drive for 330 kW (443 hp) and 580 Nm. Its zero-to-hundred acceleration time is 3.9 seconds. The BYD Atto 3 Evo 4WD will offer up to 510 km of range, thanks to the mentioned 74.88 kWh pack. Another benefit of the new model is a five-link independent rear suspension.'

Not sure any of it, aside from marketing, would benefit us, as I don't need to go from 0-100 kph any faster. Nor do I need more range, as my bladder, stomach & legs are set at 250+ kms / 3+ hrs, if I make that far.

Also don't need faster charging, as simply charge at what's on the way, no detour wanted. Defeats the purpose of having, if have to search and drive to a faster charger. Which for us, very rarely is the car not back to 90-95% before we are done eating.

Only negative, is mental, realizing all the newer tech offered, is all lower priced than what myself & daughter paid for our ZS & Atto3 .... bastards

Few people know about this, but last year Tesla loaned their prized Cybertruck to Honda for breeding purposes.....below is the offspring. 😁

https://www.car250.com/honda-0-%ce%b1-th.html

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Not sure any of it, aside from marketing, would benefit us, as I don't need to go from 0-100 kph any faster. Nor do I need more range, as my bladder, stomach & legs are set at 250+ kms / 3+ hrs, if I make that far.

Also don't need faster charging, as simply charge at what's on the way, no detour wanted. Defeats the purpose of having, if have to search and drive to a faster charger. Which for us, very rarely is the car not back to 90-95% before we are done eating.

Only negative, is mental, realizing all the newer tech offered, is all lower priced than what myself & daughter paid for our ZS & Atto3 .... bastards

@KhunLA

Oh come on!!!!....you know you want a new EV....and unless something has changed your wife wants an MG IM6 but you think it's overkill. Well, why not compromise and get a MG IM5 announced during the Motor Expo 2025 but will actually show-up in Thailand starting next month.

https://www.car250.com/im5-2026-th-2026.html

The BYD Atto 3 is a representation of where BYD feels it needs to be to capture buyer interest given the intense competition it faces from all of the other EV brands.

It feels strange to me that it has made it hot hatch+ powerful while maintaining a conservative looking stance that the casual observer might not pick from the current model when looking from the front.

The extra space in the rear and the usable frunk will tick boxes, especially in countries with networks of small roads and lanes where many of the larger EV's are just not feasible due to their size..

At 1,199,000 the ZEEKR X still looks better (IMO) but now has a smaller battery with less range, slower charging and NMC as well as less cargo space, so it looks very expensive in comparison.

19 hours ago, Tramboy said:

The extra space in the rear and the usable frunk will tick boxes, especially in countries with networks of small roads and lanes where many of the larger EV's are just not feasible due to their size..

Cargo space of SUV, even B class, especially ticks the boxes for us. Why the MG ZS works for us, along with the getting in/out of, as the extra height, door opening is major plus for me & my back.

When O&A, we fill up the trunk (no frunk) and the back seat, luckily just the two of us. That said, we carry more than the average 'tourist'. A cooler, microwave, coffee making / dining supplies, couple pillows and my camera kits take up a good portion of space. Not to mention the dog's stuff, her own bags, food, and plastic cover & linen for hotel bed, JIC. Trunk alone would almost be enough for most folks, leaving the back seat almost empty, for less than a 2 week outing.

At the dealer the other day, and surprisingly, sat in the MG4, (very nice) and just as easy getting in/out as the ZS. For us, any 'upgrade' to another vehicle, just wouldn't be practical, as not needing, any new tech, or want a longer vehicle, as ZS is short, so convenient for parking.

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/10258/mg4-vs-mg4-urban-twin-test-tom-wiltshire

The MG 4 has been updated in the UK with a much improved interior and a cheaper price. The entry level MG 4 Urban has also launched there at lower price making it one of the cheapest new cars in the UK. The Urban is FWD to cut manufacturing costs but is also slightly bigger with significantly more interior space due to the cell-to-body battery pack.

Both models will probably be coming to Thailand later this year, it will be interesting to see the local pricing.

10 hours ago, matchar said:

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/10258/mg4-vs-mg4-urban-twin-test-tom-wiltshire

The MG 4 has been updated in the UK with a much improved interior and a cheaper price. The entry level MG 4 Urban has also launched there at lower price making it one of the cheapest new cars in the UK. The Urban is FWD to cut manufacturing costs but is also slightly bigger with significantly more interior space due to the cell-to-body battery pack.

Both models will probably be coming to Thailand later this year, it will be interesting to see the local pricing.

Here is 10 UK EV's that are cheaper than the entry level MG4 mention in the carwow article

cheapest is £11K lower which would have paid for a BYD dolphin in Thailand last December

https://evpowered.co.uk/features/cheapest-electric-cars-in-the-uk-2025-the-most-affordable-evs-on-sale/#

Will we see these in Thailand will largely depend on the terms of the Thailand-EU FTA agreement

assuming both Thailand and the EU want to export their vehicles free from all tariffs and other duties

I don’t know if someone has messed with the translation or if this is a genuine offer ! but either way it is going to attract some business !!

43 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

I don’t know if someone has messed with the translation or if this is a genuine offer ! but either way it is going to attract some business !!

Gotta have something to do while the car is charging 555

4 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

I don’t know if someone has messed with the translation or if this is a genuine offer ! but either way it is going to attract some business !!

That's funny....a great example of something getting loss in translation. On my laptop it translates just like above image but if I use my phone to translate instead of the "....stop by to have sex...." phrase it says "...or even just use the bathroom."

I have narrowed down my search but still cant decide which EV car I want to buy or whether I should consider hybrids as well. The choices I have are set around the 699,000 to 849,000 and include the Jaecoo J5, the Deepal S05, the Geely EX5 and the DFSK E5plus. Does anyone have any personal experiences or insights they might share with a 1st time buyer who will be moving to Hua Hin soon

9 minutes ago, MonoXimian said:

I have narrowed down my search but still cant decide which EV car I want to buy or whether I should consider hybrids as well. The choices I have are set around the 699,000 to 849,000 and include the Jaecoo J5, the Deepal S05, the Geely EX5 and the DFSK E5plus. Does anyone have any personal experiences or insights they might share with a 1st time buyer who will be moving to Hua Hin soon

No hands on any of your choice. Really like the look of J5, and as @Bandersnatch mentioned, after peeking at, you get a lot for your baht. The S05 comes with some version of 'Life Time' warranty.

Personally wouldn't bother with a Hybrid. We have MG ZS, and you might want to peek at their line up, MG S5 & MG4, also having best 'Life Time' warranty. They do have a dealer at Hua Hin.

Not a complete or accurate list of 'Life Time' warranty, as MG S5 not listed. EX5 comes with lifetime warranty at Indonesia, so may be available here, simply not listed.

1 hour ago, MonoXimian said:

I have narrowed down my search but still cant decide which EV car I want to buy or whether I should consider hybrids as well.

Keep in mind hybrids are really just ICE vehicles with varying degrees of electrical motor drive "assistance"....and you now have combustion and electrical drive systems in your vehicle which is a more complex overall system....you now have two systems that might develop problems vs just one system. If you decide to consider a hybrid then really you should also consider non-hybrid (i.e., pure ICE vehicle) as you will have a lot more options (and prices) available to you.

No, I'm not recommending against an EV as I've owned a 2023 BYD Atto 3 SUV for almost 2 years 4 months and over 61K kilometers with few issues (rear turn signal lights and a steering U-joint issues)....these issues all fixed/replaced for free under warranty....it's been a fine vehicle so far...and I even got a lifetime battery/drive system warranty during BYD's Bt5K lifetime promotion/offer in late 2025. I still have my previous vehicle which is a 2009 Toyota Fortuner 3.0L diesel that serves as my secondary/spare vehicle.

I am planning to buy another EV over the next year or two....when a good deal and the right EV hits the market. It's not because I don't like my Atto but because I want to go a step or two up in SUV luxury and technology.....it could very well be another BYD like maybe the next generation Sealion 7, upgraded Zeekr 7X, or some brand new model to Thailand. But at that time I will be keeping my Atto and selling my Fortuner....will be all electric vehicles. Unless something causes me to sour on EVs I will never buy another ICE....or buy a hybrid. P.S. Fuel cost for my Atto is a lot less than my Fortuner....around 77% less....if I was to go on some trip which cost me Bt1000 in diesel fuel for my Fortuner if I did the exact same trip in my Atto the fuel cost (home wall charger electrons) would be Bt230...that cost savings adds up fast over time if you drive a good amount....a snapshot of my fuel costs/savings comparison so far.

In closing, I would recommend you give extra weigh in your buying decision to those brands that offer lifetime or extended warranties for your own peace of mind, especially if you are the type of person who hangs onto their car for many years vs getting a new car every couple of years. Some brands/models now have lifetime warranties full time (like MG EVs) while others only offer it during sale promotions (like BYD EVs)....the EV warranty picture has changed quite a bit over the last year and continues to change due to competition....and generally changing for the better...for longer warranties to give customers piece of mind. People who change cars often even when the car has no issues typically don't care too much about the warranty if the warranty is at least a 3 yr/100K kilometer or 5 yr/150K kilometer warranty since they would be changing cars before the warranty expires.

Cheers....good hunting for your next car.

I would concur with Pib.

The only reason to buy a hybrid would be you want that model and you can’t get it in pure EV flavor.

In your budget range, the best value is the Jaecoo 5, if you can afford it, I’d consider the Sealion 7 too.

I did move to a PHEV from an EV but only because the car I wanted wasn’t available as EV. I haven’t put any petrol in it for over a month, all my local driving is in EV mode, and I hate driving long distances.

Whilst in Central Plaza yesterday I saw the Geely EX2 at 430k THB for entry level and 460k THB for the top model.

I was impressed, particularly now that it's competitors (BYD Dolphin & Aion UT) have had large price increases.

It's LiFePO₄ technology which is a good thing. I'm test-driving one today at 11am.

23 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

Whilst in Central Plaza yesterday I saw the Geely EX2 at 430k THB for entry level and 460k THB for the top model.

I was impressed, particularly now that it's competitors (BYD Dolphin & Aion UT) have had large price increases.

It's LiFePO₄ technology which is a good thing. I'm test-driving one today at 11am.

Be sure to do an acceleration test...does it feel powerful enough?

Geely EX2 Specs

https://www.thonburineustern.com/ex2

4 minutes ago, Pib said:

Be sure to do an acceleration test...does it feel powerful enough?

Geely EX2 Specs

https://www.thonburineustern.com/ex2

11.5 secs, should be fine, especially as an 'around town' car. Our MG ZS ICE was 1 sec slower, and more than powerful enough. Though reviewers always stated 'sluggish', which I never understood.

Our BEV ZS is only 8+ sec, and more power than we'll ever need in ECO mode. That's a lot for your baht, and EX2 lifts the bar a bit for entry level cars, as stated, lots of competition raised their prices.

More than enough battery for exploring locally, as we rarely go much further than 100 kms away, when checking new views, restaurants, coffee shops or a bit of shopping.

Dolphin and Aion UT acceleration specs below. The lower end Dolphin/Aion UT models are pretty similar to the Geely EX2 models acceleration-wise, but the higher end Dolphin/Aion UT models add horsepower to get to 100kmh significantly faster.

BYD Dolphin

Aion UT

My daughter has the lower powered Dolphin, it feels quick to drive, I think it feels faster that the figures suggest, I lobv power and I find it perfectly adequate, the big wheels give it a very comfortable ride. It's 90hp, the same as her previous Suzuki Ciaz, which definitely felt pedestrian.

What do we think will happen with pricing on Dolphin & Aion UT, I suspect their sales have fallen off a cliff. Perhaps the Jaecoo EV5 too.

Something is going on with the stats Geely are quoting....

1 hour ago, JBChiangRai said:

My daughter has the lower powered Dolphin, it feels quick to drive, I think it feels faster that the figures suggest, I lobv power and I find it perfectly adequate, the big wheels give it a very comfortable ride. It's 90hp, the same as her previous Suzuki Ciaz, which definitely felt pedestrian.

What do we think will happen with pricing on Dolphin & Aion UT, I suspect their sales have fallen off a cliff. Perhaps the Jaecoo EV5 too.

I expect February sales/registration stats for many brands/models in Thailand will very significantly dip....seems to happen pretty much every year like how vehicle sales in China almost always take a nose dive the first few months of every year....just a repeating cycle like shown in below snapshot. And since Thailand is basically a provisional province of China, Thailand seems to follow a fairly similar cycle during the year.....a chip off the ol' block.

Additionally, with lower subsidies and increased excise taxes for 2026 (in China and Thailand) those factors will definitely lower sales. Plus, I expect many customers who are "ready to buy" are going to hold out until the late Mar/early Apr Motor Show promotions....I know I should would.

Now whether lower sales in China might result in manufacturers trying to partially offset reduced sales in China with lower prices/higher sales in export markets (like in Thailand and other countries), well, I'm not smart enough to make such a prediction; however, promotions just before and during the upcoming Motor Show should give some better insight on that.

Additionally, the current RAM memory shortage and rising memory prices could affect electric vehicle (EV) sales and pricing ... Modern EVs embed many memory-intensive systems for battery management, infotainment, connectivity, navigation, and advanced driver assistance.
Let's see in March ...

I just drove the Geely EX2, the Max (top) model.

The cabin is a nicer place to be than the Dolphin, the display in front of the driver is integrated to the dashboard and doesn't look like a computer display in a pod. The materials inside have a more premium feel, there is still some scratchy plastic. There's also a very nice city skyline display in front of the passenger and also on both doors that han be illuminated with a palette of 256 colours. The seat material has a leather feel to it, I prefer this every time to real leather which ages quickly.

8 speaker stereo in the top model (6 in lower) doesn't sounds as HiFi as the Dolphin.

Being so much cheaper than the Dolphin Standard range, it's a no brainer.

2 hours ago, Tramboy said:

Something is going on with the stats Geely are quoting....

Might be country specific ... best to always verify on local dealer site, and when hands on at dealer, for all make & models.

Screenshots from: https://www.thonburineustern.com/ex2/