https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-discount-gac-hyptec-ht-ev-motor-show-2026/

I think this is the lowest price yet, it was previously on sale for 1,249,000 last year.

I'm surprised it hasn't been more popular as it's 800V architecture, unlike the Thai version of the BYD Sealion 7.

1 hour ago, matchar said:

I'm surprised it hasn't been more popular as it's 800V architecture, unlike the Thai version of the BYD Sealion 7.

for the average ev driver, charging speed isn't the main thing. other factors matter more! most owners usually just charge at home anyway ... and don't go on a road trip every week ...

last week i took my ls7 awd on a 4-day road trip (1'921km) deep into isaan. charging was no problem at all, and with a real range of around 500 km, it was another easy, comfy, and relaxing trip. the ls7 is perfect for that, even with four people and a lot of luggage ...

12 hours ago, motdaeng said:

for the average ev driver, charging speed isn't the main thing. other factors matter more! most owners usually just charge at home anyway ... and don't go on a road trip every week ...

last week i took my ls7 awd on a 4-day road trip (1'921km) deep into isaan. charging was no problem at all, and with a real range of around 500 km, it was another easy, comfy, and relaxing trip. the ls7 is perfect for that, even with four people and a lot of luggage ...

Next time you come Isaan way drop in and I'll give you a race.

We are in Kuchinarai area

:)

On 3/9/2026 at 10:31 AM, Tramboy said:

The Blade 2.0 battery looks really good. It allows BYD to increase range dramatically (Seal 8) or decrease battery size and increase dynamics and efficiency (Seal 7).

IMO, mass market adoption without govt incentives will happen when real world range gets to 500/600 Klm and charging 10-80% settles at around 10-12 minutes with the requisite infrastructure to support better batteries.

Obviously, solid state will get the industry there but the industry is still 5+ years away from having SS at mass market pricing.

So these LFP improvements are really exciting.

While doing my nightly Youtube viewing to fall asleep I stumbled across/watched a few minutes of a The Electric Viking video where he said a key reason behind the BYD Blade "Gen 2" LFP battery having a higher energy capacity than expected from an LFP battery was because of the BYD Blade Gen 2 battery is doped with "manganese" and is actually a "Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP)" instead of a LFP battery like the original Gen 1 battery which did not use any manganese.

This was the first time I'd heard of a "LMFP" battery so did some Google and Youtube searches and came up with a bunch of sites/videos talking this battery technology and how various Chinese/US/EU countries & companies had been working on this type of battery technology for years....it's not like LMFP battery chemistry is BYD invention.

So, I guess a person could say the BYD Blade Gen 2 battery is still predominately a LFP battery but with a little bit of Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery DNA (i.e., only the manganese DNA part). And Manganese is an abundant. low cost, safe chemical element.

I wonder if BYD will advertise its vehicles having a Gen 2 battery as "LMFP" chemistry or just stick with saying "LFP" chemistry? LMFP would technically be correct but maybe BYD will not want to possibly confuse any potential customers who might feel uneasy buying any EV that doesn't have a pure LFP battery.

Some stuff from the internet talking "LMFP" battery chemistry

https://www.batterydesign.net/byd-blade-2-0-compared-to-1-0/

A short video talking LMFP batteries with the key, not-so-secret ingredient being manganese.

10 minutes ago, Pib said:

While doing my nightly Youtube viewing to fall asleep I stumbled across/watched a few minutes of a The Electric Viking video where he said a key reason behind the BYD Blade "Gen 2" LFP battery having a higher energy capacity than expected from an LFP battery was because of the BYD Blade Gen 2 battery is doped with "manganese" and is actually a "Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP)" instead of a LFP battery like the original Gen 1 battery which did not use any manganese.

This was the first time I'd heard of a "LMFP" battery so did some Google and Youtube searches and came up with a bunch of sites/videos talking this battery technology and how various Chinese/US/EU countries & companies had been working on this type of battery technology for years....it's not like LMFP battery chemistry is BYD invention.

So, I guess a person could say the BYD Blade Gen 2 battery is still predominately a LFP battery but with a little bit of Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery DNA (i.e., only the manganese DNA part). And Manganese is an abundant. low cost, safe chemical element.

I wonder if BYD will advertise its vehicles having a Gen 2 battery as "LMFP" chemistry or just stick with saying "LFP" chemistry? LMFP would technically be correct but maybe BYD will not want to possibly confuse any potential customers who might feel uneasy buying any EV that doesn't have a pure LFP battery.

Some stuff from the internet talking "LMFP" battery chemistry

https://www.batterydesign.net/byd-blade-2-0-compared-to-1-0/

A short video talking LMFP batteries with the key, not-so-secret ingredient being manganese.

Wonder how that affects the cycle life expectancy, as the main advantage of LFP. For spec shoppers like myself, that would be the main spec that I'd be concerned about.

Fast charging or 0-100 kph in < 10 secs doesn't interest me at all, as simple not needed and would be rarely used. Our old tech ZS charges faster then we need, and 0-100 kph @ 8+ sec is faster than I need already.

Nothing but marketing to a thrifty shopper, unless offered at a good price. If time is money, then fast charging would be a plus, but door to door sales/marketing/servicing accounts, is pretty much a thing of the past.

People just aren't working 'on the road' like decades ago. Long haul trucking, if they could make that work, economically, would be nice, but probably a decade away.

AI has this to say

LFP batteries generally last longer in terms of cycle life (3,000–5,000 cycles) than LFMP, but LFMP offers higher energy density while still maintaining good longevity (2,000–3,500 cycles). In cars, LFP is the most proven for durability, while LFMP is emerging as a balance between range and lifespan.

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Wonder how that affects the cycle life expectancy, as the main advantage of LFP. For spec shoppers like myself, that would be the main spec that I'd be concerned about.

Gen 2 cycle life was "increased" to over 4,000 cycles; Gen 1 (original currently in BYD vehicles) is 3,000 cycles. So, a one-third increase. BYD was able to keep the benefits of manganese being added while eliminating/mitigating the negatives of manganese. Warranty has also been increased for the Gen 2. Summary: everything "more-better....longer life and higher energy capacity."

https://www.liyuebattery.com/blog/byd-second-generation-blade-battery-breakthrough-or-hype/

https://www.batterydesign.net/byd-blade-2-0-compared-to-1-0/

Come one, come all....get your reservation submitted for a new Atto 1 or 2 now!!!! 🙂

Below is a translated snapshot of a LINE message I got from a BYD dealership today/13 March.

BYD Seal 6 EV

The BYD Seal 6 EV, a 100% electric C-Segment Sedan, will be launched in Thailand at the Motor Show 2026! Is it affordable at 800,000 baht?!

The Seal 6 is classified as a C-Segment Sedan, smaller than the Seal which is positioned as a D-Segment Sedan.

Comparing BYD Seal 6 and BYD Seal.

• BYD Seal 6: 4,720 x 1,860 x 1,495 mm | Wheelbase 2,820 mm

• BYD Seal: 4,800 x 1,875 x 1,460 mm | Wheelbase 2,920 mm

• https://autolifethailand.tv/byd-seal-6-ev-bev-dmi-phev-coming-thailand-motor-show-2026/

And here's another new model BYD will release at the upcoming 2026 Motor Show.

I think the count is up to 4 new BYD models at the motor show: the Atto 1 EV, Atto 2 EV, Sealion 5 DM-i, and Seal 6 EV.

https://www.car250.com/th-byd-sealion-5-dm-i-new.html

14 hours ago, Pib said:

And here's another new model BYD will release at the upcoming 2026 Motor Show.

I think the count is up to 4 new BYD models at the motor show: the Atto 1 EV, Atto 2 EV, Sealion 5 DM-i, and Seal 6 EV.

https://www.car250.com/th-byd-sealion-5-dm-i-new.html

It is interesting that it seems BYD is moving towards the lower end of the electric car segment, and adds emphasis to DM-i - in other words it looks like the BYD Sealion 7 will be their Top Model.

(Denza is a separate entity with their lone MPV)

BYD marketing has always been an enigma to me, especially their marketing efforts in Thailand. Concentrating on the lower end of the EV segment seems to be a recipe for - let's call it difficult approach for success, because that is the most crowded market segment.

14 minutes ago, mistral53 said:

BYD marketing has always been an enigma to me, especially their marketing efforts in Thailand.

They don't have a clue about marketing. They don't even disclose one of their USP's the fact they are exclusively LFP battery chemistry (till now).

They say they have Lithium ION on all their marketing materials. Their salespeople probably don't even know what they have or how to differentiate it.

On 3/5/2026 at 12:43 PM, JBChiangRai said:

The big problems come in about three weeks when they run out of stocks and no more LNG to run the power stations then we’ll have rolling blackouts too

YOU'LL have rolling blackouts ............. you don't speak for me, or anyone else.

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

YOU'LL have rolling blackouts ............. you don't speak for me, or anyone else.

Ah, I note you claim to speak for everyone else.

How very bold sir.

On 2/19/2026 at 9:28 PM, mistral53 said:

We finally made it to test drive the Zeekr 7X AWD - the overarching conclusion is that the BYD SL7 AWD is an insane value. Superficially, the 7X is in an other league due to its pricing, but the SL7 is so close - and in some ways even better - that the 7X is hard to justify for 50% more money.

Some of the details that surprised me and we are spoiled with the SL7:

• there is no readout of inside/outside air quality

• no cornering lights

• no door jamb rubber seals

• single pane glass (although double pane is probably overrated, the 7X does seem to have thicker glass)

• fewer physical buttons for essential functions

• no NFC unlocking, needs app to be opened? (could be a misunderstanding)

• driver/passenger seat belts not height adjustable

I am not implying that the SL7 is on par with the 7X - it also falls short in several relevant aspects like air-suspension, ADAS etc., and compared to other peers, ticks all the boxes (e.g. I will not buy a car without HUD anymore, which eliminates the IM6, the Avatr 07, the G6 etc) - but I am not going to buy 2 identical cars. I will wait another 4 weeks to check what models might come to Thailand - if the BYD SL8 does not make it, the 7X is it.

Unrelated side note: wifey was driving around in BKK and I got her doing this! what a champ!

A comment on the "no door jams rubber seals"....I was at a mall today where Zeekr had a 7X AWD on display. I looked it over and checked for rubber seals on the doors and it "did" have rubber seals. The rubber seals on the door frame are the same color (a light gray) as the plastic door plate next to the rubber seal which could make a person think there is no rubber seal there---but there is indeed a rubber seal. And the rubber door seal on the door is black like we are use to seeing. See pictures below.

Anyway, the interior of a 7X is definitely a step or two up from any BYD model I've set in to include the Sealion 7. A 7X definitely has very premium interior IMO.

My crude arrow is pointing to rubber seal on the car door frame which is the same gray color (not black) as the gray plastic next to it.

Arrow pointing to black rubber seal on the door.

1 hour ago, Pib said:

A comment on the "no door jams rubber seals"....I was at a mall today where Zeekr had a 7X AWD on display. I looked it over and checked for rubber seals on the doors and it "did" have rubber seals. The rubber seals on the door frame are the same color (a light gray) as the plastic door plate next to the rubber seal which could make a person think there is no rubber seal there---but there is indeed a rubber seal. And the rubber door seal on the door is black like we are use to seeing. See pictures below.

Anyway, the interior of a 7X is definitely a step or two up from any BYD model I've set in to include the Sealion 7. A 7X definitely has very premium interior IMO.

My crude arrow is pointing to rubber seal on the car door frame which is the same gray color (not black) as the gray plastic next to it.

Arrow pointing to black rubber seal on the door.

My bad - the proper term is probably 'door gap seal', mostly for the A- and B-pillar.

The seal you were looking at are of course present in these cars, most have actually double seals.

The door gap seal is MB or Audi territory, so big heads up to BYD for setting the level this high. Maybe Zeekr and other high end cars will claim there is no need, for their precision manufacturing makes them obsolete?

Just checked - the MG IM6 has these 'door gap seals' as well.

I agree that the Zeekr 7X has more premium materials then the BYD SL7, but it is not a big gap. I actually give the SL7 high notes for some of the unexpected interior details, especially considering it's price. Where BYD is know to lag is the center display quality, which is hands down much better (3.5K) in the 7X.

OK...thanks for that clarification...now I understand.

Yeap, the Zeekr 7X models do not have door "gap" seals; just the standard door jamb seals. But hey, every vehicle I've owned over my life has never had any door gap seals (but I've never owned a MB or Audi). Like my current 2009 Toyota Fortuner and 2023 BYD Atto which do not have door gap seals; just the standard door jamb double seals. I expect door gap seals do help in keeping dust and water out of the door jamb area, specifically, the area where a person's pants/dress can brush against when getting into or out of the car.

But it's the door jamb seals that keep water from getting into the cabin...preaching to the choir I know. Back in late 2011 during the big flood here in Thailand I had to drive my Fortuner thru approx 0.75 meter to 1 meter deep water for around 800 meters between my western Bangkok home and my moobaan gate to escape the rapidly rising water...had to go live with the MIL in a nearby province for a month until the water receded. During that 800 meters drive at times the water was to the top of my tires/half way up the doors....not a drop of water got into the cabin area. I still remember as I driving out, as I was plowing thru the water at 10kmh I was hoping the Fortuner didn't stall and I also kept looking down at the floorboard to see if any water was leaking into the cabin--none did. That's a memory is burnt into my brain until I die.

The 7X interior definitely feels "very roomy"...that's another reason I like it. A Zeekr 7X is definitely on my short list for my next EV, specifically the 7X Long Range (100KWH NMC battery) version since that model doesn't come with automatic doors or air suspension in Thailand which are nice features but could be problematic and expensive to repair down the road. The 7X Standard comes with 75KWH LFP battery...maybe I should give more serious thought to the Standard model.

I wish the Long Range model came with a LFP battery instead of NMC. Plus Zeekr does not offer (at least yet) a lifetime battery/drive motor warranty for Thailand...some googling indicates Zeekr has offered lifetime or extended free battery warranty on a promotional basis in other countries/regions. Zeekr comes with CATL batteries which seem to be top-notch, VERY fast charging batteries....of course being able to charge at over 400KW on long trips with the 7X CATL batteries doesn't mean much when the great, great majority of chargers in Thailand are 120-180KW chargers, a person rarely does long trips, or a person doesn't mind extra charging time when taking a bathroom/stretch your legs/feed your face break.

Hard telling where the wind will finally end-up blowing me to for my next EV but my current Atto 3 will remain with me as my 2nd car (plus I got the lifetime battery/motor warranty for the Atto). And new/updated models always being released makes that wind turbulent which can suddenly blow a person in a completely different direction. I will probably run into some of those turbulent winds when I attend the upcoming 25 Mar-5 Apr Motor Show and can see/touch/smell MANY different brands and models all in one place. 😄

P.S. I wonder if the current oil price increase caused by the ongoing middle east war which will surely start increasing fuel costs here in Thailand over the coming weeks/months will cause another surge in Thailand EV buys? Or, will it cause a decrease in all types of vehicle sales (ICE, Hybrid, and EV) because of the overall impact on the economy since people usually buy less big ticket items such as vehicles in uncertain economic times? I'm not smart enough to know.

I just noticed that Zeekr has announced release for Thailand an updated Zeekr X model (MY2026) along with a price drop of up to Bt300K. That is, the new, more-better model is also cheaper than the MY 2024 model. Below is a couple of cut and pastes talking the old price (1st snapshot) and then some info on the new model and its reduced price.

First, the "old/original" Zeekr X price

Now, some info on the "new" price of updated X models. A snapshot from the Autolifethailand website and a quote from an Autolifethailand Facebook page which compares the old models with the new models.

Below compares the old (MY2024) and new (MY2026) Zeekr X models I'm surprised at the price drop as Zeekr didn't seem to be into "price war" pricing....this gives me hope when the new/upgraded model "7X" comes to Thailand (it was released in China around Oct 2025) that the 7X various models (Standard, Long Range, and AWD) will also cost less while being "more-better/powerful/upgraded/etc." I'm guessing that might be later this year like maybe for the 2026 Motor "Expo". Time will tell.

Snapshot from Autolifethailand "website"

Snapshot from Autolifethailand "Facebook" page

Price reduced by 300,000 THB! Launched in Thailand! ZEEKR X MY2026 100% electric car. Official price: 899,000 - 1,069,000 THB (CBU import from China). Features a new dual motor system with 489 horsepower, AWD, and a new LFP 61 kWh / NMC 66 kWh battery. AC charging 22 kW / DC 150-230 kW. Range: 470 km (NEDC).

Official price (CBU import from China)

- ZEEKR X Standard RWD 899,000 THB

- ZEEKR X Flagship AWD 1,069,000 Baht

The changes to ZEEKR X MY2026 are as follows:

- Add an electrically operated driver's side door.

- Add an electrically operated front passenger door.

- Replaced the dashboard/front console; redesigned.

- Replaced the front seats and redesigned them.

- Add front seats with massage function.

- Upgraded steering wheel with a new design and touchbar.

- Replaced the 272 hp motor with a 335 hp motor (Standard RWD).

- Replaced the 343 Nm motor with a 373 Nm motor (Standard RWD).

- Replaced the battery with a new LFP 61 kWh Golden Battery (Standard RWD).

- DC charging 230 kW (Standard RWD)

- Replaced the old motor with a new one, increasing it from 428 to 489 horsepower (Flagship AWD).

- Replaced the motor from 542 to 573 Newton meters (Flagship AWD).

- Replaced the battery with a new NMC 66 kWh battery (Flagship AWD).

- DC charging 150 kW (Flagship AWD)

- Added support for AC charging from 11 to 22 kW (Flagship).

- The 0-100 km/h acceleration time has been reduced from 3.8 to 3.7 seconds.

- The price has been reduced by 300,000 baht.

Powertrain

Standard RWD

One motor, maximum power 335 hp, 373 Nm torque, 61 kWh Lithium-ion LFP battery, rear-wheel drive (RWD).

- Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.

- Top Speed: 180 km/h

- Maximum driving range of 450 km (NEDC standard).

Charging

Type 2 / CCS Combo Charger

- AC current support up to 11 kW

- Supports DC Fast Charge up to 230 kW.

- DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 18 minutes.

Dual Motors Flagship AWD

Dual electric motors, maximum power output of 489 hp, 573 Nm torque, 66 kWh Lithium-ion NMC battery, AWD (all-wheel drive).

- Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.

- Top Speed: 180 km/h

- Maximum driving range of 470 km (NEDC standard).

Charging

Type 2 / CCS Combo Charger

- AC current support up to 22 kW

- Supports DC Fast Charge up to 150 kW.

- DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 30 minutes.

Exterior body colors are available in 5 options.

- Crystal White

- Palace Beige

- Grid Grey

- Onyx Black

- Pink color: Porcelain Pink

The interior is available in three colors.

- Full Black

- White and Black

- New color: Black & Orange (Flagship model)

10 minutes ago, Pib said:

will also cost less while being "more-better/powerful/upgraded/etc."

zeekr seems now also confusing customers with a strange pricing strategy, similar to many other chinese electric vehicle manufacturers ... 🙂

If I’m not mistaken, the updated Zeekr X was launched in China on November 5, 2025.

And today it has been announced in Thailand — timelines seem to be getting shorter. Very, very good.

At this point, all other brands need to speed up their update cycles. It’s not acceptable to wait 1–2 years to get the same features available in China. Zeekr is setting the pace — let’s see who follows.

24 minutes ago, motdaeng said:

zeekr seems now also confusing customers with a strange pricing strategy, similar to many other chinese electric vehicle manufacturers ... 🙂

I've watched Zeekr Thailand pretty closely since late 2025 and I haven't seen "any" price drops up until this updated Zeekr X model release. No price drops on their various X, 7X, or 009 models (i.e., all models they sell in Thailand). Now maybe there have been some price drops that I just didn't see.

It seems in place of any price cut Zeekr Thailand would instead maybe offer an extra year or two of 1st class insurance on some models, free charging for X-amount of time, etc. It was like cutting/lowering the price was a Zeekr commandant they would not break...I just assumed it to be their "premium/luxury" vehicle marketing strategy.

And even at their website https://www.zeekrlife.com/en-th/ the price of their models may not be listed or listed sometimes in small text. Like I just went to their website and where they use to list the price of their models in small text under a picture of the model now there is no pricing...the pricing disappeared a week or two ago....maybe around the 1st of March. But you can find some pricing on their various Facebook pages.

It just seems Zeekr did not want to play the "price war" game in selling cars....but maybe they are now willing to dip their toes in "cutting prices." They will definitely have my attention if they do drop pricing because I'm very interested in their 7X Long Range model and possibly their 7X AWD model but I've been waiting for the "updated MY2026" model to arrive Thailand (probably later this year) and hopefully with a price cut of a few hundred thousand baht. Time will tell.

12 minutes ago, marino28 said:

If I’m not mistaken, the updated Zeekr X was launched in China on November 5, 2025.

And today it has been announced in Thailand — timelines seem to be getting shorter. Very, very good.

At this point, all other brands need to speed up their update cycles. It’s not acceptable to wait 1–2 years to get the same features available in China. Zeekr is setting the pace — let’s see who follows.

Amen to faster releases. When a Thailand customer is very interested in whatever brand/model currently available in Thailand but then reads an updated model was just released in the motherland (China) that customer will naturally balk at buying now....instead, kickback and wait for the updated model to hopefully arrive Thailand. I'm in that "balking" frame of mind right now.

It seems to me that the Chinese brands with the longest delays for newer models are those who have invested heavily in Thai factories like BYD.

Presumably they want to maximise the use of the old production runs before upgrading them.

MG also seem to be delaying new releases in Thailand compared to the UK and Australia.

6 hours ago, Pib said:

Amen to faster releases. When a Thailand customer is very interested in whatever brand/model currently available in Thailand but then reads an updated model was just released in the motherland (China) that customer will naturally balk at buying now....instead, kickback and wait for the updated model to hopefully arrive Thailand. I'm in that "balking" frame of mind right now.

Indeed - per CNC, the 2026 Zeekr X was released in China on Nov 5 as @marino28 remarked, the Zeekr 7X was launched in China on October 28 per CNC. Stands to reason that the 2026 7X should also arrive shortly.

Alas, the X model did not move many buyers, hence the quick replacement? Furthermore - buyers in Australia were told by their dealers the 7X will not arrive in before 2027, which of course could be a smokescreen as dealers want to move cars now.

I had pretty much made up my mind to put my order in for the 7X after the car show if nothing really eye popping gets announced....... now I am back on the fence, suckling on my thumb, scanning all the usual places for hints of Zeekr's next move.

9 hours ago, mistral53 said:

Alas, the X model did not move many buyers, hence the quick replacement?

Yea, the Zeekr X was not selling well. While a very nice compact SUV its price was surely suppressing sales. All the "premium/luxury/HiSo" sales tactics in the world couldn't help. Plus with a ton of similar sized competitors like the MG4 the Zeekr X either needed a big price reduction and/or major upgrade--and it got both especially with the price reduction. It should sell significantly better now.

Below are the DLT registration stats for Jan and Feb 2026 (posted earlier)...as shown the X model was not moving well. Even the number of January registrations was only 24 which would have included sales from the 2-13 Dec 2025 Motor Expo which is a big sales event...and event people wait for to buy cars. And then February registrations was a low 17. Not very impressive sales stats.

And with February typically being a slow sales/registration month I was a little surprised to see the 7X stats actually being higher than Jan. Seems the 7X is selling fine, but I'm sure Zeekr wants to to sell more. A few days ago on a Sunday afternoon when the wife and I was driving by the Zeekr dealership on Ratchaprueh Rd here in western Bangkok we drove into their parking lot to take a closer look and there was lot of customers in the showroom and also around 50 new vehicles (looking like fresh off the boat) setting in their storage parking lot---probably 40 of the 50 were 7X models. Don't know if that means the 7X is selling good or they are just overstocked with 7X models....I'm leaning towards the reason being selling good.

We live in town, I have a large Mercedes S Class PHEV but I find myself using my daughter's Dolphin STD range every day. Exactly the same thing happened when I had a Porsche Taycan and found myself driving the MG4 every day.

I want a smaller town runabout and have already paid a deposit on the Aion UT top model for delivery late April when we return from Vietnam. I considered all the locally available cars in the B segment.

I didn't consider Zeekr because I didn't know about it, I haven't seen a Zeekr X, I don't think we have a dealer here in Chiang Rai. We do have a Geely dealer and IIRC they are the same company, maybe servicing can be taken care of at Geely Chiang Rai.

Following Pib's post about the Zeekr X, I did some research and it might be the Zeekr X suits me better. I want a small car, I value quiet, comfortable, big car type ride with a really good stereo and ventilated seats is a big plus too. With ICE cars there has never been a small car with a quiet ride. They have always been noisy and never had a luxury feel or been pleasant to drive for more than a few miles. NVH has always been an issue.

We are staying overnight in Don Muang on 27th April, I might book an earlier flight and go to the motorshow and order one if I like it.

18 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

We live in town, I have a large Mercedes S Class PHEV but I find myself using my daughter's Dolphin STD range every day. Exactly the same thing happened when I had a Porsche Taycan and found myself driving the MG4 every day.

I want a smaller town runabout and have already paid a deposit on the Aion UT top model for delivery late April when we return from Vietnam. I considered all the locally available cars in the B segment.

I didn't consider Zeekr because I didn't know about it, I haven't seen a Zeekr X, I don't think we have a dealer here in Chiang Rai. We do have a Geely dealer and IIRC they are the same company, maybe servicing can be taken care of at Geely Chiang Rai.

Following Pib's post about the Zeekr X, I did some research and it might be the Zeekr X suits me better. I want a small car, I value quiet, comfortable, big car type ride with a really good stereo and ventilated seats is a big plus too. With ICE cars there has never been a small car with a quiet ride. They have always been noisy and never had a luxury feel or been pleasant to drive for more than a few miles. NVH has always been an issue.

We are staying overnight in Don Muang on 27th April, I might book an earlier flight and go to the motorshow and order one if I like it.

from Gemini:

'Yes, they are essentially "cousins" under the hood. The Zeekr X and the Volvo EX30 are both built on the same SEA2 platform.

This architecture was developed by their parent company, Geely, and is a specialized version of the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) designed for compact and small-to-medium vehicles.

Key Shared Specs

Because they share the same DNA, you'll notice some striking similarities in their performance:

• Platform: Geely SEA2 (Sustainable Experience Architecture).

• Battery: Both typically offer a 66 kWh NMC battery pack.

• Performance: In their dual-motor trims, both produce 428 hp and can sprint from 0–100 km/h in roughly 3.6 to 3.8 seconds.

• Charging: Both support DC fast charging that can get the battery from 10% to 80% in about 26–30 minutes.

Main Differences

While the "bones" are the same, they target different vibes:

• Design: The Volvo EX30 leans into Scandinavian minimalism and is physically the smallest of the group. The Zeekr X is slightly longer (by about 20cm) and has a more futuristic, tech-heavy interior, including features like a sliding center screen in some markets.

• Interior Space: The Zeekr X offers a bit more legroom and trunk space due to its longer wheelbase compared to the very compact Volvo.

• Brand Identity: Volvo focuses heavily on its legacy of safety and minimalist luxury, whereas Zeekr (Geely’s premium EV brand) focuses on "tech-luxury" and high-performance aesthetics.

Following Pib's post about the Zeekr X, I did some research and it might be the Zeekr X suits me better. I want a small car, I value quiet, comfortable, big car type ride with a really good stereo and ventilated seats is a big plus too. With ICE cars there has never been a small car with a quiet ride. They have always been noisy and never had a luxury feel or been pleasant to drive for more than a few miles. NVH has always been an issue.

I don't know if this will be helpful or not but here goes.

I had a deposit on an X when they first came out.

In order of importance, I cancelled on the basis of thinking of the following:
There was no sunshade for the big glass roof.
Some online commenters complained that there are insufficient air vents and/or the screen prevented the aircon from blowing enough air to properly cool the cabin.
At the time, the car cost a lot and was being marketed as premium but the plether seats looked and felt less than premium - as in way less than other cars I've sat in with plether seats.
I was surprised that the boot/trunk was smaller than I thought it would be.
*The rear windows have a very high sill making it difficult for smaller people to see out of.

At the time, I was otherwise very happy. The NVH was great, the car drove very well. The size suited the small Sois in our area. The shape stands out and is not a common sight (IMO, increasing it's cache), the software was snappy and the self parking feature loved by the girlfriend.

Apart from my misgivings above, it seemed to be a perfect urban machine.

Reading through some Thai FB comments yesterday, several people are asking when the expected (needed?) software update is coming and one said that warranty support was not as expected.

Thanks for that @Tramboy

I'm not canceling the deposit on my Aion UT top. But I am going to go to the motorshow. I will book flight(s) to go on 27th, anyone else going that day?

Autolife have posted their story:

https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-zeekr-x-my2026-ev-bev-thailand/

The interior changes including the seats look very sexy indeed!