Electric Vehicles in Thailand

[BKKBike09]

Prospective BYD Dolphin owners might want to take note that it doesn't appear the daft 'BUILD YOUR DREAMS' badging can be easily removed, as I see it sits under a clear perspex cover. At least on the Atto you can remove it with a chisel and sandpaper (or dental floss and a rubber buffing wheel, if you prefer). Not sure I could live with it on the back of any car I owned.

 

 

 

 

[Bandersnatch]

$16,000 EV from Nissan with bidirectional charging

 

 

 

So are we going to the Sakura in Thailand? Nissan has been forced to pause orders in Japan after the waiting period for the vehicle spanned over a year. The Sakura is now the best selling EV in Japan

 

The success of the Sakura has taken Nissan by surprise, who now need to scale up production to initially meet domestic demand before exports start.

 

The car is jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motors who call their version the eK X EV (pronounced “eK cross EV”)

 

 

[matchar]

1 hour ago, Bandersnatch said:

$16,000 EV from Nissan with bidirectional charging

 

 

 

So are we going to the Sakura in Thailand? Nissan has been forced to pause orders in Japan after the waiting period for the vehicle spanned over a year. The Sakura is now the best selling EV in Japan

 

The success of the Sakura has taken Nissan by surprise, who now need to scale up production to initially meet domestic demand before exports start.

 

The car is jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motors who call their version the eK X EV (pronounced “eK cross EV”)

 

 

It looks super narrow, tiny battery (20kWh) and only 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) which makes the Neta V look good at 38.5 kWh, 95 hp respectively.

[Bandersnatch]

59 minutes ago, matchar said:

It looks super narrow, tiny battery (20kWh) and only 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) which makes the Neta V look good at 38.5 kWh, 95 hp respectively.

I agree with you completely, but some folk love Japanese Cars and wouldn’t buy Chinese. 
 

We need to get them out of their Hilux and Tunas

[KhunLA]

2 hours ago, matchar said:

It looks super narrow, tiny battery (20kWh) and only 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) which makes the Neta V look good at 38.5 kWh, 95 hp respectively.

Agree

 

Definitely a step up, from the 'mini s'  Wuling & Poco that are available here/TH, that are in the <500k baht range, and not very well spec'd.

 

Though if the Nissan came here, it certain wouldn't be 560k baht / $16k USD, in which case, just get the Neta V.

[transam]

6 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

I agree with you completely, but some folk love Japanese Cars and wouldn’t buy Chinese. 
 

We need to get them out of their Hilux and Tunas

Why, what is it to do with you what folk want..........?  ????

[KhunLA]

4 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

I just sold one 2 years old 15,000km , lost 15% from new price.

Nice ... can't complain about that, mere 15%. ????

 

My Mazda 2 wasn't worth selling, and simply gave it to my daughter.  

[metisdead]

An off topic post about the depreciation of EV's in the UK and a reply has been removed as this topic is about:

 

Electric Vehicles in Thailand

[JBChiangRai]

42 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Nice ... can't complain about that, mere 15%. ????

 

My Mazda 2 wasn't worth selling, and simply gave it to my daughter.  

Just to be clear, I kept my EV for 2 years, I bought in new from the main dealer in Bangkok and lost only 15% depreciation over the 2 years. I didn’t even have to pay any servicing.

 

 

[Bandersnatch]

 

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Bit of a price premium here in Thailand

 

 

Edited August 11, 2023 by Bandersnatch

[Andrew Dwyer]

Want to know a bit more about all those abandoned EV’s in a field in China ( supposedly 10,000 Neta V’s ) ?? Several different stories about EV’s being built to falsify the numbers to increase sales or car share companies going bust .

This vlogger ( a Brit based in China ) decided to go see for himself.

 

 

[josephbloggs]

11 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Want to know a bit more about all those abandoned EV’s in a field in China ( supposedly 10,000 Neta V’s ) ?? Several different stories about EV’s being built to falsify the numbers to increase sales or car share companies going bust .

This vlogger ( a Brit based in China ) decided to go see for himself.

 

 

It makes you wonder about the agenda of people who post these anti China fake videos. Are they just racists? Or Americans upset about the rise of China and Chinese industry? Or something else?

[Yellowtail]

4 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

It makes you wonder about the agenda of people who post these anti China fake videos. Are they just racists? Or Americans upset about the rise of China and Chinese industry? Or something else?

Not sure where the guy in the video is from, but it does not sound like the US.

 

Is that why so many Europeans seem to hate the US, because their little CS countries can't compete? 

[Gweiloman]

6 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

It makes you wonder about the agenda of people who post these anti China fake videos. Are they just racists? Or Americans upset about the rise of China and Chinese industry? Or something else?

There are some posters on AN who are anti-China just because they don’t agree with its political system even though they have never been there. Much like some anti-EV posters even though they have never driven or sat in one.

 

There was a poster that stated he would never buy a Chinese made car due to his ignorant view that as it’s Chinese made, it must be of poor quality. That makes me laugh when you consider how much further ahead China is in manufacturing than many western countries. Think high speed rail, bridges, airports etc.

[Bandersnatch]

Meanwhile in Thailand EV news.

Toyota Hilux rendered undrivable after rear-ending BYD ATTO 3 which suffered a lost rear number plate.

 

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Meanwhile in Thailand EV news.

Toyota Hilux rendered undrivable after rear-ending BYD ATTO 3 which suffered a lost rear number plate.

 

 

 

So.............?

[Bandersnatch]

This time an Isuzu tried the same trick won’t they learn

 

 

 

 

[transam]

Just now, Bandersnatch said:

This time an Isuzu tried the same trick won’t they learn

 

 

 

 

So....?   ????

[VocalNeal]

6 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

This time an Isuzu tried the same trick won’t they learn

 

 

 

 

Why is the EV on the "tow truck"???? Supposed to be the pick up that is undrivable.

[Yorkshire Tea]

14 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Why is the EV on the "tow truck"???? Supposed to be the pick up that is undrivable.

Maybe the driver had a broken neck due to no crumple zone to absorb the impact?

[Fruit Trader]

20 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Why is the EV on the "tow truck"???? Supposed to be the pick up that is undrivable.

Would you get back inside and drive an EV that has just been heavily rear ended.

[Bandersnatch]

2 hours ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Maybe the driver had a broken neck due to no crumple zone to absorb the impact?

If you can’t be bothered to check your facts before posting.

 

I can’t be bothered to fact check your posts - added to my ignore list

Edited August 14, 2023 by Bandersnatch

[Bandersnatch]

Thinking of buying a Tesla Model 3? Don’t!

 

 

Better to wait for the all new Model 3 Highland. Rumors are circulating that Tesla is planning to rev up the base battery of its Model 3 from a 60 kWh to a 66 kWh battery pack, promising a 10% boost to the EV's driving range. The upgraded battery is reportedly the result of a collaboration with CATL, utilizing their brand new M3P lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs.

 

It’s claimed that the Shanghai factory has already stopped making the old model and sales of the far cheaper to manufacture project highland will start in October.

 

 

 

[Ludzilla]

For those interested by the ex30
start 8 september , launch event and reservations.
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[Bandersnatch]

Tesla to build battery factory in Indonesia

 

“Tesla is planning to build a factory in Indonesia to produce battery materials, according to a senior politician. An announcement is expected to be made in the coming months. However, there will probably not be a Tesla vehicle plant in the country for the time being.”

 

https://www.electrive.com/2023/08/15/tesla-to-build-battery-factory-in-indonesia/

When Tesla was looking for a location for a vehicle plant in S.E.A. Thailand was hopeful that it would be chosen, but Indonesia with it’s rich Nickel resources seemed to beat out Thailand. However, after years of tough negotiations and some premature announcements from Indonesian officials it seems no location has been chosen yet.
 

Maybe Tesla will decide to follow a number of Chinese EV manufacturers and set up a vehicle plant in Thailand after all.

[vinny41]

 Indonesia will need to exercise patience for another 18 months to ascertain whether global electric car giant Tesla Inc. will initiate investments in the nation, Chief Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said on Monday.

https://jakartaglobe.id/business/luhut-fails-to-get-immediate-investment-pledge-from-musk

I can't see Tesla making any announcement prior to purchasing land as any prior announcements only pushes land prices up

 

[Bandersnatch]

Currently all Tesla cars for China’s domestic market, S.E.A. and Aus/NZ come from Giga Shanghai where the vast majority of cars produced are LFP powered standard range model Ys and 3s - no Nickel required. LFP is soon to be replaced with CATL’s even more efficient M3P chemistry - again no Nickel.
 

I am wondering how important Nickel is going to going to be in the Tesla’s future plans. Nickel prices in 2023 have been between $20,000 - $30,000/T

 

Edited August 16, 2023 by Bandersnatch

[ExpatOilWorker]

VinFast or LoseSlow, that is the $85 billion question?

 

BBC News - VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66517549

[stratocaster]

Can anyone here give a definitive answer regarding the legality of electric vehicles in Thailand. Years ago my friend bought a golf buggy for his daughter to use as transport for the 6 kilo ride to school. Even with his company's legal department help he could not get it registered. She just continued to use it for the next 5 years with no problem. There is a guy with an electric vespa styled motorbike that he has been unable to register. He just uses it again with no problem. Now a youtuber has bought a semi enclosed electric three wheeler for his mother. He claims it is impossible to register and was assured that no license is required. A Thai neighbor is driving an electric DT motors city car. This is similar in styling to a Smart car. It appears fully road legal and completely enclosed with AC. She assures me that registration nor license is required. Looking on DT website it claims neither plates or license is required.

 

[KhunLA]

36 minutes ago, stratocaster said:

Can anyone here give a definitive answer regarding the legality of electric vehicles in Thailand. Years ago my friend bought a golf buggy for his daughter to use as transport for the 6 kilo ride to school. Even with his company's legal department help he could not get it registered. She just continued to use it for the next 5 years with no problem. There is a guy with an electric vespa styled motorbike that he has been unable to register. He just uses it again with no problem. Now a youtuber has bought a semi enclosed electric three wheeler for his mother. He claims it is impossible to register and was assured that no license is required. A Thai neighbor is driving an electric DT motors city car. This is similar in styling to a Smart car. It appears fully road legal and completely enclosed with AC. She assures me that registration nor license is required. Looking on DT website it claims neither plates or license is required.

 

Assuming it's going to be used locally, pop into your local PoPo station, and ask them.

 

Legally, if not registered, with plates. I can't see it being legal to drive on the streets.

 

But, I see plenty of 2-3-4 wheeled EVs, with no plates, and yet to see one getting cited for anything.

 

E-scooter, ebikes, motorcycle, 3 wheel mobility scooter, and 4 wheeled 'golf cart' types, all seem to be unregistered/no plates & tolerated where I am.

 

I doubt if you'll get a definitive answer, as I'll so 'no', and surely someone will come along and 'correct me' telling me yes, legal.

 

You get the same discussion with ebike.  Me-motor + 2 or 3 wheels, it is motorcycle, others come on and spout, if 350w or 250w motor then no need, but nowhere can they show that written in Thai law.

Edited August 19, 2023 by KhunLA