The future of motoring in Thailand is electric.

 

That might seem hard to imagine just now but Thailand has gone full throttle on electric vehicles (EV).

 

With the entry of Tesla and the rise of Chinese electric vehicle makers in Thailand, the choices for buyers have expanded, and the industry has witnessed substantial growth.

 

Chinese automakers like Great Wall Motor, MG, BYD, and DFSK have introduced their EVs in Thailand at more affordable prices compared to foreign competitors.

 

Great Wall Motor and BYD Co have even established production plants in the eastern province of Rayong, boosting the local EV manufacturing sector.

 

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Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/own-an-electric-car-heres-how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-hua-hin-and-throughout-thailand/

 

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More than a few inaccurate statements in that op-ed.

 

Those that follow the EV or CS threads, probably already know how to find:

 

... PlugShare site

.. Charge Loem app

... CS (AN thread)

... vendor apps, some listed in OP

 

Are a few to locate & pay attention to details of CS, if buying EV.

 

Some inaccurate statements I noted:

... 'all' MG dealers have chargers, most do, but not all have 'Super (fast) Chargers'

... most hotels have ... NO, not even close, and if so, slow chargers are the norm.

 

Today seen chargers on the Lotus parking. However did not find the data about charger power. Hope it was 80kw chargers, however looks as weak chargers.

As soon as I saw the title I thought this thread is an utter lightening rod for Khun LA... and there he is already !!!!  

 

 

Ribbing aside, the info from Khun LA is very handy for someone considering an E.V. 

 

 

 

The small town I live in the PEA office's sign says they have an EV charging station.  Perhaps look and see if your local office has one too.

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

More than a few inaccurate statements in that op-ed.

 

Those that follow the EV or CS threads, probably already know how to find:

 

... PlugShare site

.. Charge Loem app

... CS (AN thread)

... vendor apps, some listed in OP

 

Are a few to locate & pay attention to details of CS, if buying EV.

 

Some inaccurate statements I noted:

... 'all' MG dealers have chargers, most do, but not all have 'Super (fast) Chargers'

... most hotels have ... NO, not even close, and if so, slow chargers are the norm.

 

MG dealers have got to have charge stations, to sell the things, a cunning plan..........????

21 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

As soon as I saw the title I thought this thread is an utter lightening rod for Khun LA... and there he is already !!!!  

 

 

Ribbing aside, the info from Khun LA is very handy for someone considering an E.V. 

 

 

 

...........considering an MG.................

13 minutes ago, transam said:

MG dealers have got to have charge stations, to sell the things, a cunning plan..........????

Providing good service to their customers ... 

... a smart winning game plan, and would expect no less from a successful company from CH

 

Making a wee bit of profit for themselves, while not price gouging for their Super Charger service, but exclusive to MG members ... win win

 

Why we support them as much as possible, besides being too convenient, and welcoming when visiting.  Comfy place to relax, free coffee & snacks while using their WIFI.  1st choice when needing a CS

 

The horror of EV ownership, how do we cope ????

18 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Providing good service to their customers ... 

... a smart winning game plan, and would expect no less from a successful company from CH

 

Making a wee bit of profit for themselves, while not price gouging for their Super Charger service, but exclusive to MG members ... win win

 

Why we support them as much as possible, besides being too convenient, and welcoming when visiting.  Comfy place to relax, free coffee & snacks while using their WIFI.  1st choice when needing a CS

 

The horror of EV ownership, how do we cope ????

With fingers crossed............................????

13 minutes ago, transam said:

With fingers crossed............................????

Or ... realizing they/MG offer 4 of the best BEV options in TH, at thrifty price point, with decent EV production track record.

 

Along with their own established CS network ????

3 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Or ... realizing they/MG offer 4 of the best BEV options in TH, at thrifty price point, with decent EV production track record.

 

Along with their own established CS network ????

Perhaps they have to have, but that is good news.................

I wonder how many days the average 1 day trip from BKK to CM will take once over 50% of the cars are EV?  ????

3 minutes ago, connda said:

I wonder how many days the average 1 day trip from BKK to CM will take once over 50% of the cars are EV?  ????

One would hope that they have enough EV chargers around to accommodate 50% of road users.

So, for anyone staying overnight and charging at a hotel - no extra time whatsoever. 

 

For anyone making the journey in one go, it'll take 1 charge on the way (assuming most EV's have a range of at least 400 kms) - So, approximately 1 hour more than normal. 

 

Or...  'fast charging' up to 80% a couple of times on the way at 15mins per time. 

 

 

 

58 minutes ago, connda said:

I wonder how many days the average 1 day trip from BKK to CM will take once over 50% of the cars are EV?  ????

Another 'what if' scenario, and we'll all be long gone before EVs hit 50%.

 

You could probably just take the high speed monorail, instead of driving and be there in 2 hrs.

 

You know ... what if ... ????

Google "EV charging stations in Hua Hin" There are 10+ Stations in Hua Hin! Life is so easy when you use your brain!

31 minutes ago, ujayujay said:

Google "EV charging stations in Hua Hin" There are 10+ Stations in Hua Hin! Life is so easy when you use your brain!

Yea, I'm counting about 20 between the army base/palace & Khao Takiab on PlugShare

 

All are not fast chargers, as I know the 'free' one at the restaurant is not. 

 

But if you can't find a CS in TH, you're not looking very hard.

Shopping malls parking structures.