webfact Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. By Online Reporter Top: file photo 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/ -- Hua Hin Today 2023-08-31 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KhunLA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 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. Edited August 31, 2023 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dmitry2222 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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..........???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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................. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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 ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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............................???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 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 ???? Edited August 31, 2023 by KhunLA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 I wonder how many days the average 1 day trip from BKK to CM will take once over 50% of the cars are EV? ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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 ... ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Google "EV charging stations in Hua Hin" There are 10+ Stations in Hua Hin! Life is so easy when you use your brain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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