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So I'm thinking of buying a new car and I'm considering buying an EV this time, but hestitate due to the minimal EV infrastructure here in Thailand. 

I see the BYD cars every time I venture out these days and have read that they've surpassed Tesla as the most sold EV in Europe so I guess the quality should be reasonable. Does anyone have any tips regarding this brand and/or EVs in Thailand in general?

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28 minutes ago, Nacho Libre said:

So I'm thinking of buying a new car and I'm considering buying an EV this time, but hestitate due to the minimal EV infrastructure here in Thailand. 

EV infrastructure in Thailand is substantial, not minimal.

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I wouldn't. 

 

Higher insurance rates, lack of parts when it goes titz up.

 

Thailand is excellent place to buy a used car, even BMW due to availability of parts. Its like a huge junkyard for parts, but not for EV

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BYD and MG are both solid brands…

Make sure whatever you buy has the newest battery tech…

BYD is introducing a new “Blade” battery which give extended range and faster charging 

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In general, I would suggest reliability and depreciation are the main issues to watch with BYD and most EVs in Thailand.

Expect nearly double the depreciation rate compared to well-established ICE vehicles like Toyotas.
 

Fuel savings won’t make up for that.

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I see we have 2 types of folks replying ...

... EV owners, quite happy with their EVs and recommend

... EV haters, with no experience, and echoing the MSM fear mongering.

 

The present, and slowing down depreciation has nothing to do with quality, but the rapid improvement and lower cost of producing EV along with a price war.   Common with high tech new products.

 

Personally I think the price war has just about bottomed out, as any more savings the manufacturer get won't be passed on to end consumer, as they do need to retain profits.  Half the battery production is already controlled by CN (CATL & BYD / 36-37% & 16-17% market share respectfully), so not sure how CN market is going to crash, as the rest of the market wouldn't exist without CN.

 

MG uses CATL batteries, and gets a 1M kms warranty with them, and why MG gives the buyer, not just the original buyer, a 'lifetime warranty', on the newer models.

 

The haters, anti CN / EV, do nothing but show their ignorance.

I would never buy another ICEV, or a vehicle from legacy auto makers from JP or EU.  All overpriced & under performers IMHO.

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2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

You always have good information regarding EV's, thanks but you are a bit harsh, criticising Europe and Japanese cars.

 

Let's revisit your opinion in a few years time, I'd like to see how these cheap Chinese vehicles hold up. 

 

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8 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Personally I think the price war has just about bottomed out, as any more savings the manufacturer get won't be passed on to end consumer, as they do need to retain profits. 

Will disagree, the Chinese can't afford to reduce production, and Trumps tariff ideas will lead to a lot of unsold Chinese EVs in the US, and they'll dump them on the rest of the world. I predict a 30% price reduction in the next 2 years.

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5 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Will disagree, the Chinese can't afford to reduce production, and Trumps tariff ideas will lead to a lot of unsold Chinese EVs in the US, and they'll dump them on the rest of the world. I predict a 30% price reduction in the next 2 years.

I think they're selling few to none CN EVs already in US, so not much will change in the future.  They won't even let the MGs from Mexico come in without a stiff tariff.

 

So how do you like the Neta for knocking around town ?  You driving it much or just the little lady ?

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