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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Due to recent floods, I read on Facebook that car insurance does not cover water damage battery due to flood . Is this norm for 1sr class insurance in Thailand ? For those who bought cars that includes insurance , I hope flood and fire is included . Any thought about which insurance company has better coverage ? -
BYD Seal tips, tricks and help
Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
thanks , good to know that it have pm 2.5 filteration , only does not have sensor to display the readings, in/out . Appreciate your reply . -
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Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Andrew, thanks , my bad . I meant the 50kwh standard dynamic 410 for 899k model . I am sure the BKK motor show will confirm if this model has pm 2.5 filteration present . Thanks . -
BYD Seal tips, tricks and help
Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Pm 2.5 is essential here up in the north. I am sadden to read the new 2024 BYD Otto dynamic 480 priced at 889k does not have it . It might be an omission by the media publisher . Anyway at least the next model, 945k Otto 3 premium 480 has the pm2.5. -
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Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
JB, I saw this on Facebook of their pm2.5 reading here in chiang mai . it is certainly not 5 . https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1561893624610758&set=gm.1195259918515300&idorvanity=735185977856032 -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
aarg, found out that Byd took out the pm 2.5 filter from the dynamic . Guess BYD had to cut some stuff out to sell it at 899k. However they did upgrade battery 50.25 , continental tires and reduce 100k. -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
looks cool , same price as current BYD Otto xtd, 1099k with similar upgrades as the BYD Otto 410 , 949k . All coming after may. -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
PiB, thanks for the reply. I like BYD Otto 3 option to turn off Ada’s if I decide not to use it (turn off once) unlike the mg 4 that requires a turn off upon a start. Appreciate your ownership responses . Will check put the Otto 3 standard 899k in may . not sure if the 950k model is worth it( larger screen and wider tires ) -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Hey Pib, Can you,please share your driving experiences with your Otto 3 . I am most interested on BYD adas system ( I like your comment that you use standard regen with normal mode ) Have you disable any of their adas system.? Appreciate any experiences , the 899k baht may delivery with 7.9 se. 0-100 kmh sounds attractive even with the standard battery -
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Alotoftravel replied to Brn2Trvl's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
I was discouraged to open a foreign currency deposit at Bangkok bank because of the high fees and paperwork to withdraw to convert to baht for everyday expenses . Could you please share your experience why a foreign currency deposit has been your choice of account please? What are the advantages Besides having in USA currency? -
BYD Seal tips, tricks and help
Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
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BYD Seal tips, tricks and help
Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Good to know in Thailand , we have the option to disable till we enable it ( part of software menu) . This option available is invaluable as the comments I read on the video indicated that removing the ADAS function manually invalidates insurance coverage . -
BYD Seal tips, tricks and help
Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Good to know that BYD software here allow you to disable the Adas and keep it disable and do not require you to set it everytime you start the car . Thanks -
BYD Seal tips, tricks and help
Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I thought you can save your settings to Disable ADAS so that you do not need to disable again after startup . Are the Thai seal different than AUS seal. If not , how are your experiences with BYD ADAS. -
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Alotoftravel replied to macahoom's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Thanks for the info on Ppf , i was thinking of putting it but now will just settle on wax job every 6 months . Great forum. much better than the one discussing new tax law 555 -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
i am in the same camp. I will do my normal dc charge from 20-80 for time savings and will not let it go below 10 % soc. Thanks -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
This is very useful . Since I do not have a wall charger at home . For me I will just do my normal outside dc charging - dc charge from Soc <10% to 80 % and then let it continue to complete 100% . Since I get charge by kWh for time spent for the last 20 % is no issue . Is it beneficial to switch from dc to ac charge for the last 20% charge ? I always thought that estimation range in nedc was higher than wltp. It was great to see you achieve above nedc km as your trip a meter showed over 500 km. I thought using dynamic ( better than nedc and wltp) would even be less range than 490 advertised range but you showed otherwise .this has been very informative . Thanks -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
When the car is turned off, does the car have internet connectivity always on ? I assume internet connection must be active regardless of the car “off “to gain entry. If you are at home with a Wi-Fi , does the car always chose the Wi-Fi lan as first priority automatic over cellular like our phones? use OTA Wi-Fi to download new version in the future ? -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
This is good information to anyone with no home charges ( live in condo ). Every 3-6 months perform a full charge to 100 % soc with a public 7kwh ac charge . If starting at 10 % Soc ,use dc charging till 80% and then 7kwh from 80-100 %. if starting soc is already at 80%, then just top it via ac to 100% for the recommended recalibrate /equalization once 3-6 months . too bad , BYD does not display the message reminder to recalibrate like the MB 555 :) i ordered a dolphin standard and now I am thinking of changing to dolphin extended due to the dc fast charging to 80 %. A 80% charge is enough for my daily use while I might need 100 % for the dolphin standard which will be a much longer charging time due to the last 20% charge .Thanks everyone to this forum . Moving from ICE to EV is easier with you all. -
Wow , good information about that the reboot and booking time slot . Thanks everyone Good to know that my charging can be stopped if there was someone who booked in the next time slot . in your case , if there was a booking in the 9:30 slot you started at 9:27 . You would only have 3 minutes charge .. so in this case , a booking would be ideal to avoid to be bump after 3 minutes
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what does it mean with regards to reboot at 55 hours to the hour. i thought it was what you use kWh ( energy usage 5.5 baht ) that is amount you pay.
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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
As always thanks for the info .i am going to also try to link my bank account to the pea Volta app instead of top up card . Another charging discussion : I believe the most efficient time spent to charge at public stations is to dc charge from 20-80 % Soc. Since the time spent from 30-80% ( eg 35 minutes ) could be similar as for 80-100%. ( eg another 30 minutes). Question : is it correct that you only pay the kWh into the car battery and not time spent . So that means the last 20 % charge of 30 minutes does not cost the same price as first 50% charge even time spent is similar ? I do not have home charger and was recommended to charge to 100 % once a week . question: if I had already have a 80 % soc .should I use ac charging to top up to 100 % since it will not be advantageous of fast charging as the last 20% charge is throttle down and furthermore ac charging is less “hot” than dc in the car battery ? thanks again for your comments . all this is making me sway towards the 61kwh battery than the 44kwh battery of the dolphin even though this is will be my second car and only driven in the city . 555 -
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Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Hi Andrew, I understand now , if the charger is in a private area , like a mall instead of in a gas station then ev PluZ charges 9 baht. I just got confused over this particular charger as it was built open air , beside a 7 11 with a few eating conveniences along a main road . Appreciate your reply . Thanks -
Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Alotoftravel replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Hi Can someone help me understand ev PluZ pricing . This morning before their peak hour . I look at their ev PluZ app , this station states that it is 9.00 thb/kwh. Isn’t it suppose to be 5.5? thanks .