Thailand gonna launch first, so expect end of year or early next year

I think i need to install the kommuassist system, so that can enable totally hands off driving without the continuous put both hands on steering wheel alarm

Definitely not as refined as Tesla autopilot lah

SUV la brader, some more china SUV without lotus handling tuning, memang not made to throw in corner

Time will tell, but from what i feel is very solid, much better than Tesla. Maybe can say even better than BMW as no one in the owners group reported of any rattling noise compared to new bmw group

Yes if u drive this BYD, its meant as a commuter car anyways, but no if u drive the Lotus Eletre, Tesla Plaid or Taycan Turbo S

lithium iron phosphate

https://www.facebook.com/groups/myevoc/perm...mibextid=Nif5oz

Tip for someone buying an EV, make sure you get an EV with 400v or better yet 800v architecture,

See this BMW iX1, cannot get the claimed 130kW charging speed from fast chargers in Malaysia due to it being fitted with an odd 350v architecture

Also dont get Japan spec EV car because their connector is different than the rest of the world

This post has been edited by Boy96: Jun 19 2023, 08:41 PM

Yes theres a pilot project for this sort of thing

But you might never use it lah. Even if u somehow manage to drain all the battery, just call your insurance towtruck for a free tow back to your house or to a nearest fast charger

Plugshare app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...atori.Plugshare

Can if they provide the 3 pin charger for you.

There is actually 3 locations that I know of that gives free DC fast charging, although there might be a queue to charge

https://www.plugshare.com/location/131325

https://www.plugshare.com/location/405957

https://www.plugshare.com/location/360648

Plenty of issue from transmission to fueling/ engine. One of the reason i want to go ev.

This post has been edited by Boy96: Jun 20 2023, 01:48 PM

A note from my wallbox installer, Alvin, regarding safe charging.


Before you decide to install your charger make sure you find out the cables sizes for your home:

1. Cable size from TNB to Fuse
2. Cable size from Fuse to Meter
3. Cable size from Meter to DB

These Cable sizes affects what is the size of Fuse you can/should be using

16mm2 = max 32A Fuse
25mm2 = max 63A Fuse
35mm2 = max 100A Fuse

Try not to let unlicensed electricians or unqualified technicians to blindly talk you into just changing into a bigger size Fuse just to prevent Fuse blowing ok?

The Fuse is SUPPOSED TO BLOW before the circuits exceeds their maximum carrying capacity. It's a protection mechanism. Using a bigger Fuse that is greater than your home circuit's maximum current carrying capacity defeats the purpose of the Fuse and increasing the risk of fire caused by melting/burning wires.

Pls ask if any clarifications are needed.

1. You mentioned can remote start the car via app. So the car comes with free sim and data? For how long? eg Proton X70 comes with free 3 or 5 years I think.

- 2GB of data every month, not sure until how long it will be free, will have to check later

2. For connectivity, can you use your phone internet via wireless connection for car data connectivity? Since car sim data might costs money once free period over.

- yes

3. For insurance, is it like insuring normal ICE car to include flood? I fear for the battery if there's incident of flood. BTW does the battery warranty include this? ie water leaked into it and spoil it.

- Insurance is normal like all other cars, and their panel also will include special perils for the first year

4. For the battery warranty of 8 years, does it cover degration? If so what's the % if you know.

Refer here for warranty clause



5. Did you tint the car? I mean would it be hot driving under hot sun? I plan to buy the cover and use only when parking under hot sun.

- Good tint is compulsory for this car, especially on the panoramic sunroof as the shade for the roof is not thick enough to fully block the heat

6. Your BYD supports Android Auto or Apple carplay now?

- Apple Carplay is supported over wire, Android Auto wireless support is coming. But I dont use any of these, because the screen itself is an android tablet, so I hacked it to install all the available apps on Google Play Store

7. Does your car come with different charger head?

- Not sure what this question means, but it comes with 3-pin charging adapter and a V2L socket

8. BYD Atto 3 comes with built in dashcam right? Front and back?

- Yes, but front only, and it doesn't record audio

9. I find the yearly servicing a bit redundant considering Tesla does not require it. Seems like the local dealers' way to make more money. If we skip the servicing, will it void the warranty?

- Unfortunately yes


10. Lastly can your BYD car use Tesla charging station when it is built in the future?

- Tesla shares the same charging port connector, however its up to Tesla to allow or disallow other brands of EV to charge at their stations. Malaysia government has already setup a rule for Tesla to open a certain percentage (no need all) of their Tesla charging stations for other brands EV.


And BYD has open showroom and service at Johor



Showroom
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SNGjgMc4y7p8e2gs6

Service
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dYRjYUNKcCdVfcJN7

This post has been edited by Boy96: Jul 3 2023, 03:11 AM

Real world energy consumption

Trying out 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 charging method.

Arrived home at exactly 50% SOC. Had reset the trip computer previously when it was charged fully. At 50% battery, the car had travelled 164.5 km.

Condition

- 100% City drive
- Aircon in comfort mode, temperature set to 24°C and fan speed at 2-3
- Regen mode in Standard, Driving mode Normal
- Tyre pressure set to recommended 260kPa cold
- Drive like setan like I usually do on my petrol car

Upon full charge back to 100%, wallbox app indicates that the car had taken in 𝟑𝟓.𝟒𝟖 𝐤𝐖𝐡 .

164.5km ÷ 35.48 kWh = 4.636 km/kWh = 𝟐𝟏.𝟓𝟕 𝐤𝐖𝐡/𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐤𝐦.

Due to energy loss during charging, hence why the BYD screen only shows 15.5kWh/100km. But cost wise, its better to calculate based on the full to full method since this is the amount we pay towards our TNB bill.

If calculated in comparison to rm2.05 ron95 fuel, this is equivalent to 6 liters/100km or 16.6 KM/L.

Unrelated Fun Fact: ChatGPT/Google Bard mentions that in 1 Liter of Petrol is roughly energy equivalent to 9 kWh of electricity . So to achieve a price parity of RM2.05/Liter, your electricity price should be RM0.23/kWh

Conclusion: Just plug and charge, no need to worry about all these calculation lah 😅







This post has been edited by Boy96: Jul 3 2023, 11:24 PM

My home electricity bill actually drop for this month compared to last month despite charging the car more

The only difference i did was changing one of the room aircond to inverter type

This post has been edited by Boy96: Jul 11 2023, 11:21 AM

But thats due to my driving style, even driving a regular small hatchback petrol car i struggle to get above 9 km/l, the left and middle lane is just not for me

It has a 12v battery like normal car, can jumpstart and put the gear to neutral

Nope, now i even set the ac to 25°c as its very cold at 24°c. Different cars have different coldness level despite what the temperature reading is

For conti cars i have to set the AC at 21°c to match the coldness of asian cars ac at 24°c

Yup back in 2020 i did consider the x50. But the wait times back then was too long.. It feels abit smaller in space compared to the suprima though

Those things are best left to be checked at the SC during the periodic service visit

No i dont use the 3pin charger. I use the home wallbox.

The 3pin charger comes with the car and it would charge at a maximum amount of 10amps or 1.9kW

We will see how. Usually my family keeps our cars for 9-11 years. By then sure alot of outside specialist mechanic