Remove the number plate, stick at the holder behind. Works like a charm.

Some more Tesla charger just plug in only. No need open app, and click click click.

Glad you enjoy your tesla.

Our use case is different. I just dont like to sacrifice more cash for less things. Im ok to sacrifice charging speed and the so called network as I charge at home.

Cheers.

Had time to burn in between fetching my child to drawing class, decided to drop by BYD Sing Kwung Melaka.

My impression on the seal, nice DRL on the bottom side and lots of high gloss black piano finish which is a swirl magnet but once it is buffed it looks really high quality! I'm a sucker for these 2 tone rim, black and polished metal. Rear tail lamp fully connected looks good, reminds me of those Porsche and Proton S70. Good color options with no surcharge $. Trunk and frunk is on the smaller size though.

Interior is a little overwhelming for me, there's a lot of buttons and different sorta materials. Dashboard height is on the higher side for me, I guess due to the interfaces. Player has CarPlay (yay! love this) and the screen can be rotated which I love a lot. Dynaudio speaker system, I expected it to be better. Good headroom space in front and rear side, ample of space. HUD is big and nice, but would be better if more information is included in like the BMW or Smart #1.

Salesman offered test drive and he checked that the single motor model was available, so why not . I was late by 5 minutes, someone took the dual motor out (but here's the catch, the uncle took it for a really slow ride la, I saw the car in between and came back earlier to the showroom on the single motor tsk). Accelerator pedal is akin to those expensive car which I'm not used to... One pedal driving is missing here, so for those who doesn't want a big change into this EV, this is a good starter. Reviews says the brakes were "grabby" but I was not bothered about it. Accelerator is kinda lagging/not responsive, felt like after I floor it and there's some sort of lag before the power kicks in (accelerator isn't linear?). Was hoping to test the 3.8s but yeah I guess wasn't too impressed with the single motor. So far the Brabus Smart #1 had the most monstrous acceleration I've felt among EV that I tested.

Well all in all... I still like Model 3, this test drive experience further affirmed my choice . This car would be a good for those transitioning from ICE to EV and does not want a big change, start button... stalks, gear knob controls and lots of physical buttons.

Great news for Tesla owners, more superchaging spot coming up!

There is a lot members stick at back of the plate number. Zero error.

so i went to test drive BYD Seal yesterday, and damn son I was impressed. The build quality is so much better than Tesla IMHO.

The story was last 2 weeks I went to test drive Tesla M3, and wanted to book the long range version (coz planning to change to EV), but too busy with work and kept postponing. And now suddenly with Seal price announced, wow, i can save like rm40k (from LR Tesla M3 to Premium BYD Seal). So I tested the car, and impressed with it. Of coz got pros and cons for both BYD Seal and Tesla M3, but given RM40K saving from my purchase, and with the price war between these 2, I think better I jz saved RM40K and get BYD.

The other day I think I went too fast, not detected 🤣 but coincidentally I just replaced my number plate too.

my headlight RFID 90% scan rate. But yea going too fast above 45 will get no detected.

Why not stick on tbe windscreen? Although its not recommended but so far works for me with my current and previous car as well as my family member cars

So far the people trying another placement to stick is because they found it ugly

lol

If touch n go pay me instead i can stick to my forehead no problem

BYD review

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=937632144688690

LOL - skip to 9:40 ish.. UI looks like a 2010 android phone. haha

Tesla console is still miles ahead.

This post has been edited by Wildcat: Feb 26 2024, 03:17 PM

it's already ugly with roadtax sticker,mcd,etc etc

I keep my McD sticker around.. when drive through I just show them sticker LOL... there's nothing on my windscreen.

Double post

This post has been edited by celciuz: Feb 26 2024, 05:20 PM

BYD didn’t impress me.

Tesla is the only direct car manufacturer that you can reach. Much more reliable and good track records. No one pedal driving.

Anyway, you don’t actually save RM40,000. Most probably you save only RM4,000 cash. It is not a good idea to save this small money to avoid the huge benefits.

I think both the Model 3 and Seal are decent EV car. Seal AC charging is slow at 7kw and takes 15.2 hours from empty to full, but I believe most people will charge the car when it hit 20% low. So it will takes about 12 hours to charge, it is still long but still not that bad.

I went for showroom to see both cars and I find the interior of Seal is much premium and a familiar conventional car. Model 3 is great in its software, for young people definitely likely and will get used to it but it is not a car for senior or less tech sensitive people because it will wasted most of the functions of Model 3.

For me I prefer Model 3 because the long range car goes up to 600km and plus minus at least 400km, it is capabale to travel KL to JB and run around the town before needed a charge. Seal is not bad at 570km but higher range is always safer.

i do save RM40k from choosing BYD Seal premium (rm180k) vs Tesla M3 long range at (rm220k). This 2 should be fight in the same category, as the Seal Performance will fight with the incoming Tesla performance model soon which i bet will be at least rm250k range.

Penang also listed now, yahoo, JB-PEN roadtrip now possible, waiting for kuantan

This is nearby highway when traveling up to Penang? If yes will be nice, and hopefully got food nearby... my Melaka to Penang trip will be easier .