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 I really regret buying EV🥲, Do you?

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garion
post Feb 6 2026, 03:35 PM

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QUOTE(JohnL77 @ Feb 6 2026, 03:27 PM)
All plants need a certain volume to remain profitable. When demand drops too low, oil rigs and refineries will be running at a loss and eventually they will be forced to close. When they close, supply drops and then prices go back up.

When demand drops, some petrol stations will close or convert to EV charging stations, then you have to driver farther to pump petrol.
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wont that mean that electricity prices will go up? since demand is up? or are you saying that the equilibrium for that will change as well? prices for electricity will actually go down, correct?
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post Feb 6 2026, 03:51 PM

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everytime when the draw results are out i also regret buying toto magnum, damacai
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post Feb 6 2026, 03:52 PM

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QUOTE(garion @ Feb 6 2026, 03:35 PM)
wont that mean that electricity prices will go up? since demand is up? or are you saying that the equilibrium for that will change as well? prices for electricity will actually go down, correct?
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Yes, prices will go up if there are not enough plants to produce electricity.

But if you read the news, other countries are building more plants.

Wolf Warriors like to brag that China already has a lot of electricity producing capacity.

Malaysia I don't know.

This post has been edited by JohnL77: Feb 6 2026, 04:07 PM
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post Feb 6 2026, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(garion @ Feb 6 2026, 03:35 PM)
wont that mean that electricity prices will go up? since demand is up? or are you saying that the equilibrium for that will change as well? prices for electricity will actually go down, correct?
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Yes and no. Depending on the efficiency of transporting electricity to that station, is it cheaper than transporting tanker truck of petrol to it daily, weekly, monthly?

The cheapest way... Will win. As customers will calculate and the businesses Big and small also will calculate.


If you see Saudi throw big money into electrical infrastructure....you already know.... They did their calculation.
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post Feb 6 2026, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(JohnL77 @ Feb 6 2026, 11:12 AM)
Insurance only free towing up to XX km.

Give people RM50 tips to help tapau petrol probably cheaper than paying for towing.

Like I said in 1st page, EV fanbois always say need to plan every trip accordingly. It's true. Factual. That's what EV owners always say.
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post Feb 6 2026, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(skywardsword @ Feb 6 2026, 04:14 PM)
Have A Great day.
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YOU TOO!
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post Feb 6 2026, 04:28 PM

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bow low punya olang. beli bezza saja loh. sapa sulo lu beli EV ??
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post Feb 6 2026, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(garion @ Feb 6 2026, 03:35 PM)
wont that mean that electricity prices will go up? since demand is up? or are you saying that the equilibrium for that will change as well? prices for electricity will actually go down, correct?
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Petrol price goes up can be attribute to increase in crude oil, inflation in worker salary, exploration cost, cost of extraction, cost of transportation etc. In the end if no profit, siapa lagi mau do this business.

Electricity is different, one time capex on power plant and grid, the cost can be spread over 10-20 years fixed, the fluctuation part is the coal/gas price.
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post Feb 6 2026, 04:51 PM

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QUOTE(RT8081 @ Feb 4 2026, 07:59 PM)
Tesla Model Y and a Xiaomi SU7

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SU7 ? Famous for "moving coffin" or "road divider crasher" in China. Not sure abt export models though.
Also don't wash at home or send for carwash. Otherwise can burn down.
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post Feb 6 2026, 05:07 PM

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QUOTE(marfccy @ Feb 4 2026, 06:49 PM)
not defending EV alot here, but these points all also can pin back to ICE cars

i still plan my logistics of petrol cars thoroughly and ensure sufficient tank to go here there
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huh?

after owning 9 cars and 1 bike.... I never ever plan to ensure i have sufficient tank to reach anywhere, not enuf just hop in any station, 5 min later back on the road....
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post Feb 6 2026, 05:07 PM

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QUOTE(marfccy @ Feb 4 2026, 06:49 PM)
not defending EV alot here, but these points all also can pin back to ICE cars

i still plan my logistics of petrol cars thoroughly and ensure sufficient tank to go here there
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question is how long u charge EV??? how long u fuel petrol to ICE car???
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post Feb 6 2026, 06:11 PM

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QUOTE(MeToo @ Feb 6 2026, 05:07 PM)
huh?

after owning 9 cars and 1 bike.... I never ever plan to ensure i have sufficient tank to reach anywhere, not enuf just hop in any station, 5 min later back on the road....
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cause you dont drive anywhere that you will have any logistics issues mah laugh.gif

QUOTE(Jasonist @ Feb 6 2026, 05:07 PM)
question is how long u charge EV??? how long u fuel petrol to ICE car???
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mmg always ICE will win in charging time, no dispute

thus thats why need more planning ahead of time instead of being the misinformed user. you cannot use ICE car convenience to apply for EV cars.
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post Feb 6 2026, 07:04 PM

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QUOTE(yhtan @ Feb 6 2026, 02:29 PM)
Model Y can fit your criteria nicely with 600km range WLTP (not NEDC bullshit), so tunggu apa lagi.

U sendiri pun tau the chicken and egg situation, basically place i go on Peninsula west coast area, within 30km can find one DC charger. For the year 2024-2025, i can see CPO aggresively install charger. Even TNB also install bunch of charger at rural area.

And your last question, u think petrol price won't go up in tandem with electricity cost, don't forget the price is determine by supply and demand, the lesser demand on petrol, the price of petrol will go up as well.
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not critic ev or praise ice, just i dont see full EV as the only car at least for next 3-5 years

now, still enjoying emitting carbon with my vroom vroom car. also tesla modal Y is ugly AF. minimally acceptable EV design for me is BYD seal. still subjective la. diff ppl diff taste

meanwhile for CPO, sked they go bankrupt when plug-in hybrid flood the market starting this year whistling.gif

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post Feb 6 2026, 07:11 PM

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A classic example of FOMO.

You buy something based on your need, not because you're afraid of being left behind. Even now the OP thinks he's driving old tech for a 1 year old car.

People like this will never change. Something new comes out and being viral, the will queue up & buy without researching much.
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post Feb 6 2026, 08:42 PM

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I run a 2.0T and my wife drives an EV. We are on landed and has charger at home. We decided an EV is the best option, for her usage to drive kids from school and do groceries. Previously with her ICE Mazda, need to idle for 1hr+ everyday while queueing in school for pickup. Bad for engine. Then battery die within 1 year easily. Got to deal with a bit of exhuast smell. Aircon not cold enough under the sun because compressor not power enough from idle engine.

Never regret, in fact, I consider that to be one of my best purchase decision in my life. Drive great too, more smooth than my 2.0T, even though it's the same 7.x sec 0-100. Cost per km is half compared to budi95.

EV may not be suitable for some, but it's in no way a bad technology at all.

I will switch over from ICE when solid state battery becomes available. No brainer.
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post Feb 6 2026, 09:26 PM

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After test drove plenty of EVs before the tax holiday ends, i have decided to go for PHEV....

Once kena the smooth motor torque + power, i kinda dont miss my current ICE cars both running on Turbo....


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post Feb 6 2026, 11:01 PM

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tbh see the pattern looks like non ev owners the one making most noises yet again lol
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post Feb 6 2026, 11:10 PM

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So buy 2nd EV or nah?
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post Feb 6 2026, 11:16 PM

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"I live in a condo."

lol damn silly right. Imagine your phone cannot be charged at home.
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post Feb 9 2026, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(skywardsword @ Feb 6 2026, 04:04 PM)
Yes and no. Depending on the efficiency of transporting electricity to that station, is it cheaper than transporting tanker truck of petrol to it  daily, weekly, monthly?

The cheapest way... Will win. As customers will calculate and the businesses Big and small also will calculate.
If you see Saudi throw big money into electrical infrastructure....you already know.... They did their calculation.
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QUOTE(yhtan @ Feb 6 2026, 04:39 PM)
Petrol price goes up can be attribute to increase in crude oil, inflation in worker salary, exploration cost, cost of extraction, cost of transportation etc. In the end if no profit, siapa lagi mau do this business.

Electricity is different, one time capex on power plant and grid, the cost can be spread over 10-20 years fixed, the fluctuation part is the coal/gas price.
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lol yes yes most definitely electricity rates will go down when the demand is high and petrol prices will go up when demand is low. Most definitely, no question about it.

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