BYD ATTO 3

Yesterday, a BYD Atto 3 caught fire while plugged in to a DC fast charger outside a supermarket in Thailand. The car is still using its temporary red registration plate, which in Thailand, means that the car is less than 6 months old (owners of new cars have a 6-month grace period to register their car). The fire and rescue department came and put out the fire, which originated from the frontal part of the vehicle – where the inverter, coolant piping, 12V auxiliary batttery, and high voltage cab

Thailand is clearly leading the way in terms of electric vehicle (EV) sales in Southeast Asia as 43,472 units were sold in the first 8 months of 2023, accounting for 9.58% of total vehicle sales in the Kingdom so far (453,748 units). In fact, the number of EVs sold so far this year in the Kingdom far exceeded that of the previous 3 years combined (12,270 units)! Still, EV sales have been progressively increasing in the Kingdom as the government offers incentives and corporations continue to buil

BYD is currently the go-to brand for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of battery electric vehicles. It’s the poor man’s Tesla, and we meant it in a good way. You get truly world-class battery technology, at a fraction of the price. The catch is of course, poorer software and user interface – which is the compromise you have to make for an otherwise very value-for-money package. The Chinese brand is currently the No.1 selling EV brand in Malaysia, with nearly 1,400 units registered

If you form your opinions on BYD based on what the English-speaking world say, then BYD is the gift from the heavens. BYD is a trusted world leader in EV battery technology, and it’s now in Malaysia, with the cheapest BYD Dolphin selling for RM 100,530. BYD’s lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry Blade battery is the safest in the world. Not even puncturing it with a nail or driving a heavy truck over one can make it burst into flames. Even when it does catch fire, BYD’s Blade battery design en

The Tesla Model Y is living up to its reputation as the big disruptor. At RM 199,000, Tesla is giving you an electric SUV with sports cars territory performance, for less money than a 3-cylinder BMW 218i. We are talking 347 PS and 420 Nm, sub-7 seconds 0-100 km/h. But performance is just one part of the appeal. Tesla's software integration is easily 5 years ahead of anyone else. Unlike other EVs, Tesla's Supercharger charging network is integrated into the car's navigation, so you don't even nee

Tesla presented its much-anticipated Q2 2023 financial results yesterday. Investors have been waiting for the financial presentation because in the months prior, Tesla had started a price war on a scale that’s never seen in recent times. As the Chinese economy slows, demand for EVs also took a hit but Tesla responded by slashing prices, forcing many EV players into a corner. Thanks to its highly efficient Gigacasting production method, vertically integrated supply chain, and lean online-only sal