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therock

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On 10/21/2024 at 3:38 PM, Lala81 said:

I have no experience. But I've only seen this car once in SG. 

I won't consider Jap BEVs for the next few years until they really get onto the electrified train at the end of this decade. 

Looks quirky and cute as hell when i saw it, but I think practically speaking just by how rare it is and that there are no other honda EVs here. Wiser to avoid.

 

 

 

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only seen one in the flesh - same one?

you might as well lease a smart car on a long term lease 

more workshops will know how to service and repair 

of course being unique caters to those who enjoy this expression of individuality 🤣 

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Beanoyip

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On 10/21/2024 at 3:48 PM, Volvobrick said:

New Y No stalks. Front about the same. According to some leaks.

So still a frog. 

 

More like a turtle..

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Beanoyip

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On 10/21/2024 at 2:14 PM, Voodooman said:

New Y model coming, hopefully it will look better but the EV that is catching my eye now is the Zeekr 007 and Denza Z9 GT.

I'm waiting for Zeekr 7X.

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mersaylee

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On 10/22/2024 at 7:45 AM, Lala81 said:

Master wugui! 

Even the grand master of frog, toad, what not, also going electric...for a greener future...in a red bell pepper shell😁

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Eynit

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@Lala81 Thanks for your opinions!

I do share your thoughts when i was considering this honda.

One of main concerns were aftersales service since this car is so rare in Singapore and PI, meaning I wont be able to go AD for fix if anything comes up.

It has been a struggle between rationality and emotion (i.e. heart wants the car but brain said no. lol)

I guess i have to give it a miss despite my desirability of this car.  

On 10/21/2024 at 3:38 PM, Lala81 said:

I have no experience. But I've only seen this car once in SG. 

I won't consider Jap BEVs for the next few years until they really get onto the electrified train at the end of this decade. 

Looks quirky and cute as hell when i saw it, but I think practically speaking just by how rare it is and that there are no other honda EVs here. Wiser to avoid.

 

 

 

 

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Eynit

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On 10/21/2024 at 6:17 PM, therock said:

+1 

only seen one in the flesh - same one?

you might as well lease a smart car on a long term lease 

more workshops will know how to service and repair 

of course being unique caters to those who enjoy this expression of individuality 🤣 

Actually i seen a few on the road but still consider rare. Surprisingly, the size of the car is comparable to Vezel.

Of course interior space lose to Vezel hands down. lol!

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Tohto

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On 10/22/2024 at 8:38 AM, Volvobrick said:

Huawei car anyone? Saw last night. Side a bit like Merc SUV coupe, inside as usual a couple of Paste-on tablets. 

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Don't like the last 1 quarter

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Tohto

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On 10/22/2024 at 8:47 AM, Eynit said:

@Lala81 Thanks for your opinions!

I do share your thoughts when i was considering this honda.

One of main concerns were aftersales service since this car is so rare in Singapore and PI, meaning I wont be able to go AD for fix if anything comes up.

It has been a struggle between rationality and emotion (i.e. heart wants the car but brain said no. lol)

I guess i have to give it a miss despite my desirability of this car.  

 

Such a rare car and is a  BEV and only from PI is clearly no no. 

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Windwaver

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https://electrek.co/2024/10/22/byd-ev-teardown-shocks-japan-how-is-it-made-so-cheaply/

BYD electric SUV teardown shocks Japan: ‘How can it be produced at such a low cost?’

Japan is wondering how Chinese EV makers, like BYD, build electric cars so cheaply. After tearing apart BYD’s Atto 3, an all-electric SUV, attendees at an EV seminar in Japan asked, “How can it be produced at such a low cost?”

The Atto 3 was BYD’s first EV to launch in Japan in January 2023. BYD’s electric SUV starts at around $30,000 (4.4 million yen).

Since then, BYD has added two of its best-selling EVs to its lineup in Japan, the Dolphin and Seal, starting at $24,500 (3.63 million yen) and $33,000 (5.28 million yen), respectively.

After launching the Seal, widely seen as BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model, in late June, BYD’s electric sedan was already the top-selling imported EV by August. Now, Japan is studying how BYD and other Chinese EV makers produce vehicles at such a low cost.

The Central Japan Economic and Trade Bureau held a seminar earlier this month (via Nikkei) to explore the trends in battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Around 70 auto parts companies from Japan attended the event, where over 90,000 parts from 16 foreign electric vehicles were on display.

BYD Atto 3 EV teardown shocks Japan

The Atto 3, NIO’s ET5, and Tesla’s Model Y were showcased, but BYD’s electric SUV stole the show. Attendees asked, “How can it be produced at such a low cost?”

Like many of its vehicles, BYD’s Atto 3 starts at under $20,000 (140,000 yuan) in China. Its cheapest EV, the Seagull, starts at under $10,000 (69,800 yuan) in its home market. BYD is able to offer vehicles at such a low cost because it makes most of its components in-house.

Starting as a battery maker, BYD has an advantage over the competition. According to data from CnEVPost, BYD is the world’s second-largest EV battery maker. Through the first nine months of 2024, BYD held a 16.4% share of the global EV battery market, second to China’s CATL with 37.1%.

An EV battery can account for over a third of total vehicle costs, but BYD still makes nearly all vehicle components in-house.

An advantage over rivals

For example, except for the windows and tires, BYD builds all Dolphin components. In Japan, the Dolphin rivals Toyota’s top-selling Prius and the Nissan LEAF.

BYD also integrates parts, like its 8-in-1 E-Axle, which includes the motor, inverter, and reducer to reduce costs.

Sho Kato, department head of Nissin Seiki, who attended the event, said, “I was surprised at the small number of parts used by BYD and Tesla. Kato added, “Our company also hopes to use the experience gained from our existing business to enter the EV field.”

The EV display center opened in March 2022 and has attracted over 450 companies so far. New models, including Hyundai’s IONIQ 6, will be added by the end of October.

Meanwhile, Japanese automakers like Toyota, have been some of the slowest to transition to all-electric vehicles.

Of the nearly 6.6 million vehicles Toyota sold through the first eight months of 2024, only 97,058 were all-electric, or less than 1.5%.

Despite this, Toyota is promising that new tech, such as advanced new batteries and next-gen EV models, will accelerate the transition.

After dominating in China, BYD is eyeing overseas markets like Japan to drive growth. For the first time, BYD sold more vehicles than Nissan and Honda in the second quarter. Since then, BYD has continued building momentum, with its fourth consecutive record sales month in September.

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