shuigao 2nd Gear September 28, 2023 Share September 28, 2023 @kendrick272Β Been driving the Cat A model for 2 months. For everyday use in the city it's a superb car, I haven't needed to make material adjustments to my lifestyle as compared to my previous ICE. I get ~300km's on a 90%-10% batt charge, so for my mileage it's no big deal to go to a mall with a charger once meal a week to charge up over lunch. But I also did a road trip up to KL and back and that was a HUGE difference over ICE (in a bad way). At NSH speeds that range drops to ~200km, so you end up needing to start from SG on a full charge, do one ~30min charging stop, and then top up again when you reach KL. Not ideal. β‘ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendrick272 Neutral Newbie September 28, 2023 Share September 28, 2023 @shuigaoΒ yes am thinking of getting a EV, but dont think will drive up to Msia, except JB. How is the ride so far? comfortable for u and passengers? On average 300km mileage for 90% charge? quite low but can understand since 58kwh. So far any OS bugs u encountered? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendrick272 Neutral Newbie September 28, 2023 Share September 28, 2023 (edited) Thank you Edited September 28, 2023 by kendrick272 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksapple 1st Gear September 28, 2023 Share September 28, 2023 @shuigaoΒ overall how long does the the journey takes from JB custom to KL? Including the charging stops u mentionedΒ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuigao 2nd Gear September 28, 2023 Share September 28, 2023 (edited) @kendrick272Β 300km from utilising 80% off the batt. If need longer range then need to buy the Cat B version (probably 400km-ish?). But get ready to pay extra $40k for that extra range haha. I personally haven't encountered any bugs, but the HI5 has a common issue (also affects the AIS/MIS models) with the high voltage batt not charging the 12v batt properly which can end up in cars needing to be jump started after a period of inactivity (like 1.5 wks or longer). @ksappleΒ Around 4.5 hours from my home in Bedok to center of KL (driving on NSH at 11x km/h) excludingΒ time stuck at checkpoints. ~3.5 hours driving + two* 25-30min charging stops.Β * The 2nd charging stop is after reaching KL to top up to actually drive around KL cos batt would be below 20% by then. Edited September 28, 2023 by shuigao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonk Neutral Newbie September 29, 2023 Share September 29, 2023 @KennethokaΒ no not yet. Any news at your end yet?Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennethoka 2nd Gear September 29, 2023 Share September 29, 2023 @Zonk not yet too. but my agent told me is around late Oct or early Nov Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
welfert Clutched October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 10:00 PM, Kennethoka said: @Zonk not yet too. but my agent told me is around late Oct or early Nov oh man they pushed it back? when did you get COE?Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennethoka 2nd Gear October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @welfert I got my COE 2nd bid of August Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonk Neutral Newbie October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @KennethokaΒ me too 2nd bid Aug. I just got updated should be ready in two weeks time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
welfert Clutched October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @ZonkΒ sounds like they're really pushing the Bulim factory to meet the demand!Β I was told 3 weeks ago that the production is planned for 3 weeks time (this week) which hopefully means collection & handover next week,Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
welfert Clutched October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @KennethokaΒ @ZonkΒ have you guys logged into the HMGICS portal to check on the car status?Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennethoka 2nd Gear October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @welfert Just checked. still in Planning stage. that stage was there since I got my COE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
welfert Clutched October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @KennethokaΒ same here. in the past the guys in the group chat said that the portal was giving more updates compared to their sales agents but now i reckon it's the other way around@ZonkΒ what colour are you waiting for?Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonk Neutral Newbie October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @welfertΒ yes I logged in religiously everyday. Finally there was some update yesterday on the planned production and completed last Friday. Now agent says another 2 weeks for delivery. Mine is white Color.Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
welfert Clutched October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @ZonkΒ woohoo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 Just wondering, able to visit the factory to see your car being built? I remember they mentioned this was one of the features of the factory when they announced it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennethoka 2nd Gear October 5, 2023 Share October 5, 2023 @Benarsenal I am also wondering. Because my kids keep asking β‘ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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