Xpeng is Coming to Town

[Carbon82]

On 3/18/2024 at 9:42 PM, Lethalstrike said:

The Li Autos L7, L8 and L9 have some interesting hybrid propulsion technology. They call it REEV (range extended electric vehicle). Basically it has a 1.5T 4 cylinder engine which will be used to charge the battery pack, which in turn will power the electric motor to drive the wheels. This is pretty much like Nissan's e-Power tech except its 42 kWh battery is much bigger and it should be capable of at least 200km pure electric range which the Nissans cannot do. It also has a 65L fuel tank. Output can be over 400hp with 620Nm torque when charged sufficiently. 

This means LTA will classify it as a hybrid, not as an EV, which means very low road tax given the power. You can also do both AC & DC charging and charge it up as any other EVs or PHEVs, which again the Nissan e-Powers cannot do. 

If this car comes here, I will get it. Seriously impressive. 

Unfortunately, road tax for hybrid is based on engine capacity and power of electric motor, whichever is higher. The only saving is the $700 AFC which is levied only on BEV. But since hybrid run on petrol, petrol duties of $0.66 - $0.79 per litre will apply, LPPL lor. Our LTA is not so stupid one... 

Saw this Li L8 when I am in China last year. A very well proportion SUV.

[Hoseyboh]

Eh @Carbon82, when dis one kambing? 😁

 

[Heartbreakid]

On 3/18/2024 at 7:42 PM, inlinesix said:

TMD 小鵬also no button.

How come Boomers nvr diu it?
😂😂😂😂😂

Their market pursue tech and perceive buttonless as high tech as the expense of true practicality. Nothing beats the old school buttons operation which still prove to be safer.

[Lethalstrike]

On 3/18/2024 at 11:57 PM, Carbon82 said:

Unfortunately, road tax for hybrid is based on engine capacity and power of electric motor, whichever is higher. The only saving is the $700 AFC which is levied only on BEV. But since hybrid run on petrol, petrol duties of $0.66 - $0.79 per litre will apply, LPPL lor. Our LTA is not so stupid one... 

Saw this Li L8 when I am in China last year. A very well proportion SUV.

You just burst my bubble 🤣

$4k a year is equivalent to some 300kW (400hp) EVs. Really LPPL...

[Stratovarius]

All these generic car designs reminds me of those soulless smart watches when they first came out. 

[Voodooman]

On 3/18/2024 at 9:42 PM, Lethalstrike said:

The Li Autos L7, L8 and L9 have some interesting hybrid propulsion technology. They call it REEV (range extended electric vehicle). Basically it has a 1.5T 4 cylinder engine which will be used to charge the battery pack, which in turn will power the electric motor to drive the wheels. This is pretty much like Nissan's e-Power tech except its 42 kWh battery is much bigger and it should be capable of at least 200km pure electric range which the Nissans cannot do. It also has a 65L fuel tank. Output can be over 400hp with 620Nm torque when charged sufficiently. 

This means LTA will classify it as a hybrid, not as an EV, which means very low road tax given the power. You can also do both AC & DC charging and charge it up as any other EVs or PHEVs, which again the Nissan e-Powers cannot do. 

If this car comes here, I will get it. Seriously impressive. 

One man's meat is another man's poison, i will never get this. 

First of all, it will likely be expensive and the reason for me to move to EV is to cut down on visits to petrol station and to workshop, whether for regular maintenance and/ or repairs. 

And to save mother earth, but it is an afterthought. 😂😂😂

[Benarsenal]

On 3/18/2024 at 7:42 PM, inlinesix said:

TMD 小鵬also no button.

How come Boomers nvr diu it?
😂😂😂😂😂

Chinese people like to talk (voice control), don't like to touch.

[Watwheels]

Pay so much road tax but still need to go for car inspection or not? Nothing to check also. 

Knowing LTA collecting more money is not an issue for them.

[inlinesix]

On 3/19/2024 at 1:57 PM, Watwheels said:

Pay so much road tax but still need to go for car inspection or not? Nothing to check also. 

Knowing LTA collecting more money is not an issue for them.

Who says got nothing to check?

Inspection did brake and light for Company Van

😂

[Lethalstrike]

On 3/19/2024 at 12:47 PM, Voodooman said:

One man's meat is another man's poison, i will never get this. 

First of all, it will likely be expensive and the reason for me to move to EV is to cut down on visits to petrol station and to workshop, whether for regular maintenance and/ or repairs. 

And to save mother earth, but it is an afterthought. 😂😂😂

After Carbon82 has shown me the reality of its road tax, I will just stick to EV as well 🤣

[Voodooman]

On 3/19/2024 at 1:59 PM, inlinesix said:

Who says got nothing to check?

Inspection did brake and light for Company Van

😂

Cheaper inspection fee?

[Beregond]

On 3/19/2024 at 4:28 PM, Voodooman said:

Cheaper inspection fee?

Ya I think cheaper.

That time bring a EV van to inspect. Dun have smoke test. 

It's definitely cheaper then diesel van. 

But I cannot remember if its cheaper then petrol van

 

[inlinesix]

On 3/19/2024 at 4:28 PM, Voodooman said:

Cheaper inspection fee?

$63 before GST.

Cheaper by $21 because no smoke test for diesel.

Cheaper by $10 because no additional test for petrol

[Voodooman]

On 3/19/2024 at 5:45 PM, inlinesix said:

$63 before GST.

Cheaper by $21 because no smoke test for diesel.

Cheaper by $10 because no additional test for petrol

Another reason to switch to EV. 😂

[thebestbees]

@Lethalstrike looks good ! Should be the only 6/7 seater SUV EV except for the Kia EV9 which is 400k 🤣 

 

hopefully it comes to sg I’ll be very interested as well 

[thebestbees]

@Volvobrick just shows how “ flawed “ the road tax system is right now 

[inlinesix]

On 3/19/2024 at 9:30 PM, thebestbees said:

@Volvobrick just shows how “ flawed “ the road tax system is right now 

It is outdated.

How can A45s pay the same road tax as A250?

[Quotz]

Interesting cars! i wouldn't mind going to the showroom to see see look look 😀.

- Bro Quotz