Bangkok. With the trend of electric vehicles growing exponentially today. and become one of the megatrends of the world Including in Thailand, where there is an increasing demand for electric cars. But there are still concerns about the network of charging stations. Using chargers and applications Facilities while waiting for charging and many other limitations that may arise if you have to travel long distances
which real electric car users show These concerns will not arise if well planned. With a testimony to the challenge of traveling with an electric vehicle across three borders in 10 days by Mr. Wu-Atichan Cheongchauno, owner of the BMW iX3, joined hands with BMW Thailand. Open a pollution-free travel experience with the first time driving an electric car on the route Bangkok – Singapore – Bangkok, a total of 4,100 kilometers
Create another historic milestone for the future of mobility through powerful performance. driving distance and the superior comfort of a 100% electric Sports Activity Vehicle like the BMW iX3.
Mr. Alexander Baraka, President and CEO BMW Group Thailand said, “We are thrilled and delighted to be a part of the Thailand-Singapore border crossing journey with an electric vehicle for the first time ever.
This important journey of Khun Aticharn is a new phenomenon that unlocks the endless possibilities of electric mobility travel. It is a testament to alleviating concerns about long-distance travel with electric vehicles with efficiency and comfort along the way.”
“And most importantly, BMW Group Thailand remains committed to pushing electric vehicles in Thai society. We have worked with partners to expand the network of public electric vehicle charging stations. Giving BMW and Mini electric vehicle owners access to 600 outlets in more than 295 locations across the country.
And with all 4 models of 100% electric vehicles that we offer to Thai customers, such as the BMW iX3, BMW iX, BMW i4 and Mini Cooper SE, have brought We achieve another milestone in capturing the market share of the premium electric vehicle segment at 37.7% as of the end of July 2022.
by the end of this year Customers in Thailand will be able to experience electric vehicles from BMW in all segments. This is another proof that BMW continues to stand up to all the challenges that lead to the development of innovative electric vehicles. and aiming to promote the future of mobility for truly environmentally-friendly and sustainable driving.”
Mr. Wu Aticharn Cheongchuano spoke about his cross-border driving experience of the BMW iX3. “This journey began because I wanted to inspire that Driving long distances on electric power is a real possibility. which can drive across foreign countries without any limit If you study the information and plan the route carefully
Bringing the BMW iX3 to this task was a combination of many factors: performance, technology, and size, which was the perfect fit for the luggage on this trip. Helping travel smoothly and comfortably.”
Mr. Wu further shared his experience. Before traveling, study the network of electric charging stations in each country in detail. show that the present All three countries are ready in the field of electric vehicles. Charging stations are available all the way from Thailand to the destination in Singapore. It reflects the vision and concept to support the increasing use of electric vehicles in each country.
Although each country has different regulations for the use of electric charging stations. But overall, it still has a lot of convenience for electric car users. Allows car owners to use the service and rest comfortably between charging. While Singapore has electric charging stations everywhere. So you don’t have to worry about the power in the battery.
Wu also said that the BMW iX3 is an important partner to make this journey a success. By being a utility vehicle SAV that uses electric power. with the latest charging technology If using alternating current Can be charged with 1-phase and 3-phase power systems up to 11 kW and if fast charging with DC power The high-voltage battery in the BMW iX3 also supports 0 to 80 percent charging in 34 minutes.
In addition, the BMW iX3 is also equipped with Adaptive recuperation to improve performance and comfort during driving. The level of energy recovery from the braking system varies with road conditions based on information in the navigation system and the driver rest system sensors. Allows management of routes over a distance of more than 400 kilometers per charge. to be comfortable
In addition to being able to use a variety of Provides comfort in the cabin Driver-assisted technology that eases the burden of long-term driving. It also saves energy costs. which if calculated roughly, the cost of charging the car battery is around 5,600 baht, which if this trip is traveling by a normal car Expect to have to pay more than 14,000 baht for gas.
because it is a long journey Performance and driving technology are the first things to consider. One of the technology to assist driving on highways in Malaysia is the Active Cruise Control system, which is a system.
Fixed speed lock according to the driver’s preference. Therefore, it helps to relieve stress in driving long distances as well.
It also sits comfortably with Adaptive suspension, electrically adjustable according to road conditions and driving conditions. This makes it easier to travel up and down hills even in rainy weather. while the system helps to warn of fatigue while driving (Attentiveness Assistant), which works through AI technology, helps to observe the rate of the accelerator pedal. steering wheel and assess the readiness of the driver’s body from the accelerator pedal with a warning signal to take a break from driving
It also helps to find a coffee shop or a place to stay along the way. There is also a BMW Maps navigation system that helps to navigate accurately. And the Intelligent Personal Assistant system that can command various functions, including searching for important places with voice commands. And the highlight of the trip is the My BMW application that can send and receive data to your BMW iX3 continuously throughout this trip.
Allows you to check and update information at any time. whether it is the remaining electricity quantity or the charging information. or other functions in the application It can automatically adjust to the local time so you don’t have to worry about the time zone as well.
Aside from the distance, another challenge of the trip that lasted more than 10 days was loading the luggage and equipment of Wu, his wife and two other travelers. The BMW iX3 stands out for its versatility and sophistication in the interior. Makes traveling long distances across the country comfortable and not too tired.
The 40:20:40 folding rear seats can be adjusted to increase the luggage volume from 510 to 1,560 liters, so everyone’s luggage can be stored perfectly. What’s more, it comes with entertainment and communication systems to enhance the atmosphere to make the journey more impressive. Whether it’s a Harman Kardon surround sound system or the BMW Live Cockpit Professional system.
Experience cross-country travel on the Thai-Singapore-Thai route of more than 4,100 kilometers with Mr. Wu’s electric car. Come for use with high-performance SUV cars especially. Provides excellent traction on both dry and wet road surfaces.
Confident in traveling along the route, including AIS that supports 5G connection to mobile phones. That covers all areas along the route in Thailand and 5G connections abroad and Singapore Tourism that facilitates coordination for travel in Singapore as well.
for a special video clip The first recording of Wu-Atichan Cheongchuano’s cross-border journey in a BMW iX3 can be viewed on YouTube at Spin9 or from 6pm. a.m. of the 11th day of August 2022 onwards
