There’s no doubt: BYD Cars is making waves here in the Philippines. With their high specs, competitive pricing, and the promise of low cost of ownership, they’ve helped in succeeding with their mission to “democratize” electrified vehicle ownership.
But when it comes to low cost of ownership, just how low is low? This has always been a mystery to would-be buyers since BYD hasn’t given specifics save for general “up-to percentages” or, in the case of the BYD Shark 6 DMO, a bundled five-year annual average figure of P 19,882.46.
Well, we figured it’s time to lift that veil of secrecy and give you an actual snap shot of BYD’s suggested Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) figures for up to five years or 100,000 kilometers. Now, these figures weren’t supplied by ACMobility (the distributor), rather by one specific BYD Car dealership. They were, however, verified to be accurate by our sources within ACMobility.
According to the BYD Preventive Maintenance Service menu, they have three general tiers: the small/entry-level EVs, represented here by the Atto 3 EV, the larger luxury EVs represented by the Tang EV, and finally, those equipped with an internal combustion engine represented by the Sealion 6 DM-i.
For a five-year or 100,000-kilometer total, the Atto 3 EV will have a cumulative PMS cost of P 21,271.73 (average annual of P 4,254.35). Meanwhile, the Tang EV will set you back P 27,998.39 (average annual of P 5,599.68). Because there’s a gas engine onboard, the Sealion 6 DM-i would have the highest figure: P 48,453.06 (P 9,690.61).
Broken down by interval, here are the costs you’ll be looking at:
BYD Atto 3 EV (Total 5-year Cost: P 21,271.73)
Broken down by interval, here are the costs you’ll be looking at:
BYD Atto 3 EV (Total 5-year Cost: P 21,271.73)
- 3 months / 5,000 kilometers – P 2,240.00
- 12 months / 20,000 kilometers – P 2,400.00
- 24 months / 40,000 kilometers – P 5,196.14
- 36 months / 60,000 kilometers – P 2,400.00
- 48 months / 80,000 kilometers – P 6,633.59
- 60 months / 100,000 kilometers – P 2,400.00
- 3 months / 5,000 kilometers – P 5,122.88
- 12 months / 20,000 kilometers – P 6,372.53
- 24 months / 40,000 kilometers – P 7,584.97
- 36 months / 60,000 kilometers – P 8,600.25
- 48 months / 80,000 kilometers – P 14,399.90
- 60 months / 100,000 kilometers – P 6,372.53
- 3 months / 5,000 kilometers – P 2,400.00
- 12 months / 20,000 kilometers – P 2,800.00
- 24 months / 40,000 kilometers – P 6,596.59
- 36 months / 60,000 kilometers – P 2,800.00
- 48 months / 80,000 kilometers – P 10,601.80
- 60 months / 100,000 kilometers – P 2,800.00
not bad... comparable to most cars
ReplyDeleteI have my Seagull and Sealion serviced for the first 3 months and can confirm that it is within that range of cost. Seagull is same with Atto3. The next is 1 year later. Very convenient and way lower in terms of cost compared to my ice vehicles .
ReplyDeleteSame with an ice car and almost same with diesel suv
ReplyDeleteOh! My God it still costly for my wallet!!!
ReplyDeleteThe real savings though is the savings o fuel. In just 5 months I saved 20k a month or 100k on fuel for my 2 byd cars. The secret: my solar power. I reckon to save 2M when my warranty is over in 8 years.
ReplyDeleteReally? very high milleage your travel with 2 cars assuming what you are saying is true. installation and maintenance of solar power also entails high cost, especially the initial cost.
DeleteWhat's good here is that you can really save on fuel cost.
ReplyDeleteWhat if the battery won't work
ReplyDeleteThe price of battery is almost the price of a new car
What if the engine won't work? The price of an engine is almost the price of a new car.
DeleteWhat if the transmission won't work? The price of a transmission is almost the price of a new car!
DeleteThose claiming that battery issues are comparable to engine or transmission failures are mistaken. Unlike engines and transmissions, which can often be repaired or rebuilt, batteries have a limited lifespan, contain no replaceable internal components, and must be replaced entirely once they degrade. Comparing the two overlooks the fundamental differences in design, longevity, and repairability.
DeleteSome battery packs are designed to be repairable like those from BMW/Hyundai/Kia. However, it's well-known that the LFP tech used by BYD isn't as easily repairable.
DeleteSo it's a bit pricier to maintain a hybrid vehicle than a BEV.
ReplyDeleteYes! So you either go BEV or ICE and not in between. Not much savings and you have to machine to watch over
DeleteIt's the price you pay for electric without adequate charging infrastructure. It has its use cases, so it's not for everybody, but with the right fit it's truly great.
DeleteNow it makes me wonder what do dealerships do to BEVs for their maintenance?
ReplyDeleteCheck you break pads, replace AC filter and done rebalance your battery, making sure all the batteries are working in unison
DeleteIt's one of the vestiges of the dealership model. Dealers need to make money on the significant capex they invested in their brick and mortar dealerships after all. Tesla doesn't even require a maintenance schedule. The car will just notify you when it needs service on its wheels, tires, brake pads, cabin filter, etc. You can bring it to Tesla, or any other service center you want for that matter. Heck, you can even service the vehicle yourself without consequence to the warranty. The dealer service requirement on other-brand EVs is nothing more than a compromise to the old business model of car sales.
DeleteWell, would servicing an EV be cheaper than servicing a manual transmission car?
ReplyDeleteMuch much cheaper. Manual cost more at the long run than automatic because of replace a clutch disc and transmission cable
Deletewhy not they give free PMS in first year.
ReplyDeleteYou see somebody has to make money.
DeleteOn the average i'm driving about 150km/day for my work. On that note how long will the batteries last and how much to replace the batteries once they are drained?
ReplyDeleteHere's what I think of the narative above. They're saying that other vehicle components such as suspension, air-conditioning system, tires, lights, etc will not need maintenance/replacement after 100,000 km.?
ReplyDeleteFor an ICE vehicle, these are part of PMS/cost of ownership and it's no different with EVs or hybrids. So the big question is, with this brand and all other new vehicles that are not yet established brands, what would be the cost of parts replacement and its availability for the other parts/components that may fail (other than the powertrain) when it comes to replacing them within 100,000 km? Fuel savings? No question about it, other cost of ownership and availability of parts...hmmm...
Save now on fuel, pay big time on battery replacement later. Parts availability for new car brands here still a problem
DeleteSame same.
ReplyDeleteThe EV battery can last at least 12 years. Then replace it worth 70% of the car itself.
ReplyDeleteAnd its impossible to re- sell a used EV car thats 12 years old with a dead battery to replace!
Tell me you know nothing about EVs without actually telling me. EV batteries don't simply go dead, you lose capacity over time. I'm a longtime Tesla owner, more than the 12 years you quoted in fact. I haven't replaced my high voltage battery yet. The battery has indeed lost some capacity, range is significantly lower than it was brand new, but the car is still very much usable. I'm looking to replace the battery within the next few years to regain range, but the replacement cost quoted is nowhere near 70% of the car's current cost. Heck, it's not even 30% of the price I paid for it when I bought it brand new more than a decade ago. How about you think about that before pulling cr@p out of your own @ss!
DeleteAn EV battery cost only $53 per KW nowadays. That is only half the price of what it once was and price continue to fall while others suffer from inflation. So changing a battery of a Sealion only cost 55k pesos nowadays and a Seagull around 90k. About 10% or less of the unit.
ReplyDeleteReally??? Your very genius, ano yan motolite? Any way you can ask anytime any byd dealerships in order for you to knew that you are dead wrong.
DeleteI do my research and ask BYD before I buy my two units last year. Besides it will take 4,000 charges before a replacement is necessary. In my case it means changing a battery in 40 years since I only charge 100 times a year. Its a fact known to all motor experts worldwide. Which I think many who insists are not!
ReplyDeleteFor now generally accepted cost of EV battery is more or less half the SRP of the EV car.
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