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BZ4X review Part I- my decision process

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I believe a review is due as I’m one the first outside of Toyota staff to see this 2026 car in Singapore and possibly the first one to purchase it so I guess you can surmise the conclusion of this review.   Firstly a little about my driving habits and preferences.. I mainly do frequent but short trips with one or two longer trips over the weekend. We usually do one big trip to KL but but my mileage barely touches 10k annually.   The recent turn of events have taken the whole local car ownership experience and radically transformed our choices and also our ability to drive. A car is worthless less now with the reduction of the PARF. Previously you could try some car with nice features, then sell it when gremlins appear or repair cost escalate.   For those with large amounts of disposable income and are willing to pay and continue changing cars, the loss of PARF is simply a speed bump and inconsequential.   However for those who have watched how the local car scene has...
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Choosing A Charger For Your EV

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There are plenty of articles on this, but I will use this to focus on my own experience. When you choose a charger, there are plenty of choices on the market, so do read up on the difference between Type I and II, or the difference between AC and DC. This is a good place to start some reading: https://www.scs.org.sg/articles/ev-charging-stations-singapore When you choose a charger, apart from checking the price, do some homework on the user reviews. See what others have experienced. Also if a charger has been used by commercial companies, that’s a good thing as these can be durable. Points that may be important to you: warranty. To me this is very important, as some are only one year and others are up to three years. Repairs are costly so do check price. Does it include installation, and is it a 7kw 11kw or 22kw. A good 22kw is thrice as fast as the 7kw one and may only cost a little more.   distributor. A warranty is only good if the seller is around to service or support it insta...
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Installing A New EV Charger In Your Home

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So you are now the owner of a spanking new EV. If you are lucky enough to own a landed property, you’ll want to install a home charger. Do read up on the various types of EV chargers. In Singapore, you will be restricted to a Type II AC EV charger domestically, as you don’t get a type I or “granny cable” with your EV.   DC chargers are expensive and overkill for home use. The LTA website has comprehensive info on the type of chargers, and a list of approved chargers:   https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/industry_innovations/Technologies/Electric_Vehicles/PDF/Guidelines%20for%20the%20Supply%20of%20EV%20Chargers.pdf Some cars include the cost of the charger in their price, others require you to buy your own. Nevertheless you will need to engage the distributor or seller, and also liaise with their contractor to install it. You can also go on your own, but beware that the installer, the charger and all the associated gear must adhere to the strict LTA guidelines.   ...
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