My Dongfeng Nanobox - a case study of an electric vehicle in the Philippines

**pidolsalvador** · February 13th, 2024 04:37 PM

may nakapagcharge na po sa inyo yung BYD charger? same po cla ng plug pero experience ko po e hindi matanggal sa charger port natin unless ipa-off yung charger.

**vivafoxpro** · February 13th, 2024 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by pidolsalvador

Ano po size ng donut tire na nakuha po nyo? tnx!

135/80 R14 sir. paid 950 petot sa local surplus shop. Maliit sya konti pero I tested it at 60KPH, ok naman for strict emergency only.

may baon din ako foot pump in case palpak yung bundled inflator. Last resort ko na lang yung provided tire sealant which will damage the alloy rim and most probably the tire pressure sensor within the wheel.

3 levels of "backup", safe na siguro yun

**vivafoxpro** · February 13th, 2024 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by pidolsalvador

may nakapagcharge na po sa inyo yung BYD charger? same po cla ng plug pero experience ko po e hindi matanggal sa charger port natin unless ipa-off yung charger.

Try mo sir unlock sa remote natin
Press once = stop charging sya
wait mga 10 seconds then unlock again. Listen near the nanobox charging port. meron maliit na motor sound meaning bibitawan nya yung charging cable.

Praktisin mo sa bahay without unplugging from the wall Sir

Congrats sa Nanobox mo

We're in this together. Mga pioneers haha

**garuhhh** · February 17th, 2024 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by vivafoxpro

Congrats Sir!

sa tono mo, nakabili ka na rin ng Nanobox

hehe.. kaka kuha ko lang kahapon sir! :D
ang pinag didiskitahan ko yung infotainment system. Naghahanap ako ng way para mapagana ang Android Auto.

**garuhhh** · February 17th, 2024 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by vivafoxpro

Dongfeng San Fernando Pampanga 0956 447 9340 (my SA)

Uy sir! pareho tayo ng SA.

**garuhhh** · February 17th, 2024 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by vivafoxpro

First time to charge to 100% to test performance at highway speeds

Stable and smooth ride with max 105 kph

Distance traveled San Fernando to Marquee mall, u-turn agad sa exit pabalik ng San Fernando

Results : 39.3km distance, 12% battery use = 327.5 range , my previous computation for city driving only gave 250km range

Dongfeng does not give a user's manual for the Nanobox, so sariling sikap na muna.

Dongfeng San Fernando Pampanga 0956 447 9340 (my SA)

Originally Posted by vivafoxpro

Since I'm a Waze user at walang Android Auto at di pwede maginstall ng app sa headunit ni Nanobox, medyo issue din paglagay ng cellphone mount.

Ganito na lang ginawa ko:

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Sir, nasubukan mo na to?
https://www.lazada.com.ph//products/...50867683.html?

pang add ng Android Auto or CarPlay sa head unit natin. Di pa ako naka order eh.

**leoblack9** · February 17th, 2024 06:15 PM

thanks for the constant updates vivafoxpro. I'm also looking at the nanobox as one of my options (the other being the wuling gameboy and a byd dolphin).

A couple of questions though
1. How did you know that your nanobox already has a LFP battery and not a ternary one? I've searched everywhere and could not find any clue whether the 351km version is a LFP battery type. Whenever I talked to a salesman/lady sa Dongfeng either their clueless or will just say ternary.
2. Can you choose to limit charging to 80%?
3. Does it absorb potholes well especially in the "smooth" roads of Bulacan?

**vivafoxpro** · February 17th, 2024 10:14 PM

**vivafoxpro** · February 17th, 2024 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by garuhhh

hehe.. kaka kuha ko lang kahapon sir! :D
ang pinag didiskitahan ko yung infotainment system. Naghahanap ako ng way para mapagana ang Android Auto.

Kakapost ko lang nung tutorial sa Waze. Baka pwede sa Android Auto same technique...

**vivafoxpro** · February 17th, 2024 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by leoblack9

thanks for the constant updates vivafoxpro. I'm also looking at the nanobox as one of my options (the other being the wuling gameboy and a byd dolphin).

A couple of questions though
1. How did you know that your nanobox already has a LFP battery and not a ternary one? I've searched everywhere and could not find any clue whether the 351km version is a LFP battery type. Whenever I talked to a salesman/lady sa Dongfeng either their clueless or will just say ternary.
2. Can you choose to limit charging to 80%?
3. Does it absorb potholes well especially in the "smooth" roads of Bulacan?

Good day Sir!
1. LFP was the promise of Dongfeng president, complete with certification. Now that I bought the unit and proved battery is 30KWH, I can conclude it is ternary. (pls see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EX90NOI01Y)
2. No . I manually monitor state of charge
3. Ride is a bit harsh because of the stiffly inflated tires. A small sacrifice for greater mileage. I have not tested Wuling nor Ice cream but one video on youtube comments that one downside of his Wuling is the harsh ride

Proof of the pudding is in the eating

I highly suggest you test drive the Nanobox and judge for yourself.