Under the EV3.5 programme, the Excise Department forecasts 830,000 EVs will receive support over the four-year period: 454,000 electric cars, 346,000 electric motorcycles and 30,000 electric
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The manufacture, sale, and adoption of electric vehicles in Thailand is supported by the Thai government, in order to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appointed the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee in February 2020 to set targets for zero emission vehicle adoption. The government has announced aims for 30% of automobiles produced in 2030 to be electric (30:30 policy), and to become a regional hub for electric vehicle
READ MOREThailand Post aims to replace its existing postal vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) within five years as part of its sustainable growth strategy. The company also wants to cut its greenhouse
READ MOREThe company has diversified into large-scale production of lithium-ion batteries for transport and power, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure for various
READ MOREEV3.5, running from 2024 to 2027, consists of subsidies worth between 5,000 to 100,000 baht for imported electric cars and motorcycles. Import duties and
READ MOREFEBRUARY 24, 2019. 2018 marked a record year for the sale of battery-powered electric vehicles, according to data from JATO Dynamics. Passenger electric cars recorded 1.26 million sales throughout the year, up by 74% (about 1.5% of total global sales ). million sales, followed by Europe with 17.7 million sales. 2018.
READ MOREConsumers'' main concerns about EVs Thailand 2021. A survey on electric vehicles (EVs) conducted in Thailand in 2021 revealed that 37.4 percent of the respondents considering buying an EV
READ MORENumber of registered electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand from 2018 to 2023 (in 1,000 units) Premium Statistic Number of HEV and PHEV registrations in Thailand 2018-2023
READ MOREChina''s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers plan to invest more than a billion US dollars in assembling their EVs in Thailand in order to circumvent tariffs and increase domestic sales and speed worldwide exports. China''s imported electric vehicles (EVs) are already heavily impeding US and Japanese car sales in Thailand. Thailand is
READ MOREThe state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) plans to develop electric vehicles (EVs) by modifying used cars, aiming for commercial sales in 2020. Egat wants to modify
READ MOREThe department registered 73,341 new electric vehicles (EVs) in the 2023 fiscal year (from Oct 1, 2022, to Sept 30, 2023), THE BANGKOK POST. Please put in a valid-email. SUBSCRIBE By
READ MOREBANGKOK (AP) — Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok
READ MORENon-comprehensive EV policy and regulatory challenges. Your journey into Thailand''s EV market highlights a stark reality: the policies guiding electric vehicles (EVs) lack comprehensiveness. In 2024, navigating the Thai automotive EV trends becomes a puzzle, with regulatory challenges acting as pieces that don''t always fit.
READ MOREBANGKOK -- The electric vehicle price war has reached Thailand, with Chinese, Japanese and South Korean automakers offering steep discounts on new
READ MOREChinese EV-maker BYD was in third place with 5,455 units reserved. In a promising trend that Thailand is moving towards a clean energy society, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered to run on Thai streets reached 512,343 units as of November 30, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) said on Friday.
READ MOREof the total number of vehicles (70,000 EVs out of 37.3 million cars that were registered with the Department of Land Transportation (Thailand Development Research Institute, 2016). This
READ MOREAs of 2022, Thailand emerged as a regional production hub for electric vehicles where it has policies and incentives aimed at accelerating the growth of EVs on the nation''s roads. This is signalling a promising future for the EV market in Thailand and for the last 50 years, Thailand has been a significant automobile producer and exporter in
READ MOREGrowth of electric vehicles in 2024. Global EV adoption: Expect a surge in electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024, with both battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options gaining traction. Countries like Thailand are investing in EV infrastructure, making them a more attractive choice for consumers. Improved user experience: Manufacturers
READ MOREThe government also set out a 10-year plan for the auto sector to transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to EVs, starting from 2022. The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT
READ MOREThe government recently approved an array of incentives, including lower excise tax and import duties on significant auto parts, in a bid to make electric vehicles
READ MOREOnce operational, it will feed into Thailand''s goal of raising EVs'' share of the country''s annual passenger-vehicle production – currently 2.5 million units – to 30 per cent by 2030.
READ MOREPinpawee opted for a GWM ORA Good Cat 500 ultra electric vehicle, which carried a price tag of around 970,000 baht. She made this purchase at the Bangkok Motor Show earlier this year. "I
READ MOREChangan Automobile announced it will produce 100,000 EVs a year and initially manufacture 30,000 to 50,000 battery-run sports utility vehicles. Great Wall Motor (GWM), Neta and Thai-Chinese joint
READ MOREChinese electric vehicle manufacturers are pouring into Thailand, having committed to invest $1.44 billion in production facilities in Southeast Asia''s biggest
READ MORE1 min read. Electric Vehicles, or EVs, are gaining increased interest in Thailand. In the context of transformation in the transportation industry and the push towards decarbonization, EV is a game changer. The movement is being driven by the strong will of all stakeholders – the government, corporates, and consumers – who, as part of their
READ MOREChinese automakers dominated Southeast Asia''s fast-growing electric vehicle market, selling three out of every four EVs in the first quarter, the research firm
READ MOREIn Thailand, the debate between electric vs hybrid cars is gaining momentum. Electric cars, known for their reliance on electrical energy for propulsion, stand out. Unlike hybrids, they don''t use fuel combustion, making them a pure form of green transportation. As of 31 December 2021, Thailand registered 11,382 battery-powered
READ MOREElectric Vehicles, or EVs, are gaining increased interest in Thailand. In the context of transformation in the transportation industry and the push towards decarbonization, EV is
READ MORE1. 13. An EV is charged at an outlet in Bangkok. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya) Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered state agencies to buy electric vehicles to replace older vehicles, build
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