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Electric cars take the throne in Thailand

Drive demand tram at home is an important part of the Thai government’s strategy to maintain its position as a major car producer in the region. The government of this country has set a target by 2030 to reach an output of 725,000 electric vehicles per year, equivalent to 30% of the total production of cars of all kinds.

Of the 30 latest models on display at this year’s show, more than 20 are electric. An affirmation that electric vehicles will continue to be the trend of the future.

Gasoline prices in Thailand have increased by 50% compared to 2021, causing many people to intend to switch to electric vehicles.

“The cost of living is too high, especially the price of gas. So I’m here looking to buy an electric car,” said Natnicha Srimuang, a visitor to the exhibition.

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Driving electric vehicle demand in the country is an important part of the Thai government’s strategy. (Artwork – Photo: Nikkei Asia)

“I’ve tried switching from petrol to electric. Previously I had to pay around 4,000 – 5,000 Baht per month for petrol, but for electricity it costs only 1,500 – 1,600 Baht per month. I will invest my money into a suitable electric vehicle”, shared Ms. Patricia Duangcham, visiting the exhibition.

Last February, the Thai Government announced a series of measures aimed at further developing the electric vehicle market in the country. In which, a financial package of up to 43 billion Baht (equivalent to more than 30,000 billion VND) will be deployed from now to 2025, including cutting excise tax from 8% to 2% and direct subsidies from 70,000 – 150,000 Baht, or about 106 million VND for each electric car to encourage consumption and production of this vehicle. In addition, electric motorbikes are also subsidized at 18,000 Baht.

The demand for electric vehicles is increasing. In 2021, the number of newly registered electric cars has doubled to about 4,000 units.

“I see that customers are very excited about electric cars. If the price of the car is more affordable, more customers will be interested in buying electric cars. Our company has received a lot of requests for vehicle specifications as well as register for a test drive of an electric vehicle,” said Michael Chong, senior manager of the Thai branch of Great Wall Motor, a car manufacturing company.

Thailand is clearly determined to become a center of consumption and production of electric cars in the ASEAN region when attracting domestic and foreign investors to participate in electric vehicle production. Currently, Thailand is the largest automobile assembly and export center in Southeast Asia and the fourth largest in Asia.

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