Thailand e-mobility registrations reach 5,744 units in February 2026, down 22.1% YoY Announced on March 24, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), citing data from the Department of Land Transport, reported that registrations of all types of 100% electric mobility reached 5,744 units in February 2026, down 22.1% YoY. Due to the end of EV 3.0 scheme, the number of newly registered electric mobility declined. Registrations of electric vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

February vehicle production in Thailand up 3.4% (Flash Report) On March 24, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 117,952 vehicles in February 2026, up 3.4% YoY. Approximately 31% of total production was for domestic sales, while 69% was for exports. Passenger car output included 14,939 HEVs and 3,446 BEVs (revised). In January–February 2026, total vehicle production rose 6.9% YoY to 236,338 units. Passe...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Thailand e-mobility registrations reach 45,668 units in January 2026, up 210.4% YoY Announced on February 24, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), citing data from the Department of Land Transport, reported that registrations of all types of 100% electric mobility vehicles reached 45,668 units in January 2026, surging 210.4% YoY. Of the total, registrations of electric vehicles with four wheels or more amounted to 42,282 units, comprisi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

January vehicle production in Thailand up 10.5% (Flash Report) On February 24, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 118,386 vehicles in January 2026, up 10.5% YoY. Despite the increase, the FTI described the growth as modest, noting that monthly production levels had previously reached between 140,000 and 150,000 units. Approximately 24% of total production in January 2026 was sold domestically, while 76% ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Thai govt. urged to adopt additional non-subsidy measures to accelerate BEV, PHEV uptake Reported on February 18, 2026, Thailand’s electrified vehicle industry called for structural, non-subsidy measures to complement existing incentives and accelerate BEV and PHEV adoption. While existing programs such as EV3.0 and EV3.5 have supported local production through tax incentives and investment-linked subsidies, industry representatives are now adv...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

2025 vehicle sales in Thailand up 8.5%, production down 0.9% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), December vehicle sales in Thailand increased 39.1% year over year to 75,121 units, broadly consistent with the more than 75,000 vehicle bookings recorded at the December 2025 Motor Expo. The final month of EV 3.0 incentives supported higher EV registrations. 2025 full year vehicle sales in Thailand increased 8.5% ye...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

December vehicle production in Thailand up 8.6%; full-year 2025 down 0.9% (Flash Report) On January 28, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 113,855 vehicles in December, up 8.6% YoY, driven mainly by higher BEV output to offset imports under government support measures. About 24% of production was sold domestically, while 76% was exported. Passenger vehicle output included 16,560 HEVs and 10,714 BEVs. For...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

BYD meets Thailand’s EV 3.0 production requirements as exports expand Reported on January 19, 2026, BYD Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Rever Automotive Co., Ltd., unveiled that 39,030 BEVs were imported from China between 2022 and 2023 under Thailand’s EV Incentive Scheme (EV 3.0). Under the scheme, each imported EV must be offset by one locally produced vehicle in 2024 and 1.5 locally produced vehicles in 2025. To prevent excess inventory, th...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

MG posts 44% sales growth in Thailand in 2025, completes EV 3.0 requirements Announced on January 9, 2026, SAIC Motor–CP Co., Ltd. and MG Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. reported that MG’s combined domestic sales and exports in Thailand reached 35,872 units in 2025, a 44% YoY increase, underscoring Thailand’s role as a key ASEAN hub. MG also completed 100% of its production compensation requirements under Thailand’s EV 3.0 incentive policy by ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Thai Excise Department reportedly prepares legal action against NETA over EV subsidies Reported on January 7, 2026, Thailand’s Excise Department is preparing legal action to track NETA’s assets following the company’s withdrawal from Thailand, a Ministry of Finance source said. The department is set to sue Chinese EV maker NETA to recover government subsidies and enforce bank guarantees from Bangchan General Assembly, its Thai contract manu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

GWM looks to boost Thailand plant’s annual BEV production to 14,500 units Reported on December 11, 2025, Great Wall Motor (GWM) said it plans to expand BEV production capacity at its Thailand plant to 14,500 units over the next two years to meet EV incentive requirements and local production targets. GWM’s local output is projected to reach 10,000 vehicles in 2025, following production of 3,000 BEVs in 2024 to offset imports under the EV3.0 a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

42nd Thailand International Motor Expo sees 75,246 car, 5,263 motorcycle bookings Announced on December 11, 2025, the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, which ran through December 10, recorded 75,246 car bookings (a 38.0% increase YoY) and 5,263 motorcycle bookings (down 34.1% YoY). According to data from the organizer, Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. (IMC), the top five car brands by bookings were Toyota (10,872 units), Honda (6,278), BYD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

MG meets Thai government’s EV 3.0 target; No price cuts planned Reported on November 23, 2025, MG Sales Thailand confirmed it will not reduce EV prices during the final phase of the EV 3.0 incentive program, stating that current prices are final. Instead, the company will focus on value-enhancing promotions. Although the government’s EV 3.0 subsidy, which offers a THB 150,000 discount per EV, ends on December 31, 2025, MG reiterated that no f...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Omoda & Jaecoo eyes BEV exports as Thai factory opens in Q4 2025 Reported on September 30, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, celebrated its first anniversary in the Thai market. The company is exploring BEV exports from its Rayong factory to take advantage of government incentives. This follows the National EV Policy Committee’s July decision to relax BEV production requirements for companies i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

GWM Thailand celebrates 4 years of ORA Good Cat, highlights key milestones Announced on September 13, 2025, GWM celebrates the 4th anniversary of the ORA Good Cat in Thailand, highlighting its pioneering achievements and strong consumer trust. Since its 2021 launch, the ORA Good Cat has achieved multiple “firsts” that have shaped Thailand’s EV landscape.  It was (i) the first EV to spark a nationwide BEV trend, generating over 10,000 pre-o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

BYD Thailand drops Shark 6 PHEV pickup, plans new locally built model for 2026 Reported on September 4, 2025, BYD Auto Thailand revealed that it will not move forward with local production of the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup, citing challenges in meeting Thailand’s local content requirements. Instead, the company plans to introduce a new model tailored for domestic manufacturing at its Rayong facility in 2026. At the Bangkok International Moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Thailand-made BYD Dolphin EVs (LHD) head to Europe Reported on August 25, 2025, BYD has officially launched exports from its Thai production hub, sending the first batch of 959 Dolphin left-hand-drive EVs to Europe, with deliveries bound for Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. At the WHA Industrial Estate in Rayong, BYD began operations on July 4, 2024, at a new plant built on a 600-rai site. The facility is designed to produce up to 150,000 v...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

GWM meets Thai Minister, reaffirms long-term investment and 2026 BEV launch in Thailand Announced on July 26, 2025, Thailand’s Industry Minister has recently met with Great Wall Motor (GWM) executives to reaffirm the company’s long-term investment in Thailand and discuss collaboration on smart and autonomous vehicle technologies.  GWM reiterated its commitment to using Thailand as a production and export base for pickups and PPVs under its 7...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

NETA Thailand under Excise Dept.’s close watch amid parent firm uncertainty Reported on June 25, 2025, Thailand’s Excise Department revealed that the situation involving Neta Thailand is under close watch, with continuous discussions being held involving the department and relevant parties. NETA's parent firm in China, Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., has initiated bankruptcy proceedings, prompting concerns over potential impac...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

FTI lists promising factors for Thailand’s vehicle production for domestic sales in 2025 On January 28, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) mentioned positive factors for Thailand’s vehicle production for domestic sales, which is expected to reach 500,000 units in 2025. In 2025, there will be new EV production from manufacturers who applied for the EV 3.0 incentive package, which requires the local production in 2025 of 1.5 EV units...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29