NYIAS 2026: Kia exhibits EV3 as competitive entry-level EV On April 1, the all-new 2027 Kia EV3 made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show as an affordable, entry level EV SUV within a compact footprint. The EV3 will be available in five trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT when it goes on sale in in the U.S. in late 2026, with pricing to be announced closer to launch. Based on the company’s 400V Electric G...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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

Chery postpones Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand plant opening ceremony at short notice Reported on February 26, 2026, the opening ceremony of Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo Manufacturing (Thailand) plant in Rayong was abruptly postponed. Guests were notified late the previous evening, less than 24 hours before the event. No new date has been announced. In an official statement, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said the postponement was due to unforeseen cir...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

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

o 317 km, and a 61.0 kWh long-range battery offering up to 448 km of range. The model is based on a 400-volt architecture and supports fast DC charging, allowing the battery to recharge from 10 to 80 percent in around 29 to 30 minutes. Additionally, Kia unveiled three new fully electric models, the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT, at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. The EV3 GT and EV4 GT are powered by a 215-kW dual-motor all-wheel-drive system paired wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

Kia Europe announces GT portfolio expansion at 2026 Brussels Motor Show On January 9, Kia Europe announced the expansion of its GT portfolio at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show with the debut of three fully electric performance models: the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT. The new GT lineup integrates upgraded hardware with a dedicated EV GT ecosystem, including exclusive drive modes, electronically managed chassis systems, adaptive digital lighting, custo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

NETA to recover government subsidies and enforce bank guarantees from Bangchan General Assembly, its Thai contract manufacturer. However, legal action can only be taken against NETA Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the Thai-registered entity, making full recovery unlikely. Under the EV promotion schemes EV3 and EV3.5, NETA received production subsidies. EV3 involved outsourced local production backed by bank guarantees, while EV3.5 relied on planned i...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

ith a 5.6% market share. Retail registrations rose 19% y-o-y, supported by strong demand across combustion, hybrid, and electric models. The Sportage remained Kia’s top-selling model in the UK and ranked as the country’s second best-selling car overall with 47,788 vehicles registered, while the EV3 emerged as one of the top three retail-selling electric vehicles in its first full year on sale with 5,343 registrations. The Picanto also led its...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

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 and EV3.5 incentive schemes. The company also plans to increase BEV exports from Thailand to Southeast Asia and Europe starting in 2026, followi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

GAC (5,019). Among motorcycles, LAMBRETTA (785 units), YAMAHA (680), DECO (654), EM (618), and ZONTES (615) led the bookings. The average price at the event was THB 1,122,347 per car and THB 177,637 per motorcycle. IMC noted that Motor Expo 2025 took place at an ideal time of year. Coupled with the EV3.0 support package, concluding in 2025, and the new excise tax structure starting in 2026, the event was a resounding success. It helped revive Tha...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Thai Cabinet greenlights EV Board proposal to revise EV3–EV3.5 measures amid market shifts On December 9, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet approved the National EV Policy Committee’s proposal to revise the EV3 and EV3.5 incentive schemes. The updates aim to enhance efficiency and flexibility, align the programs with current global economic and market conditions, and reduce risks from domestic oversupply and price competition. The revisions follow t...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

amut Prakan with an annual capacity of 5,000 units. BEV production is slated to begin in 2026, supported by a battery plant now under construction and expected to be completed by April 2026. The two facilities represent a combined investment of THB 1 billion and are backed by the Thai BOI under the EV3.5 incentive package, which provides subsidies and tax benefits for local EV production. Hyundai’s sales in Thailand totaled approximately 1,800...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

the Brussels Motor Show, on January 9, 2026. The Kia EV2 features stylish design with modern technology, smart EV features, and a spacious, flexible interior. The vehicle will be designed, developed, and produced in Europe. Additionally, Kia will showcase the sporty and dynamic GT versions of the EV3, the EV4 Hatchback, and the EV5, at the Brussels Motor Show 2026. Based on Kia press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02