Thailand Electric Vehicle Makers Request Renegotiation of Government Incentives as Sales Drop
Thailand's Electric Vehicle Industry Struggles
Thailand's electric vehicle makers, led by major Chinese and Japanese firms, are facing declining sales in the electric vehicle market. With only 43,000 new EV sales recorded this year, significantly lower than the target of 100,000, manufacturers are pushing for renewed government incentives to help them meet production deadlines.
Urgent Request for Extended Production Deadlines
- The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) is negotiating for an extra year to meet the government's production requirements.
- Companies like BYD and Great Wall Motor are key players seeking to extend their deadlines.
- High household debt and tightened bank lending are major obstacles affecting EV sales.
Government Incentives and Future Prospects
The Thai government aims for 30% of the 2 million vehicles produced annually to switch to electric by 2030. However, deteriorating economic conditions and low consumer demand are jeopardizing these goals.
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