Warning over risk to Thai EVs when subsidies end (opens original article in a new tab)

The Federation of Thai Industries warns that ending EV subsidies in 2027 may lead to increased Chinese EV imports and weaken local automotive supply chains, while pickup sales decline and Chinese automakers expand BEV production in Thailand.

• FTI warns that ending EV3.5 subsidies in 2027 could increase Chinese EV imports and weaken Thai automotive supply chains
• Pickup sales dropped from 300,000-350,000 to 140,000-150,000 units annually, disrupting local parts suppliers
• Chinese automakers are expanding BEV production in Thailand, while pickup sales decline due to electric mobility shift
• FTI proposes car trade-in programme for EV adoption but faces unresolved implementation issues