Nation Thailand
Driving the Next Phase of Thailand's EV Journey: Advancing an Intelligent EV Ecosystem and High-Tech Manufacturing Hub
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Market demand continues to accelerate. According to Thailand's Department of Land Transport, registrations of passenger EVs with up to seven seats—the country's largest EV segment—already exceeded 103,000 units during the first half of 2026 (January–June), approaching the total registrations recorded throughout 2025.
Key facts
- target—the national objective of having electric vehicles account for 30% of total vehicle production by 2030—ahead of schedule.
- During the first five months of 2026, domestic production of passenger EVs and electric SUVs reached 21,396 units, representing a modest 4.4% year-on-year increase
- This would represent more than 30% of Thailand's passenger vehicle market, enabling the country to achieve its "30@30"
- With an expanding lineup of new EV models and the continued entry of global automotive brands into the Thai market, industry observers expect total EV registrations to reach approximately 200,000 units by the end of 2026
- According to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), as of April 2026 Thailand had 4,817 public charging locations with a total of 14,486 charging connectors, including 9,049 DC fast chargers and 5,437 AC chargers.
Summary
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With an expanding lineup of new EV models and the continued entry of global automotive brands into the Thai market, industry observers expect total EV registrations to reach approximately 200,000 units by the end of 2026. This would represent more than 30% of Thailand's passenger vehicle market, enabling the country to achieve its "30@30" target—the national objective of having electric vehicles account for 30% of total vehicle production by 2030—ahead of schedule.