Warning over risk to Thai EVs when subsidies end
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that the expiration of the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentive programme in 2027 could leave Thailand vulnerable to a surge of Chinese EV imports and weaken local automotive supply chains.
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Business Motoring Warning over risk to Thai EVs when subsidies end PUBLISHED : 15 Jun 2026 at 05:27 WRITER: Lamonphet Apisitniran Small Medium Large New vehicles, including pickups, attract visitors to the Bangkok International Motor Show earlier this year. Pattarapong Chatpattarasill The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that the expiration of the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentive programme in 2027 could leave Thailand vulnerable to a surge of Chinese EV imports and weaken local automotive supply chains.The scheme, known as EV3.5, runs from 2024 to 2027 and provides tax cuts and subsidies to automakers in exchange for investment in battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembly plants in Thailand.
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