BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in S-E Asia


BYD’s plant is part of a wave of investment worth over US$1.44bil from Chinese EV makers who are setting up factories in Thailand, helped by government subsidies and tax incentives. — Reuters

RAYONG: China’s BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand yesterday – the auto maker’s first factory in South-East Asia, a fast-growing regional electric vehicle (EV) market where it has become the dominant player.

“Thailand has a clear EV vision and is entering a new era of auto manufacturing,” BYD CEO and president Wang Chuanfu said at the opening ceremony.

BYD’s plant is part of a wave of investment worth over US$1.44bil from Chinese EV makers who are setting up factories in Thailand, helped by government subsidies and tax incentives.

By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.

Thailand is a regional auto assembly and export hub and has long been dominated by Japanese car makers, such as Toyota Motors, Honda Motors and Isuzu Motors. — Reuters

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