Thailand has over half a million registered electric vehicles out of 44 million

Thailand is making progress towards a clean energy society as the number of registered electric vehicles (EVs) in the country has reached 512,343 units. The majority of EVs are hybrid vehicles, but there is a growing interest in plug-in hybrid and battery EVs.

Toyota is the most popular brand in Thailand, followed by Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, and Nissan. While Japanese brands still dominate the market, Chinese automakers are gaining traction by offering affordable EV options.

byd thaiflag — At the recent Thailand International Motor Expo, almost 40% of car bookings were for electric vehicles, with Toyota, Honda, and Chinese brand BYD being the top choices.

Over 44 million registered vehicles in Thailand

According to the statistics office of the Department of Land Transport, there are over 44 million registered vehicles in Thailand, with motorcycles making up about half of them.

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As of November 30th, there were 42.9 million vehicles registered under the Vehicle Act and 1.3 million under the Land Transport Act. The majority of registered vehicles under the Vehicle Act are motorcycles, followed by private cars, private lorries, tractors, and private cars with seating for more than seven passengers.

In 2023, a total of 2.8 million new vehicles were registered, with the highest number of registrations occurring in March. Additionally, there are 33.4 million driver’s licenses issued for various types of vehicles.