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.