snoop1130 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 DLT unveils new rules on power, speed of electric vehicles By The Nation New Department of Land Transport (DLT) regulations governing the minimum speed and power of electric vehicles (EVs) were published in the government gazette on Thursday. The rules apply to the engine size of electric cars, pickups, taxis, three-wheelers and motorcycles. The first category covers inter-provincial service vehicles carrying up to seven passengers – taxis, rental cars, pickups and small four-wheel trucks. These must have an electric motor of least 15 kilowatts (kW) and a top speed of not less than 90 kilometres per hour. They must also show a letter E for regular EVs or S for small EVs at the rear of the vehicle. The second category covers personal vehicles carrying up to seven people – personal cars, trucks and SUVs. These must have an electric motor of at least 4kW and a top speed of at least 45kph. For the third category, three-wheelers must have a minimum 4kW of power and a speed of at least 45kph. Meanwhile, electric motorcycles must be at least 250 watts and be capable of 45kph. E-motorcycles for public use (taxis, etc) must not exceed 4kW. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402252?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2021-02-04 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alacrity Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 They are being allowed on highways, whilst banning ordinary motorcycles??? Oh, sorry. I guess these things are really expensive and the plebs can't afford them. So it's okay. Much better to create Carbon Dioxide somewhere else and be a hypocrite. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) 250w is 0.33 horsepower, good luck reaching 45kph with this. I guess the minimum which we will actually see are at least 500w. 4kw (5.36 hp) as the upper limit for a motorbike taxi could become problematic if it has to go up anywhere really steep, why such a low limit? 56 minutes ago, alacrity said: They are being allowed on highways, whilst banning ordinary motorcycles??? Where does the article say something about highways? Edited February 4, 2021 by jackdd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: New Department of Land Transport (DLT) regulations governing the minimum speed and power of electric vehicles (EVs) were published in the government gazette on Thursday. So this will be regulated at the point of entry... ie if it isn't within these limits they cannot be imported or if manufactured here sold domestically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: and a top speed of not less than 90 kilometres per hour. Was that the experts again. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 There is almost no infrastructure for electric vehicles yet . Maybe some shopping malls ar homes will have a charging station but for the rest no infrastructure so good luck owning a 100% electric vehicle . I think for now hybrid is the way to go cleaner untill there is some infrastucture . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: new rules on power, speed of electric vehicles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The second category covers personal vehicles carrying up to seven people – personal cars, trucks and SUVs. These must have an electric motor of at least 4kW and a top speed of at least 45kph. For the third category, three-wheelers must have a minimum 4kW of power and a speed of at least 45kph. Meanwhile, electric motorcycles must be at least 250 watts and be capable of 45kph. E-motorcycles for public use (taxis, etc) must not exceed 4kW. And BANNED from highways, motorways, dual carriageways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Kwasaki said: Was that the experts again. ???? What Experts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 33 minutes ago, digger70 said: What Experts? Exactly probably the ones taking care of motorcycles accidents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 6 hours ago, Kwasaki said: Was that the experts again. ???? That part actually makes sense. It means these vehicles need to be able to hit at least 90 kph top speed aka highway limit. Quote E-motorcycles for public use (taxis, etc) must not exceed 4kW. Now THAT is some proper headscratcher. That's less than half the power of a Honda Click 150 which has 9.7kW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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