Government Okays 7.12 Billion Baht for Electric Vehicle Grants

[snoop1130]

 

The government has given the green light for the allocation of 7.12 billion baht to fund an electric vehicle (EV) incentive scheme, with the aim to stimulate the country's shift to environmentally-friendly transport. This funding will offer grants to buyers of EVs and electric motorcycles who have made purchases, but not yet applied for the government's EV incentive.

 

So far, 6.87 billion baht in grants has been disbursed to assist 55,000 EVs, with over 5 billion baht set aside for disbursement. In the first stage of the EV 3.0 scheme, EVs priced below 2 million baht were granted up to 150,000 baht, and electric motorcycles priced below 150,000 baht received up to 18,000 baht. The grants are sent directly to the manufacturers, and customers can claim the grant once their vehicles are registered.

 

 

 

 

The second stage, known as EV 3.5, which is set to run from 2024 to 2027, will offer grants from 20,000 to 100,000 baht based on the battery size of the vehicle. This is a move to help Thailand reach its goal of having EVs represent 30% of all vehicle production by 2030, leading to a 40% drop in greenhouse gas emissions.

 

To qualify for the scheme, manufacturers need to meet domestic production standards by 2024 or face increased standards in 2025. This condition has already driven significant investments in the country, with over 80 billion baht allocated to the creation of EV production bases in Thailand. The government hopes that these steps will speed up the growth of the EV industry and aid in achieving its sustainable development goals.

 

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-- 2024-09-25

 

[JoePai]

Hmm why are they wasting my tax baht's on these milk floats  😡

[worgeordie]

They will I am sure ,have upped the electricity supply,

before all these electric vehicles hit the roads ,

 

regards worgeordie

[NoDisplayName]

33 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

To qualify for the scheme

 

Hub of schemes.

[bkk6060]

EVś are a dead industry.  People who wanted them have purchased them already.  And, many want to go back to gas cars.

A big waste of WOKE Starbuck/Apple want a bee nothingness.

 

According to McKinsey, 46 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. said they're likely to go back to a traditional engine in their next vehicle. Across the globe, the biggest concern for the consumers was not the cars themselves, but the inadequate public charging infrastructure where they live, which could leave them stranded on the road, especially on long trips. The cost of upkeep and maintenance is also an obstacle that many EV owners struggle to overcome. 

Edited September 25 by bkk6060

[dinsdale]

I guess Chairman Xi has been on the phone. 

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The second stage, known as EV 3.5, which is set to run from 2024 to 2027, will offer grants from 20,000 to 100,000 baht based on the battery size of the vehicle. This is a move to help Thailand reach its goal of having EVs represent 30% of all vehicle production by 2030, leading to a 40% drop in greenhouse gas emissions.

Bit of a dream...

30% production by 2030 but will the sales match?

Even if they did I don't see enough recharging stations around to cater for those numbers of vehicles.

Edited September 25 by hotchilli

[mdr224]

Until the infrastructure is there, this business seems like a gimmick

[motdaeng]

14 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

EVś are a dead industry.  People who wanted them have purchased them already.  And, many want to go back to gas cars.

A big waste of WOKE Starbuck/Apple want a bee nothingness.

 

According to McKinsey, 46 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. said they're likely to go back to a traditional engine in their next vehicle. Across the globe, the biggest concern for the consumers was not the cars themselves, but the inadequate public charging infrastructure where they live, which could leave them stranded on the road, especially on long trips. The cost of upkeep and maintenance is also an obstacle that many EV owners struggle to overcome. 

 

thailand has many ev owners, but have you ever met one who wants to return to driving an ice vehicle?

an other example: norway sold this august 94% full electric cars ...

 

this report focuses on the us, but fortunately, most people around the world have realized that the us is no longer the leading country.

who really cares about what's happening in the us... (a country with 50% of trump voters say it all ...)

[Asquith Production]

14 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

EVś are a dead industry.  People who wanted them have purchased them already.  And, many want to go back to gas cars.

A big waste of WOKE Starbuck/Apple want a bee nothingness.

 

According to McKinsey, 46 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. said they're likely to go back to a traditional engine in their next vehicle. Across the globe, the biggest concern for the consumers was not the cars themselves, but the inadequate public charging infrastructure where they live, which could leave them stranded on the road, especially on long trips. The cost of upkeep and maintenance is also an obstacle that many EV owners struggle to overcome. 

I have read that report and you have cherry picked what you wanted to try and make a case. This is an American stat and not the same worldwide.

I am not an EV owner and will not consider until I see how old batteries and second hand vehicles get managed in the future.

Here in Issan EVs are commonplace with Thais and foreigner. Many have their own charging points tied into there solar systems, something that is harder to do in Bangkok.

[RichardColeman]

Any news on EV chargers in the flood risk areas ? 

[Snackbar]

Nobody wants the inconvenience

[redwood1]

I cant wait to purchase my new EV....

 

[n8sail]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Any news on EV chargers in the flood risk areas ? 

 
Evolt Official Line group sent a message out saying some their chargers will be preemptively shut off, and listed provinces where this might happen, and apologized for inconvenience.

That is the only one of the 8 (yes EIGHT!) different apps/companies I have on my phone that are available in Thailand that said anything at all to its users, at least that I saw.  Luckily I almost never use public chargers.

[motdaeng]

8 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Any news on EV chargers in the flood risk areas ? 

not yet, but i heard that dozens of petrol stations are underwater and no longer usable... 

[it is what it is]

10 hours ago, mdr224 said:

Until the infrastructure is there, this business seems like a gimmick

 

nothing against EVs but the practicalities make them not worth my while. my apartment is modern and well managed  but has no plans for charging points. and i don't live in one of the massive blocks, how will everyone charge their vehicles? possibly the govt should be making capital investment in infrastructure and not frittering away money for short term populist gain.