Importing an electric car

[Cook my sock]

What import charges am I looking at?

[billd766]

If you do a search through the Motor forum you will find lots of information.

However I am not sure if a completely electric vehicle is legally allowed on the roads in Thailand or even if it can be registered and a blue book issued. One of the biggest problems with personal vehicle imports is whether it would pass the current emission test, which of course would not apply to an all electric vehicle.

I know in Khampaeng Phet city there are or were a small number of electric buses but how they were registered I have no idea.

Here is a link for Gem cars who make electric vehicles though probably not the sort of vehicle you have in mind. They should however have a lot more information about tax, insurance and registration than most people.

http://www.gemcarasia.co.th/en/home

Here is a YouTube video of one being driven on the road but it doesn't appear to have a number plate or road tax though that may be because it could be a demo vehicle.

[Rdrokit]

The last time I check the import tax on a vehicle not assembled in Thailand is 300% of the value of the vehicle.

[tx22cb]

The last time I check the import tax on a vehicle not assembled in Thailand is 300% of the value of the vehicle.

Yes, 200-300% is for combustion-engine vehicles.

There was an initiative to promote electric vehicles, but I'm not holding my breath for lower taxes.

OP - if you are importing, you would have to use the services of a specialist moving company(?), so perhaps they will know.

[KhunBENQ]

The last time I check the import tax on a vehicle not assembled in Thailand is 300% of the value of the vehicle.

Yes, 200-300% is for combustion-engine vehicles.

There was an initiative to promote electric vehicles, but I'm not holding my breath for lower taxes.

OP - if you are importing, you would have to use the services of a specialist moving company(?), so perhaps they will know.

Yes, 200-300% is for combustion-engine vehicles.

That's why I am clueless. Tax is based on engine displacement.

And what's the engine displacement of an electric car.

An arbitrary find (don't hold me responsible):

The import duty rate for importing Car, Tesla Model S into Thailand is 80% , the import VAT is 7%,

http://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/188489781/cars-motorcycles/other-vehicles/electric-cars/import-duty-rate-for-importing-car-tesla-model-s-from-united-kingdom-to-thailand-is-80/

80% is a real bargain

[Rdrokit]

The last time I check the import tax on a vehicle not assembled in Thailand is 300% of the value of the vehicle.

Yes, 200-300% is for combustion-engine vehicles.

There was an initiative to promote electric vehicles, but I'm not holding my breath for lower taxes.

OP - if you are importing, you would have to use the services of a specialist moving company(?), so perhaps they will know.

Yes, 200-300% is for combustion-engine vehicles.

That's why I am clueless. Tax is based on engine displacement.

And what's the engine displacement of an electric car.

An arbitrary find (don't hold me responsible):

The import duty rate for importing Car, Tesla Model S into Thailand is 80% , the import VAT is 7%,

http://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/188489781/cars-motorcycles/other-vehicles/electric-cars/import-duty-rate-for-importing-car-tesla-model-s-from-united-kingdom-to-thailand-is-80/

80% is a real bargain

Not sure I would want to pay an 80% surcharge on an electric vehicle. A bargain would be 7%. Not sure you would be saving any money over a petrol vehicle. You would have a better CO2 footprint but 80% for a footprint may not be sensible.

[KhunBENQ]

Just joking.

I would never try to import a vehicle to Thailand be it for 80% or 300%.

[ardokano]

Yes, 200-300% is for combustion-engine vehicles.

That's why I am clueless. Tax is based on engine displacement.

And what's the engine displacement of an electric car.

An arbitrary find (don't hold me responsible):

The import duty rate for importing Car, Tesla Model S into Thailand is 80% , the import VAT is 7%,

http://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/188489781/cars-motorcycles/other-vehicles/electric-cars/import-duty-rate-for-importing-car-tesla-model-s-from-united-kingdom-to-thailand-is-80/

80% is a real bargain

Not sure I would want to pay an 80% surcharge on an electric vehicle. A bargain would be 7%. Not sure you would be saving any money over a petrol vehicle. You would have a better CO2 footprint but 80% for a footprint may not be sensible.

ofcouse saving..

check spec tesla. a

After add for price 80% +7% and look HOW MUCH simular spec prtrol/disel car in Thailand

I thinking can talking about few million Bath

is it save?

But i am not sure it useful for long distantion and out side bangkok.. may be Pattaya..

And not sure its be only 80%

[billd766]

I am not sure of the range of, for example, a Tesla, but how would you recharge it on a long distance journey without recharging it somewhere. It would mean that you would probably need more than one charging station and carry it with you which would add to your initial costs.

If it is for a Tesla, is the Tesla charger multi voltage, ie 155/230 volts ac and also 50/60 hz.

Have you considered the cost of replacement batteries after a few years and they won't be cheap especially if they have to be imported.

The Gem cars I mentioned in post #2 are basically fine but the range is somewhat limited. It is OK for local runs and even for getting to Khampaeng Phet 65km away. However returning from KPP without a recharge may not be possible the same day.