Next-Generation Automotive

Committed to Excellence

Next-Generation Automotive creates more values and innovations

in all sectors for

Thailand's automotive industry.

Best-in-class Infrastructure

Home to Laem Chabang seaport, one of the busiest seaports in the world, EEC offers companies connectivity to the rest of Southeast Asia and China. With the Phase III expansion of Laem Chabang seaport increasing export capacity, EEC helps businesses grow and flourish in the automotive market through excellent infrastructure.

Abundant Skilled Labor

Today, there are more than 850,000 people working in Thailand's automotive industry, covering the entire production process. Several Japanese auto assemblers have tapped into Thai talented workforce to embrace the new breakthrough technology of electric vehicles (EV). With a goal to become a global green automotive production base, our business-ready pool of talent continues to support companies in every step further to the next generation.

Thailand’s Automotive at a Glance

1. Thailand is the 10th largest automotive producer in the world and ranks 1st in ASEAN.

2. Industry segments in EEC’s supports

– Electric and new energy vehicles (EVs and FCEVs): all vehicle types – including cars, pickups, buses, trucks, motorcycles, trains, ships, and drones

– Batteries, energy storage, and EV components: motors, battery management systems (BMS), and ADAS systems

– Charging stations and related services: EV and battery testing services and training programs for electric vehicle technologies

3. Electric vehicle manufacturers in the EEC

– EV producers: BYD, GWM, SAIC-CP (MG), CHANGAN, GAC AION, Chery, and others

– Battery and energy storage manufacturers: AMITA, BMW, SVOLT DRAXLMAIER, SVOLT, GOTION, SUNWODA, and others

4. Government incentives for investment and EV adoption

1. Investment incentives for 2024–2027
2. Corporate income tax exemption of up to 15 years
3. Additional benefits under government’s EV support measures (EV 3.5 program)

Electric Vehicle Market Snapshot

EVs registered
in 2024

0 cars

EV registrations
from 2020–2024

0 cars

EV charging stations

0 locations

Data as of March 2025