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1,664 EV charging stations throughout Thailand, large private companies still dominate the market

Data from the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) indicates that in 2021 there will be 693 locations and in 2022 there will be 855 locations for this year. Thairath Money Collected data on EV charging stations throughout the country, including 17 private operators and government agencies or state enterprises. Latest data collected as of September 16, 2023 found that there were 1,664 locations However, the station location information displayed may be subject to further changes from now on.

  • EV Anywhere Energy Absolute Public Company Limited, 406 locations
  • EV Station Plus PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited, 252 locations
  • Evolt Evolt Technology Company Limited, 189 locations
  • SHARGE Charge Management Company Limited, 184 locations
  • PEA VOLTA Provincial Electricity Authority, 164 locations
  • MG EV Charger Station MG Sales (Thailand) Company Limited, 129 locations
  • Elex by EGAT Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, 84 locations
  • Noodoe EV Espro Nuder Company Limited, 59 locations
  • On-ion Arun Plus Company Limited, 57 locations
  • BMW ChargeNOW BMW (Thailand) Company Limited, 42 locations
  • HAUP Hop Car Company Limited, 38 locations
  • MEA EV Metropolitan Electricity Authority, 33 locations
  • Tesla Tesla (Thailand) Company Limited, 9 locations
  • GWM Great Wall Motor Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., 6 locations
  • PUMP CHARGE Gridwiz (Thailand) Company Limited, 6 locations
  • CHOSEN Chosen Energy Company Limited, 4 locations
  • GINKA ev Forth Smart Service Public Company Limited, 2 locations

Currently, there are a total of 21 brands of EV cars available in our country, 28 main models, and some of them plan to set up production plants in our country as well. This year, the number of new registrations of BEV cars powered by pure electric power was 36,796. (Information as of 31 July 2023) from the previous year at 7,249 vehicles

Significant growth in Thailand There is an important driving force from ‘Promotion and support policy’ Make Thailand a center for the production and use of electric vehicles in the region, which will encourage all sectors to participate in various industries. related to this energy transition One of the hottest businesses is EV charging station services are considered important infrastructure for the country’s goal of supporting the transition to electric vehicles.

Thailand we have established ‘Plan for developing electric charging stations for electric vehicles’ By the Energy Policy and Planning Office and the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee, which has set a goal to develop EV charging stations. “In 2025, there will be 2,200-4,400 public fast charge electric chargers, and by 2030 there must be 12,000 units, covering the entire major city.” tourist area Stopover points and community areas

In addition to support for EV charging stations from government agencies. Attitudes and acceptance towards the use of EVs are considered to have changed. The amount of demand from users is likely to increase significantly. Makes the private sector see opportunities to conduct business As well as providing integrated services and manufacturing for others, it can be said that at present new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery (BEV) charging station providers are continually increasing. too

Benefits for electric vehicle charging station businesses To support small investors including startups From the Board of Investment (BOI) together with

  • Exemption from corporate income tax for 3-8 years, that is, in the case of having no less than 40 electric charging heads, of which not less than 25 percent are QUICK CHARGE types, will receive the benefit of exemption from corporate income tax for 5 years. In other cases Receive benefits exempt from corporate income tax for 3 years.
  • Cancel the condition prohibiting receiving benefits from other agencies. To facilitate the joint development of many sectors.
  • Cancel the condition of having to receive ISO 18000 certification and adjust the condition to comply with laws or standards and safety requirements of relevant agencies.
  • Add connectivity to an integrated platform or centralized platform for managing electric charging networks. To connect the electric vehicle ecosystem together

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