The state’s proposed car trade-in programme, originally planned as an initiative aimed at stimulating car purchases in the New Year amid tepid sales during the pandemic, has resulted in electric vehicles (EVs) becoming a hot topic.
Although the plan was shelved so more studies can be carried out, particularly in relation to whether the programme should include EVs, Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit stressed that EVs are the future of motoring in Thailand.
The future of EV sales should become clearer once the government and carmakers conclude planned talks next month regarding the proposal of imposing a higher excise tax on vehicles with…
