When it comes to owning an electric vehicle, nearly three out of four Thai motorists say the current charging infrastructure is a deal-breaker, the Bangkok Post reports. According to a new ABeam Consulting Thailand study, Thai drivers do have an appetite for EVs, with 55% of respondents believing that owning an EV is more cost-effective than an ICE-powered car in the long run.
Approximately 48% believe that EVs “offer reliable quality,” and 41% said they would enjoy driving an electric car. Seven out of 10 drivers (71%) are of the belief that buying an electric car will help against climate change, whereas 43% agree that the Thai government is sufficiently incentivising EV adoption. This is reflected in the increasing number of EVs sold in the country.
However, despite being so highly favoured, the study found that only 3% of respondents who plan to purchase a new car in the…
