Toyota anticipates 18.5% increase in sales
‘bZ’ model set to be launched this year
Toyota Motor Thailand expects its car sales to rebound following a slight decrease last year to record growth of 18.5% to 284,000 units in 2022 and looks forward to electric vehicle (EV) development by making Thailand its major production base for EVs.
The Japanese automaker, which commands a 80% market share in Thailand’s EV segment, plans to introduce a “bZ” (beyond Zero) car model, which is a battery electric vehicle (BEV), to the country later this year. The bZ concept incorporates the desire to provide customers with value that exceeds mere zero emissions.
This debut is part of its parent firm Toyota Motor Corporation’s plan to roll out 30 BEV models by 2030 as it aims to achieve a carbon…
