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Thailand Raises Excise Tax on Certain Imported EVs to 35% From 2027

Thailand will raise excise rates on certain imported battery and range-extended EVs to 35% from January 2027, with local manufacturing central to the policy.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Udon Thani, Thailand, 3 November 2026 – Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a 35% excise tax on certain imported electric vehicles from 1 January 2027, seeking to encourage local production and investment. The rate will rise from 10% for affected battery electric vehicles and from 15% for affected range-extended electric vehicles, officials said on Tuesday.

For Asian automakers and suppliers, the decision strengthens the link between access to Thailand’s vehicle market and a local manufacturing presence. It is not a 35% tax on every EV or a stated increase in retail prices. Eligibility, investment arrangements and the treatment of specific vehicles will matter to the commercial effect.

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