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Story no.56InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +3Notable Several countries (2)1 Nov → 6 Nov10 facts · 43 art.

Thailand: Tax on Imported EVs Raised to 35% from 2027

Thailand is increasing the consumption tax on imported electric vehicles from 10-15% to 35% starting in 2027, aiming to curb Chinese imports and encourage local production. Electric vehicles already account for 55.5% of car sales in the country, where Chinese manufacturers are accelerating their investments. Following this measure, Thai automotive production is expected to rise by 7%, with several Chinese EV brands expressing support for the tax increase. The sub-events focus on details regarding Thailand (electrification transition, production, and sales) and China (investments and manufacturer positions), while the United States and Germany are among the covering countries without detailed national positions in the provided information.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 10 events in 2 countries (Thaïlande, Chine), followed from 1 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 43 articles from 8 sources (electric and batteries, sales and market, regulation and tariffs and 1 more); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 12:41.

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The activity

10 facts

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Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

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China3315
United States32
Germany22
France11
United Kingdom11
India11
Italy11
Vietnam11

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Chinese3315
English54
Italian22
German11
French11
Portuguese11

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