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LEPAS Thailand adjusts strategy for new EV excise tax structure

LEPAS Thailand adjusts strategy for new EV excise tax structure

Matichon•Economy•43m ago

Reader Briefing

LEPAS Thailand is adjusting its business plan and accelerating local production to adapt to new electric vehicle excise tax structures.

  • •The Cabinet approved a new excise tax structure for imported electric vehicles starting January 2027.
  • •LEPAS Thailand plans to begin actual production in Rayong in November 2026.
  • •LEPAS Thailand is implementing the LEPAS Care program to develop service centers and technical personnel.

Overview

  • •The Cabinet approved a new excise tax structure for imported electric vehicles to promote investment, production, and domestic value creation.
  • •The new excise tax structure for imported electric vehicles is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
  • •LEPAS Thailand is reviewing its operational plans, cost assessments, and marketing offers to align with the new tax criteria.
  • •LEPAS Thailand is transitioning from importing completely built units to assembling vehicles in Rayong.
  • •LEPAS Thailand has a schedule to start actual production in November 2026.
  • •Jittisak Wong Siri stated that the company is focusing on linking planning from production to after-sales care.
  • •LEPAS Thailand is developing technician personnel and specialized tools under the LEPAS Care program.
  • •LEPAS Thailand will coordinate with dealers to provide customers with clear delivery schedules and purchase conditions.

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Key Quotes

Jittisak Wong Siri
"During the period when policies and the market are changing, customers should receive clear information and continuous care."
ในช่วงที่นโยบายและตลาดกำลังเปลี่ยนแปลง ลูกค้าควรได้รับข้อมูลที่ชัดเจนและการดูแลที่ต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Organization

LEPAS Thailand(เลพาส ประเทศไทย)
An electric vehicle company adjusting its production and tax strategy in Thailand.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The government body that approved the adjustment of the electric vehicle excise tax structure.

Person

Jittisak Wong Siri(จิตติศักดิ์ วงษ์ศิริ)
The Sales and Dealer Network Development Director of LEPAS Thailand.

Place

Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️
The location where LEPAS Thailand plans to assemble its vehicles.

Policy

LEPAS Care
A program by LEPAS Thailand to manage spare parts and develop technical personnel and tools.