How do I buy a BYD or Xpeng in Thailand?
Updated 2026-05-186 min read
Thailand is Southeast Asia's largest EV market and both BYD and Xpeng manufacture locally.
01
Buying process
Both brands have showrooms in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket.
PHP financing widely available; typical deposit 20%, 5-year term.
02
EV3.5 subsidy
Up to THB 100,000 (~£2,300) subsidy per EV under 2M THB retail price.
Reduced excise tax (2% vs 8%) and import duty exemption for CBU imports through 2025.
03
Local production
BYD Rayong plant (150,000 units/year capacity) produces Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal.
Xpeng manufactures G6, G9 at CATL-adjacent Rayong facility.
Key takeaways
- 01Thailand has full BYD and Xpeng dealer networks.
- 02EV3.5 subsidy active until 2027.
- 03Locally-made units are cheapest.
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