EV import taxes on CBUs to rise Jan 1
Thailand's government will raise excise taxes on completely built-up imported EVs without local manufacturing bases, effective January 1, 2027. The tax structure aims to boost domestic production and supply chains.
What this means for you
- Foreign residents and expats planning to buy an imported EV may face higher prices from Jan 1, 2027.
- Foreign automakers without a Thai production base will pay higher taxes on imported CBU EVs.
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