Thailand blocks most used passenger car imports but welcomes **new EVs** — and with an ACFTA **Form E** certificate of origin, import duty on qualifying Chinese-built vehicles drops to zero. That combination is why Chinese EVs took the Bangkok market so quickly.
## 1. BYD Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal The benchmark. RHD from the factory, TISI-certified variants available, established local service, and the strongest resale of any Chinese EV in Thailand.
## 2. MG4 Electric and MG ZS EV MG has been building and selling in Thailand for years, so brand trust and parts supply are not a question. Excellent entry price point for ride-hailing fleets.
## 3. Neta V / Neta X Aggressively priced city EVs. Popular with Grab and Bolt drivers where total cost per kilometre decides the purchase.
## 4. GWM Ora Good Cat and Haval H6 HEV Ora has a distinct design following in Bangkok; the H6 hybrid suits buyers outside the charging-dense metro areas.
## 5. Changan Deepal S07 / Lumin Newer entrant with competitive spec and RHD availability — worth pricing against BYD on a per-unit basis for fleet orders.
## Rules that decide your margin - **Right-hand drive only** - Get **Form E** issued against the actual shipment — 0% versus up to 30% duty - Excise is **CO2-based**, so EVs pay very little; VAT is 7% - **TISI** certification then LTD registration inspection after arrival - **CCS2** charging is the Thai standard
## Timing Laem Chabang is our fastest lane: 12–18 days from South China, plus 5–10 working days to clear with a complete file. Select **Laem Chabang** in the landed-cost calculator on any listing, and tell us before invoicing if you need Form E — it cannot be added retroactively without a re-issue.