Grab Opens First Dedicated EV Charging Station Near Suvarnabhumi

SHARGE Management Co., Ltd, together with Grab Thailand and Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, has opened the 'Grab Bangchak King Kaew' station, the first Grab EV charging station in Thailand. It serves drivers picking up and dropping off passengers near Suvarnabhumi Airport. CEO Peeraphat Sirichantaropas stated this pilot station leverages the company's extensive experience in developing large-scale EV charging infrastructure. Located within the Bangchak King Kaew service station — a strategic location just five minutes from Suvarnabhumi and connected to key economic zones — it is well-positioned to serve Grab drivers on Bangkok's eastern side.

The station houses 12 charging points with a combined capacity of 720 kilowatts, equipped with fast-charging technology that can fully charge a vehicle in 20 minutes to help drivers maximize working hours. It supports up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, with potential to serve over 700 vehicles per day, covering all four-wheel Grab EV models and brands. The company plans to open additional Grab EV stations with partners at locations such as Don Mueang Airport, with details to be announced soon.

Arisa Lothongpaisal, Grab Thailand's Assistant General Manager for Mobility and Driver Operations, said to celebrate the launch, Grab is running a 'SHARGE Worth It, Ready to Drive Grab' campaign offering a special charging rate of just 6 baht per kWh, 24 hours a day, until December 31, 2026. Grab EV drivers can redeem a special code via the Grab Driver app under Grab Driver Benefits and the ReverSharger app to activate the privilege at the Bangchak King Kaew chargers. She noted that switching to EVs significantly reduces operating costs for drivers, but access to fast, affordable charging remains a challenge. The partnership with SHARGE aims to boost driver earnings and optimize time between rides.