Thailand Teams With Tesla on EV Technology and Clean Transport
Thailand's transport ministry is partnering with Tesla to advance electric vehicle technology and infrastructure, including knowledge-sharing on EV inspections and a national support program running through 2027.
Transport Deputy Minister Siripong Angsukulkiart met with Ms. Hadri Haris, Lead Public Affairs for Tesla's Southeast Asia region, and Tesla representatives to exchange information and explore cooperation on Thailand's electric vehicle technology. The discussion included advisors and officials from the Ministry and Department of Land Transport.
Siripong revealed that the government backs a policy encouraging citizens to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) because they reduce travel costs and benefit the environment. The ministry is also pushing public transportation to shift to electric forms—minibuses, taxis, trucks, and rail systems—through regulatory updates, standard development, and the EV 3.5 support program (2024–2027) to strengthen confidence in Thailand's EV industry.
The ministry also discussed collaboration with Tesla engineers to exchange knowledge on EV inspection and related tools, which will guide the Department of Land Transport in developing staff expertise in safety-standard vehicle inspection. The department plans to coordinate with other companies to strengthen and enhance inspection capability.
Tesla presented its full range of products and technologies, including electric vehicles (Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Semi, Robotaxi, Optimus), advanced driver assistance systems using End-to-End driving concepts, full self-driving capability, and Supercharger stations. Tesla also outlined its ecosystem concept linking EV technology, clean energy, and artificial intelligence to support carbon reduction, improve travel safety, and support Thailand's future EV industry development.
This discussion marks an important step in public-private cooperation to advance EV adoption and clean energy, building workforce capabilities to elevate Thailand's transport system with greater safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility while pursuing a concrete clean energy transition.
