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Chinese automaker Geely is currently in early stages of discussion to entry the lucrative Thailand electric vehicle (EV) market. The Zhejiang-based company is weighing their options, including models to import as well as local as local manufacturing.
Geely has yet to decide on the models they plan to offer in the Kingdom, whether would it be an entry-level EV from the Geely brand, upscale EV from Zeekr, or the Radar RD6 electric pick-up truck.
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According to a report by Reuters, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI) has held talks with 5 major Chinese EV manufacturers during a trip to China back in April. Brands include Geely, BYD, Changan, JAC Motor and Jiangling Motor Corp (JMC).
Thailand’s BoI Secretary General Narit Therdsteerasukdi said, “"All expressed keen interest in Thailand's policy to develop a regional EV production base and an integrated EV supply chain.”
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Both BYD and GWM are currently working to manufacture EVs in Thailand.
As for Geely, one of the unnamed Geely source mentioned that there are additional complications because the company has been given working-level autonomy to its brand-level operating groups like Geometry, Zeekr, and Radar Auto. "They have to decide what model to bring to Thailand," the person added.
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