尽管泰市场形势不佳，电动汽车的销量仍在增长

Group 1 - The Thai electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing growth despite a stagnant overall automotive market, driven by increased sales and exports of domestically manufactured electric vehicles [1] - From January to July, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 18% of total domestic automotive sales, closely following fuel pickup trucks at 24%, internal combustion engine passenger cars at 23%, and hybrid electric vehicles at 20% [1] - BEV sales increased by nearly 57% year-on-year, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales surged by 316% during the same period [1] Group 2 - The number of newly registered BEVs in Thailand rose by 35% year-on-year, reaching 81,179 units from January to July [1] - The growth in electric vehicle sales is attributed to various marketing activities, including attractive retail pricing [1] - The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee has approved a plan to ease production requirements for manufacturers participating in the EV incentive programs (EV3.0 and EV3.5) to enhance Thailand's position as a BEV export hub [1] Group 3 - Under the EV3.0 standard, starting in 2024, companies producing BEVs must adhere to a 1:1 ratio requirement for imported and locally produced vehicles [2] - For manufacturers starting production in 2025, the ratio will be 1:1.5, and for those starting in 2026, it will be 1:2, while for 2027, the requirement will be 1:3 [2] - Adjustments will be made for manufacturers producing BEVs for export, allowing each exported vehicle to count as 1.5 vehicles towards their production commitments [2]