Core Insights - Southeast Asia's automotive industry is entering a policy adjustment window from late 2025 to early 2026, with Thailand significantly reducing electric vehicle (EV) tax rates and Malaysia ending tax exemptions for imported pure electric vehicles, shifting from broad consumer subsidies to more refined industrial guidance [1][2]. Policy Adjustments - Southeast Asian automotive markets are revising their industrial incentive policies, aiming to use tax and access regulations to attract international capital and technology [2]. - Thailand's new vehicle consumption tax will reduce the tax rate for pure electric vehicles to 2% by 2026, with conditions for plug-in hybrid vehicles to include local manufacturing of batteries and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) [2]. - Malaysia has ended the road tax exemption for imported pure electric vehicles, implementing a tiered tax system based on motor power, encouraging local production while maintaining consumer interest [4]. Market Dynamics - Indonesia shows significant potential, with electric vehicle sales projected to grow by 49% in 2025, accounting for over 15% of total new car sales, making it the fourth largest export market for Chinese electric vehicles globally [5]. - By the end of 2025, 16 Chinese automotive brands will have entered the Indonesian market, surpassing Japanese brands, although Japanese brands still dominate in new car sales with Toyota holding a 31.6% market share [7]. - In Malaysia, Chinese brands are leading the electric vehicle market, with seven out of the top ten pure electric vehicle models being Chinese, and BYD emerging as the top-selling brand [7][8]. Competitive Landscape - The competition is shifting from product export to a comprehensive localization strategy that includes manufacturing, research and development, sales, and ecosystem integration [9]. - Geely aims for an export target of 640,000 vehicles by 2026, expanding its presence in Thailand with plans for new showrooms and service centers [11]. - Chery is establishing Malaysia as a regional production and export hub, investing 2.2 billion ringgit in a new factory with a capacity of 100,000 vehicles per year [11]. Future Outlook - The future of the Southeast Asian automotive market will be determined by refined policy guidance, infrastructure development, and the depth of localization by automotive companies [12]. - Chinese automotive companies will need to deepen their full industry chain localization to consolidate and expand their market share, moving beyond initial advantages gained through product cost-effectiveness and early electric vehicle adoption [12].

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Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights a significant increase in vehicle registrations in Sri Lanka, with a total of 360,117 vehicles registered in 2025, marking a recovery after a five-year import ban [1] - In December, the registration of motor cars rose to 5,007, up from 3,691 in November, with new car registrations increasing to 1,150 from 781 [1] - BYD led the new car registrations in December with 408 units, followed by BAIC with 283 units, and Toyota with 191 units, primarily driven by the Wigo model [1] Group 2 - The registration of high-end passenger cars increased from 145 in November to 187 in December, contributing significantly to tax revenue for the government [2] - The import of high-end vehicles, despite being at the highest tax rate, is seen as beneficial for reducing fiscal deficits, which have been a major cause of the current account deficit [2] Group 3 - Electric vehicle registrations in December reached 3,220, slightly higher than November's 3,158, indicating a potential cooling in market enthusiasm [3] - Three-wheeler registrations rose to 3,007 in December from 2,423 in November, while two-wheeler registrations increased to 30,415 from 29,961 [4]