# Thailand biofuel and electric vehicle tax policies

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-biofuel-and-electric-vehicle-tax-policies
> Updated: 2026-11-03T02:00:17.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The Thai government has implemented several changes to fuel and vehicle taxation to influence the domestic energy and automotive sectors.

In late October 2026, the cabinet decided to reduce excise taxes on E20 gasohol and B20 diesel. This measure aimed to lower costs for households and transport operators while supporting farmers by increasing demand for raw materials like sugarcane, cassava, and palm oil.

Following these reductions, the government approved a restructuring of excise tax rates for imported electric vehicles. Effective January 1, 2027, the tax for battery electric vehicles (BEV) will increase from 10% to 35%, and the rate for range-extended electric vehicles (REEV) will rise from 15% to 35%.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas stated that the measure aims to protect the domestic automotive industry from intense competition, particularly from imports that do not participate in government incentive schemes. The policy seeks to transform Thailand into a regional and global hub for green vehicle production and export. By increasing taxes on completely built-up imports, the government intends to incentivize manufacturers to invest in local production facilities, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and increase the use of high-value-added local components.

Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa added that the move is designed to ensure fair competition for domestic producers. The Federation of Thai Industries has expressed support for the move, predicting it could help the automotive industry grow by at least 7 percent, with production potentially reaching 1.55 million units.

## Claims

- The Thai government will raise the excise tax on imported BEVs and REEVs to 35 percent. (reported by 7 sources)
- The new tax rate will take effect on January 1, 2027. (reported by 7 sources)
- The current excise tax for imported BEVs is 10 percent. (reported by 5 sources)
- The current excise tax for imported REEVs is 15 percent. (reported by 4 sources)
- Between January and September, EV passenger vehicle sales in Thailand reached 161,532 units. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Federation of Thai Industries expects the automotive industry to grow by at least 7 percent following the new tax structure. (reported by 1 source)
- The automotive industry accounts for 10 percent of Thailand's GDP. (reported by 1 source)
- The automotive industry employs over 800,000 people in Thailand. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Thailand to raise excise tax on imported EVs to 35 percent

Thailand will raise excise taxes on imported BEVs and REEVs to 35 percent starting January 1, 2027, to encourage local production and protect its domestic automotive supply chain.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-industry-minister-proposes-excise-tax-on-imported-evs

### 2026-10-27: Thailand reduces E20 and B20 fuel prices

Thailand has lowered retail prices for E20 gasohol and B20 diesel to 33.50 baht per liter following government excise tax cuts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-reduces-e20-and-b20-fuel-prices

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