Eppo advances EV use in state sector
The Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) has laid out a roadmap to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations across government agencies, describing it as a crucial step towards clean energy and the country's net-zero emissions target.
The Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) has outlined a plan to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations across Thailand's government agencies. This initiative aims to promote clean energy and work towards the country's net-zero emissions target. Currently, government agencies own or lease over 180,000 vehicles, but only about 1% of that fleet is battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Eppo believes the transition would bring benefits beyond environmental protection, including lower energy costs, improved operational and safety standards, and increased energy efficiency. To achieve this, Eppo is pushing for changes in procurement and vehicle-leasing rules, as well as the establishment of a dedicated agency to oversee and evaluate progress.
The government is also encouraging the state sector to adopt EVs to support a sustainable energy and transport system. This proposal is based on a consultancy firm's study and is still under review. Thailand's demand for EVs is growing rapidly, with registrations increasing by 89.7% in September 2026 compared to the previous year.
Currently, there are 5,021 charging locations with 15,290 connectors nationwide, and Eppo is leading efforts to unify the country's fragmented charging networks under an EV Roaming Hub scheme.
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