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Photos: Chinese EV makers take centre stage at Bangkok International Motor Show

Showcase underscores growing challenge to auto giants that have long dominated the market

Published: March 31, 2024 09:00 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor and with inputs from agencies

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409424346 — Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Thailand_Auto_Show_56417--0db4f — Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great Wall Motors are quickly growing their sales in Thailand, challenging longstanding market leaders like Toyota, Isuzu and Ford, as they expand exports across the globe. Image Credit: AP

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409424066 — And Thailand, one of the biggest markets in Southeast Asia, a region of more than 600 million people, has made developing its EV market a priority. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Thailand_Auto_Show_62444--938fc-(Read-Only) — Vinfast's 'Wild' electric concept pickup truck. VinFast, a Vietnamese newcomer that says it plans to expand sales of its EVs to 50 countries by the end of this year. Image Credit: AP

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831140-01-02-(Read-Only) — The Neta GT car. Neta has announced plans to begin assembling EVs in Thailand, and Great Wall Motor bought a former General Motors plant in Rayong, south of Bangkok, as a base for its expansion into Southeast Asia. Image Credit: AFP

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409424484-(Read-Only) — XPeng was displaying its XPeng AeroHT Voyager X2, a flying concept car. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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831147-01-02-(Read-Only) — Hyper SSR sports car by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer GAC Aion. Image Credit: AFP

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409497737-(Read-Only) — BYD, or Build Your Dreams, displayed a wide range of its EV lineup, including its Dolphin, a pure EV that it says runs 490 kilometers on a single charge and is priced at 859,999 Thai baht ($23,700). Image Credit: Bloomberg

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409424220-(Read-Only) — At the higher end of the spectrum is the Seal, promising 580 kilometers on a charge and costing nearly 1.6 million baht (about $44,000). Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Thailand_Auto_Show_35356--60eb3 — Visitors look at Honda's electric vehicle "E:N1". Image Credit: AP

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Thailand_Auto_Show_14217--f4d18 — Visitors look at Great Wall Motor's electric vehicle 'ORA Good Cat'. Image Credit: AP

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Thailand_Auto_Show_11090--a3e11-(Read-Only) — Visitors look at ZEEKR's electric vehicles '009'. Image Credit: AP

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