Rev up your engines, folks! 🚀 Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are taking the Bangkok International Motor Show by storm, and they're not just bringing cars—they're bringing flying cars! 🛸
Brands like BYD, XPeng, and Great Wall Motors are zooming ahead in Thailand, giving big names like Toyota, Isuzu, and Ford a serious run for their money. With their eyes set on global expansion, these trailblazers are shaking up the EV scene in a big way.
Last year, BYD sold a whopping 30,650 EVs in Thailand! 🥳 Hot on their heels was Neta, a brand from Hozon Auto based in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, selling 12,777 vehicles. Not far behind were Tesla, British brand MG, and Chinese car maker Great Wall Motor.
\"It's super exciting right now! So many new brands are entering the game,\" said Pratarnwong Phornprapha, CEO of the Rever Group, BYD's distributor in Thailand. \"I think this is fantastic and the future of EVs here looks really bright!\" 🌟
XPeng, fresh from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, is another newbie ready to shake things up. Paramee Thingcharoen, their Chief Marketing Officer, is feeling confident. \"We target the premium segment with our high-tech products. We're pretty sure we've got plenty of room to make our mark, and we're not too worried about the competition,\" she shared. 😎
And get this—XPeng showcased their XPeng AeroHT Voyager X2, a flying concept car! 🛸 \"We believe future mobility isn't just about wheels,\" Paramee said. \"It could be like riding a unicorn someday. The possibilities are endless!\" 🦄✨
So, whether you're an EV enthusiast or just love cool tech, keep an eye on these Chinese innovators. They're not just thinking outside the box—they're flying over it! 🌍✈️
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Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok
cgtn.com
