ส.อ.ท. เผย มี.ค. 69 EV หนุน ผลิต-ขายโต คาด เม.ย. แรงต่อเนื่องFTI Reports March 2026 EV Boost Driving Production and Sales Growth, Anticipates Continued Strength in April

On Monday, April 27, 2026, Mr. Surapong Paisithpatthanapong, Advisor to the Chairman of the Automotive Industry Group and Spokesperson for the Automotive Industry Group of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), revealed the production figures, domestic sales, and exports of automobiles and motorcycles in the country for March 2026. A total of 133,413 vehicles were manufactured, an increase of 2.69 percent. Electric passenger cars totaled 4,962 units, a decrease of 8.65 percent, while electric pickup trucks accounted for 397 units, an increase of 100 percent. Domestic sales reached 59,865 units, up 7.29 percent, with 12,074 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold, marking a significant increase of 47.62 percent, alongside 141 electric pickup trucks sold, up 161.11 percent. Exports totaled 80,394 units, a slight decrease of 0.64 percent, with 3,060 BEVs exported, doubling the previous year's figures, while 38 electric pickup trucks were also exported, showing a 100 percent increase.
 

Production

The total number of vehicles produced in March 2026 reached 133,413 units, an increase of 13.11 percent from February 2026 and up 2.69 percent from March 2025. This growth is attributed to the rise in production for both passenger cars and pickups, which increased by 19.91 percent and 3.82 percent, respectively.
The total production from January to March 2026 amounted to 369,751 units, up 5.32 percent from the same period in 2025.

In March 2026, 43,463 passenger cars were produced, a decrease of 4.66 percent from March 2025, distributed as follows:
• Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) passenger cars totaled 14,361 units, down 22.08 percent from March 2025.
• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) totaled 4,962 units, down 8.65 percent from March 2025.
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) totaled 2,318 units, down 1.78 percent from March 2025.
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) reached 21,822 units, marking an increase of 12.69 percent from March 2025.
Passenger car production from January to March 2026 totaled 119,949 units, representing 32.44 percent of total production, an increase of 0.38 percent from January to March 2025, distributed as follows:

• Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) passenger cars totaled 48,532 units, down 4.46 percent from January to March 2025.
• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) totaled 10,495 units, up 11.98 percent from January to March 2025.
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) totaled 4,813 units, down 28.72 percent from January to March 2025.
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) reached 56,109 units, up 6.74 percent from January to March 2025. No production was recorded for passenger vehicles under 10 tons and over 10 tons in March 2026, and no production took place from January to March 2026.

Heavy Trucks: In March 2026, a total of 89,950 heavy trucks were produced, an increase of 6.67 percent from March 2025, with a total of 249,802 units produced from January to March 2026, up 7.87 percent from January to March 2025.
The 1-ton pickup trucks in March 2026 reached 88,344 units, an increase of 5.90 percent from March 2025, with production from January to March 2026 totaling 245,357 units, representing 66.36 percent of total production, an increase of 7.15 percent from January to March 2025, distributed as follows:

• Standard pickups totaled 36,677 units, down 9.02 percent from January to March 2025.
• Double-cab pickups totaled 159,839 units, up 12.16 percent from January to March 2025.
• Electric double-cab pickups totaled 1,286 units, showcasing a 100 percent increase from January to March 2025.
• PPV pickups reached 47,555 units, up 3.04 percent from January to March 2025.

The production of trucks under 5 tons and over 10 tons in March 2026 totaled 1,606 units, an increase of 77.65 percent from March 2025, with total production from January to March 2026 reaching 4,445 units, an increase of 71.22 percent from January to March 2025.

Production for Export

In March 2026, production for export reached 88,651 units, accounting for 66.45 percent of total production, an increase of 6.53 percent from March 2025, while total production for export from January to March 2026 reached 249,343 units, representing 67.44 percent of total production, an increase of 5.78 percent from the same period in 2025.

Passenger cars for export in March 2026 totaled 16,814 units, an increase of 19.91 percent from March 2025, while total production for export from January to March 2026 amounted to 53,723 units, representing 44.79 percent of total passenger car production, an increase of 29.84 percent from January to March 2025.

1-ton pickups for export totaled 71,837 units in March 2026, up 3.82 percent from March 2025, while total production for export from January to March 2026 reached 195,620 units, representing 79.73 percent of total pickup production, an increase of 0.66 percent from January to March 2025, distributed as follows:

• Standard pickups totaled 19,685 units, down 22.78 percent from January to March 2025.
• Double-cab pickups totaled 141,023 units, up 8.08 percent from January to March 2025.
• PPV pickups totaled 34,912 units, down 9.01 percent from January to March 2025.

Domestic Supply Production

In March 2026, production for domestic supply reached 44,762 units, accounting for 33.55 percent of total production, a decrease of 4.15 percent from March 2025. From January to March 2026, total production for domestic supply amounted to 120,408 units, representing 32.56 percent of total production, an increase of 4.39 percent from January to March 2025. The domestic supply of passenger cars in March 2026 amounted to 26,649 units, down 15.58 percent from March 2025, while total production from January to March 2026 reached 66,226 units, accounting for 55.21 percent of total passenger car production, reflecting a 15.22 percent decrease compared to January to March 2025.

For 1-ton pickups in March 2026, domestic supply reached 16,507 units, marking a 16.02 percent increase from March 2025, while total production from January to March 2026 reached 49,737 units, representing 20.27 percent of total pickup production, an increase of 43.59 percent from January to March 2025, distributed as follows:

• Standard pickups totaled 16,992 units, an increase of 14.66 percent from January to March 2025.
• Double-cab pickups totaled 20,102 units, an increase of 67 percent from January to March 2025.
• PPV pickups reached 12,643 units, reflecting a 62.44 percent increase from January to March 2025.

For passenger vehicles under 10 tons and over 10 tons, no production was recorded in March 2026, and there was no production of trucks under 5 tons - over 10 tons from January to March 2026. Truck production for this category reached 1,606 units in March 2026, an increase of 77.65 percent from March 2025, with total production from January to March 2026 reaching 4,445 units, up 71.22 percent from January to March 2025.

Motorcycles

In March 2026, a total of 241,234 motorcycles were produced, an increase of 3.19 percent from March 2025, comprised of 192,893 units of complete motorcycles (CBU), marking a 3.74 percent increase from 2025, and 48,341 units of motorcycle components (CKD), a 1.02 percent increase from 2025. The total motorcycle production from January to March 2026 reached 635,887 units, down 4.30 percent from 2025, with 502,927 units being complete motorcycles (CBU), down 5.37 percent from 2025, and 132,960 units of motorcycle components (CKD), down 0.05 percent from 2025.

Sales

The domestic sales of automobiles in March 2026 totaled 59,865 units, reflecting a 24.09 percent increase from February 2026 and a 7.29 percent increase from March 2025. This growth is buoyed by the delivery of over 100,000 pre-ordered vehicles during the Bangkok International Motor Show from late March to early April, especially for electric vehicles, which accounted for over 50 percent of orders, as well as for modified pickups (PPV), which had no sales last March. However, sales of pickups saw a 6.36 percent decrease compared to March of the previous year due to tightened credit releases from financial institutions amid low economic growth and concerns over customers’ ability to meet repayment schedules. The new government is urged to expedite the presentation of policy and budget proposals for fiscal year 2027 to facilitate investments in various projects quickly and enhance confidence among both domestic and foreign investors, fostering job creation and income for Thai people. With an increase in economic growth aligned with neighboring countries, this will further boost investor confidence and lead to a cycle of sustained high economic growth, enabling Thailand to finally transition away from its status as a middle-income country. There is a need to stimulate industries with robust supply chains and substantial labor forces, thereby increasing production more than in the previous year. The industrial production index is expected to grow by double digits, utilizing over 70 percent of total production capacity, leading to more job opportunities for Thai citizens.
Passenger cars and vans totaled 38,810 units, representing 64.83 percent of total sales, up 12.03 percent year-on-year.
• Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) passenger cars amounted to 11,007 units, accounting for 18.39 percent of total sales, down from 19.81 percent in the same month last year.
• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) totaled 12,074 units, representing 20.17 percent of total sales, up from 47.62 percent in the same month last year.
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) totaled 704 units, representing 1.18 percent of total sales, down 0.14 percent from the same month last year.
• Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEV) amounted to 130 units, accounting for 0.22 percent of total sales, an increase of 100 percent from the same month last year.
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) totaled 14,895 units, representing 24.88 percent of total sales, up 23.81 percent year-on-year.
Sales of pickups totaled 13,991 units, reflecting a 6.36 percent decrease year-on-year. Electric pickups (BEV) totaled 141 units, showing a 161.11 percent increase year-on-year, while REEV pickups accounted for 3 units, with none sold last year. HEV pickups totaled 1 unit, which also had no sales last year. PPV pickups amounted to 3,718 units, reflecting a 9.26 percent increase from the same month last year. Trucks between 5 to 10 tons recorded 2,253 units, up 53.06 percent year-on-year, while electric trucks (BEV) totaled 9 units, with no sales last year, and sales of other types of vehicles totaled 939 units, down 26.98 percent year-on-year. Motorcycle sales amounted to 163,684 units, reflecting an 8.54 percent increase from February 2026 and an 8.16 percent increase from March 2025.

From January to March 2026, automobile sales reached 182,083 units, a rise of 18.86 percent from 2025, distributed as follows:
Passenger cars and vans amounted to 123,445 units, representing 67.80 percent of total sales, up 28.69 percent year-on-year.
• Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) passenger cars totaled 30,847 units, accounting for 16.94 percent of total sales, down from 17.54 percent in the same month last year.
• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) totaled 50,141 units, representing 27.54 percent of total sales, marking a significant 120.57 percent increase from the same month last year.
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) totaled 1,955 units, comprising 1.07 percent of total sales, down 20.53 percent year-on-year.
• Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEV) amounted to 272 units, accounting for 0.15 percent of total sales, up 100 percent from the same month last year.
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) totaled 40,230 units, representing 22.09 percent of total sales, up 20.72 percent year-on-year. For pickups, 38,493 units were sold, down 4.67 percent year-on-year, with electric pickups (BEVs) totaling 314 units, marking a 227.08 percent increase from the same month last year, REEV pickups totaled 3 units with none sold last year. HEV pickups reached 9 units, which also had no sales last year. PPV pickups amounted to 12,127 units, up 27.18 percent from the same month last year. Trucks between 5 to 10 tons recorded 4,722 units, up 31.57 percent from the same month last year, while electric trucks (BEV) totaled 20 units, with no sales last year, and other types of vehicles accounted for 2,950 units, down 19.60 percent year-on-year. Motorcycle sales reached 468,609 units, reflecting a 2.94 percent increase from January to March 2025.

Exports
of Complete Vehicles

In March 2026, a total of 80,394 units were exported, a decline of 0.99 percent from the previous month and a 0.64 percent decrease from March 2025. The slight decline in March 2026 export figures can be attributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in a 15.96 percent decrease in automobile exports to the Middle East compared to March 2025. Conversely, exports to Australia, Africa, Europe, Central America, and South America increased, detailed as follows:

• 51,850 pickups were exported, comprising 64.49 percent of total exports, a decrease of 0.93 percent from 2025.
• 38 electric pickups were exported, representing 0.05 percent of total exports, with no exports in 2025.
• 5,620 ICE passenger cars were exported, making up 6.99 percent of total exports, down 47.13 percent from 2025.
• 3,060 BEV passenger cars made up 3.81 percent of total exports, with none exported in 2025.
• 250 PHEV passenger cars accounted for 0.31 percent of total exports, with none exported in 2025.
• 6,827 HEVs made up 8.49 percent of total exports, reflecting a 38.76 percent increase from 2025.
• 12,749 PPVs comprised 15.86 percent of total exports, down 2.13 percent from 2025.

The total export value of automobiles reached 53,763.38 million baht, a decrease of 6.36 percent from March 2025, while exports of engines and parts decreased as follows:

• Engine exports totaled 2,866.66 million baht, down 8.68 percent from March 2025.
• Exports of other automotive parts amounted to 15,845.24 million baht, reflecting an increase of 0.11 percent from March 2025.
• Parts for vehicles reached 1,945.77 million baht, showing a 15.61 percent decrease from March 2025. In total, the export value of automobiles, engines, automotive parts, and spares in March 2026 amounted to 74,421.05 million baht, a 5.42 percent decrease from March 2025.

Motorcycles
In March 2026, a total of 100,507 units (CBU + CKD) were exported, reflecting a 38.46 percent increase from February 2026 and a 9.30 percent increase from March 2025, with a total value of 7,794.00 million baht, up 15.78 percent from March 2025.

• Motorcycle parts reached a total export value of 191.73 million baht, a 7.14 percent increase from March 2025.
• Motorcycle spare parts amounted to a total export value of 238.93 million baht, a 3.70 percent decrease from March 2025.

The total export value of motorcycles, parts, and motorcycle spares in March 2026 reached 8,224.66 million baht, reflecting a 14.89 percent increase from March 2025.

In March 2026, the total export value of complete vehicles, engines, other parts, automotive spares, motorcycles, and motorcycle parts reached 82,645.71 million baht, a decrease of 3.73 percent from 2025.

Complete Vehicles

From January to March 2026, a total of 219,994 complete vehicles were exported, reflecting a 1.99 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, distributed as follows:
• 139,800 were pickups, accounting for 63.55 percent of total exports, a decrease of 2.47 percent from 2025.
• 149 electric pickups, comprising 0.07 percent of total exports, with no exports in 2025.
• 23,128 ICE passenger cars, accounting for 10.51 percent of total exports, down 31.11 percent from 2025.
• 5,232 BEV cars, representing 2.38 percent of total exports, with no exports in 2025.
• 291 PHEV passenger cars made up 0.13 percent of total exports, with none exported in 2025.
• 21,046 HEVs comprised 9.57 percent of total exports, up 70.56 percent from 2025.
• 30,348 PPVs accounted for 13.79 percent of total exports, reflecting a 13.81 percent decrease from 2025.

The total export value of automobiles reached 146,219.29 million baht, down 6.11 percent from January to March 2025, with specifics as follows:

• Engine exports totaled 8,721.99 million baht, down 0.31 percent from January to March 2025.
• Exports of other automotive parts reached 44,642.90 million baht, down 5.12 percent from January to March 2025.
• Spare parts exports amounted to 5,681.84 million baht, reflecting a 15.33 percent decrease from January to March 2025. The total value for automotive exports from January to March 2026, including engines, automotive parts, and spares, was 205,266.02 million baht, a 5.95 percent decrease from January to March 2025.

Motorcycles

From January to March 2026, a total of 252,173 motorcycles (CBU + CKD) were exported, reflecting a 4.16 percent increase from 2025, with a total value of 18,232.11 million baht, which is a 4.30 percent increase from 2025.
• Motorcycle parts exports totaled 540.60 million baht, up 6.70 percent from 2025.
• Spare parts exports reached 730.27 million baht, reflecting a 6.45 percent increase from 2025. The total value of motorcycle exports, including parts and spares from January to March 2026, amounted to 19,502.98 million baht, a 4.19 percent increase from January to March 2025.

From January to March 2026, the total value of complete vehicles, engines, other parts, automotive spares, motorcycles, and motorcycle parts amounted to 224,769.00 million baht, a decrease of 5.15 percent from 2025.

Fuel Type Registration Data for March 2026 (Only RY1)
In March 2026, there were 51,037 vehicles using different fuel types, categorized as follows:

• Electric vehicles (BEV) totaled 10,075 units, accounting for 19.74 percent.
• Gasoline vehicles reached 10,025 units, making up 19.64 percent.
• Diesel vehicles totaled 13,657 units, representing 26.76 percent.
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) reached 16,111 units, making up 31.57 percent.
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) totaled 1,167 units, accounting for 2.29 percent.
• Other vehicle types amounted to 2 units, representing 0.004 percent.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (BEV) in March 2026
In March 2026, new registrations for electric vehicles (BEV) totaled 11,569 units, reflecting a 16.80 percent increase from March of the previous year, categorized as follows:

• Passenger vehicles and other types totaled 10,115 units, up 29.03 percent from March 2025, including:
o Passenger vehicles totaled 10,085 units.
o Passenger vans for up to 7 people accounted for 23 units.
o Business service vehicles totaled 5 units.
o Tourist service vehicles accounted for 2 units.

• Pickups and vans totaled 15 units, down 16.67 percent from March 2025.

• Motorcycles totaled 1,389 units, down 30.48 percent from March 2025, including:
o Personal motorcycles accounted for 1,389 units.
o Public motorcycles accounted for 2 units.

• Three-wheeled vehicles totaled 4 units, reflecting a 33.33 percent increase from March 2025, all of which were passenger-seized three-wheel vehicles.

• Buses totaled 33 units, down 10.81 percent from March of the previous year.

• Trucks totaled 13 units, up 30 percent from March of the previous year.

From January to March 2026, new registrations of electric vehicles (BEV) totaled 62,981 units, reflecting a 96.87 percent increase from January to March of the previous year, categorized as follows:

• Passenger vehicles and other types totaled 57,056 units, marking a 124.66 percent increase from January to March 2025, including:
o Passenger vehicles numbered 55,304 units.
o Passenger vans for up to 7 people accounted for 1,724 units.
o Business service vehicles totaled 16 units.
o Tourist service vehicles reached 12 units.

• Pickups and vans totaled 113 units, a 37.80 percent increase from January to March 2025.

• Three-wheeled vehicles numbered 16 units, a 220 percent increase from January to March 2025, consisting solely of personal three-wheeled vehicles.

• Motorcycles totaled 5,636 units, reflecting an 11.95 percent decrease from January to March 2025, comprising:
o Personal motorcycles totaling 5,634 units.
o Public motorcycles totaling 2 units.

• Buses totaled 52 units, showing a 10.64 percent increase from January to March 2025,
while trucks totaled 108 units, showing an 83.05 percent increase from January to March 2025.

New Registrations of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) in March 2026
In March 2026, newly registered Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) totaled 16,187 units, reflecting a 28.77 percent increase from March of the previous year, categorized as follows:

• Passenger vehicles and other types totaled 16,123 units, marking a 29.32 percent increase from March 2025, including:
o Passenger vehicles numbered 16,111 units.
o Passenger vans for up to 7 people totaled 1 unit.
o Business service vehicles reached 2 units.
o Tourist service vehicles comprised 9 units.

• Motorcycles totaled 64 units, reflecting a 37.25 percent decrease from January to March 2025, accounted for solely by personal motorcycles.

From January to March 2026, newly registered HEVs totaled 48,052 units, signifying a 25.91 percent increase from the same period last year, distributed as follows:

• Passenger vehicles and other types totaled 31,749 units, up 24.68 percent from January to March 2025, including:
o Passenger cars numbered 47,872 units.
o Passenger vans for up to 7 people accounted for 4 units.
o Business service vehicles reached 9 units.
o Tourist service vehicles numbered 18 units.

• Motorcycles totaled 180 units, reflecting a 22.75 percent decrease from January to March 2025, solely accounted for by personal motorcycles.

New Registrations of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) in March 2026
In March 2026, new registrations of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) totaled 1,172 units, reflecting a 42.49 percent decrease compared to the previous year, comprised of:

• 1,172 vehicles in total, marking a 42.49 percent decrease year-on-year.
o 1,021 of these were passenger cars.

From January to March 2026, total PHEV registrations reached 4,168 units, showing a 0.87 percent increase from the previous year, entirely comprising:
• 4,168 vehicles, a 0.87 percent increase year-on-year, wholly consisting of passenger cars.

Accumulated BEV Registrations as of March 31, 2026
As of March 31, 2026, accumulated registrations of BEVs totaled 434,968 vehicles, reflecting a 67.95 percent increase from the previous year, categorized as follows:

• Passenger cars and other types totaled 337,418 vehicles, marking an 82.83 percent increase from the same period in 2025, consisting of:
o Passenger cars numbered 326,812, reflecting an 80.79 percent increase.
o Passenger vans for up to 7 persons totaled 7,722, showcasing a 179.18 percent increase.
o Business service vehicles amounted to 257, up 21.80 percent year-on-year.
o Tourist service vehicles represented 319, up 86.55 percent from the previous year.
o Rental service vehicles reached a total of 6, up 100 percent year-on-year.
o Vehicles for electronic ride-hailing numbered 2,302, showcasing a 263.67 percent increase.

• Pickups and vans totaled 1,653 units, representing a 73.45 percent increase year-on-year.

• Three-wheeled vehicles totaled 1,052, a 2.53 percent increase compared to the previous year, composed of:
o Personal three-wheeled vehicles numbered 145, showing a 23.93 percent year-on-year increase.
o Passenger three-wheeled vehicles totaled 907, reflecting a 0.22 percent decline.

• Motorcycles totaled 90,542, representing a 31.88 percent increase year-on-year, consisting of:
o Personal motorcycles numbered 90,390, up 31.88 percent.
o Public motorcycles totaled 152, down 33.33 percent from the previous year.

• Others included:
o Buses totaled 2,939, representing a 3.74 percent year-on-year increase.
o Trucks totaled 1,364, with a 41.94 percent year-on-year increase.

Accumulated HEV Registrations as of March 31, 2026
As of March 31, 2026, accumulated registrations of HEVs totaled 652,431 vehicles, reflecting a 28.63 percent increase year-on-year, categorized as follows:

• Passenger cars and other types totaled 642,302 vehicles, marking a 29.05 percent increase from the same period in 2025, consisting of:
o Passenger cars numbered 640,373, with a 28.98 percent increase year-on-year.
o Passenger vehicles for hire totaled 513, showing a 2.60 percent year-on-year increase.
o Business service vehicles amounted to 257, showcasing a 90.37 percent increase.
o Tourist service vehicles reached 364, reflecting a 42.19 percent year-on-year increase.
o Rental service vehicles totaled 11, with a 120 percent year-on-year increase.
o Electronic ride-hailing vehicles numbered 784, a 118.38 percent increase from the previous year.

• Pickups and vans accounted for 1 unit, consistent with the previous year.

• Motorcycles totaled 10,126 units, marking a 6.74 percent increase from the previous year, composed entirely of personal motorcycles.

• Others included:
o Buses totaled 2 vehicles, consistent with the previous year.