Thai power company to use all-electric vehicles

Electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, is to supply Thai power company, Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), with their long-range, all-electric, five-passenger BYD e6s and charging pedestals. MEA is one of the three largest power companies in Thailand providing power for the capital Bangkok and two other large provinces and is promoting the development of electric vehicle industries in Thailand.
September 11, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Electric vehicle manufacturer, 5445 BYD, is to supply Thai power company, 6548 Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), with their long-range, all-electric, five-passenger BYD e6s and charging pedestals.

MEA is one of the three largest power companies in Thailand providing power for the capital Bangkok and two other large provinces and is promoting the development of electric vehicle industries in Thailand.

At present, very few electric vehicles are available in Thailand. High level MEA executives stated, “Cooperation with BYD reflects our common vision – we will work closely with BYD in promoting the development of electric vehicles, energy storage, and solar power industries in Thailand.”

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