The number of electric vehicle charging stations is insufficient. And high electricity costs are a barrier to buying a battery electric vehicle (BEV) for those who live in condominiums or high-rise buildings in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR: Bangkok Metropolitan Region).
According to the latest survey by ABeam Consulting (Thailand) revealed that about 3% of condominium projects in Bangkok and its vicinity. There are electric vehicle (EV) charging points. In addition, approximately 74% of condominiums with electric vehicle (EV) charging points have spots that can only charge one or two vehicles simultaneously. Overall, there is an area for charging electric vehicles ( BEV) about 400 cars only
Condominiums currently use a variety of electric vehicle charging pricing models. with time pricing (64%) being the most common form. This was followed by payments for used electricity (31%), with only 1% using a fixed-price model that was independent of time or unit power, and 4% had electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. ) free of charge
most of the time Charging a battery electric vehicle (BEV) in a building or condominium is not as cheap as it seems. Due to the electricity cost that is more than 50% of condominium projects that charge for electricity according to the unit is 10 baht per kilowatt, which is more than 2 times the maximum electricity cost that the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has set at 4.7 baht, which makes consumers who think Buying a battery electric vehicle (BEV) in order to reduce fuel costs requires a rethinking of the decision because battery electric vehicle (BEV) ownership in most condos requires charging the equivalent of filling up a car. That uses an internal combustion engine (ICE: Internal Combustion Engine) that saves fuel. especially hybrid cars
Research has shown that 90% of condominiums have 22 kW of electric vehicle chargers, which is more than the current requirement for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that most still support conventional AC charging. 7 kW, and a 22 kW charger costs 20% more than a 7 kW charger.
Governments across Asia are now rolling out new regulations to support the growing electric vehicle (EV) wave. for example In Singapore, eight cities are under the Housing and Development Board (HBD: Housing and Development Board) that serve up to 20% of Singapore’s population. There must be 3-12 electric vehicle (EV) charging points per building by 2025, or about 12,000 overall. The policy will be applied to all Cities under the Housing Development Board by 2030. The Singapore government is also funding up to 50% of all smart chargers. Singapore also plans to enact new laws to force 15% of all parking spaces as charging points. 7.4 kW electric vehicles and at least 1% of parking spaces must have an electric vehicle (EV) charging point.
on the Chinese side Several large cities have passed laws requiring new buildings to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points to meet the needs of the population. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is supporting upgrading its current building by funding up to $4,000 per parking space for the installation of a structure supporting electric vehicle (EV) charging points for 140,000 parking spaces by 2025. 2028, totaling $450 million
Mr. Jonathan Vargas Ruiz, Head of ASEAN Automotive Industry Strategy, ABeam Consulting (Thailand) Co., Ltd. “The current situation is a barrier for the Thai government to meet its electric vehicle (EV) targets and for automakers to encourage drivers to switch to battery electric vehicles (BEV), as buildings and apartments account for more than one share. of all registered units within the Bangkok Metropolitan Region To accelerate progress in shifting Thai people to electric vehicles (EV), the infrastructure of electric vehicle charging points in public and private areas needs to be sufficient to meet consumer demand.”
In addition, the results of a 2021 survey by ABeam Consulting (Thailand) on consumer interest in purchasing electric vehicles. It was found that the main concern was Long charging times (50%), the cost of installing a home charging point (40%) and problems encountered in installing a home charging point (20%).
“For sustainable development in the future Thailand should adopt regulations to require new buildings to be equipped with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and ensure proper electric infrastructure is in place to ensure that growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption will continue accordingly. expected Charging at home is often a common charging method for battery electric vehicle (BEV) owners, so it is important to facilitate consumers to charge their vehicles worry-free.”
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