Industry dynamics

GWM presents latest NEVs at Thai motor show

Publishtime:2019/08/16 Views:23
Great Wall Motors unveils its vehicles at the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

China's largest SUV and pickup maker Great Wall Motors is showcasing its latest models at the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo held in Bangkok.

Its booth at the expo, which runs to Dec 12, highlights new energy vehicles, including the Tank 500 HEV, the Haval H6 HEV and the Ora Good Cat GT.

Narong Sritalayon, a sales executive of Great Wall Motors Thailand, said the carmaker is planning to launch four NEVs in the country in 2023.

There are already five NEVs from the Chinese carmaker in the Thai market, with their combined sales reaching 13,000 units.

The carmaker is speeding up efforts to build the charging infrastructure for local customers.

Also, via its app, its customers have access to 70 percent of the public charging facilities in Thailand, said the company.

Great Wall Motors said Thailand is a regional hub for its business in the ASEAN. The carmaker entered Thailand two years ago when it acquired a plant from General Motors.

The carmaker's lineup at the motor expo has attracted over 200 car dealers from 50 countries and regions to experience its latest products and technologies.

Shi Qingke, vice-president of Great Wall Motors, said the carmaker will stay committed to its globalization strategy.