Tesla Meets Thailands Transport Ministry to Discuss EV 3.5, FSD, and Future Mobility

Tesla Holds Talks with Thailand's Ministry of Transport: EV 3.5, FSD, and the Tesla Ecosystem in Focus 

Tesla has taken another step toward strengthening its presence in Thailand by meeting with the Ministry of Transport to discuss electric vehicle policies, future mobility technologies, and potential collaboration in supporting the country's growing EV industry.

The meeting took place on August 6, 2026, between Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Thailand's Deputy Minister of Transport, and Ms. Hadri Haris, Lead Public Affairs (SEA Region) at Tesla (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Among the key topics discussed were:

• Thailand's EV 3.5 incentive program
• Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology
• The Tesla Ecosystem
• EV inspection standards
• Future cooperation between the public and private sectors


Why Isn't Tesla Eligible for Thailand's EV 3.5 Program? 

Thailand's EV 3.5 incentive program is designed to support the adoption of electric vehicles between 2024 and 2027.

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Thailand May Consider Local Parts Usage as a New EV 3.5 Criterion

Following the discussion, the Ministry of Transport requested Tesla to provide detailed information regarding:

• The value of Thai-made components used in each vehicle
• The types of locally sourced parts
• The total procurement value from Thailand

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Tesla Showcases Its Technology Portfolio 

During the meeting, Tesla also presented its broader product lineup and technology ecosystem, including:

• Tesla Model 3
• Tesla Model Y
• Cybertruck
• Tesla Semi
• Robotaxi
• Optimus

The company also introduced several of its core technologies:

• Full Self-Driving (FSD)
• End-to-End AI Driving System
• Tesla Supercharger Network
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Tesla Ecosystem