- GAC Energy and Spark EV have signed a framework cooperation agreement in Bangkok to promote the deployment of an energy replenishment network in Thailand.
- The goal is to accelerate the development of Thailand’s electric vehicle charging network and promote comprehensive energy services at charging stations.
GAC Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Spark EV Co. Ltd have signed a framework cooperation agreement in Bangkok to promote the deployment of an energy replenishment network in Thailand.
The collaboration will extend to comprehensive energy solutions, cross-industry integration, digitalisation, and vehicle-grid interaction. The goal is to integrate Thailand’s transportation and energy networks, creating a multifaceted energy space combining photovoltaics, energy storage, electric vehicle charging facilities, leisure cafes, and new energy vehicle marketing experiences.
Meanwhile, the partnership aims to establish a demonstration project in Thailand, creating a new energy ecosystem that integrates people, vehicles, energy, and lifestyle. According to the agreement, the two companies will jointly invest in constructing and operating supercharging stations at key locations such as transportation hubs, gas stations, and significant intercity travel routes across Thailand.
The partnership’s initial phase involves nine projects that have already undergone surveys and commenced construction. These projects will facilitate platform interconnectivity between the two companies, leading to expanded joint ventures and research collaborations.
The goal is to accelerate the development of Thailand’s electric vehicle charging network and promote comprehensive energy services at charging stations, automotive after-sales services, and customer services. Thus, range anxiety for new energy vehicle users will be alleviated, and service value and customer experience will be enhanced.
Also, aligned with GAC AION’s globalisation strategy, GAC Energy will improve Thailand’s charging infrastructure and energy ecosystem. Together with its partners, GAC Energy is building a fast, extensive, and accessible supercharging network in Thailand.
Seven fast-charging stations have been completed and put into operation, and 25 public charging stations are planned for completion by the end of the year. By 2028, the network aims to establish 200 stations with 1,000 charging piles across 100 cities in Thailand.
Spark EV, a joint venture set up by Hong Kong’s Cornerstone Technologies Holdings Limited in Thailand, has previously signed a landmark long-term business cooperation agreement with one of Thailand’s most prominent oil station groups, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (Bangchak). This agreement involves installing, operating, and maintaining a nationwide electric vehicle charging station network at Bangchak’s gas stations, with a total layout of 1,000 locations.