Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined forces with the private sector to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as part of its drive to achieve carbon neutrality (net zero) by 2050.
On 8 July 2026, at Zeekr House Charoen Nakhon in Thon Buri district, Deputy Bangkok Governor’s Office Permanent Secretary Lertlak Leelarueangsang attended a press conference and co-chaired the opening ceremony of a new EV charging station. She also delivered a keynote address titled “Sustainable Mobility for Carbon-Free Future.” Executives from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), TPM Group, Zeekr Thailand, and representatives from government agencies and private companies also attended the event.
Lertlak said the BMA has made sustainable urban development and climate action key priorities through the implementation of its Climate Change Master Plan. The city has also introduced major initiatives, including the Bangkok Energy Action Plan and the Waste and Wastewater Action Plan, aimed at delivering tangible reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Bangkok is targeting Net Zero emissions by 2050, with an interim goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 49% by 2030, equivalent to around 10.15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The strategy focuses on four key sectors: energy, transportation, waste and wastewater management, and green urban development.
She said the transport sector offers one of the greatest opportunities for emissions reduction, accounting for up to 39% of the city’s overall reduction target. Promoting electric vehicles is therefore a key measure to reduce air pollution, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve residents’ quality of life.
The BMA has continued to promote clean-energy transportation through initiatives such as the BMA Feeder electric bus service, which connects with mass transit routes, and electric passenger boats operating along Khlong Saen Saep. The city is also gradually replacing government vehicles with EVs to serve as a model for low-carbon public sector operations.
Lertlak said the launch of the charging station marked another milestone in public-private cooperation to strengthen EV infrastructure. The project is expected to improve convenience for EV users, boost consumer confidence, support the growth of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry and help transform Bangkok into a sustainable low-carbon city.
“The BMA is ready to work with government agencies, the private sector and the public to develop cleaner transport systems, improve energy efficiency, embrace future technologies and enhance people’s quality of life while advancing toward Bangkok’s Net Zero goal by 2050,” she said.
The newly opened ZEEKR Power TPM 960 Ultra Fast Charging station is located at the Bukkhalo intersection on Charoen Nakhon Road. Equipped with 960-kilowatt charging capacity, the company said it is the most powerful EV charging station in Thailand. A live demonstration featuring the ZEEKR 7X showcased the station’s ultra-fast charging capability.
TPM Automotive Group currently operates two EV showrooms: one on Charoen Nakhon Road, which sells ZEEKR vehicles, and another on Kanchanaphisek Road. The company plans to open three additional branches by 2026 to support the growing EV market and Thailand’s transition to clean energy.
