PTT to install 300 chargers in Thailand

Thailand has a firm commitment to playing a leading role in the global electric transportation revolution.

Thailand's leading oil and gas retailer PTT Oil has set a roadmap to install 300 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in its retail fuel station network by the end of next year.

This initiative will help enhance its mobility ecosystem to meet diverse consumer needs while also future proofing its retail business, according to the company.

The company plans to complete the installation of the initial 300 EV charging units at its petrol station network by the end of 2022. Via PTT's smart mobile application, the owners of EV will be able to have their car charged at nearby PTT Stations throughout the country at no cost while on the go.

"While demand for electric vehicles in Thailand has just entered its early stage, we foresee an unprecedented opportunity arising on the emerging mobility market in the middle and long-term," said OR's CEO Jiraphon Kawswat.

OR's customer data shows that motorists take just 3 to 4 minutes to refill their cars and pay bills, but they spend a total of 15 to 20 minutes at our petrol stations on average. Similarly, given the time spent at petrol stations for recharging EV, which takes around 20 to 30 minutes, customers can grab a cup of coffee, pick up dinner or stock up on essentials at convenience stores while they wait for their car to finish charging.

PTT is Thailand leading fuel retailer with a network of more than 2,300 stations in Thailand.