Dtac set to launch EV scooter platform
Dtac is launching an electric vehicle (EV) connectivity platform that it says tackles urban air pollution while greatly improving the experience of owning an electric scooter in Bangkok.
The telecoms firm said the move marks a strategic ambition to go beyond basic connectivity and expand its services.
The platform will launch in the second quarter with M Vision Public Company Limited, the organiser of the EV Expo and coordinator between EV importers and distributors, and FSMART, the provider of Boonterm kiosks, which will operate charging kiosks.
Alexandra Reich, Total Access Communication PLC CEO, said: “Air pollution must be addressed urgently, and everyone can be part of this sustainable, long-term solution by switching to electric cars and scooters.
“China has greatly reduced its urban air pollution thanks to the use of electric vehicles. EVs can also help transform Thailand’s automotive industry and invite new investments and technology to the industry for the environmental benefits of the country, according to the government’s strategic plan to promote the use of EVs and tax incentives for EV manufacturing in Thailand.”
Dtac’s EV connectivity platform connects scooters with a Dtac Sim to an app that allows users to pay for battery replacement costs through monthly bills, monitor the battery status and mileage and engage the anti-theft system and top speed limiter.
The app would also provide after-sales services and maintenance at preferential rates, Dtac said.