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Automaker MG launched its new electric vehicle, the MG EP station wagon, on Thursday with the aim of penetrating Thailand’s family market.

The MG auto brand will set up more than 400 charging stations for electric vehicles across Thailand next year – but has scrapped plans to install them at 7-Eleven stores.

SAIC Motor-CP Co Ltd and MG Sales (Thailand) Co Ltd on Thursday (February 27) announced a plan to sustain brand growth and boost customers convenience by opening at least 25 new dealerships and service centres this year.

With Thailand being the world's largest 1-tonne pickup truck market, dominated by Japanese and American players, it comes as a surprise that MG has entered the highly-contested market with its Extender pickup.

MG aims to strengthen its product lineup in the Thai market with the introduction of the HS SUV, once again hoping to create a stir with highly attractive pricing.

Seeking to ease more Thai drivers in behind the wheels of electric vehicles (EV), SAIC Motor-CP Co Ltd, MG Sales (Thailand) Co and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) have become partners in significantly boosting the “ecosystem” for a fast-growing phenomenon.

MG has unveiled its first pickup truck for the Thai market, the Extender, priced from Bt549,000 for the entry-level model to Bt1.029 million for the range-topping 4x4 model.

After creating a strong impact with the launch of the ZS EV priced at Bt1.19 million, MG is expanding its product line-up further - this time with a 1-ton pickup truck.

With an expected low price, along with fast-charging ability and network of stations for it, the UK brand’s EV meets the needs of busy customers

The launch of the MG’s ZS EV car in Thailand this month will mark a new era for the Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP as it seeks to capitalise on two major trends – electric and smart vehicles.

MG has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Energy Absolute Plc for the joint development of a charging network for the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand.

MG gained the leading position in the subcompact SUV market in February, with sales of its ZS model reaching 1,139 units that month.