# Mazda Commits $150 Million to Establish Thailand as an Electrified SUV Production Hub

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/companies/194675-mazda-commits-150-million-to-establish-thailand-as-an-electrified-suv-production-hub
- Published: 2025-02-17T11:54:12+07:00
- Author: Fujiko Takahashi

Mazda has maintained a strong presence in Thailand’s automotive market for over 
70 years, operating two advanced manufacturing plants in the country.

 * Mazda Motor Corporation is investing 5 billion baht (US$150 million) in Thailand
   to establish it as a manufacturing hub for its electrified compact SUVs, with
   an annual production capacity of 100,000 units for both domestic and international
   markets.
 * The investment will enhance production lines in Mazda’s existing plants in Thailand,
   supporting hybrid and EV technology, and marking a significant step towards the
   gradual transition to xEV production.
 * This move reaffirms Mazda’s commitment to Thailand, endorsing the country’s capabilities
   and policies to support electrification in the automotive industry, and is expected
   to contribute significantly to the development of Thailand’s automotive industry
   and economy.

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced a 5 billion baht (US$150 million) investment
in Thailand to establish the country as a manufacturing hub for its electrified 
compact SUV product line. This investment will enhance production lines, support
hybrid and EV technology, and aim for a production capacity of 100,000 units annually
for both domestic and international markets. Mazda’s commitment to Thailand has 
been endorsed by the Thailand Board of Investment, which sees it as a significant
step in the development of the country’s automotive industry and electrification
policies.

ADVERTISEMENT

Mazda has been present in Thailand’s car market for over 70 years and currently 
operates two manufacturing plants in the country. The new investment will focus 
on enhancing these plants to support future electrified products and components,
including batteries. This move aligns with Mazda’s “Multi-Solution Approach” and
its mission to contribute to a sustainable earth, society, and people

### Related**Posts**

###  󠀁[Thailand and Japan deepen industrial partnership around semiconductors, EVs and clean energy](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/japan/333216-thailand-and-japan-deepen-11-7-billion-industrial-partnership-around-semiconductors-evs-and-clean-energy)󠁿

###  󠀁[TAT highlights “Healing is the New Luxury” at the Tourism Expo Japan 2026](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/health/331124-tat-highlights-healing-is-the-new-luxury-at-the-tourism-expo-japan-2026)󠁿

###  󠀁[Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing : Thailand & Asia | 17 September 2026](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/finance/329176-thailand-business-news-morning-briefing-thailand-asia-17-september-2026)󠁿

###  󠀁[Thailand Business News — Evening Briefing](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/investment/327506-thailand-business-news-evening-briefing-2)󠁿