Thailand Sues Chinese EV Brand Neta for $63.5M in Broken Subsidy Deals
The Thai Finance Ministry is suing Chinese EV brand Neta for $63.5 million over missed production quotas. Learn about the subsidy clawback and potential asset freeze risks.
The honeymoon phase for Chinese EV makers in Southeast Asia is hitting a major speed bump. Thailand's Finance Ministry is preparing to sue the local unit of Neta to claw back over 2 billion baht ($63.5 million) in subsidies after the company failed to meet local production quotas.
Thailand Neta EV subsidy lawsuit 2026: The Cost of Missed Quotas
According to Nikkei, the Finance Ministry plans to reclaim funds paid out since 2022. The issue stems from Neta's inability to fulfill a 'production-for-subsidy' agreement, which required the brand to manufacture a specific number of units within Thailand to offset the government's financial support.
Restructuring Woes and Legal Pressure
The timing couldn't be worse for Neta. Its parent company, Hozon New Energy Automobile, is currently undergoing a painful restructuring. Industry insiders say the brand has struggled with supply chain logistics and intensifying competition from giants like BYD and Tesla in the Thai market.
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