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The 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2025) is currently attracting visitors from across the region. Similar to recent international auto shows, Chinese brands dominate with a strong presence. The trend of electrification and “greening” is evident at BIMS 2025, with numerous electric and hybrid vehicles on display.
“Greening” the Show
According to the organizers, BIMS 2025 features 41 car manufacturers and 13 motorcycle brands from Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
First-time participants include Zeekr, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, Kinggen, JuneYao, Riddara, and Geely.
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BIMS 2025 showcases a wide range of automotive brands, many of which are first-time participants. Photo: Đan Thanh. |
Familiar brands to Vietnamese consumers are also well-represented, including mainstream brands like Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Mazda, MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki, and luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Lexus, Volvo, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce.
Several electric vehicle brands are also present, including BYD, Neta, and Zeekr.
This year, many traditional car manufacturers are showcasing hybrid and electric models, effectively “greening” the Bangkok International Motor Show.
For instance, Mitsubishi introduced hybrid versions of its popular models, the Xforce and Xpander. These hybrid variants are likely to be launched in Vietnam soon.
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Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV and Honda e:N1 at BIMS 2025. Photo: Đan Thanh. |
Honda’s display features the electric SUV e:N1, alongside hybrid models like the CR-V e:HEV, HR-V e:HEV, and City e:HEV. The star of their booth is the Honda City Hatchback Drival, a 5-door hybrid version of the B-segment sedan available in Vietnam.
BYD’s area showcases its full range of electric vehicles available in Vietnam. The BYD Sealion 6 PHEV is also on display ahead of its Vietnamese launch, but the BYD Shark, a hybrid pickup truck, has captured significant attention.
Mazda presents the Mazda 6e, an electrified version of the Mazda6 sold in Vietnam. Additionally, the Japanese brand continues to showcase the Iconic SP sports car concept, which is slated for future production.
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Electric vehicles like the Mazda 6e and Jaecoo J6 are drawing significant attention at BIMS 2025. Photo: Đan Thanh. |
Omoda & Jaecoo’s booth features electric SUVs such as the Jaecoo J5 and J6. The Omoda C7 PHEV is also attracting considerable interest at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show.
Chery’s display includes SUVs like the Tiggo 9 and Tiggo Cross. The “super hybrid” A8L sedan is also present, featuring a turbocharged 1.5L engine paired with two electric motors, delivering a total output of 360 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque.
GAC introduces a PHEV version of the M8 MPV, along with the Aion UT compact electric vehicle. MG unveils an upgraded MG4, while Great Wall Motors showcases the Ora Good Cat electric vehicle.
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Electric and hybrid vehicles are prominently featured at BIMS 2025. Photo: BIMS. |
JuneYao Auto, an automotive brand under the Chinese airline JuneYao Airlines, introduces the JY Air electric vehicle. This model offers a range of 520 km and starts at 899,000 baht, approximately 26,505 USD.
In the luxury segment, Porsche unveils the new-generation 911 with a hybrid option. Mercedes displays electric models like the EQS, EQS SUV, and EQE SUV.
Volvo presents the upgraded XC90 and the EX90 electric SUV at BIMS 2025. Vietnam is likely to be the next market to receive the Volvo EX90.
An Inevitable Trend
As electrification gains momentum globally, the dominance of electric and hybrid vehicles at auto shows is a natural and inevitable trend.
At the Vietnam Motor Show 2024 (VMS 2024) last October, several electric and hybrid models from various brands were prominently featured, attracting significant attention.
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VMS 2024 highlighted many green vehicles at the center of display areas. Photo: Phúc Hậu, Đan Thanh. |
Notable models included the Toyota FT-3e, Honda Civic e:HEV RS, Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid, MG Cyberster, YangWang U8, and Denza N9, all showcased in prime positions at VMS 2024.
The Skoda Enyaq and MG4 EV were also featured, and Honda introduced its electric motorcycles, the ICON e: and CUV e:, at VMS 2024.
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Honda’s ICON e: electric motorcycle was introduced at VMS 2024. Photo: Phúc Hậu. |
This trend is expected to continue at the Shanghai International Auto Show later this month. As one of the largest international auto shows, Shanghai will be a platform for Chinese brands to showcase their electrification technologies and products.
Last year, China’s new energy vehicle market grew by 38.2%, primarily driven by PHEV sales.
According to EV Volumes, Chinese consumers purchased a total of 11.2 million electric and PHEV vehicles last year, a significant increase from the 8.11 million units sold in 2023.
As reported by Forbes, China’s automotive market now features over 200 brands offering electric vehicles, including pure electric and hybrid models. The competition in China’s electric vehicle market is intense, leading to a dominance of green vehicles at recent international auto shows in the country.
The organizers of the Beijing Auto Show 2024 (BJAS 2024) announced that the event will feature 278 new energy vehicles, 7 more than the previous show.
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The 2024 Beijing International Auto Show saw a dominance of electric and hybrid vehicles. |
Almost all participating brands at BJAS 2024 showcased at least one electric or hybrid model. This trend is likely to continue at the Shanghai International Auto Show next month.
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