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Capacity issues as Chinese EV makers shift production to ASEAN

Published

18 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Electric Vehicles

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Asia-Pacific

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Chinese EV makers are rapidly expanding production capacity in ASEAN to shift from exporting finished vehicles from China to local manufacturing. However, many new plants in Thailand and Indonesia are underutilised due to weaker than expected demand and intense competition among Chinese brands, though local content regulations and tax incentives may increase utilisation over time.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You will feel the pressure as Chinese EV makers flood ASEAN with capacity too fast for current demand. Focus on customers left behind in consolidation and track policy changes that could boost local manufacturing requirements and EV sales.

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