Gathering information before the Motor Show 2026, we take a look at electric vehicles (EVs) priced under 600,000 baht from Chinese brands that are worth considering. Thairath Online news team has compiled the following.
1. Jaecoo 5 EV 2026 electric car
The Jaecoo 5 EV from OMODA & JAECOO is considered an affordable EV many are looking for. It features a single electric motor with a maximum output of 211 horsepower and 288 Nm of torque, a 58.9 kWh battery, and front-wheel drive.
It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, with a top speed of 175 km/h and a range of 461 km (NEDC standard). The charging system supports Type 2 / CCS Combo connectors with AC charging up to 11 kW and DC fast charging up to 80 kW.
2. AION UT 2026 electric car
The Standard model features a single electric motor producing 136 horsepower and 145 Nm torque, a 50.27 kWh battery, front-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11.9 seconds, a top speed of 145 km/h, and a maximum range of 420 km (NEDC).
The Premium model has a single motor with 204 horsepower and 210 Nm torque, a 60 kWh battery, front-wheel drive, accelerates 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, a top speed of 160 km/h, and a maximum range of 500 km (NEDC).
3. BYD Dolphin 2026 electric car
The BYD Dolphin Standard Range is powered by an electric motor producing 95 horsepower and 180 Nm torque, a 50.25 kWh battery, front-wheel drive, accelerates 0-100 km/h in 12.3 seconds, with a top speed of 160 km/h and a maximum range of 435 km (NEDC). It supports AC charging up to 6.6 kW taking 6 hours 45 minutes for full charge, and DC fast charging up to 70 kW from 30-80% in 30 minutes.
The BYD Dolphin Extended Range motor produces 204 horsepower and 310 Nm torque, with a 60.48 kWh battery, front-wheel drive, accelerates 0-100 km/h in 7.0 seconds, top speed of 160 km/h, and a range of 490 km (NEDC). Charging supports Type 2 / CCS Combo with Vehicle-to-Load (VTOL) 3.3 kW AC power supply, AC charging up to 6.6 kW requiring 9 hours for full charge, and DC fast charging up to 80 kW from 30-80% in 30 minutes.
4. MG 4 2026 electric car
The MG4 D Standard Range features a 170-horsepower electric motor with 250 Nm torque, a 49 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive, accelerates 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, top speed of 161 km/h, and a maximum range of 423 km (NEDC). AC charging supports up to 6.6 kW taking 8 hours 30 minutes, and DC fast charging supports up to 88 kW taking 35 minutes.
The Long Range model has the same motor specifications but a larger 64 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive, accelerates 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, top speed 161 km/h, and a range of 540 km (NEDC). AC charging supports up to 6.6 kW taking 9 hours 45 minutes, DC fast charging up to 140 kW taking 26 minutes, and supports Type 2 / CCS Combo connectors with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 2200W power supply.
5. Geely EX2 2026 electric car
The GEELY EX2 is powered by a single electric motor producing 116 horsepower and 150 Nm torque, a 39.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, rear-wheel drive, accelerates 0-100 km/h in 11 seconds, with a top speed of 130 km/h and a maximum range of 395 km (NEDC). It supports Type 2 / CCS Combo charging with AC charging up to 6.6 kW and DC fast charging up to 70 kW, charging from 30-80% in 25 minutes.
The GEELY EX2 MAX differs from the PRO model by featuring 16-inch alloy wheels, ADAS safety system, 15W wireless charging, power-adjustable driver seat, six-speaker audio system, and automatic high beam control.
6. Electric cars from Wuling
Note: Prices of all electric vehicle models may increase or decrease during the Motor Show 2026.