Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd. moves forward to instill confidence in consumers, continuing electric vehicle production plans in Thailand by signing a 10-year contract extension with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Ltd., as a long-term partner in car assembly and battery production. Along with supporting global circular economy initiatives, Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd. delivers lithium-ion battery cellblocks with a capacity of 2 MWh, sourced from ramp-up batteries to the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
for research purposes and energy resource creation. This initiative not only contributes to advancing Thai personnel skills in the energy segment, but also benefits the future of the Thai automotive industry.
“Reflecting on our 120-year history, Mercedes-Benz was the first car brand to enter Thailand. Today, we embark on a new era as the first luxury car brand to produce batteries and assemble electric vehicles, starting with the EQS 500 4MATIC AMG Premium, successfully produce through the collaborations with our business partners. Moving forward to meet Thai consumers’ demand for electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz will continue its commitment by extending the contract with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant for the next decade, aiming to continuously innovate production with global standards.”
Mr. Martin Schwenk, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd.
The collaboration between Mercedes-Benz Thailand and Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant began in 1979, marking a longstanding history of luxury car manufacturing excellence in the country. Presently, over 13 models including A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS, C-Coupe, GLC-Coupe, CLS, Maybach S-Class, and EQS, are produced in this facility. Not to mention, the celebration of assembling the 200,000th Mercedes-Benz vehicle in Thailand was achieved in January this year. This accomplishment is attributed to the fusion of technological excellence and innovation, alongside globally standardized manufacturing methods from Mercedes-Benz, and the expertise of the production facility in Thailand, which aligns with the brand’s essence.
“We are delighted to have gained the trust from Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) and Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing (Thailand) to continue being the official Mercedes-Benz car manufacturer for another 10 years. Apart from preparing for production factors and adopting technology and innovations from Mercedes-Benz to expand the car assembly line to cover all segments in the country, we also support battery production and electric vehicle assembly through Thonburi Energy Storage Manufacturing Ltd. (TESM), which has started producing batteries and assembling electric cars, starting with the EQS 500 4MATIC AMG Premium.
We remain committed to developing the quality of our factories and the capabilities of our personnel to ensure that every customer is confident in every step of the production process, aiming to further elevate the Thai automotive industry, and to create history with Mercedes-Benz in Thailand.”
Mr. Ratapon Viriyaphant, Chairman of Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant and Thonburi Energy Storage Manufacturing Corresponding with Mercedes-Benz’s global vision and policy to promote sustainability across all dimensions, a significant aspect is driving the Circular Economy concept through “Design for Circularity.” Mercedes-Benz Thailand recognizes the potential in repurposing ramp-up batteries, capable of contributing to energy development interconnected with the power grid. This is evident in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), initiating the delivery of 2 MWh lithium-ion battery cellblocks before July 2024, supporting Thai research, development, and technology endeavors, while enhancing Thai personnel capabilities and testing locally produced electric vehicle batteries to meet global standards.
“This cooperation, led by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) through NSTDA, plays a significant role in promoting research and development of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) from electric vehicle batteries. Collaborating with Mercedes-Benz and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to establish a design and testing center for energy storage systems from electric vehicle batteries in Thailand, the first in ASEAN. NSTDA is committed to researching and developing innovations that address sustainable energy use, driving Thailand to become a leader in green technology. Furthermore, this cooperation demonstrates the potential of collaboration between the public and private sectors in the global automotive industry to promote an environmentally friendly research, development, and innovation ecosystem for modern electric vehicles. The battery modules provided by Mercedes-Benz to NSTDA are a valuable resource for our researchers and a key component in achieving our goals in clean energy research, environmental sustainability, and sustainable development for Thai society.”
Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, the President of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
“Beyond delivering a comprehensive luxury car retail experience under the ‘Retail of the Future’ business model, Mercedes-Benz prioritizes progressing Thai personnel capabilities through collaborations with business partners and various public and private organizations to propel the Thai automotive industry onto the global stage,” Mr. Martin Schwenk concluded by affirming their commitment to elevating the Thai automotive industry and creating a new legacy for Mercedes-Benz in Thailand.
Mercedes-Benz AG at a glance
Mercedes-Benz AG is part of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG with a total of around 166,000 employees worldwide and is responsible for the global business of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans. Ola Källenius is Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG. The company focuses on the development, production and sales of passenger cars, vans, and vehicle-related services. Furthermore, the company aspires to be the leader in the fields of electric mobility and vehicle software. The product portfolio comprises the Mercedes-Benz brand with Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, and G-Class with their all-electric models as well as products of the smart brand. The Mercedes me brand offers access to the digital services from Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz AG is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of luxury passenger cars. In 2023 it sold around two million passenger cars and 447,800 vans. In its two business segments, Mercedes-Benz AG is continually expanding its worldwide production network with more than 30 production sites on four continents, while gearing itself to meet the requirements of electric mobility. At the same time, the company is constructing and extending its global battery production network on three continents. As sustainability is the guiding principle of the Mercedes-Benz strategy and for the company itself, this means creating lasting value for all stakeholders: for customers, employees, investors, business partners and society as a whole. The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of the Mercedes-Benz Group. The company thus takes responsibility for the economic, ecological, and social effects of its business activities and looks at the entire value chain.
Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd. moves forward to instill confidence in consumers, continuing electric vehicle production plans in Thailand by signing a 10-year contract extension with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Ltd., as a long-term partner in car assembly and battery production. Along with supporting global circular economy initiatives, Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd. delivers lithium-ion battery cellblocks with a capacity of 2 MWh, sourced from ramp-up batteries to the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
for research purposes and energy resource creation. This initiative not only contributes to advancing Thai personnel skills in the energy segment, but also benefits the future of the Thai automotive industry.
"Reflecting on our 120-year history, Mercedes-Benz was the first car brand to enter Thailand. Today, we embark on a new era as the first luxury car brand to produce batteries and assemble electric vehicles, starting with the EQS 500 4MATIC AMG Premium, successfully produce through the collaborations with our business partners. Moving forward to meet Thai consumers' demand for electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz will continue its commitment by extending the contract with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant for the next decade, aiming to continuously innovate production with global standards."
Mr. Martin Schwenk, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd.
The collaboration between Mercedes-Benz Thailand and Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant began in 1979, marking a longstanding history of luxury car manufacturing excellence in the country. Presently, over 13 models including A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS, C-Coupe, GLC-Coupe, CLS, Maybach S-Class, and EQS, are produced in this facility. Not to mention, the celebration of assembling the 200,000th Mercedes-Benz vehicle in Thailand was achieved in January this year. This accomplishment is attributed to the fusion of technological excellence and innovation, alongside globally standardized manufacturing methods from Mercedes-Benz, and the expertise of the production facility in Thailand, which aligns with the brand’s essence.
"We are delighted to have gained the trust from Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) and Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing (Thailand) to continue being the official Mercedes-Benz car manufacturer for another 10 years. Apart from preparing for production factors and adopting technology and innovations from Mercedes-Benz to expand the car assembly line to cover all segments in the country, we also support battery production and electric vehicle assembly through Thonburi Energy Storage Manufacturing Ltd. (TESM), which has started producing batteries and assembling electric cars, starting with the EQS 500 4MATIC AMG Premium.
We remain committed to developing the quality of our factories and the capabilities of our personnel to ensure that every customer is confident in every step of the production process, aiming to further elevate the Thai automotive industry, and to create history with Mercedes-Benz in Thailand."
Mr. Ratapon Viriyaphant, Chairman of Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant and Thonburi Energy Storage Manufacturing Corresponding with Mercedes-Benz's global vision and policy to promote sustainability across all dimensions, a significant aspect is driving the Circular Economy concept through "Design for Circularity." Mercedes-Benz Thailand recognizes the potential in repurposing ramp-up batteries, capable of contributing to energy development interconnected with the power grid. This is evident in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), initiating the delivery of 2 MWh lithium-ion battery cellblocks before July 2024, supporting Thai research, development, and technology endeavors, while enhancing Thai personnel capabilities and testing locally produced electric vehicle batteries to meet global standards.
"This cooperation, led by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) through NSTDA, plays a significant role in promoting research and development of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) from electric vehicle batteries. Collaborating with Mercedes-Benz and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to establish a design and testing center for energy storage systems from electric vehicle batteries in Thailand, the first in ASEAN. NSTDA is committed to researching and developing innovations that address sustainable energy use, driving Thailand to become a leader in green technology. Furthermore, this cooperation demonstrates the potential of collaboration between the public and private sectors in the global automotive industry to promote an environmentally friendly research, development, and innovation ecosystem for modern electric vehicles. The battery modules provided by Mercedes-Benz to NSTDA are a valuable resource for our researchers and a key component in achieving our goals in clean energy research, environmental sustainability, and sustainable development for Thai society."
Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, the President of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
“Beyond delivering a comprehensive luxury car retail experience under the ‘Retail of the Future’ business model, Mercedes-Benz prioritizes progressing Thai personnel capabilities through collaborations with business partners and various public and private organizations to propel the Thai automotive industry onto the global stage,” Mr. Martin Schwenk concluded by affirming their commitment to elevating the Thai automotive industry and creating a new legacy for Mercedes-Benz in Thailand.
Mercedes-Benz AG at a glance
Mercedes-Benz AG is part of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG with a total of around 166,000 employees worldwide and is responsible for the global business of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans. Ola Källenius is Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG. The company focuses on the development, production and sales of passenger cars, vans, and vehicle-related services. Furthermore, the company aspires to be the leader in the fields of electric mobility and vehicle software. The product portfolio comprises the Mercedes-Benz brand with Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, and G-Class with their all-electric models as well as products of the smart brand. The Mercedes me brand offers access to the digital services from Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz AG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of luxury passenger cars. In 2023 it sold around two million passenger cars and 447,800 vans. In its two business segments, Mercedes-Benz AG is continually expanding its worldwide production network with more than 30 production sites on four continents, while gearing itself to meet the requirements of electric mobility. At the same time, the company is constructing and extending its global battery production network on three continents. As sustainability is the guiding principle of the Mercedes-Benz strategy and for the company itself, this means creating lasting value for all stakeholders: for customers, employees, investors, business partners and society as a whole. The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of the Mercedes-Benz Group. The company thus takes responsibility for the economic, ecological, and social effects of its business activities and looks at the entire value chain.
