Cambodia: Chinese e-motorcycle sales grow in Southeast Asia.

Shotlist Phnom Penh, Cambodia - July 2, 2026 1. Electric motorcycle store 2. Customer trying out electric motorcycle 3. Electric motorcycles for sale 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Chen Jin, electric motorcycle dealer: "Compared with last year, when we could sell only a few units a month, now we can sell dozens or even several hundred units every month." 5. Electric motorcycles for sale 6. SOUNDBITE (Khmer) Chenla Chan, electric motorcycle dealer (partially overlaid with shots 7-8): "Both imports and sales of electric two-wheelers have surged remarkably this year, at a rate of roughly 70 percent. Nearly all electric two-wheelers imported into Cambodia are from China." SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 7. Various of customer shopping for motorcycle 8. Promotional sign SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 9. Various of electric motorcycles stopped by residential buildings, running on roads 10. Various of electric motorcycle factory, workers Bangkok, Thailand - July 2, 2026 11. Traffic 12. Various of customers in electric motorcycle store 13. SOUNDBITE (Thai) motorcycle taxi driver (name not given) (partially overlaid with shots 14-15): "My daily fuel cost is about 150 to 170 baht (about 4.5 to 5 U.S. dollars). Then I learned that this electric two-wheeler can save fuel cost as stated in its leaflet and I also want to cut my daily spending. I've come to the store several times and I think I should make up my mind to buy one today." SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 14. Various of potential buyer trying out electric motorcycle 15. Various of electric motorcycles for sale SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 16. Various of customers trying out electric motorcycle 17. Various of electric motorcycles for sale Storyline The dealers of Chinese-brand electric motorcycles in Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia and Thailand have reported growing sales driven by supportive local policies and rising fuel prices. In Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, dealers said the sales at a Chinese-brand motorcycle store have been rising over the past six months. "Compared with last year, when we could sell only a few units a month, now we can sell dozens or even several hundred units every month," said Chen Jin, a local dealer. "Both imports and sales of electric two-wheelers have surged remarkably this year, at a rate of roughly 70 percent. Nearly all electric two-wheelers imported into Cambodia are from China," said Chenla Chan, another dealer. In March this year, Cambodia drastically slashed tariffs on products related to electric vehicles to offer policy incentives. Driven by sustained sales growth, several Chinese brands have opted to set up local plants to guarantee after-sales services. In Thailand, sales of Chinese e-motorcycles are also rising, with dealer stores in the capital Bangkok receiving flows of customers. "My daily fuel cost is about 150 to 170 baht (about 4.5 to 5 U.S. dollars). Then I learned that this electric two-wheeler can save fuel cost as stated in its leaflet and I also want to cut my daily spending. I've come to the store several times and I think I should make up my mind to buy one today," said a local motorcycle taxi driver. The store manager said sales of Chinese-brand electric vehicles have been surging this year, jumping up even to 200 percent in recent months, with the sales of single month exceeding 10,000 units. Chinese electric two-wheelers exported to Thailand have been upgraded with waterproof and heat-resistant features to better meet the demand of local customers since climate in the country is hot and humid. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]