Driving an EV around Mae Sot
Almost everyone worries about the same thing: running out of charge. Here is the honest answer.
Popular routes and distances
Approximate one-way distances from Mae Sot town
| Destination | Distance | How to plan it |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Ramat | 35 km | Round trip on one charge |
| Pha Charoen Waterfall | 41 km | Round trip on one charge |
| Tak town | 86 km | ~172 km round trip, one charge is enough |
| Umphang | 164 km | 1,219 curves · Umphang has one charger — recharge there before returning |
| Chiang Mai | 330 km | One charging stop on the way |
| Bangkok | 490 km | 1–2 charging stops — tell us before long trips |
Every EV charger in Mae Sot
Mae Sot has four public chargers; the fastest is a DC 120 kW at BYD S.Arun · updated October 2026 · tap a station name to open it in Maps
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BYD Mae Sot showroom
BYD S.Arun Tak (Mae Sot), Tha Sai Luat, west side of town · the fastest charger in Mae Sot right now
- ReverSharger DC CCS2 120 kW × 2 · AC Type 2 22 kW × 2
Open 24 hours Open in Maps →
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Robinson Lifestyle Mae Sot
99/115 Asia Road · park in the mall car park and shop while it charges · recent visitors have reported the unit out of service, so check the app first
- EA Anywhere DC CCS2 50 kW × 2 · DC CCS2 40 kW × 1 · AC Type 2 22 kW × 3
Open 24 hours Open in Maps →
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PTT Station Mae Sot
88 Asia Road (AH1), a little past the Bangchak station
- EV Station PluZ Check live availability in the PluZ app
Open 24 hours Open in Maps →
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Bangchak Mae Sot
86 Asia Road, on the way out towards Tak · Inthanin cafe and restrooms on site
- PEA VOLTA Check live availability in the PEA VOLTA app
Open 24 hours Open in Maps →
The number of working plugs and whether one is free changes constantly. Check the network app before you set off, and message us on LINE if you are unsure.
Heading to Umphang? Read the route page first — there is one charger there and none at all along Highway 1090. The Mae Sot to Umphang route →
Five things worth knowing
Do not wait for 100%
DC charging is fast between 20 and 80%, then slows right down. A 20-minute stop over lunch beats waiting for a full battery.
Climbs cost range, descents give it back
On the road to Umphang the remaining-range figure drops quickly on the way up and recovers on the way down through regenerative braking. Do not panic at the first number.
Air conditioning is cheap
Unlike a petrol car, running the air conditioning barely touches the battery. Sitting in the car with it on costs almost nothing.
Plan on 80% of the number
Treat the range on the dash as about 80% usable once you account for hills, headwind and luggage.
A wall socket works overnight
The cable in the car plugs into a normal socket and adds roughly 10 to 15% an hour. Always ask your hotel first.
Not sure which car covers your trip?
Tell us where you are going and we will work out whether you need to stop, and which car to take.