BANGKOK/YANGON -- Electric vehicle registrations are rising rapidly in Myanmar due partly to "parallel imports" brought in by unauthorized dealers, but a lack of repair and maintenance support could put the reputation of major brands at risk.
Gray-market sales flourish without official imports or support by Toyota and others

Sightings of the Toyota bZ4X are on the rise in Yangon. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
BANGKOK/YANGON -- Electric vehicle registrations are rising rapidly in Myanmar due partly to "parallel imports" brought in by unauthorized dealers, but a lack of repair and maintenance support could put the reputation of major brands at risk.