Thimphu, Bhutan 26 August 2025 Autogroup International today confirms that a right hand drive HUMMER EV SUV is now on the road in Bhutan. Operating on high-mountain routes in the Eastern Himalayas, this world-first right hand drive Hummer EV SUV shows that a large, high-tech electric SUV can be engineered, validated and supported for Bhutan’s conditions while benefiting from EV duty reductions, free public charging across all 20 dzongkhags, and a grid powered predominantly by hydropower.
“We’ve placed right hand drive HUMMER EV SUVs in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia, but seeing one running in Bhutan is particularly special — thanks to a wonderful client and the setting,” said Rob Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Autogroup International. “This is an iconic vehicle, reinvented as an EV, and engineered by our team to feel factory-correct on the right-hand side. High altitude, steep gradients, tight roads this is exactly where instant electric torque and precise control make the difference.”
What makes the HUMMER EV SUV iconic and why it suits Bhutan
An icon, reinvented as an EV — The unmistakable HUMMER stance paired with silent, instant
performance.
- Range you can plan around — Up to 500 km on a single charge
- e4WD traction & high output — Dual- or tri-motor power (by configuration) delivers confident starts
on steep grades, stable progress on loose surfaces and effortless overtakes at altitude. - Four-wheel steering — Tightens the turning circle for hairpins and narrow town streets.
- CrabWalk — Low-speed diagonal movement to sidestep obstacles or align precisely on a tight track.
- Extract Mode & Adaptive Air Suspension — Temporary extra clearance and adjustable ride height for mixed surfaces – nearly 6 inches (about 15 cm)
- Under-body camera views — Helps place wheels accurately when shoulders narrow or rocks appear.
- One-pedal driving & strong regeneration — Smooth control on climbs and assured braking assistance on long descents, recapturing energy back into the battery.
- Infinity Roof — Removable panels for open-air drives when the weather invites it.
- Modern cabin tech — Big, clear displays and driver-assist conveniences, delivered as a mirror-image right hand drive cockpit.
Built the Autogroup way mirror-image right hand drive
- EV-friendly taxes — Fully electric vehicles benefit from duty/tax relief under Bhutan’s framework, improving total cost of ownership versus comparable ICE vehicles.
- Charging access — Public EV charging is currently free and available across all 20 dzongkhags, supporting early adopters and inter-district travel.
- Clean power — Day-to-day charging draws mainly on hydropower, aligning ownership with low- emissions goals.
Logistics to the Himalayas end-to-end by one team
Autogroup manages the complete route: sourcing in North America; sea freight to the company’s multi-million-dollar conversion facility in Sri Lanka; mirror-image right hand drive engineering and validation; export by sea to Kolkata, India; and overland transfer to Phuentsholing and Thimphu — a door-to-door journey of roughly 18,000 km coordinated by one accountable team.
Warranty & support
Each vehicle includes a 3-year full-vehicle warranty, spare parts & service pathways, and access to Autogroup’s Global Client Support. Autogroup has delivered 5,000+ vehicles to 40+ countries, bringing consistent after-sales standards to right hand drive markets worldwide.
Availability for Bhutan
Autogroup International is accepting orders now for HUMMER EV SUV 2X and 3X in right hand drive. Limited stock units are in process, with additional build slots released on a first-come, first-served basis.
About Autogroup International
Autogroup International is a global leader in mirror-image right hand drive engineering for American pickup trucks, luxury SUVs, performance cars and EVs. A 100% Australian family-owned company with over 33 years of expertise, Autogroup delivers factory-correct right hand drive vehicles backed by a 3-year warranty and a global after-sales network.
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