Indonesia

On April 30, 2024, PT NETA Auto Indonesia officially introduced one of its latest products as a pre-launch, namely NETA V-II at the PERIKLINDO Vehicle Show (PEVS) 2024. 

The company has yet to disclose official prices in detail for all variants. The pre-book price for the highest variant of the V-II is IDR 200 million.

NETA V-II, as a 5-seater smart SUV comes with dimensions of (LWH) 4,070x 1,690x 1,540 mm which is compact for its class. In terms of exterior design, the NETA V-II carries the concept of simple, elegant, and youthful, realized by the appearance of the Starlight grille.

PT NETA Auto Indonesia celebrated a line-off celebration event on April 22 as a symbolic ceremony inaugurating the CKD production of NETA, which will begin from May. The grand launching period of NETA V-II is also scheduled to be at the end of May 2024.

(From Neta Auto Indonesia press release dated May 1, 2024 and dated April 25, 2024)

On April 30, 2024, Wuling Motors officially announced the opening of the pre-book period for the Wuling Cloud EV at the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) 2024. It can be ordered at an estimated pre-book price of IDR 410 million (Jakarta).

Wuling Indonesia's newest EV is equipped with the Wuling Smart Ecosystem which consists of Wuling Indonesian Command (WIND), Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), and vehicle status monitoring facilities via MyWuling+. This BEV claims a range of up to 460 km (CLTC standards). It is powered by a high quality IP67 certified Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery with no reports of self-ignition and a 100-kW electric motor with efficient energy consumption. 

The Cloud EV’s overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,295x 1,850x 1,652 mm with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.

At PEVS 2024, Wuling displayed 10 units in its 606-sqm booth, including the Air EV, BinguoEV, and Cloud EV units. 

(From Wuling Indonesia homepgae / press release on May 1, 2024)

On April 30, 2024, Subang Smartpolitan “Green, Smart and Sustainable City”, Indonesia announced the establishment of BYD’s new EV manufacturing plant, making BYD the first largest tenant in the area by occupying an area of over 108 hectares. The handover of land between them will take place in August 2024. BYD plans for phased construction operations, with operations expected to start in January 2026.

BYD will set up its plant in the Phase 2 area of Subang Smartpolitan, specifically in the northern part of the area. This EV plant is expected to generate thousands of new jobs, while increasing technology transfer and expertise in EV manufacturing. This will also encourage the growth of supporting industries in the EV sector and may also open new opportunities for local companies to engage in the global EV supply chain.

BYD Indonesia’s plan will also include a research and development (R&D) center and training facilities with the latest energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. 

According to PT BYD Motor Indonesia, the Subang Smartpolitan industrial area is suitable as it meets BYD’s criteria in terms of size, proximity, environment, and infrastructure requirements. It is also integrated with various national strategic infrastructures including the Patimban Access Toll Road which directly connects to Patimban Port, Kertajati International Airport, and the Trans Java Toll Road which connects to the capital city of Jakarta, Bandung, and other cities in West and Central Java.

(From PT Suryacipta Swadaya press release dated April 30, 2024)