Indonesian President pushes for national car program within 3 years; Initiative underway Reported on October 20, 2025, President Prabowo confirmed that Indonesia has begun implementing plans to produce its own national cars within the next three years, aiming to strengthen the country’s automotive independence. Land and funding have been allocated for a factory to produce the national vehicle, with development plans being finalized to meet the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

BMW maintains lead in Indonesia’s premium car market in first 9 months of 2025 Reported on October 17, 2025, BMW continues to dominate Indonesia’s premium car segment. During the first nine months of 2025, BMW Group Indonesia delivered 1,795 vehicles, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading luxury car brand. The company also underscores its long-term commitment to Indonesia through local assembly operations at BMW Production Netwo...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

Maxus delivers locally assembled MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 in Indonesia, CKD at Purwakarta plant Reported on October 15, 2025, Maxus has delivered the first locally assembled MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 premium electric MPVs to Indonesian customers. Both models are now Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembled in Purwakarta, with a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 40%. Both Maxus models meet the highest five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings. Local assembly began in J...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Indonesian sales down 15.1% to 62,071 in September The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in September 2025 were 62,071 units, down 15.1% compared to September 2024. By automaker sales in September, Toyota was down 18.5% y/y to 20,738 units and a 33.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 16.3% to 10,605 units with a 17.1% market share. Mitsubishi was up 4.2% to 6,071 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Hyundai strengthens commitment to eco-friendly commercial vehicles in Indonesia Reported on October 9, 2025, Hyundai reaffirmed its commitment to developing eco-friendly commercial vehicles in Indonesia, showcasing 8- and 12-meter electric buses during a partnership signing with Persija Jakarta at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS). Developed over three years, this marks Hyundai’s first right-hand-drive electric bus, designed specifically ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Indonesian govt. urged to tackle high EV battery prices to spur EV adoption Reported on October 2, 2025, the Indonesian government was urged to take action to lower EV battery prices and ease the financial burden on consumers. A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission VII noted that current battery costs from official manufacturers, including OEMs, remain high, discouraging many from switching to electric vehicles an...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

se incentives, vehicle prices could rise by at least 20–30%, the company noted. Under the current policy, fully imported (CBU) EVs are exempted from import and excise duties until the end of 2025, while locally assembled (CKD) EVs enjoy excise and sales tax exemptions through December 31, 2027.  Indonesia has already commenced local assembly of XPeng vehicles, with the X9 being the first model produced at PT Handal Indonesia Motor’s facility...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Indonesia Motorcycle Show 2025 wraps up strong, exceeding visitor expectations Reported on October 1, 2025, the Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) 2025 concluded successfully on September 28 after attracting strong public interest. Held over five days from September 24 in Tangerang, the event drew a total of 103,789 visitors, exceeding the target set by the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI). The excitement extended beyond the exhibi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Hyundai Indonesia plans new EV by year-end, strengthens financing and insurance partnerships Reported on October 2, 2025, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) confirmed plans to launch a new electric vehicle in Indonesia by the end of 2025.  According to HMID, the SUV-style MPV segment, which accommodates 6–7 passengers, is currently gaining popularity and could be the focus of the upcoming model. The company also left open the possibility of in...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

TQ Wuling Bingo EV to arrive in Malaysia in December 2025 Reported on September 26, 2025, SAIC-GM-Wuling has confirmed the upcoming launch of TQ Wuling Bingo in Malaysia in December. This small EV has already gained attention in Indonesia and Thailand, and it was first previewed in Malaysia in May 2025, following a partnership between Tan Chong Motor (TCM) and the Chinese automaker. As unveiled earlier, the brand will be introduced in Malaysia un...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

2025, with production aimed at both domestic sales and exports under government incentives. The THB 5 billion factory is expected to produce 80,000 units annually. Omoda & Jaecoo focuses on NEVs in Thailand. In ASEAN, it has also also begun producing both pure ICE models and electrified vehicles in Indonesia and Malaysia. Local sales for Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) are projected at 10,000 vehicles in 2025 and 25,000 in 2026. Interest in the JAECOO ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

Geely officially commences production in Indonesia at PT HIM Purwakarta plant Reported on September 29, 2025, Geely officially began local vehicle production in Indonesia, starting in Q3 at PT Handal Indonesia Motor’s (HIM) Purwakarta facility in West Java using the knock-down (KD) assembly system.  The Starray EM-I PHEV is the first model off the line, with the EX5 EV and Xingyuan EV to follow. With a daily capacity of up to 60 units, it help...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Corun, Indonesia’s BBK forge strategic partnership for battery swapping operations Hunan Corun New Energy Co., Ltd. (Corun) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PT. Battery Bank Indonesia (BBK), a local Indonesian company, to pivot on battery swapping operations to fully support Indonesia in popularizing electric mobility and transitioning to green energy. This partnership covers the production and export of small power batteries, as w...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/28

GAIKINDO reports Indonesia’s electrified vehicle production data for January–August 2025 On September 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released infographic data on Indonesia’s electrified vehicle (CKD) production for the January–August 2025 period. BEV production totaled 14,582 units, largely dominated by Chinese brands. The breakdown is as follows: Wuling 7,986 units, Chery 5,656 units, Hyundai 448 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

GAIKINDO releases Indonesia’s CBU export data by brand for Jan–Aug 2025 On September 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released data on Indonesia’s completely built-up (CBU) vehicle exports for the January–August 2025 period, totaling 335,063 units broken down by brand. Toyota remained the top exporter with 114,280 units shipped, followed by Daihatsu with 76,738 units and Mitsubishi Motors with 67,399...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

VDA welcomes EU-Indonesia agreement, to boost automotive business On September 23, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the EU and Indonesia agreement on a free trade agreement after nine years of intensive negotiations. Indonesia is an important growth and diversification market for the German automotive industry. The agreement will create the necessary political framework for the German automotive in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

GAC AION set to launch E9 PHEV MPV in Indonesia in Q1 2026 Reported on September 19, 2025, GAC AION Indonesia has confirmed that the E9, a PHEV-based MPV, is scheduled to launch in Indonesia in the first quarter of 2026. The eco-friendly MPV from the Chinese brand has already been showcased twice in Indonesia: first during the inauguration of the GAC AION factory in West Java, and later at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIA...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Jakarta, Indonesia teams up with ENTREV and ITDP to boost EV infrastructure Reported on September 19, 2025, the Jakarta Provincial Government’s Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy Agency partnered with ENTREV Project and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to accelerate the development of Jakarta’s battery-based electric vehicle (KBLBB) ecosystem. A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on September 17 focused on creating a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

EU-Indonesia finalizes trade and investment protection agreement On September 23, the European Union and Indonesia finalised their negotiations on the ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ (CEPA), and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). The agreement will give EU companies privileged access to the Indonesian market by removing import duties on 98.5% of tariff lines and simplifying procedures on EU goods exports to Indonesia, in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Charge+ joins XPeng to expand high-powered EV Superchargers in Southeast Asia Announced on September 23, 2025, Charge+ has teamed up with XPENG Motors to roll out a network of high-powered supercharging stations across Southeast Asia. The partnership plans at least 20 DC supercharging hubs in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, offering up to 480kW DC power. XPENG EVs with 5C Supercharging technology can charge from 10% to 80% in as lit...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24