ndonesia’s Bakrie & Brothers Group signed a strategic cooperation memorandum on May 29 to supply power batteries for more than 3,000 electric buses and trucks by the end of 2025. Under the partnership, PT REPT BATTERO INDONESIA will manufacture battery systems locally to comply with Indonesia’s TKDN (local content) requirements, supporting the nation’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The initiative also involves PT VKTR...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

overnment officials and industry partners. The facility is designed to assemble electric buses and trucks, supporting the national EV ecosystem. Construction began in February 2024 and was completed by 2024, reflecting VKTR’s strong execution capabilities. With a current Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of over 40% for buses and a production capacity of up to 3,000 units annually, the facility has already begun fulfilling orders from partners li...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

iter turbocharged engine, an 8-speed transmission, and advanced off-road capabilities such as front and rear differential locks. Its price dropped to around IDR 698 million (OTR Jakarta) (down from IDR 790 million). This local production supports greater use of domestic components per Indonesia’s TKDN regulations. BAIC plans to expand local assembly with the BJ-30 Hybrid launching at GIIAS 2025 in July and the electric Arcfox T1 in February 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

showcasing its role in Indonesia’s first fully integrated EV production ecosystem alongside HLI Green Power, and Hyundai Energy Indonesia (HEI). Hyundai highlighted its local EV manufacturing at HMMI with the all-new KONA Electric, the first EV in Indonesia to reach 80% Domestic Component Level (TKDN).  HLI Green Power produces battery cells for both local use and global export, while HEI handles battery module and system assembly, including ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Indonesian govt. boosts EV incentives to promote local content and R&D Reported on May 6, 2025, Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has announced enhanced incentives for EV manufacturers based on their level of local content (TKDN). The higher the TKDN, the greater the incentives provided. Currently, 7 EV manufacturers—VinFast, Volkswagen (VW), BYD, Citroen, AION, Maxus, and Geely—are esta...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

turer, marked its 50th anniversary with the launch of its first electric vehicles, the G3 and G3+, in Jakarta.  These 5-seater SUVs are based on the Skyworth K EV K by China’s Skyworth Group but have been customized to suit Indonesian preferences, notably through a higher Domestic Content Level (TKDN), which includes locally sourced batteries and Polytron’s own premium XBR audio system.  Equipped with a 51.916 kWh LFP battery, the G3 and G3...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Chery encouraged to set up car assembly plant in Indonesia Reported on January 8, 2025, the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Industry, during his latest visit to the local manufacturing site for Chery Motor Indonesia vehicles in West Java, appreciated the company’s commitment to meet the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 40%. Chery Indonesia’s TKDN is expected to jump to 60% in the future. Currently, local production of Chery Motor Indonesia i...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

for challenging off-road terrain. Meanwhile, the RWD variant offers better energy efficiency with a range of up to 426 km, ideal for daily use. According to Chery Dealer in Makassar city, Chery J6, also known as Chery iCar 03, is offered in Indonesia with CKD status and a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 40%. (From Chery Indonesia homepage / releases (I/II) and an article of Republika on November 22, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

ndment to Regulation No. 6 of 2023. Imports of CKD electric cars, for example, the incentives are in the form of 0% import duty, and the PPnBM borne by the government on the delivery of electric cars (locally produced from those imported CKD units) (with the required minimum domestic content level (TKDN) of 20-40%). The companies eligible for these incentives must meet investment criteria. Among them are (i) Industrial companies that will build B...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

orders in Indonesia. NETA Indonesia has already start handing over NETA X units to the first customers.  All NETA X units delivered to customers are domestically produced (CKD) at the PT Handal Indonesia Motor factory in Pondok Ungu, Bekasi, West Java. NETA X itself has a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 44% and will continue to be increased through cooperation with local partners, one of which includes PT Gotion Green Energy Solutions Indones...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/30

s in Indonesia. Currently, HEVs are subject to Luxury Goods Sales Tax (PPnBM) of 6-12%, in contrast to BEVs which receive various facilities, such as 0% PPnBM and Value Added Tax (PPN) borne by the government (DTP). The DTP VAT facility is given to electric vehicles with a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of at least 40%, so that the VAT imposed is only 1%. This policy applies for the tax period from January to December 2024. (From an article of R...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

ia International Auto Show (GIIAS) automotive exhibition, held in Jakarta and other cities to boost sales. In addition, Gaikindo also proposed a temporary relaxation or elimination of the luxury goods sales tax (PPnBM) for certain products produced domestically with a high Domestic Component Level (TKDN). (From Gaikindo press release on August 4, 2024 and multiple sources)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

en's Authorized Agent (APM) in Indonesia), and PT Nasional Assemblers, an assembly company under Indomobil Group located in Purwakarta, West Java.   With a total investment of IDR 381 billion, Citroen hopes to absorb more workers to support the local production process. It also aims to achieve the TKDN (Domestic Component Level) requirement of at least 40%. In May 2024, Citroen became the first brand to obtain approval from the Investment Coordi...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

the form of existing land and buildings. Once this facility reaches a stable stage, it will have an annual production capacity of up to 3,000 combined buses and trucks. This VKTS facility is expected to (i) create at least 100 green jobs by 2024, while meeting the minimum domestic component level (TKDN) of 40% (by 2025) as set by the government. This VKTS facility will also become the central hub for EV technology transfer and official local ass...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/30

ar. In the initial stage, PT JIO will assemble BAIC vehicles in semi-knock-downs (SKD), where the manufacturer will receive semi-finished vehicles directly from the BAIC factory in China. After that, BAIC models will be manufactured as a full CKD, using quality materials sourced locally to meet the TKDN (Domestic Component Level) regulations. PT JIO plans to expand sales in Indonesia and through exports to the ASEAN market. PT JIO also added that...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

5 inaugurated an e-motorcycle battery factory in Tangerang, Banten. The official expressed gratitude to PT Battery Technology Indonesia (TWS Indonesia) for investing in the development of PT TDL Energy Indonesia (TDL ID), which is the first battery factory to achieve a 20% domestic component level (TKDN) in its first operation year. Its TKDN is expected to grow to 27% by 2025. The investment in the e-motorcycle battery factory will help Indonesia...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/02

of making Indonesia a RHD EV production hub for the export market, while adding that the company appreciated the Indonesian government, especially the Ministry of Industry, which has supported NETA in the process of utilizing incentives. Currently, production of NETA V-II in Indonesia can achieve a TKDN value of 44%. The company aims to fulfill TKDN up to 60% by 2026 and is committed to continuing to strive to follow the plans and progress of ele...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/25

Neta Auto celebrates mass production ceremony in Indonesia on May 31 On May 31, 2024, Neta Auto officially inaugurated mass production of its EVs in Indonesia at PT Handal Indonesia Motor factory in Pondok Ungu, Bekasi, West Java. As announced earlier, the recently launched NETA V-II claims a TKDN level of 44% thanks to the support of PT Gotion Green Energy Solutions Indonesia as a supplier of Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LFP) batteries.  Since the...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04

NETA V-II EV launched in Indonesia; locally assembled On May 22, 2024, PT NETA Auto Indonesia held the “Grand Launch of NETA V-II: Unveiling the Future”, where the NETA V-II’s price was announced. Priced from IDR 299,000,000, this EV was previously displayed at the PERIKLINDO Electric Vehicle Show 2024. This locally-made EV has a TKDN (Domestic Component Level) of up to 44%. As a 5-seater subcompact SUV, its overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,0...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/28

omestic prices of electric vehicles by up to 30%. The Ministry noted that EV batteries had been quite costly, with the prices equivalent to 40-50% of the prices of EV cars. Moreover, domestically manufactured EV batteries would also lead to an increase in the value of the domestic component level (TKDN) of such vehicles, while attracting more business actors to invest in Indonesia. The Industry Ministry also revealed that it had been in close co...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02