(Indonesia, 20th) — Data recently released by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries shows that in the first half of this year, sales of pure electric vehicles in the Indonesian market surged by 267% year-on-year to 35,749 units, with Chinese automobile brands accounting for 93% of total sales, significantly boosting the development and electrification transformation of Indonesia's automotive industry.
According to statistics from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association, among Chinese-brand pure electric vehicles, BYD is the sales leader, with SAIC-GM-Wuling, Chery, and GAC Aion also making the list. Industry insiders point out that the reasons for the rapid increase in EV sales in Indonesia include the diversity of brands, high cost performance, and ongoing advancement of local production.
Pasaribu, an automotive research expert from Bandung Institute of Technology, told Xinhua News Agency that currently, the variety of models available in the Indonesian EV market is increasing, no longer limited to household vehicles but also expanding into commercial fields. For example, a Chinese brand has recently launched a multifunctional commercial electric vehicle in Indonesia, which can be used as a city bus, food truck, or even an ambulance.
Indonesian automotive commentator Juana believes that, for cities like Jakarta, the added advantage of electric vehicles is that they are not restricted by traffic control measures, which is quite attractive for urban commuters.
The Indonesian automotive industry has developed rapidly in recent years and is accelerating its transition to clean energy vehicles. Industry insiders generally believe that, although EVs in Indonesia are still in the market cultivation stage, their rapid growth momentum indicates the huge development potential of this sector.
According to statistics from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association, among Chinese-brand pure electric vehicles, BYD is the sales leader, with SAIC-GM-Wuling, Chery, and GAC Aion also making the list. Industry insiders point out that the reasons for the rapid increase in EV sales in Indonesia include the diversity of brands, high cost performance, and ongoing advancement of local production.
Pasaribu, an automotive research expert from Bandung Institute of Technology, told Xinhua News Agency that currently, the variety of models available in the Indonesian EV market is increasing, no longer limited to household vehicles but also expanding into commercial fields. For example, a Chinese brand has recently launched a multifunctional commercial electric vehicle in Indonesia, which can be used as a city bus, food truck, or even an ambulance.
Indonesian automotive commentator Juana believes that, for cities like Jakarta, the added advantage of electric vehicles is that they are not restricted by traffic control measures, which is quite attractive for urban commuters.
The Indonesian automotive industry has developed rapidly in recent years and is accelerating its transition to clean energy vehicles. Industry insiders generally believe that, although EVs in Indonesia are still in the market cultivation stage, their rapid growth momentum indicates the huge development potential of this sector.