Indonesian Government Imposes Conditional Open Policy for Importing Electric Vehicles

2024/05/13
NEV, General News
-
Indonesia
Malaysia
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Indonesia is growing with the presence of various new brands enriching the nation's automotive industry. The government allows the import of electric vehicles with certain conditions, requiring manufacturers to commit to investing in local assembly or production facilities. Deputy for Infrastructure and Transportation at the Coordinating Ministry for Investment and Maritime Affairs, Rachmat Kaimuddin, stated that each manufacturer must adhere to the agreement on the number of vehicles imported. Companies with production capacity in Indonesia can import freely without import duties and luxury goods tax (PPnBM), but the import quantity must match the production volume until 2025 and meet the Domestic Content Level (TKDN) by 2027. Several manufacturers are currently investing in Indonesia by using existing facilities and planning new factory constructions, which is believed to be crucial for Indonesia to strengthen its position in the EV industry. Rachmat ensured that if a manufacturer fails to produce the same number of vehicles, the brand will be fined. Currently, Hyundai, Wuling, MG, and Chery have been assembling in Indonesia, while Chinese automotive giant BYD has promised to build a factory in Subang, West Java. Manufacturers are allowed to import electric vehicles but are required to balance the number of imported and produced vehicles.
Click original text link for more information
GAIKINDO
Hot News
2026 Jetour X90 PRO Launches from 13.59 with Snapdragon 8155 Cockpit
The 2026 Jetour X90 PRO mid-size SUV hit the market on 10 Dec., priced 13.59–16.79 across five trims. Measuring 4858 mm long with a 2850 mm wheelbase, it offers 5/6/7-seat layouts and up to 1634 L cargo space. A 15.6-inch central display powered by Snapdragon 8155, quad-zone voice control and FOTA highlight the upgraded tech package.
Porsche 911 Turbo S Touring Coupe Spied: Active Wing, Subtle Looks, Due 2026
The upcoming 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Touring coupe has been spied again, showing the same discreet formula as the cabrio: horizontal trims on the active front-shutter vents, signature side intakes for the 3.6-litre flat-six turbo, and—crucially—an active rear spoiler instead of a fixed wing, giving owners supercar performance with Q-ship looks.
Second Facelift Kia K5 due H1 2027 – Petrol, Hybrid & PHEV to Roll Until 2030
Kia will launch a second facelift of the K5 sedan in the first half of 2027, targeting annual output of 80,000 units and production through 2030. The line-up will cover petrol, hybrid and PHEV variants to meet diverse emissions rules and infrastructure levels while minimising development cost. The updated model will also adopt Hyundai Motor Group’s next-gen Pleos OS for enhanced infotainment and software integration.
4
BMW 5 Series Touring Facelift Spied: Iconic Kidney Grille Stays, PHEV/EV Likely
The facelifted BMW 5 Series Touring has been spotted testing, with production slated for July 2027. Despite earlier rumors of a Neue Klasse-inspired redesign, the latest spy shots suggest a more conservative approach, retaining the iconic kidney grille. The test car features a closed-off grille and an “E” license plate, hinting at a plug-in hybrid or fully electric powertrain. The front bumper’s split air intakes suggest the M Sport package will be available.
5
MINI COOPER Silver Frequency Limited Edition Launched: EV from RM217.8k, Petrol RM288.8k, Only 52 Units Each
MINI has released the Silver Frequency Limited Edition Cooper: 52 units each for the electric and 3-door petrol variants, priced from RM217,800 and RM288,800 respectively. Order by 31 Dec and choose 0-interest/0-down-payment or purchase-tax halving plus 6-year service plans. Both wear retro all-silver paint; the petrol gets red-and-black JCW sports seats, while the EV debuts an all-black cabin with Vescin upholstery.
6
Hycan A800 Large Range-Extender Sedan Opens Blind Order: Huawei ADS 4 & HarmonySpace 5 on Board
Hycan kicked off blind orders for the A800 large range-extender sedan on 19 Dec; 88/888 RMB deposits secure launch perks. The coupe-styled car stretches >6m with a 6068mm light blade, Huawei pixel-projection headlamps, roof-mounted LiDAR, 1.5T range-extender power, ADS 4 Level-2+ AD and HarmonySpace 5 cockpit. Six colour options are offered, with official launch slated for later this year.
Copyright © RUNTO TECH LIMITED. All rights reserved.