Indonesia’s electric vehicle news, in English
IndoEVs follows Indonesia’s EV market for drivers, buyers and industry watchers. We cover launches, sales figures, incentives, charging and the nickel-to-battery industry, drawing on Indonesian and international sources.
Latest news
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GAC opens Aion i60 pre-bookings in Indonesia, price guided at Rp500m-plus
GAC has launched the Aion i60 electric SUV in Indonesia, with pre-bookings open until 19 November and the official price due at GAW 2026.
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XPeng to launch locally assembled G9L electric SUV in Indonesia on 11 November
XPeng brings its new G9L flagship SUV to Indonesia on 11 November: AWD only, 110 kWh battery, 585 PS and local assembly in Purwakarta.
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Wuling puts five EVs at 60% local content as INDEF warns of box-ticking
Five Wuling EVs now hold a 60% TKDN rating, ahead of the 2027 rule, as INDEF warns local content must mean real supplier growth,…
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Hyundai says Indonesian-built Neira seven-seat EV will clear 60% TKDN
Hyundai says its Cikarang-built Neira seven-seat electric SUV will beat the 60% TKDN rule for 2027, with pre-bookings due at GJAW.
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Bahlil says nickel-to-cell battery chain is complete, eyes curbs on new smelters
Bahlil says Indonesia now has a mine-to-cell EV battery chain, but most output is still semi-finished and new smelter permits are under review.
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EVs must hit 60% local content with locally built battery packs from 2027
DEN’s Septian Hario Seto says EVs will need 60% local content and locally assembled battery packs from 2027, rising to 80% with local cells…
Guides
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Jakarta’s odd-even rule and EVs: what drivers need to know in 2026
Which Jakarta roads and hours the odd-even rule covers, why only battery EVs are exempt, the fines, and what the current review means for buyers.
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Hybrid, PHEV, REEV or full EV: which suits drivers in Indonesia?
How hybrids, plug-in hybrids, range-extended EVs and battery EVs differ, what Indonesians buy, how each is treated and which suits your driving.
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EV running costs in Indonesia: home charging, SPKLU, tax and petrol compared
What it costs to run an EV in Indonesia in late 2026: PLN home tariffs and night discount, SPKLU fees, petrol prices and the new regional tax.
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Converting a petrol motorbike to electric in Indonesia: costs and rules
How petrol-to-electric motorbike conversion works in Indonesia: legal steps, typical costs, the lapsed Rp10m grant and the proposed 2027 relaunch.
EV directory
Every electric car brand, electric motorbike maker and charging or battery-swap network we track in Indonesia, with models, indicative prices and local assembly details. See the full directory.
Electric cars
33 brands on sale, from Wuling and BYD to Hyundai, VinFast and the premium marques.
Electric motorbikes
17 makers of electric scooters and motorbikes, including Gesits, Alva, Polytron, United and Honda.
Charging & battery swap
6 networks, including PLN’s SPKLU chargers and the battery-swap operators.