Indonesia Expands Domestic EV Capacity, Attracts Over $346 Million Investment
Jakarta. Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating rapidly, with total investments across electric buses, passenger EVs, and two- and three-wheelers reaching Rp 5.77 trillion ($346 million), according to the Industry Ministry.
Setia Diarta, Director General for Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment and Electronics (Ilmate) at the Industry Ministry, said each segment of the domestic EV industry is recording strong growth as Indonesia pushes to build a greener manufacturing base.
“Across all three EV product categories -- electric buses, electric cars, and electric two- and three-wheelers -- we are seeing rapid development, with total investment reaching Rp 5.77 trillion,” Setia said at the opening of the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW), as quoted on Saturday.
Setia detailed that Indonesia’s electric bus manufacturers now have an annual production capacity of up to 4,100 units, supported by around Rp 380 billion in investment.
In the electric car segment, domestic manufacturers have reached a combined capacity of 110,660 units per year, backed by Rp 4.23 trillion in investment.
Electric two- and three-wheelers continue to dominate in volume, with annual production capacity soaring to 2.51 million units and total investment of Rp 1.16 trillion.
The official underscored that the automotive sector, including EVs, remains a crucial driver of national manufacturing. In the third quarter of 2025, the transport equipment industry contributed 1.28 percent to Indonesia’s gross domestic product.
“The rapid development of the national EV industry reflects the Indonesian government’s commitment to building an environmentally friendly and sustainable industrial ecosystem,” Setia said.
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