The trend of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) appears to be strengthening in the domestic market.
According to data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), in October 2022, wholesale sales volume of BEVs in the country reached 2,157 units.
Although this is only an increase of 3 units compared to September 2022, the volume broke the highest record since the beginning of the year, as seen in the graph.
The electric car with the highest wholesale sales in October 2022 was the Wuling Air EV Long Range, at 1,334 units.
The Wuling Air EV Long Range is expected to dominate the domestic market due to its relatively affordable price. According to information on its official website, this type of electric car is priced starting from Rp 295 million.
The Wuling Air EV Long Range has also increasingly attracted public attention after becoming the official vehicle for the G20 delegation in Bali.
"The success of the Wuling Air EV as an official car partner in the grand G20 Summit event in Nusa Dua, Bali, this year is a source of pride for Wuling," said Wuling management in its press release on Monday (November 21, 2022).
The next highest sales were achieved by the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Signature Extended. This car, priced at over Rp 800 million, recorded wholesale sales of 497 units in October 2022. Like Wuling, Hyundai Ioniq also participated in the G20 event in Bali.
"Hyundai HMID presented the Ioniq 5 and held test drive sessions for visitors, including G20 delegates, during the Future Mobility event from November 11-16, 2022," said Hyundai management in its official statement on Friday (November 11, 2022).
"Through the exhibition and test drive sessions of the Ioniq 5, Hyundai wants to continue to support the Indonesian government in socializing sustainable future mobility," it continued.