Based on data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), during the first half of 2023, wholesale sales volume of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the domestic market reached 17,280 units.
During this period, the domestic hybrid car market was dominated by Toyota and Suzuki.
Here's a breakdown of the top 10 best-selling hybrid car models with the highest wholesale sales volume in Indonesia during the first half of 2023:
1. Toyota All New Kijang Innova Zenix Q Modellista: 4,454 units
2. Toyota All New Kijang Innova Zenix V Modellista: 2,120 units
3. Toyota All New Kijang Innova Zenix G: 1,644 units
4. Suzuki All New Ertiga GX Hybrid AT: 1,411 units
5. Suzuki All New Ertiga SS Hybrid AT: 1,058 units
6. Toyota All New Kijang Innova Zenix V: 1,043 units
7. Suzuki XL-7 Alpha Hybrid AT: 835 units
8. Suzuki All New Ertiga GX Hybrid MT: 789 units
9. Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid: 576 units
10. Lexus RX 350h: 473 units
Hybrid vehicles or HEVs have two types of drive engines: a conventional gasoline-powered engine plus a battery-based electric motor.
These vehicles use energy from the battery when driving at low speeds. When the battery power is depleted, the drive system automatically switches to the conventional engine.
Hybrid car batteries typically receive power from deceleration, the kinetic energy generated when the car reduces speed. Simply put, when the car brakes, the battery charges. This technology is also known as regenerative braking.
According to a study by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, hybrid vehicles emit an average of 80 grams of CO2 per kilometer. This is significantly lower than conventional cars, which emit up to 240 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
However, hybrid vehicle emissions are higher than those of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The average BEV is estimated to emit only 5 grams of CO2 per kilometer.